Lobo football enters AP Top 25 for first time

New Mexico football is ranked in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in program history. The Lobos entered the national poll at 22nd place in the ranking released Sunday.

The team earned 179 points to secure the spot. They were effectively 27th in the previous week's poll. South Carolina, Arizona, and Florida also hold positions in the top 25.

No other Mountain West Conference team received votes or made the top 25. New Mexico is the only conference member officially ranked.

The ranking followed a win against San Jose State. It was the first time the Lobos defeated that opponent since 1969. The team currently holds an undefeated 4-0 record in conference play.

New Mexico has an overall record of 7-1. Their only loss came against Oklahoma, which was ranked 24th at the time. The score in that game was 14-6. Oklahoma is now 4-4 this season.

The Lobo men's basketball team has previously appeared in the AP Top 25. They reached 19th place during the 2023-24 season. Football analysts also project New Mexico as a contender for the College Football Playoff.