ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico coach Mike Locksley has been suspended one game and will miss 10 days as punishment for striking an assistant coach.

Locksley initially was reprimanded but athletic director Paul Krebs now says the coach will not be allowed to have any contact with the team this week from Tuesday through Friday and Monday through Oct. 24.
Locksley won’t be on the sidelines when the Lobos (0-6) play their next game against visiting UNLV on Oct. 24.
Assistant George Barlow, who coaches New Mexico’s defensive backs, will serve as an interim coach.
New Mexico has a bye this week.
Receivers coach J.B. Gerald told Albuquerque police Locksley struck him during a Sept. 20 staff meeting at the football office, splitting his lip.