New Mexico at UNLV

Saturday, October 13, 1979

UNLV beat New Mexico 28–⁠20. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayNew Mexico6–⁠6 in 1979
20
HomeUNLV9–⁠1–⁠2 in 1979
28

FinalHigh 87°F, low 60°FAttendance 22,201

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UNLV 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

UNLV leads 15–⁠13 in 28 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025New Mexico 40, UNLV 35
2023UNLV 56, New Mexico 14
2022UNLV 31, New Mexico 20
2021UNLV 31, New Mexico 17
2018New Mexico 50, UNLV 14
2017UNLV 38, New Mexico 35

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