2021 New Mexico Lobos football team
The 2021 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Lobos played their home games at University Stadium as members of the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Danny Gonzales. Previous season. The Lobos finished the 2020 season 2–5. They were not invited to play in any post season bowl game. Preseason. Mountain West media days. The Mountain West media days were held on July 21–22, 2021, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise , Nevada. Media poll. The preseason poll was released on July 21, 2021. The Lobos were predicted to finish in sixth place in the MW Mountain Division. Preseason All-Mountain West Team. The Lobos had one player selected to the preseason All–Mountain West Team; one from the defense. Defense Jerrick Reed II – S Schedule. "Note: With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, opponents and dates are subject to change."