Iowa State at New Mexico

Saturday, September 25, 1971

Iowa State beat New Mexico 44–⁠20. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Iowa State led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayIowa State8–⁠4 in 1971
44
HomeNew Mexico6–⁠3–⁠2 in 1971
20

FinalHigh 76°F, low 46°FAttendance 27,231

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 63% to win. Iowa State won as Elo’s underdog.

Iowa State leads 5–⁠1 in six meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1974Iowa State 27, New Mexico 3
1972Iowa State 31, New Mexico 0
1971Iowa State 44, New Mexico 20
1970Iowa State 32, New Mexico 3
1967Iowa State 17, New Mexico 12
1965New Mexico 10, Iowa State 9

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