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UNM Football Makes History, Cracks AP Top 25 for First Time in Program History

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Lobos are making history, and the nation is taking notice. For the first time in program history, UNM football has cracked the AP Top 25, landing at No. 22 after improving to 7-1 with a 21-16 road victory over San José State.

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  1. KOB 4

    New Mexico Lobo football earns first AP Top 25 poll ranking in team history (opens KOB 4)

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    New Mexico Lobo football earned its first AP Top 25 poll ranking for the first time in team history, ranking 22nd in the national poll.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Lobos land in AP Top 25 for the first time in program history (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Lobos are officially ranked among the best teams in college football and they're making history along the way. New Mexico landed at No. 22 in Sunday's Associated Press Top 25 poll marking the first time in program history the Lobos have earned a spot …

  3. KRQE Albuquerque

    UNM Football Makes History, Cracks AP Top 25 for First Time in Program History (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Lobos are making history, and the nation is taking notice. For the first time in program history, UNM football has cracked the AP Top 25, landing at No. 22 after improving to 7-1 with a 21-16 road victory over San José State.

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