In 2017, Martin ended the 57-year bowl drought at NMSU by defeating Utah State at the Arizona Bowl. In 2021, Aggies athletic director Mario Moccia said after New Mexico State (2-10) ended its regular season by beating UMass that Martin's contract, which is set to expire after the season, would not be renewed.
Martin ended NMSU's 57-year barren period in bowl games in 2017 with a win over Utah State at the Arizona Bowl. In 2021, Aggies athletic director Mario Moccia stated that Martin's contract, which was set to expire after the season, would not be renewed.