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: Willis L. Barnes Conference: Border Intercollegiate Athletic-
1946 Season Highlights
Willis L. Barnes enters his 5th season as Head Coach at New Mexico.
1946 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 21 vs. Northern Arizona
12
7
W
Sat., Sep. 28 @
Utah
14
56
L
Fri., Oct. 4 vs. West Texas A&M
6
0
W
Sat., Oct. 12 @
New Mexico State
7
6
W
Fri., Oct. 18 vs. Hardin-Simmons
0
49
L
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Colorado
13
14
L
Sat., Nov. 2 vs.
Texas El Paso
21
13
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs.
Texas Tech
0
27
L
Sat., Nov. 16 vs.
Arizona
13
13
T
Sat., Nov. 23 vs.
Kansas State
14
7
W
Sun., Dec. 22 @ Hawaii All-Stars
14
19
L
Wed., Jan. 1 Montana State
13
13
T
@ San Diego, CA
Harbor Bowl
1946 Season Totals
Record 5-5
-2
Points Scored 127
Scoring Average 10.6
Points Allowed 224
Defense Average 18.7
Opponents Record 33-34
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-2
-1
Away Record 1-3
1946 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1946 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1946 All Border Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
While playing for the University of Hawaii from 2000 to 2004, quarterback Timmy Chang set an NCAA passing record with 17,072 yards.