Texas Tech at New Mexico

Saturday, September 23, 1972

Texas Tech beat New Mexico 41–⁠16. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Texas Tech led the series 15–⁠2–⁠1.

AwayTexas Tech8–⁠4 in 1972
41
HomeNew Mexico3–⁠8 in 1972
16

FinalHigh 82°F, low 50°FAttendance 24,860

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 60% to win. Texas Tech won as Elo’s underdog.

Texas Tech leads 37–⁠6–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2012Texas Tech 49, New Mexico 14
2011Texas Tech 59, New Mexico 13
2010Texas Tech 52, New Mexico 17
2009Texas Tech 48, New Mexico 28
2004New Mexico 27, Texas Tech 24
2003Texas Tech 42, New Mexico 28

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