Texas Tech at New Mexico

Saturday, October 14, 1978

Texas Tech beat New Mexico 36–⁠23. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Texas Tech led the series 20–⁠2–⁠2.

AwayTexas Tech7–⁠4 in 1978
36
HomeNew Mexico7–⁠5 in 1978
23

FinalHigh 73°F, low 38°FAttendance 23,167

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 51% to win. Texas Tech won as Elo’s underdog.

Texas Tech leads 37–⁠6–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.

Recent meetings
2012Texas Tech 49, New Mexico 14
2011Texas Tech 59, New Mexico 13
2010Texas Tech 52, New Mexico 17
2009Texas Tech 48, New Mexico 28
2004New Mexico 27, Texas Tech 24
2003Texas Tech 42, New Mexico 28

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