New Mexico Football Team History
New Mexico Lobos
University of New Mexico
Albuqueque, NM
Founded: 1889 Stadium: University Stadium Capacity: 39,224 Colors: Cherry & Silver Coach: Joe Morrison Conference: Western Athletic-
1982 Season Highlights
Joe Morrison enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at New Mexico.
1982 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 4 @
Wyoming
41
20
W
Sat., Sep. 11 vs.
Texas Tech
14
0
W
Sat., Sep. 18 vs.
Nevada Las Vegas
49
21
W
Sat., Oct. 2 @
Air Force
49
37
W
Sat., Oct. 9 vs.
Brigham Young
12
40
L
Sat., Oct. 16 @
San Diego State
22
17
W
Sat., Oct. 23 vs.
New Mexico State
66
14
W
Sat., Oct. 30 @
North Texas
20
17
W
Sat., Nov. 6 @
Texas El Paso
31
18
W
Sat., Nov. 13 vs.
Colorado State
29
24
W
Sat., Nov. 20 vs.
Hawaii
41
17
W
1982 Season Totals
Record 10-1
Points Scored 374
Scoring Average 34.0
Points Allowed 225
Defense Average 20.5
Opponents Record 52-75
Conference Record 5-1
Home Record 5-1
Away Record 5-0
1982 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1982 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1982 All Western Athletic Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The first college football National Champion was Princeton. They received the honor in 1869 and only played two games.