1970 New Mexico Lobos football team

The 1970 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Rudy Feldman, the Lobos compiled a 7–3 record (5–1 against WAC opponents), finished second in the WAC, and outscored opponents, 291 to 222.

1970 New Mexico Lobos football
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record7–3 (5–1 WAC)
Head coach
  • Rudy Feldman (3rd season)
Home stadiumUniversity Stadium
1970 Western Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 6 Arizona State $ 7 0 011 0 0
New Mexico 5 1 07 3 0
Utah 4 2 06 4 0
UTEP 4 3 06 4 0
Arizona 2 4 04 6 0
Colorado State 1 3 04 7 0
BYU 1 6 03 8 0
Wyoming 1 6 01 9 0
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Rocky Long with 649 passing yards, Sam Scarber with 961 rushing yards and 78 points scored, and Tom McBee with 125 receiving yards.

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