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: Dennis Franchione Conference: Western Athletic-
1996 Season Highlights
Dennis Franchione enters his 5th season as Head Coach at New Mexico.
1996 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Thu., Aug. 29 @
New Mexico State
28
7
W
Sat., Sep. 7 vs. Northern Arizona
49
33
W
Sat., Sep. 14 vs.
Central Florida
17
7
W
Sat., Sep. 21 @
Brigham Young
14
17
L
Sat., Sep. 28 vs.
Texas Christian
27
7
W
Sat., Oct. 5 @
Rice
21
38
L
Sat., Oct. 19 vs.
San Diego State
42
48
L
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Southern Methodist
31
52
L
Sat., Nov. 2 @
Tulsa
34
23
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs.
Utah
24
31
L
Sat., Nov. 23 vs.
Texas El Paso
44
17
W
1996 Season Totals
Record 6-5
Points Scored 331
Scoring Average 30.1
Points Allowed 280
Defense Average 25.5
Opponents Record 58-57
Conference Record 3-5
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 2-3
1996 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1996 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1996 All Western Athletic Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
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