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

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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