1962 New Mexico Lobos football team

The 1962 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Bill Weeks, the Lobos compiled a 7–2–1 record (2–1–1 against WAC opponents), won the WAC championship, and outscored opponents, 210 to 159.^[1][2]

1962 New Mexico Lobos football
WAC champion
Conference	Western Athletic Conference
Record	7–2–1 (2–1–1 WAC)
Head coach	Bill Weeks (3rd season)
Home stadium	University Stadium
Seasons ← 1961 1963 →

1962 Western Athletic Conference football standings

v t e	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
New Mexico $	2	–	1	–	1			7	–	2	–	1
Arizona State	1	–	1	–	0			7	–	2	–	1
Arizona	2	–	2	–	0			5	–	5	–	0
Wyoming	2	–	2	–	0			5	–	5	–	0
BYU	2	–	2	–	0			4	–	6	–	0
Utah	1	–	2	–	1			4	–	5	–	1
$ – Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Jim Cromartie with 245 passing yards, Bobby Santiago with 806 rushing yards and 60 points scored, and George Heard with 255 receiving yards.^[3]

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 15	New Mexico State*	University Stadium Albuquerque, NM (rivalry)	W 28–17	28,576	[4]
September 22	at Wyoming	War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY	W 25–21	15,095	[5]
September 29	Arizona	University Stadium Albuquerque, NM (rivalry)	W 35–25	28,239	[6]
October 6	at Texas Western*	Kidd Field El Paso, TX	L 14–16	10,000	[7]
October 13	Utah State*	University Stadium Albuquerque, NM	W 14–13	28,236	[8][9]
October 20	at Utah	Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT	T 7–7	20,265	[10]
October 27	at San Jose State*	Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA	W 25–13	12,000	[11]
November 3	at BYU	Cougar Stadium Provo, UT	L 0–27	14,273	[12]
November 10	Colorado State*	University Stadium Albuquerque, NM	W 21–8	19,442	[13]
November 17	Montana*	University Stadium Albuquerque, NM	W 41–12	16,136	[14]
*Non-conference game Homecoming

References

1. "1962 New Mexico Lobos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
2. "2018 New Mexico Football Media Guide" (PDF). University of New Mexico. 2018. p. 141. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
3. "1962 New Mexico Lobos Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
4. LeRoy Bearman (September 16, 1962). "New Mexico Lobos Belt Aggies 28–17: Cromartie, Jasper Spearhead Attack". Albuquerque Journal. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Lobos ruin Pokes' loop debut 25–21". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. September 23, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Stallings paces Lobo victory". The Santa Fe New Mexican. September 30, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "TWC stuns undefeated Lobos, 16–14". The El Paso Times. October 7, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Lobos hand Utah Staters first defeat in defensive grid battle, 14–13". The Idaho Statesman. October 14, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
9. "U. Wins Homecoming Tilt: Lobos Rebound To Top Utags By 14-13 Score". Albuquerque Journal. October 14, 1962. pp. 1A, C4 – via Newspapers.com.
10. "Lobos, Redskins battle to 7–7 deadlock". Albuquerque Journal. October 21, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
11. "New Mexico hands Spartans 6th loss, 25–13". The Fresno Bee. October 28, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
12. "Brighams shock Lobos, 27–0". Carlsbad Current-Argus. November 4, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
13. "Santiago paces Lobo win". The Santa Fe New Mexican. November 11, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
14. "Lobos down Montana". The Independent-Record. November 18, 1962. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.