1916 University of New Mexico football team explained

Year:1916
Team:University of New Mexico
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:3–2
Head Coach:Ralph Hutchinson
Hc Year:6th
Stadium:University Field

The 1916 University of New Mexico football team was an American football team that represented the University of New Mexico as an independent during the 1916 college football season. In its sixth and final season under head coach Ralph Hutchinson (who was also the university's first athletic director), the team compiled a 3–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 216 to 70. Carl D. Brorien was the team captain.[1]

The team shut out its opponents in the final three games by a combined score of 214 to 0. The 108-0 victory over remains the largest margin of victory in program history.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 New Mexico Football Media Guide. University of New Mexico. 2018. 139. November 27, 2018.
  2. 2017 Media Guide, p. 108.