Overview
- Multiple outlets report Colorado is targeting New Mexico AD Fernando Lovo to replace Rick George, with Yahoo Sports stressing no deal is finalized.
- The Denver Post reports the CU Board of Regents has called a special meeting Monday with the lone action item to approve an athletic director contract, a required step before any hire becomes official.
- UNM’s President’s Office says it is aware of the reports and that no final decisions or leadership changes have occurred.
- Lovo, 37, has held key roles at Texas, Ohio State, Houston, Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars, including championship-era work under Urban Meyer.
- In his first year at UNM he hired football coach Jason Eck and basketball coach Eric Olen, oversaw a 9–4 football season and record revenues, and he is under contract through 2029 with a reported buyout of roughly 50% of remaining salary, about $800,000.