Rei Iwai News, Rumors, Updates - New Mexico Lobos | FOX Sports

Not on injury report Iwai (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Friday's game at UCLA.

Impact Iwai will add depth to the backfield, but he's not expected to see a lot of touches. He's merely a depth piece at the running back position.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Michigan Iwai (undisclosed) did not play during New Mexico's 34-17 loss Saturday against Michigan.

Impact Without an available Iwai at running back, New Mexico used Scottre Humphrey, Damon Bankston, DJ McKinney and Deshaun Buchanan logged at least one carry against Michigan. Currently, UNM's next game is scheduled for Saturday against Idaho State.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Michigan Iwai (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Michigan Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact New Mexico's running back room includes options other than Iwai, so he may not be missed when the Lobos play at Michigan. Still, he hopes for opportunities, having not logged any carries in 2024.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE