Toa Fa'avae News, Rumors, Updates - New Mexico Lobos

Jackson Arnold rallies UNLV past No. 23 New Mexico, 21-17

Jackson Arnold threw a long fourth-quarter touchdown pass and ran for another score and UNLV beat No. 23 New Mexico 21-17 on Saturday night, spoiling the Lobos’ first home game in...

36 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Leads Lobos past Nevada Fa'avae was 14-for-20 passing for 150 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 31-3 victory against Nevada. He also had eight rushes for 34 yards.

Impact It was a nice bounce-back effort from Fa'avae, as he avoided turning the ball over after throwing three interceptions last week against San Jose State. Through nine games this season, the sophomore Fa'avae's completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 1,041 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for another 319 yards with two scores. The Lobos will look to improve to 9-1 next week when they host UNLV.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 New Mexico wins in first game in AP poll in school history, beating Nevada 31-3

Toa Fa’avae led two first-quarter touchdown drives, Brett Karhu forced a fumble on a sack to set up a score and No. 22 New Mexico won in the first game in the AP poll in school his...

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Throws three picks in win Fa'avae was 9-for-14 passing for 101 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 21-16 win versus San Jose State. He also had 13 rushes for 40 yards.

Impact New Mexico improved to 7-1 on the season, despite Fa'ave throwing seven interceptions in his last four games, thanks to another strong effort on defense. Overall, the sophomore Fa'avae's completed 57.4 percent of his passes for 891 yards and six touchdowns this season while rushing for another 285 yards on 76 carries with two scores.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5

Miami holds on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the third week after defeating North Carolina

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Limited output in win Fa'avae completed 8 of 14 passes for 92 yards and one interception during Saturday's 21-16 victory over North Dakota State. He also had 14 rushes for 25 yards.

Impact While New Mexico came out on top Saturday, Fa'avae was held to fewer than 100 yards passing for a second straight game -- he's completed just 13-of-24 pass attempts for 151 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in that span. Through seven games this year, the sophomore's completed 56.3 percent of his throws for 790 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 245 yards (on 63 attempts) with two scores. Fa'avae and the Lobos will visit San Jose State next week,

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in ground game Fa'avae was 5-for-10 passing for 59 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 21-10 win over Hawaii. He also had 10 rushes for 77 yards with a touchdown.

Impact While Fa'avae struggled in the passing game Saturday, he made up for it on the ground, rushing for a season-high 77 yards. He'd break free for a 21-yard touchdown run to put the Lobos ahead 14-10 in the fourth quarter, his second rushing score this season. Overall, Fa'avae's completed 56.2 percent of his passes this season for 698 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for another 220 yards on 49 attempts.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

New Mexico Lobos vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Toa Fa'avae rushes in 21-yd TD, giving New Mexico lead over Hawai'i

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Big day in blowout win Fa'avae completed 15 of 19 passes for 249 yards, three touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 61-7 win against UTEP.

Impact It was a breakout game for Fa'avae, his second as New Mexico's full-time starter, as he surpassed 200 yards passing for the first time this year while completing 78.9 percent of his throws. Through five games, Fa'avae's completed 57.1 percent of his passes for 636 yards, five touchdowns and just one interception while rushing for 143 yards and a score on 39 attempts. Fa'avae and the Lobos will head into a bye before they visit Hawaii in Week 7.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Toa Fa'avae's 3 TDs, New Mexico defense lead Lobos over UTEP 61-7

Toa Fa’avae threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns as New Mexico routed UTEP 61-7 on Saturday in a Mountain West opener for both teams

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Takes over QB duties Fa'avae completed 10 of 17 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 42-18 win versus New Mexico State. He also had 11 rushes for 57 yards.

Impact After splitting reps with Luke Moga in the first three games this season, Fa'avae took over as the Lobos sole starter Saturday. The sophomore was solid, throwing for a season-high 174 yards in a comfortable New Mexico victory. Overall, Fa'avae's completed 47.7 percent of his passes this season for 387 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He figures to remain under center next week in the Lobos' conference opener at home against UTEP.

SEPTEMBER 28 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Continues to split reps Fa'avae was 4-for-10 passing for 79 yards during Saturday's 14-6 loss versus Oklahoma. He also had 13 rushes for 17 yards.

Impact Fa'avae failed to generate much against a tough Oklahoma defense, though he did out-produce Luke Moga, who he continues to share snaps with. Through three games this year, Fa'avae's completed 11 passes in 27 attempts for 213 yards and a touchdown while adding 74 rushing yards and an additional score.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Splits work again Saturday Fa'avae completed 3 of 9 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 70-7 win against Mercyhurst. He also had four rushes for 12 yards with a score.

Impact Fa'avae turned in another solid performance Saturday, while sharing snaps with Luke Moga. The sophomore logged his first collegiate touchdown pass in the second quarter, a 64-yard strike to Troy Omeire, before rushing for a 26-yard score on the Lobos next possession. Through two games, Fa'avae's gone 7-for-17 passing for 134 yards while rushing for 57 yards on 11 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scottre Humphrey's 2 TDs power New Mexico over Mercyhurst 70-7

Scottre Humphrey rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns as New Mexico scored a program-record 42 points in the second quarter and rolled past Mercyhurst 70-7 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

First look under center Fa'avae was 4-for-8 passing for 43 yards during Saturday's 38-7 victory over Central Michigan. He also had seven rushes for 45 yards.

Impact With Jack Layne (elbow) out for the season, Fa'avae got the first shot under center in New Mexico's opener before ultimately splitting work with Luke Moga. While the sophomore Fa'avae didn't put up huge numbers, he did display some playmaking upside with his legs. Fa'avae and Moga both figure to see time again next week in a home matchup with FCS Mercyhurst.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate to split snaps in Week 1 Fa'avae is a candidate to split quarterback snaps in New Mexico's regular-season opener Sept. 5 against Central Michigan, Sean Reider of The Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Even with Jack Layne (elbow) out for the season, New Mexico's quarterback competition is still widely open, so much so that the Lobos may use multiple QBs in their regular-season opener. So even though Fa'avae recently took a lead for the starting job, his upside for Week 0 may remain limited because of his fellow competitors. Fa'avae has not thrown a pass in a game at this level, but he will look to finally get going in that regard come Week 0.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Takes lead in QB battle Fa'avae "asserted himself" in the Lobos' quarterback battle according to head coach Jason Eck, per Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Fa'avae saw snaps in just one game last fall, but he looked good in live action Monday at practice and Eck said the young quarterback "separated" himself in the battle between Luke Moga and James Laubstein. New Mexico should still turn to Jack Layne when he's healthy, but that might not be Week 1, meaning Fa'avae could earn a few starts if he holds on to win this competition.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Part of QB competition Fa'avae is in a three-way competition with Luke Moga and James Laubstein for the QB1 role in case Jack Layne (elbow) isn't ready for the season opener against Central Michigan on S...

Impact UNM is preparing in case Layne isn't ready for the season opener against UCM, and Fa'avae 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. Fa'avae saw some reps in the spring, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's seen as the third option in this race behind Moga and Laubstein.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing reps in spring Fa'avae is seeing reps in spring practice, per KRQE News 13.

Impact Fa'avae played in one game as a freshman with New Mexico, and logged one carry for two yards. However, with starter Jack Layne largely sidelined this spring due to elbow surgery, Fa'avae and Luke Moga are seeing more reps. Still, Fa'avae should be the Lobos' QB3 this fall.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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