A Statement from VP/Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo

“Last night, Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall informed me that he was stepping down to accept a similar position at another institution. I shared with Bronco my disappointment, as for several weeks, President Stokes, the athletic administration and then I have engaged with Bronco and his representatives in discussions and presented him with an aggressive offer to significantly invest even more in our football program, our coaching staff and in Bronco. We thank him for his one year of service to the University of New Mexico.

We were aware of his intention to interview elsewhere and therefore had already begun laying the groundwork for what comes next and our focus will remain on the success of our student-athletes and their well-being.

Our search for a new head coach is already underway, and there is already significant interest from elite coaches who want to be a part of the Lobo Family. Our football program, athletics department and university are on the rise, and with our additional investments, incredible fanbase, and strong overall athletics program, I am confident that we will have a tremendous pool of candidates. I want to thank Lobo Nation for your continued support and patience and I cannot wait to introduce our next head football coach.”

Go Lobos!

Fernando Lovo