| Year: | 1973 |
| Team: | New Mexico Lobos |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Western Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | WAC |
| Record: | 4–7 |
| Conf Record: | 3–4 |
| Head Coach: | Rudy Feldman |
| Hc Year: | 6th |
| Stadium: | University Stadium |
The 1973 New Mexico Lobos football team was an American football team that represented the University of New Mexico in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their sixth season under head coach Rudy Feldman, the Lobos compiled a 4–7 record (3–4 against WAC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 287 to 257.[1]
Rich Diller, Don Woods, and Don Hubbard were the team captains.[2] The team's statistical leaders included Don Woods with 869 passing yards, 971 rushing yards, and 66 points scored, and Paul Labarrere with 374 receiving yards.[3]