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: Rocky Long Conference: Mountain West-
2001 Season Highlights
Rocky Long enters his 4th season as Head Coach at New Mexico.
2001 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 1 vs.
Texas El Paso
26
6
W
Sat., Sep. 8 @
Texas Tech
30
42
L
Sat., Sep. 22 @
Baylor
13
16
L
Sat., Sep. 29 @
Utah
16
37
L
Sat., Oct. 6 @
Wyoming
30
29
W
Sat., Oct. 13 vs.
Brigham Young
20
24
L
Sat., Oct. 27 vs.
Air Force
52
33
W
Sat., Nov. 3 @
San Diego State
20
15
W
Sat., Nov. 10 vs.
Nevada Las Vegas
27
17
W
Sat., Nov. 17 vs.
Colorado State
17
24
L
Sat., Nov. 24 vs.
New Mexico State
53
0
W
2001 Season Totals
Record 6-5
Points Scored 304
Scoring Average 27.6
Points Allowed 243
Defense Average 22.1
Opponents Record 59-70
Conference Record 4-3
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 2-3
2001 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
2001 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
2001 All Mountain West Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.