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: Bill Mondt Conference: Western Athletic-
1976 Season Highlights
Bill Mondt enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at New Mexico.
1976 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 18 @
Texas El Paso
25
7
W
Sat., Sep. 25 vs.
Texas Tech
16
20
L
Sat., Oct. 2 @
Colorado State
33
20
W
Sat., Oct. 9 vs.
San Jose State
36
30
W
Sat., Oct. 16 @
Wyoming
23
24
L
Sat., Oct. 23 @
Arizona State
15
31
L
Sat., Oct. 30 vs.
New Mexico State
7
16
L
Sat., Nov. 6 @
Utah
31
34
L
Sat., Nov. 13 vs.
Brigham Young
8
21
L
Sat., Nov. 20 vs.
Arizona
21
15
W
Sat., Nov. 27 @
San Diego State
14
17
L
1976 Season Totals
Record 4-7
Points Scored 229
Scoring Average 20.8
Points Allowed 235
Defense Average 21.4
Opponents Record 67-57
Conference Record 3-4
Home Record 2-3
Away Record 2-4
1976 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1976 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1976 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
While playing for the University of Hawaii from 2000 to 2004, quarterback Timmy Chang set an NCAA passing record with 17,072 yards.