Indiana State at New Mexico State

Saturday, September 22, 1979 Share

Indiana State beat New Mexico State 40–⁠23. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayIndiana State8–⁠3 in 1979

HomeNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1979

FinalHigh 85°F, low 57°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 18,175

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

New Mexico State 64% to win. Indiana State won as Elo’s underdog.

Indiana State leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
1982	Indiana State 14, New Mexico State 10
1981	Indiana State 41, New Mexico State 6
1980	Indiana State 33, New Mexico State 28
1979	Indiana State 40, New Mexico State 23
1978	New Mexico State 14, Indiana State 9