West Texas at New Mexico State

Saturday, October 8, 1977

West Texas beat New Mexico State 17–⁠14. It was their 31st meeting; after it, West Texas led the series 20–⁠9–⁠2.

AwayWest Texas6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1977
17
HomeNew Mexico State4–⁠7 in 1977
14

FinalHigh 76°F, low 62°FAttendance 11,879

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico State 65% to win. West Texas won as Elo’s underdog.

West Texas leads 26–⁠11–⁠2 in 39 meetings, counting the eight 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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