American college football season
The 2023 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico as a member of the Mountain West Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Lobos were led by Danny Gonzales in his fourth year as New Mexico's head coach. They played their home games at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Gonzales was fired following the conclusion of the season. He finished his tenure at New Mexico with a record of 11–32.[1]
Offseason[edit]
Transfers[edit]
Outgoing[edit]
Incoming[edit]
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Schedule[edit]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 5:00 p.m. | at No. 23 Texas A&M* | | ESPN | L 10–52 | 97,560 |
September 9 | 6:00 p.m. | Tennessee Tech* | | MW Network | W 56–10 | 17,279 |
September 16 | 6:00 p.m. | New Mexico State* | | MW Network | L 17–27 | 27,414 |
September 23 | 1:30 p.m. | at UMass* | | ESPN+ | W 34–31 | 8,298 |
September 30 | 2:00 p.m. | at Wyoming | | MW Network | L 26–35 | 25,477 |
October 14 | 4:00 p.m. | San Jose State | - University Stadium
- Albuquerque, NM
| MW Network | L 24–52 | 13,027 |
October 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Hawaii | - University Stadium
- Albuquerque, NM
| SPEC PPV | W 42–21 | 13,723 |
October 28 | 8:30 p.m. | at Nevada | | CBSSN | L 24–34 | 13,083 |
November 4 | 4:00 p.m. | UNLV | - University Stadium
- Albuquerque, NM
| MW Network | L 14–56 | 12,353 |
November 11 | 8:00 p.m. | at Boise State | | FS1 | L 14–42 | 34,076 |
November 18 | 8:30 p.m. | at Fresno State | | FS1 | W 25–17 | 38,569 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Utah State | - University Stadium
- Albuquerque, NM
| CBSSN | L 41–44 2OT | 12,094 |
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Game summaries[edit]
at No. 23 Texas A&M[edit]
Game One: New Mexico Lobos (0-0) at No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies (0-0) – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
New Mexico |
0 |
7 |
3 | 0 | 10 |
No. 23 Texas A&M |
7 |
28 |
7 | 10 | 52 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, Texas
Game information
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First quarter
- (5:00) TXAM – Noah Thomas 15-yard pass from Connor Weigman (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:10; Texas A&M 7-0)
Second quarter
- (14:53) TXAM – Evan Stewart 35-yard pass from Connor Weigman (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:37; Texas A&M 14-0)
- (10:32) UNM – Jacory Crosky-Merritt 27-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 88 yards, 4:21; Texas A&M 14-7)
- (8:03) TXAM – Noah Thomas 34-yard pass from Connor Weigman (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:29; Texas A&M 21-7)
- (5:30) TXAM – Le'Veon Moss 2-yard run (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 2:02; Texas A&M 28-7)
- (1:27) TXAM – Noah Thomas 9-yard pass from Connor Weigman (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:00; Texas A&M 35-7)
Third quarter
- (6:09) UNM – Luke Drzeweicki 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 7:09; Texas A&M 35-10)
- (2:30) TXAM – Evan Stewart 8-yard pass from Connor Weigman (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:39; Texas A&M 42-10)
Fourth quarter
- (7:35) TXAM – Moose Muhammad III 12-yard pass from Max Johnson (Randy Bond kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:37; Texas A&M 49-10)
- (1:10) TXAM – Randy Bond 39-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:32; Texas A&M 52-10)
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Statistics |
UNM |
TXAM
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First downs |
18 |
27
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Total yards |
60–222 |
63–411
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Rushing yards |
32–91 |
29–134
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Passing yards |
131 |
277
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
16–28–1 |
24–34–0
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Time of possession |
34:20 |
25:40
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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New Mexico |
Passing |
Dylan Hopkins |
15/24, 115 yards, INT
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Rushing |
Jacory Croskey-Merritt |
11 carries, 50 yards, TD
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Receiving |
Jeremiah Hixon |
6 receptions, 42 yards
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Texas A&M |
Passing |
Conner Weigman |
18/23, 236 yards, 5 TD
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Rushing |
Amari Daniels |
7 carries, 51 yards
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Receiving |
Evan Stewart |
8 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TD
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