New Mexico State at New Mexico

Saturday, September 23, 1961

New Mexico beat New Mexico State 41–⁠7. It was their 52nd meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 21–⁠6–⁠1 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico State5–⁠4–⁠1 in 1961
7
HomeNew Mexico7–⁠4 in 1961
41

FinalHigh 77°F, low 53°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico State 61% to win. New Mexico won as Elo’s underdog.

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 64 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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