Lobos tight ends coach Grady Stretz, who has been on the UNM staff for eight years, is leaving.
Stretz, a Tempe native, has accepted a job as Arizona State's defensive line coach.
He was poised to begin his first season leading New Mexico's tight ends following five years coaching the defensive line and the past two years coaching the safeties. He also worked with the Lobos' special teams unit.
Stretz previously worked under New Mexico coach Rocky Long and new offensive coordinator Bob Toledo at UCLA, giving him a 10-year coaching relationship with Long.
During his tenure, New Mexico became one of three teams to finish in the top-30 in the nation in total defense six of the past seven seasons.
"Grady was here for eight years and helped us become a competitive football program," Long said in a statement issued by the university. "Just like Coach (Bob) Bostad, I know Grady is excited about coaching close to his hometown. We wish him well and we'll fill the opening as soon as we can."

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