New Mexico at Hawai’i
Saturday, September 22, 1979 Share
Hawai’i beat New Mexico 20–3. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Hawai’i led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 90°F, low 70°FAttendance 40,079
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
New Mexico 55% to win. Hawai’i won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every New Mexico–Hawai’i gameHawai’i leads 17–12 in 29 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.
| 2026 | New Mexico 21, Hawai’i 10 | |
| 2024 | Hawai’i 38, New Mexico 30 | |
| 2023 | New Mexico 42, Hawai’i 21 | |
| 2020 | Hawai’i 39, New Mexico 33 | |
| 2019 | Hawai’i 45, New Mexico 31 | |
| 2016 | New Mexico 28, Hawai’i 21 |
Around this game
New Mexico
- Next gameat New Mexico StateSept. 29, 1979
- SeasonNew Mexico in 1979
- ProgramNew Mexico history and records
Hawai’i
- Next gamevs. UNLVSept. 29, 1979
- SeasonHawai’i in 1979
- ProgramHawai’i history and records