Tulsa at New Mexico State

Saturday, October 14, 1978

New Mexico State beat Tulsa 23–⁠20. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Tulsa led the series 8–⁠2.

AwayTulsa9–⁠2 in 1978
20
HomeNew Mexico State6–⁠5 in 1978
23

FinalHigh 73°F, low 42°FAttendance 12,337

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tulsa 59% to win. New Mexico State won as Elo’s underdog.

Tulsa leads 15–⁠5 in 20 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025New Mexico State 21, Tulsa 14
2001New Mexico State 24, Tulsa 7
2000New Mexico State 42, Tulsa 28
1990Tulsa 35, New Mexico State 10
1989Tulsa 34, New Mexico State 13
1983Tulsa 24, New Mexico State 10

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