New Mexico State at West Texas

Saturday, October 14, 1972

West Texas beat New Mexico State 63–⁠14. It was their 26th meeting; after it, West Texas led the series 18–⁠7–⁠1.

AwayNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1972
14
HomeWest Texas5–⁠5 in 1972
63

FinalHigh 83°F, low 56°FAttendance 15,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Texas 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Texas leads 26–⁠11–⁠2 in 39 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
1985West Texas 55, New Mexico State 25
1984West Texas 21, New Mexico State 13
1983New Mexico State 26, West Texas 24
1982West Texas 30, New Mexico State 28
1981West Texas 45, New Mexico State 9
1980West Texas 17, New Mexico State 15

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