ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Jason Eck, the head football coach of the Lobos, has signed a five-year extension with the University of New Mexico, securing his position after fans expressed their desire for him to remain following a historic season.

Eck expressed his satisfaction with his current situation, saying, "My family and I, we really like it here. We're winning. I think we can be very good again next year. You know, like the people I'm working with, moving is a pain."

Eck's annual salary is set at $1.75 million.

UNM's athletic director, Fernando Lovo, emphasized the urgency of finalizing the deal, stating, "I think for us, and I've mentioned this before, when we look at where we are as an athletic department, these next three to five years are really crucial for us. And there's no secre

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