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Lobo FootballWednesday, November 4

UNM football cracks the AP Top 25 for the first time at No. 22

The Morning Albuquerque teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you've been waiting for the Lobos to get some national love, here it is. After a 21-16 win at San Jose State, UNM is No. 22 in the AP poll and No. 25 in the . It's the program's first AP ranking since the poll began in 1936, and the Coaches Poll spot is its first since 1997.

UNM's first AP ranking follows two Coaches Poll appearances

  1. 1936The AP poll begins.
  2. 1964UNM ties for 16th with Illinois in the final Coaches Poll.
  3. 1997UNM ranks 25th in the final regular-season Coaches Poll.
  4. Nov. 1UNM lands at No. 22 in the AP poll for the first time.
  5. Nov. 6UNM will visit Nevada at 7 p.m.

Source: Tri City Record

Next is a short week and a trip to Reno. The Lobos lead the Mountain West, and their defense leads the FBS in multiple categories. Coach Jason Eck said, “I’m happy for our fans,” but the Lobos still have to “take care of business”.

  • Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday at in Reno
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Radio: Lobo Radio Network, 770 AM/96.3 FM
  • Programs never ranked: 22 before this week, UNM now off

The Lobos bring a better record to Reno

7Wins3
1Losses5
4Conference wins2
0Conference losses2

Source: abqjournal

Sources: Tri City Record, KRQE NEWS 13, abqjournal

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