Saturday’s home matchup against in-state rival New Mexico State is likely a game in which Lobo players and coaches circled on their calendars when the schedule was released earlier this season, as the Aggies defeated the Lobos 32-31 in Las Cruces last season. But getting revenge for a loss against their neighbors to the south…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Football: Lobos defeat Wildcats 38-14 after a slow first half
The Lobos overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Abilene Christian 38-14 before 21,475 fans a DreamStyle stadium on Saturday night. UNM running back Daryl Chestnut scored two touchdowns on the ground, and quarterback Lamar Jordan threw for a career-high 213 yards to lead the Lobos in an unusually balanced offensive attack. The balanced attack…… Continue Reading »
Lobos hold off Roadrunners 23-20 in Gildan New Mexico Bowl
The University of New Mexico held off the UTSA Roadrunners 23-20 on Saturday afternoon in the 2016 New Mexico Bowl. It was the first bowl win for the school since 2007 and only their second in the last 55 years. In somewhat of a surprise, the Roadrunners hold the top ranked UNM rushing offense to…… Continue Reading »
Lobos to play UTSA in Gildan New Mexico Bowl
The University of New Mexico will play against the UTSA Roadrunners in the 11th annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl on December 17th at University Stadium. The Lobos (8-4) will play in the New Mexico Bowl for a second straight season and the third time in school history. The bowl game will be the first for…… Continue Reading »
Lobos dismantle Cowboys 56-35 on historic night at University Stadium
With a share of the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division regular season title on the line, the University of New Mexico Lobos played host to the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday Night at University Stadium. A win would give the Lobos a share of their first division title in 19 years and a chance to set…… Continue Reading »
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Elijah Lilly earns MWC special teams player of the week honors
Playing in just his second career game, kickoff returner Elijah Lilly received Mountain West Conference special teams player of the week honors for his stellar performance in UNM’s 45-40 victory over Air Force on Saturday. Lilly, a 5’11, 160 pound freshman from San Bernardino, California, collected 160 total return yards in four attempts on Saturday,…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Lobos hold off a late Spartan surge for 48-41 win
Defense took the weekend off for the Lobos and Spartans, as the two teams combined for 89 points and over 900 yards in total offense in UNM’s 48-41 win over SJSU on Saturday afternoon at University Stadium. Richard McQuarley led the Lobos with three rushing touchdowns and Terriyon Gipson added 156 yards and a score,…… Continue Reading »