Inside UNM Football: The Shocking Salaries of Assistant Coaches Revealed!

When a head coach like Jason Eck steers the New Mexico Lobos through their best season in recent memory—drawing the biggest crowds and stirring up plenty of excitement—you can bet the powers that be are gonna notice. And right on cue, Eck nailed down a fresh five-year contract sweetened with a neat $400,000 bump last December. Naturally, some of his trusty assistants caught a bit of the glow, snagging raises too, albeit not quite as hefty. Turns out, the whole on-field staff’s paycheck pie grew slightly this year, inching up to just over $2 million, with coaches earning incentives that hinge squarely on the team’s success. Defensive line guru Hebron Fangupo, once a Steelers man, saw the largest jump, rewarded for anchoring a top-tier run defense and a fearsome sack tally. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Luke Schleusner and safeties coach Clay Bignell also found their paychecks fattened by ten grand each, reflecting their solid contributions. And if you’re wondering about the salary pecking order, Schleusner now ranks just below Eck himself. It’s a strategic spread, designed to keep key pieces locked in place and the Lobos firing on all cylinders. Curious to dig deeper? LEARN MORE