New Mexico State at New Mexico

Saturday, October 9, 1971

New Mexico State and New Mexico tied 35–⁠35. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 25–⁠11–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico State5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1971
35
HomeNew Mexico6–⁠3–⁠2 in 1971
35

FinalHigh 79°F, low 47°FAttendance 26,882

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 73% to win.

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 54 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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