1962 New Mexico Lobos football team explained

Year:1962
Team:New Mexico Lobos
Sport:football
Conference:Western Athletic Conference
Short Conf:WAC
Record:7–2–1
Conf Record:2–1–1
Head Coach:Bill Weeks
Hc Year:3rd
Stadium:University Stadium
Conf Champ:WAC champion

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1962 New Mexico Lobos Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 8, 2018.
  2. Web site: 2018 New Mexico Football Media Guide. University of New Mexico. 2018. 141. https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20180906110903/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/unm.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/8/30/2018_Media_Guide.pdf. dead. September 6, 2018. October 30, 2018.
  3. Web site: 1962 New Mexico Lobos Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 8, 2018.