Oregon State at New Mexico
Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share
New Mexico beat Oregon State 35–16. It was their first meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 94°F, low 66°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 27,525
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
New Mexico 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Oregon State–New Mexico gameOregon State leads 3–1 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2004 | Oregon State 17, New Mexico 7 | |
| 2003 | Oregon State 55, New Mexico 14 | Las Vegas Bowl |
| 2000 | Oregon State 28, New Mexico 20 | |
| 1979 | New Mexico 35, Oregon State 16 |
Around this game
Oregon State
- Next gamevs. USCSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonOregon State in 1979
- ProgramOregon State history and records
New Mexico
- Next gameat Texas TechSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonNew Mexico in 1979
- ProgramNew Mexico history and records