1961 New Mexico Lobos football team

American college football season August 2023 December 2025 1961 New Mexico Lobos football Skyline Conference Skyline 7–4 3–3 Bill Weeks 2nd University Stadium Aviation Bowl champion Aviation Bowl W 28–12 vs. Western Michigan The 1961 New Mexico Lobos football team was an American football team that represented the University of New Mexico in the Skyline Conference during the 1961 college football season. In their second season under head coach Bill Weeks, the Lobos compiled a 7–4 record (3–3 in conference games), finished in a tie for third place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 215 to 197.1961 New Mexico Lobos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 30, 2018 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/new-mexico/1961-schedule.html2018 New Mexico Football Media Guide University of New Mexico 2018 140 https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/unm.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/8/30/2018_Media_Guide.pdf https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20180906110903/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/unm.sidearmsports.com/documents/2018/8/30/2018_Media_Guide.pdf dead September 6, 2018 October 30, 2018 The Lobos concluded their season with a victory over Western Michigan in the inaugural Aviation Bowl, played in snow and sleet at Dayton, Ohio. The Lobos ran a wing-T offense featuring speedy backs and pulling guards.Wolfpack's Wing-T Gains Respect; Santiago Voted Honors; 'We Wanted the Game' - Cummings; Lobos Are Aviation Bowl Champs Albuquerque Tribune December 11, 1961 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albuquerque-tribune-wolfpacks-wing/153604388/ Newspapers.com The offense was led by quarterback Jim Cromartie (533 passing yards, 168 rushing yards) and halfback Bobby Santiago (535 rushing yards, 107 receiving yards, five touchdowns). The team played home games at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Schedule y y September 23 New Mexico State<ncg> University Stadium Albuquerque, NM (rivalry) W 41-7 24,000 Wolfpack Devours Aggies, 41-7: Defense, Host of Fleet Backs End NMS Skein Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel September 24, 1961 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24984832/wolfpack_devours_aggies_417_defense/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Montana Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT L 8-40 8,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FDRWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yecDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6897%2C483942 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press New Mexico is routed by Montana October 1, 1961 4, sports October 7 Texas Western<ncg> University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 7-6 16,815 Lobos Squeak Past Texas Western, 7-6: UNM Defense Stops Furman Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel October 8, 1961 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-lobos-squeak-past-te/153606943/ Newspapers.com October 14 at Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT L 7-41 8,051 Aggies Blast Lobos For 41-7 Victory The Herald Journal Val Hess October 15, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-journal-aggies-blast-lobos-fo/153607420/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Arizona<ncg> Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ (rivalry) L 21-22 Wilson's Pin-Point Passing Gives Cats 22-21 Victory: '2-Pointer' Gives UA Triumph The Arizona Daily Star Abe Chanin October 22, 1961 1A, 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-wilsons-pin-point-pa/153607866/ Newspapers.com October 28 Air Force<ncg> University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 21-6 17,130 Lobos Ground Falcons, 21-6 Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel October 29, 1961 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-lobos-ground-falcons/153608267/ Newspapers.com November 4 Utah<hc> University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 21-16 15,770 Inspired Lobos Turn Back Utah, 21-16 Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel November 5, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-inspired-lobos-turn/153608608/ Newspapers.com November 11 Wyoming University Stadium Albuquerque, NM L 7-33 20,113 Wyoming Clinches 4th Straight Crown With 33-7 Lashing of Lobos Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel November 12, 1961 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-wyoming-clinches-4th/153608943/ Newspapers.com November 18 at Colorado State Colorado Field Fort Collins, CO W 20-8 4,500 Aggies End Football Season Without Win: New Mexico Tips CSU, 20 to 8 Fort Collins Coloradoan Dudley Cress November 19, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-collins-coloradoan-aggies-end-footb/153529626/ Newspapers.com November 25 BYU University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 34-6 11,020 Lobos Devour Cougars by 34-6 Score Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel November 26, 1961 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-lobos-devour-cougars/153609248/ Newspapers.com December 9 vs Western Michigan<ncg> Welcome Stadium Dayton, OH (Aviation Bowl) W 28-12 3,694 Lobos Capture Aviation Bowl, 28-12: Santiago, Chuck Selected Best Back, Lineman Albuquerque Journal Dan Russel December 10, 1961 C1, C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24984992/lobos_capture_aviation_bowl_2812/ Newspapers.com Statistics The team gained an average of 231.1 rushing yards and 71.0 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 224.1 rushing yards and 118.9 passing yards per game. Quarterback Jim Cromartie led the team in passing, completing 28 of 60 passes (46.7 completion percentage) for 533 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions. The team's receiving leaders were Bobby Santiago (535 yards on 98 carries, 5.5-yard average), Bob Morgan (489 yards on 77 carries, 6.4-yard average), Herb Bradford (267 yards on 64 carries, 4.2-yard average), Gary Ness (229 yards on 55 carries, 4.3-yard average), and Jim Cromartie (168 yards on 86 carries, 2.0-yard average). Larry Jasper led in receiving with five catchers for 161 receiving yards (32.2-yard average) and two touchdowns. Other leading receivers were Herb Bradford (five receptions, 130 yards, 26-yard average) and Bobby Santiago (eight receptions for 107 yards, 13.4-yard average).1961 New Mexico Lobos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 30, 2018 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/new-mexico/1961.html Bobby Santiago led the team in scoring with 30 points on five rushing touchdowns. Jim Cromartie followed with 24 points on four rushing touchdowns. References New Mexico Category:New Mexico Lobos football seasons New Mexico Lobos football