James Laubstein News, Rumors, Updates - New Mexico Lobos

Two rushing scores Saturday Laubstein totaled four rushes for 17 yards with two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-18 victory over New Mexico State.

Impact Laubstein was utilized as a red zone weapon Saturday, as he punched in a pair of rushing scores from within the 10 yard line. Through four games, Laubstein's totaled four rushing touchdowns and 38 yards on 12 carries.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New Mexico beats New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry

Toa Fa’avae passed for 174 yards and added 57 on the ground, Scottre Humphrey rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th editio...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rushes for two scores Laubstein ran the ball six times for 18 yards with two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-7 win over Central Michigan.

Impact Laubstein was one of three quarterbacks deployed by New Mexico on Saturday. While the senior didn't attempt a pass, the 6-foot-3 Laubstein was utilized as a short-yardage specialist as he punched in a pair of scores from within the five yard line. It'll be interesting to see how the Lobos deploy Laubstein going forward this season. He completed 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 96 yards and two touchdowns across nine games last year while rushing for 363 yards and an additional score.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Laubstein, Glasgow propel New Mexico to 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in season opener for both

James Laubstein had two touchdown runs and Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals to lead New Mexico to a 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in a season opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

James Laubstein runs for 3-yard TD, extending New Mexico's lead over Central Michigan

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Candidate to split snaps Laubstein may split quarterback snaps in New Mexico's regular-season opener Sept. 5 against Central Michigan, Sean Reider of The Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Jack Layne (elbow) is out for New Mexico's 2026 season, so quarterback snaps will be down to a three-man competition including Laubstein, Toa Fa'avae and Luke Moga. It appears that neither has stood out, as the Lobos may look toward an actual game to determine who should be under center for them. In terms of FBS game experience, Laubstein leads the three-horse pack, with his two seasons under UNM featuring 96 passing yards and two touchdowns. It was with his feet where he made the most impact, running for 59 carries that got him 363 yards and a rushing TD.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Competes with first-team offense Laubstein took reps with the first-team offense and ran for a touchdown during Thursday's scrimmage, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Laubstein's work with the ones is notable given New Mexico's unsettled quarterback situation. His scrimmage usage suggests he remains firmly in the mix for the starting job if Jack Layne isn't ready by Week 1. The quarterback is part of a three-way competition for the job that also involves Toa Fa'avae and Luke Moga. Even if he loses out on the starting gig, he could still be utilized in the rushing game after putting up 359 rushing yards on 59 attempts last season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Battling for temporary QB1 role Laubstein is in a three-way competition with Luke Moga and Toa Fa'avae for the QB1 role in case Jack Layne (elbow) isn't ready for the season opener against Central Michigan on Sep...

Impact The Lobos are preparing in case Layne isn't ready for the season opener against UCM, and Laubstein is one of the options to get the nod under center. However, head coach Jason Eck said it's been a "pretty even battle" between the three signal-callers to see who gets the nod in case Layne isn't ready to play against UCM. Laubstein was mostly used as a rushing option last season, recording 363 yards on the ground and adding one touchdown for UNM.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will compete for starting QB role Laubstein is in the mix for New Mexico's quarterback competition, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Laubstein was recently granted an extra year of eligibility, and head coach Jason Eck noted that he will remain part of the quarterback competition. In terms of what the signal-caller has to improve on, Eck said, "I think being more consistent in the passing game is probably the biggest thing." The quarterback was mostly used as a rushing option last season, recording 363 yards on the ground and adding one touchdown for the Lobos. He will compete against Jack Layne and Luke Moga, where his prior game experience could help his case as New Mexico sorts out its options under center.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to New Mexico After winning an appeal to be granted an extra year, Laubstein will return to New Mexico, per Sean Reider of The Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Laubstein will rejoin the Lobos' offense after being granted an extra year of eligibility. He will most likely compete against Luke Moga for the backup quarterback duties. Last season, he appeared in nine games, primarily serving as a dual-threat option, with 59 rushing attempts for 363 yards and one touchdown.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher vs. SDSU Laubstein had 10 rushes for 70 yards with a touchdown in Friday's 23-17 overtime win over San Diego State.

Impact While Laubstein failed to supplant Jack Layne as the Lobos' starting quarterback this season, the senior has made an impact as a rushing threat down the stretch, totaling 213 rushing yards on 26 attempts in his last three contests. Laubstein appeared in eight games in the regular season, completing 10 of 14 pass attempts for 96 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 306 yards on 44 carries.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keith's 25-yard TD grab in second OT lifts New Mexico over San Diego State 23-17

Cade Keith caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jack Layne in the second overtime to send New Mexico past San Diego State, 23-17 on Friday after both teams turned the ball over in...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Tossing in warmups, looks available Laubstein (undisclosed) is active in warmups and is expected to be available for the Lobos on Saturday, per Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Laubstein isn't likely to be heavily utilized, as Jack Layne remains the Lobos' starter. Still, if New Mexico needs to dig deeper into its quarterback room, Labustein should be the next man up.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable at Air Force Laubstein (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game at Air Force.

Impact Laubstein looks to be a game-time decision now after missing last week's game versus Colorado State. The senior quarterback likely won't be utilized heavily even if he is healthy. If he is inactive, though, Gabriel Motschenbacher will be the backup for the away showing.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Laubstein (undisclosed) is participating in practice Tuesday and is pushing to play in Saturday's game against Air Force, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Laubstein missed New Mexico's previous contest due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Jason Eck said Tuesday he wouldn't call Laubstein probable, but a return looks to be a legitimate possibility. If active, Laubstein would back up Jack Layne.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Colorado State Laubstein (undisclosed) is out against Colorado State on Saturday.

Impact Laubstein won't be available for the Lobos against Colorado State, meaning Gabriel Mostchenbacher is likely to be the backup to starting quarterback Jack Layne on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Laubstein (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Colorado State.

Impact Laubstein is a surprise addition to New Mexico's availability report. Unfortunately for the Lobos, they may be down their backup quarterback should Jack Layne suffer a problem against Colorado State.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels as rusher Laubstein completed 2 of 3 passes for 29 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 40-35 victory versus UNLV. He also had eight rushes for 99 yards.

Impact While he lost out on the starting job to Jack Layne in the offseason, Laubstein has carved out a role in the Lobos' offense thanks to his rushing ability. He's logged 15 rushing attempts for 148 yards in his last two games. Laubstein has appeared in six contests overall this season, completing 10 of 14 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 192 yards on 26 carries.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. McKinney scores last for New Mexico in wild 40-35 win over UNLV

Jack Layne threw three touchdown passes, D

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Maddux Madsen, Sire Gaines spark Boise State to 41-25 victory over New Mexico

Maddux Madsen threw two touchdown passes, Sire Gaines ran for two scores and Boise State pulled away with a 21-point fourth quarter to beat New Mexico 41-25

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting QB for Week 1 Laubstein will not be New Mexico's starting quarterback for Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Thamel announced that for Week 1, Jack Layne will be New Mexico's starting quarterback. Laubstein lacks in-game experience, which he will finally try to log during 2025. There is definitely a possibility, considering Layne's track record remains spotty.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling with Layne for QB1 Laubstein is in a quarterback battle with Jack Layne in fall camp, per Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Laubstein reportedly got the first reps with the starters in the Lobos first practice, but didn't play as well as Layne. This should be a tight race, but the winner will be decided in less than three weeks as New Mexico will announce the starting signal caller on Aug. 18 before classes start.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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