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Gaillardetz's 80-yard punt return sets tempo in ETSU's 45-10 rout of VMI

Xavier Gaillardetz had an 80-yard punt return touchdown less than two minutes into the game, Jake McNamara threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns and East Tennessee State routed VM...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Fighting for starting job McNamara is battling for the starting job at New Mexico State, Kelly Hortczun of KTSM 9 reports.

Impact McNamara is in a competitive quarterback competition with Deuce Hogan, Parker Award and Santino Marucci. No quarterback appears to be the frontrunner at the moment, but head coach Tony Sanchez said he will make the decision one week before the season starts. McNamara transferred to the program after one season at UTEP where he appeared in two games.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to New Mexico State McNamara is committing to New Mexico State, per his announcement Thursday.

Impact McNamara will transfer to New Mexico State from UTEP. During his 2023 season there, he suffered a concussion that cut his campaign short, and the hope is his health is perfectly restored in time.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday McNamara (concussion) is not playing Wednesday at Sam Houston, Adrian Broaddus of 600 ESPN reports.

Impact McNamara is missing his third straight game Wednesday as he remains in concussion protocol. His absence has come at a bad time given starting quarterback Gavin Hardison is also out. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Western Kentucky.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE