New Mexico State at SMU
Saturday, October 2, 1971 Share
SMU beat New Mexico State 28–25. It was their second meeting; after it, SMU led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 91°F, low 75°FAttendance 31,120
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
SMU 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every New Mexico State–SMU gameSMU leads 3–0 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 1972 | SMU 55, New Mexico State 6 | |
| 1971 | SMU 28, New Mexico State 25 | |
| 1970 | SMU 34, New Mexico State 21 |
Around this game
New Mexico State
- Next gameat New MexicoOct. 9, 1971
- SeasonNew Mexico State in 1971
- ProgramNew Mexico State history and records
SMU
- Next gameat Air ForceOct. 9, 1971
- SeasonSMU in 1971
- ProgramSMU history and records