The 1989 New Mexico Lobos football team was an

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team that represented the

University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico (UNM; es, Universidad de Nuevo México) is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1889, it is the state's flagship academic institution and the largest by enrollment, with over 25,400 ...

in the

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(WAC) during the

1989 NCAA Division I-A football season The 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Miami winning its third National Championship during the 1980s, cementing its claim as the decade's top team, winning more titles than any other program. Notre Dame signed a six-year, $30 ...

. In their third season under head coach Mike Sheppard, the Lobos compiled a 2–10 record (0–7 against WAC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 378 to 298. The team's statistical leaders included Jeremy Leach with 3,573 passing yards, Dion Morrow with 664 rushing yards, and Terance Mathis with 1,315 receiving yards and 96 points scored.

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New Mexico Lobos football The New Mexico Lobos football team is the intercollegiate football team at the University of New Mexico. The Lobos compete as a member of the Mountain West Conference. Their official colors are cherry and silver. The Lobos play their home games a ...