DYLAN HOPKINS NEWS

Logs 125 passing yards Hopkins (arm) was 12-for-31 passing for 125 yards during Friday's 44-41 overtime loss against Utah State.

Impact Hopkins finished each and every one of his college football games in 2023 with more than 100 passing yards. He completed 56 percent of his 282 passes for 2,085 passing yards and an 11:9 TD:INT ratio across 10 games. Hopkins did not fare too badly as a rusher, finishing 2023 with 51 carries for 124 yards and one touchdown. With this season effectively being his last one eligible as a collegiate athlete, he will look to take his talents elsewhere, outside college football.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in cast on sideline Hopkins (arm) was seen wearing an arm cast on the sideline during New Mexico's game against Fresno State, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Hopkins exited Saturday's game in the third quarter and was later seen on the sidelines wearing a cast on his arm. The severity of the injury is thus far unknown, but Hopkins will hope to be available for the Lobos' season finale against Utah State.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named starter, will split snaps Head coach Danny Gonzales indicated Tuesday that Hopkins will start under center and will likely split snaps with Devon Dampier, ESPN Alburquerque reports.

Impact After missing last week due to a non-COVID illness, Hopkins is slated to return as the starting quarterback for New Mexico, however, Gonzales also indicated he will split reps between the quarterbacks based on who has the "hot hand."

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to UNLV Hopkins completed 15 of 23 passes for 187 yards in Saturday's 56-14 loss against UNLV.

Impact While Hopkins avoided turning the ball over after throwing three interceptions last week vs. Nevada, he struggled to get much going through the air Saturday in a lopsided loss to UNLV. Hopkins has completed 59.2 percent of his passes for 1,836 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions through nine games this season. He has another tough matchup next week in a road showdown with Boise State.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws three picks in loss Hopkins completed 18 of 34 passes for 271 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 34-24 loss versus Nevada.

Impact While Hopkins posted his second-highest yardage total of the season, he threw a season-high three interceptions as New Mexico took their third loss in their last four games. Overall, the senior Hopkins has completed 58.6 percent of his passes for 1,649 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions through eight games this year. He'll look to limit turnovers next week when the Lobos host UNLV.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort in win Hopkins was 20-for-25 passing for 202 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-21 victory over Hawaii.

Impact After throwing for just 541 yards over his previous three games, Hopkins delivered one of his better performances of the season Saturday, completing 80 percent of his passes for 202 yards and three scores as the Lobos snapped a 14-game conference losing streak vs. Hawaii. The senior Hopkins has now thrown for 1,378 yards with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions through seven games with New Mexico after transferring from UAB in the offseason. He'll face a Nevada defense next week that's coming off a shutout win over San Diego State.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopkins throws for 4 TDs, Croskey-Merritt runs for 3; New Mexico thumps Tennessee Tech, ends skid

Dylan Hopkins threw four touchdown passes, Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 163 yards and three TDs on 12 carries and New Mexico beat Tennessee Tech 56-10 to snap a 10-game losing st...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to New Mexico Hopkins will transfer to New Mexico, Brandon Ortega of KOB4 reports.

Impact Hopkins entered the portal Thursday and has already committed to a new school Friday. The former UAB quarterback had the keys to the Blazers' offense over the past two seasons, but he showed some regression in 2022. As a grad transfer, he'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Hopkins entered the transfer portal Thursday, Matt Zenitz of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Hopkins had the keys to the Blazers offense over the last two seasons but will head elsewhere to pursue another opportunity. The Tennessee native showed some signs of regression in 2022, totaling 1,920 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air over 11 games. Hopkins should be immediately eligible wherever he goes as a graduate transfer.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniels, Cain power No. 6 LSU to 41-10 victory over UAB

Noah Cain ran for three short touchdowns, Jayden Daniels had touchdowns rushing and passing, and sixth-ranked LSU methodically pulled away from UAB for a 41-10 victory in a cold an...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McBride, Brown help UAB run over North Texas 41-21

DeWayne McBride ran for 120 and three touchdowns to set a school record and lead UAB to a 41-21 win over North Texas

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reed, stout defense lead Western Kentucky past UAB 20-17

Austin Reed ran for two touchdowns and the Western Kentucky defense didn’t allow a point in the second half as the Hilltoppers came from behind to beat UAB 20-17 on Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB run games spells end to Charlotte in 34-20 win

DeWayne McBride and quarterback Dylan Hopkins combined to rush for 240 yards on 39 carries and three touchdowns and UAB downed upset-minded Charlotte 34-20

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McBride scores 3 on ground, UAB routs Middle Tennessee 41-14

DeWayne McBride ran for 120 yards with three first-half touchdowns, UAB rolled up 303 yards on the ground, and the Blazers routed Middle Tennessee 41-14

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broussard, Chamberlain help Rice beat UAB 28-24

Ari Broussard ran for two touchdowns, Treshawn Chamberlain scored on a fumble return and Rice beat UAB 28-24

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses two TDs, INT Hopkins went 15-for-21 for 231 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against Rice on Saturday. He also fumbled twice, losing one.

Impact On the one hand, Hopkins has been efficient, having completed 68.5 percent of his passes. On the other hand, through four games he has 661 passing yards.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McBride's career-best 4 TDs help UAB beat Georgia Southern

DeWayne McBride set career highs with 223 yards rushing and four touchdowns to lead UAB past Georgia Southern 35-21

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws TD Hopkins went 12-for-19 for 125 yards and a touchdown versus Georgia Southern on Saturday. He also ran two times for 21 yards.

Impact Simply put, UAB is not interested in throwing the ball this year. This is the most passing attempts that Hopkins has had in a game this season, and he hasn't throw for more than 191 yards yet.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, defense help UAB jump out early, rout Alabama A&M

ermaine Brown Jr. ran for 114 yards and touchdown, the UAB defense accounted for a pair of touchdowns, and the Blazers routed Alabama A&M 59-0 in the debut of head coach Bryant Vin...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UTSA, UAB look for another C-USA title in final season

Six Conference USA teams will have one last chance to hoist a championship trophy before moving to the American Athletic Conference in 2023

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovering from offseason surgery Hopkins is still on the mend following offseason surgery, Evan Dudley of AL.com reports.

Impact Hopkins sat out the spring game as a result, but he's expected back this summer, per head coach Bill Clark. Hopkins may be the favorite to retain the starting job in 2022 but could be pushed a bit if one of the other options make an impression. Baylor transfer Jacob Zeno started the spring game in his absence and completed 11 of his 16 passes for 113 yards in the contest.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Mims, DeWayne McBride highlight the opening slate of bowl games

It's officially bowl season, meaning the stars are shining the brightest. Here are the standouts from the opening bowl games.

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Brown's 3 TD runs help UAB beat UTEP 42-25

Jermaine Brown Jr. ran for three touchdowns, Dylan Hopkins added two TD passes and UAB beat UTEP 42-25 in the regular-season finale for both teams

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 15 UTSA scores late to beat UAB 34-31, clinch division

Frank Harris threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Oscar Cardenas with three seconds left to rally No. 15 UTSA to a wild 34-31 victory over UAB

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 15 UTSA hosts UAB with Conference USA West on line

No. 15 UTSA takes its undefeated record into a home matchup against UAB with the Conference-USA West Division title at stake

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS