New Mexico at Hawai’i

Saturday, September 9, 1978

Hawai’i beat New Mexico 22–⁠16. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

AwayNew Mexico7–⁠5 in 1978
16
HomeHawai’i6–⁠5 in 1978
22

FinalHigh 90°F, low 72°FAttendance 40,701

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 50% to win. Hawai’i won as Elo’s underdog.

Hawai’i leads 17–⁠12 in 29 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026New Mexico 21, Hawai’i 10
2024Hawai’i 38, New Mexico 30
2023New Mexico 42, Hawai’i 21
2020Hawai’i 39, New Mexico 33
2019Hawai’i 45, New Mexico 31
2016New Mexico 28, Hawai’i 21

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