| Year: | 2008 |
| Team: | New Mexico Lobos |
| Conference: | Mountain West Conference |
| Short Conf: | MW |
| Record: | 4–8 |
| Conf Record: | 2–6 |
| Hc Year: | 11th |
| Oc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | University Stadium (Capacity: 40,094) |
The 2008 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. New Mexico competed as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW), and played their home games in the University Stadium. The Lobos were led by 11th-year head coach Rocky Long.
The Lobos upset ten-point favorites Arizona, 36–28. Against ninth-ranked BYU, New Mexico had a fourth quarter touchdown overturned due to a controversial penalty call. On fourth down with 21 yards to go, the Lobos then failed to convert for a first down. BYU scored on their next possession to clinch the victory, 21–3.[1] [2] New Mexico also played a close game against 10th-ranked Utah, which finished the season undefeated and ranked second in the nation. The Lobos were stopped at the Utes' goal line on fourth down, and eventually lost by a three-point margin.[1]
New Mexico finished the season with a 4 - 8 record (MW: 2 - 6).[3] It was the Lobos' first losing season in conference play since 2000.[4] After the season, Rocky Long resigned as head coach. He was replaced by former Illinois offensive coordinator, Mike Locksley.[5]