New Mexico at New Mexico State

Saturday, September 29, 1979

New Mexico beat New Mexico State 30–⁠16. It was their 70th meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 32–⁠12–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico6–⁠6 in 1979
30
HomeNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1979
16

FinalHigh 91°F, low 50°FAttendance 26,271

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, New Mexico leads 76–⁠35–⁠5; as played, 66–⁠24–⁠2 in the 92 games on file; the official count covers all 116 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026New Mexico 42, New Mexico State 18
2025New Mexico 38, New Mexico State 20
2024New Mexico 50, New Mexico State 40
2023New Mexico State 27, New Mexico 17
2022New Mexico State 21, New Mexico 9
2021New Mexico 34, New Mexico State 25

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