New Mexico State at New Mexico

Saturday, September 19, 1959

New Mexico State beat New Mexico 29–⁠12. It was their 50th meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 20–⁠5–⁠1 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico State8–⁠3 in 1959
29
HomeNew Mexico7–⁠3 in 1959
12

FinalHigh 88°F, low 56°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 71% to win. New Mexico State pulled the upset.

Officially, New Mexico leads 76–⁠35–⁠5; as played, 66–⁠24–⁠2 in the 92 games on file; the official count covers all 116 meetings, counting the 66 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026New Mexico 42, New Mexico State 18
2025New Mexico 38, New Mexico State 20
2024New Mexico 50, New Mexico State 40
2023New Mexico State 27, New Mexico 17
2022New Mexico State 21, New Mexico 9
2021New Mexico 34, New Mexico State 25

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