American college football season
The 1985 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 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their third season under head coach Joe Lee Dunn , the Lobos compiled a 3–8 record (2–6 against WAC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 415 to 289.[ 1] [ 2]
The team's statistical leaders included Billy Rucker with 2,475 passing yards, Willie Turral with 800 rushing yards and 84 points scored, and Terance Mathis with 852 receiving yards.[ 3]
Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result September 7 at Texas Tech * L 31–32September 14 at New Mexico State * W 34–27September 28 No. 19 Air Force L 12–49October 5 at No. 13 Nebraska * L 7–38October 12 Colorado State University Stadium Albuquerque, NM L 28–45October 19 No. 9 BYU * University Stadium Albuquerque, NM L 23–45October 26 Hawaii University Stadium Albuquerque, NM L 17–27November 2 at UTEP W 27–23November 9 at Utah L 49–58November 16 Wyoming University Stadium Albuquerque, NM W 41–16November 23 San Diego State University Stadium Albuquerque, NM L 20–55*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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