https://wnmumustangs.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Western New Mexico University Athleticsen-us60https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/5/football-announces-hiring-of-andre-ac-patterson-as-offensive-coordinator.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/5/football-announces-hiring-of-andre-ac-patterson-as-offensive-coordinator.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. — Western New Mexico University Athletics and Head Football Coach Billy Hickman have announced the hiring of Andre (AC) Patterson as the next Offensive Coordinator for the Mustangs football program.]]>AC pattersonFri, 5 Jun 2026 08:40:00 MST510990https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/4/wnmu-football-announces-hiring-of-deion-melvin-as-special-teams-coordinator-linebackers.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/4/wnmu-football-announces-hiring-of-deion-melvin-as-special-teams-coordinator-linebackers.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Western New Mexico University Athletics and Head Football Coach Billy Hickman have announced the hiring of Deion Melvin as the Mustangs' new Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach.]]>Deion Melvin hiringThu, 4 Jun 2026 15:34:00 MST510989https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/26/football-welcomes-coach-bortle-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/26/football-welcomes-coach-bortle-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. - Western New Mexico University Athletics and Head Football Coach Billy Hickman have announced the addition of Coach Austin Bortle to the Mustang Coaching Staff. Coach Bortle has joined the Mustangs as the Defensive Coordinator. Coach Bortle brings nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a strong background in defensive development to Silver City.]]>Austin dc Tue, 26 May 2026 10:57:00 MST510988https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/5/head-football-coach-billy-hickman-talks-about-national-signing-day-2026.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/5/head-football-coach-billy-hickman-talks-about-national-signing-day-2026.aspxFootball

WNMU Head Football Coach talks about his 2026 recruiting class after National Signing Day. #NSD26]]>billy nsdThu, 5 Feb 2026 16:10:00 MST510841https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/4/football-mustangs-bolster-roster-on-national-signing-day.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/4/football-mustangs-bolster-roster-on-national-signing-day.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. - Western New Mexico University Football and Head Coach Billy Hickman announced on National Signing Day 2026 the addition of 49 new student-athletes in this recruiting class, adding size, speed, and depth across every position group. The Mustangs also brought in 17 spring transfers.]]>NSD26Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:54:00 MST510840https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/21/football-mustang-standouts-shine-in-lone-star-conference-postseason-honors.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/21/football-mustang-standouts-shine-in-lone-star-conference-postseason-honors.aspxFootball

Western New Mexico University's football program saw tremendous individual success this season, with several Mustangs earning Lone Star Conference postseason awards. From a breakout freshman quarterback to impact receivers and stalwart linemen, these honorees helped drive the Mustangs throughout the year. Below is a look at each player who received recognition — and how their performances made a difference.]]>fb lsc awards postseasonFri, 21 Nov 2025 11:29:00 MST510772https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/15/football-ends-their-season-in-defeat-against-msu.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/15/football-ends-their-season-in-defeat-against-msu.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. — Western New Mexico University (2-9) fell to Midwestern State University (3-8) in a 70-23 defeat at Ben Altamirano Field. The Mustangs' offensive highlight included three passing touchdowns, but the opposition had a big game with 515 passing yards and eight touchdowns through the air.]]>fbSat, 15 Nov 2025 17:56:00 MST510767https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/8/football-texas-am-kingsville-gets-best-of-mustangs.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/8/football-texas-am-kingsville-gets-best-of-mustangs.aspxFootball

KINGSVILLE, Tex. — Texas A&M-Kingsville defeated Western New Mexico 64-13 at Javelina Stadium, with the visiting team scoring two rushing touchdowns in the loss. The Mustangs haven't defeated TAMUK since 2017 and are on a 7 game losing streak versus the Javelinas, a streak that continued with this game.]]>finalSat, 8 Nov 2025 21:26:00 MST510757https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/1/football-utpb-outlasts-mustangs-in-conference-matchup.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/11/1/football-utpb-outlasts-mustangs-in-conference-matchup.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. — UT Permian Basin defeated Western New Mexico University 66-7 at Ben Altamirano Field, with the Falcons' offense accumulating 658 total yards. The Mustangs' sole touchdown came from a rushing play in the first quarter.]]>vs UTPBSat, 1 Nov 2025 17:24:00 MST510744https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/10/25/football-mustangs-fall-in-green-chile-bowl.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2025/10/25/football-mustangs-fall-in-green-chile-bowl.aspxFootball

PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University (2-6) defeated Western New Mexico University (2-6) with a final score of 59-35 at Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium. The Mustangs' passing game was highlighted by four touchdown passes, but it was not enough to overcome the Greyhounds' ground attack.]]>WNMU vs ENMUSat, 25 Oct 2025 18:46:00 MST510738