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Pete ThamelESPN
New Mexico has found a starting quarterback.
A source told ESPN on Monday that the school will start Kansas transfer Miles Kendrick. The Lobos open the season against Maine on Sept. 3 and then have a high-profile home date with Boise State the following Friday night.
Kendrick, a senior transfer, started four games during his career at Kansas and played in 17 games. He completed 61.1% of his passes and threw for nine touchdowns with six interceptions.
Kendrick beat out redshirt freshman CJ Montes and junior college transfer Justin Holaday.
New Mexico is coming off a 3-9 season, as third-year coach Danny Gonzales is amid a total rebuild. The Lobos play their first three games at home before traveling to LSU on Sept. 24.
The Lobos return seven starters from a defense that showed promise in 2021.