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: Roy W. Johnson Conference: Independent-
1928 Season Highlights
Roy W. Johnson enters his 9th season as Head Coach at New Mexico.
1928 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 29 vs. New Mexico Mines
45
0
W
Sat., Oct. 6 vs. Montezuma College (NM)
36
0
W
Sat., Oct. 13 vs. New Mexico Military Institute
6
7
L
Sat., Oct. 20 @ Northern Arizona
0
12
L
Sat., Oct. 27 vs.
New Mexico State
14
13
W
Sat., Nov. 3 @
Arizona
6
6
T
Sat., Nov. 17 vs.
Texas El Paso
33
0
W
Thu., Nov. 29 vs. Colorado School of Mines
32
13
W
1928 Season Totals
Record 5-2
-1
Points Scored 172
Scoring Average 21.5
Points Allowed 51
Defense Average 6.4
Opponents Record 12-10
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 5-1
Away Record 0-1
-1
1928 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1928 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1928 All Independent 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.