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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