| Sport: | football |
| Year: | 1976 |
| Team: | New Mexico Lobos |
| Conference: | Western Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | WAC |
| Record: | 4–7 |
| Conf Record: | 3–4 |
| Head Coach: | Bill Mondt |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | University Stadium |
The 1976 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 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In their third season under head coach Bill Mondt, the Lobos compiled a 4–7 record (3–4 against WAC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 235 to 229.[1]
Robin Cole and Dave Green were the team captains.[2] The team's statistical leaders included Noel Mazzone with 1,427 passing yards, Mike Williams with 1,240 rushing yards and 66 points scored, Preston Dennard with 783 receiving yards.[3]