Lobos coach Rocky Long said Monday afternoon starting quarterback Kole McKamey will miss Saturday's game at Utah.
McKamey, a junior from Artesia, is suffering from a lingering lower back injury aggravated during games at Wyoming four weeks ago and at home against Colorado State two weeks ago.
The pain grew worse last week, when the team had a bye. McKamey missed half of Thursday's practice and team trainers scheduled an MRI for Sunday.
Head trainer Dave Binder told coach Rocky Long Monday team doctors and a back specialist examining McKamey Monday did not find any serious back problems that would require massive treatment or surgery, but they recommended McKamey sit out Saturday's game.
Long said McKamey's return will depend on how his back feels next week.
Backup quarterback Chris Nelson, a junior transfer, will take over as the team's starter.
Nelson led the Lobos to a 27-24 road win over Wyoming, taking over in the second quarter when McKamey injured his back, hip, thumb and head after a series of hard hits.
Long said the team's game plan for the Utes' won't change with Nelson in the lineup.
Check out Tuesday's Tribune for more details.

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