UNM Defensive Coordinator Spence Nowinsky Named CBS Sports Mountain West Coordinator of the Week
UNM Defensive Coordinator Spence Nowinsky has been named the CBS Sports Mountain West Conference Coordinator of the Week, recognizing his efforts following the Lobos' dominant defensive performance against San Jose State.

Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, November 4, 2026 — Spence Nowinsky, the Defensive Coordinator for the University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobos football team, has received the CBS Sports Mountain West Conference Coordinator of the Week honor.
The recognition is a result of his leadership and the team’s strong defensive showing in a recent game against San Jose State.
The award specifically highlights Nowinsky’s contributions following what the announcement described as a “dominant defensive performance” by the Lobos during their matchup with San Jose State. Specific details regarding the defensive statistics or the exact nature of the dominance were not provided in the summary. The scope of the award pertains to his role within the Mountain West Conference.
The CBS Sports Mountain West Conference Coordinator of the Week award is presented to acknowledge outstanding coaching achievements within the conference. Nowinsky’s selection signifies a notable accomplishment for both him and the UNM football program.
Further details regarding the game’s outcome, specific player achievements, or the duration of Nowinsky’s tenure as Defensive Coordinator were not detailed in the provided summary.
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