Texas–Arlington at New Mexico State

Saturday, October 7, 1978

Texas–Arlington beat New Mexico State 28–⁠17. It was their 14th meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 11–⁠3.

AwayTexas–Arlington5–⁠6 in 1978
28
HomeNew Mexico State6–⁠5 in 1978
17

FinalHigh 80°F, low 52°FAttendance 13,852

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico State 58% to win. Texas–Arlington won as Elo’s underdog.

New Mexico State leads 12–⁠6 in 18 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1983Texas–Arlington 28, New Mexico State 7
1981Texas–Arlington 26, New Mexico State 13
1980New Mexico State 30, Texas–Arlington 10
1979Texas–Arlington 42, New Mexico State 14
1978Texas–Arlington 28, New Mexico State 17
1977New Mexico State 7, Texas–Arlington 6

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