New Mexico State at Nebraska
Saturday, October 6, 1979 Share
No. 5 Nebraska beat New Mexico State 57–0. It was their first meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 76°F, low 48°FAttendance 76,135
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every New Mexico State–Nebraska gameNebraska leads 3–0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2008 | Nebraska 38, New Mexico State 7 | |
| 1982 | Nebraska 68, New Mexico State 0 | |
| 1979 | Nebraska 57, New Mexico State 0 |
Around this game
New Mexico State
- Next gameat North TexasOct. 13, 1979
- SeasonNew Mexico State in 1979
- ProgramNew Mexico State history and records
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. KansasOct. 13, 1979
- SeasonNebraska in 1979
- ProgramNebraska history and records