1962 New Mexico State Aggies football team
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| 1962 New Mexico State Aggies football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1962 record | 4–6 |
| Head coach | Warren Woodson (5th year) |
| Home stadium | Aggie Memorial Stadium |
The 1962 New Mexico State Aggies football team represented New Mexico State University during the 1962 college football season. In their fifth year under head coach Warren Woodson, the Aggies compiled a 4–6 record.[1] The team's statistical leaders included Armando Alba with 605 passing yards, Preacher Pilot with 1,247 rushing yards, and Lee Sampson and Rhome Nixon, each with 283 receiving yards.[2] For the fourth consecutive year, a New Mexico State back won the NCAA rushing title, Pervis Atkins in 1959, Bob Gaiters in 1960, and Preacher Pilot in 1961 and 1962. Head coach Warren Woodson was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
