The 2001 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Rocky Long, the Lobos compiled an overall record of 6âÂÂ5 with a mark of 4âÂÂ3 in conference play, tying for third place in the MW. New Mexico played home games at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Lobos defeated New Mexico State, 53âÂÂ0, in the Rio Grande Rivalry, which was their first shutout win in the rivalry since 1952.