New Mexico State at New Mexico

Saturday, September 16, 1972

New Mexico beat New Mexico State 55–⁠20. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 26–⁠11–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1972
20
HomeNew Mexico3–⁠8 in 1972
55

FinalHigh 88°F, low 56°FAttendance 24,421

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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 53 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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