The 1999 New Mexico Lobos football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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(WAC) during the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach

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, the Lobos compiled a 4–7 record (3–4 against WAC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 298 to 240. The team's statistical leaders included Sean Stein with 1,584 passing yards, Holmon Wiggins with 601 rushing yards, Martinez Williams with 609 receiving yards, and kicker David McKinney with 42 points scored.

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New Mexico Lobos football seasons

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