Denver vs. New Mexico

Tuesday, January 1, 1946, Sun Bowl

New Mexico beat Denver 34–⁠24. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–⁠4.

Neutral siteDenver4–⁠5–⁠1 in 1945
24
Neutral siteNew Mexico6–⁠1–⁠1 in 1945
34

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Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Denver 54% to win. New Mexico won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 9–⁠9 in 18 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
1960New Mexico 41, Denver 6
1959New Mexico 42, Denver 0
1958New Mexico 21, Denver 15
1957Denver 19, New Mexico 0
1956Denver 20, New Mexico 14
1955Denver 33, New Mexico 6

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