The New Mexico Lobos football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the New Mexico Lobos football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Lobos represent the University of New Mexico in the NCAA's Mountain West Conference.

Although New Mexico began competing in intercollegiate football in 1892,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1946. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1946, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Lobos have played in seven bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2021 season.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[11]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References

  1. 1 2 "2021 New Mexico Lobos Media Guide" (PDF). GoLobos.com. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  2. ↑ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  3. ↑ "Tennessee Tech vs. New Mexico Box Score". ESPN.com. September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Air Force 28, New Mexico 23". ESPN.com. 2012-10-20.
  5. 1 2 "New Mexico prevails against UTEP 42-35 OT". ESPN.com. 2013-09-07.
  6. ↑ "Utah State vs. New Mexico Box Score". ESPN.com. November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ "New Mexico plows through Wyoming in 53-35 win". ESPN.com. 2016-11-27.
  8. ↑ "New Mexico 35, Texas St. 14". ESPN.com. 2012-10-06.
  9. ↑ "New Mexico St. 42, New Mexico 28". ESPN.com. 2011-10-01.
  10. 1 2 "Sam Houston St. 48, New Mexico 45, OT". ESPN.com. 2011-09-24.
  11. ↑ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  12. ↑ "Dakota Cox". GoLobos.com. Retrieved 2016-12-18. "2016 Stats". GoLobos.com. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
  13. ↑ "Luke Drzewiecki". ESPN.com.
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