New Mexico State underwent a change at head coach on Saturday, as Jerry Kill stepped down after two seasons.
Kill led the Aggies to 17 wins over two seasons including a 10-win campaign in 2022 which was the program’s first since 1960.
“Firstly, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the New Mexico State administration—President Jay Gogue, Mario Moccia, and Braun Cartwright,” Kill stated in a release. “They’ve been invaluable in our achievements over the last two years. I also want to express my deep gratitude to the people of Las Cruces. Aggie Nation has been incredibly supportive, and I will always be thankful for the opportunity I was given to lead their team. This year has been tremendously difficult for me, and I gave it everything I had physically, mentally and emotionally. New Mexico State holds a special place in my heart as it marks the end of my journey as a head coach. While I’ll remain involved with the Aggies, I recognize the need for a head coach with a lot of energy. Good luck to Coach Sanchez, the student-athletes and New Mexico State University.”
READ: QB Maalik Murphy transfers to Duke
The Aggies and athletics director Mario Moccia named wide receivers coach Tony Sanchez the team’s next head coach.
Sanchez has been with the New Mexico State program for two seasons under Kill.
Sanchez previously was head coach at UNLV from 2015-19.
