1971 New Mexico Lobos football team

The 1971 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 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach Rudy Feldman, the Lobos compiled a 6–3–2 record (5–1 against WAC opponents) and outscored opponents by a total of 341 to 292.

1971 New Mexico Lobos football
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record6–3–2 (5–1 WAC)
Head coach
  • Rudy Feldman (4th season)
Home stadiumUniversity Stadium
1971 Western Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 8 Arizona State $ 7 0 011 1 0
New Mexico 5 1 06 3 2
Arizona 3 3 05 6 0
BYU 3 4 05 6 0
Wyoming 3 4 05 6 0
Utah 3 4 03 8 0
Colorado State 1 4 03 8 0
UTEP 1 6 05 6 0
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

Rocky Long, Herman Fredenberg, and Bob Gaines were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included Rocky Long with 876 passing yards and 78 points scored, Fred Henry with 1,129 rushing yards, and Ken Smith with 281 receiving yards.

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