New Mexico State at North Texas

Saturday, October 13, 1979

North Texas beat New Mexico State 21–⁠7. It was their 20th meeting; after it, North Texas led the series 11–⁠7–⁠2.

AwayNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1979
7
HomeNorth Texas5–⁠6 in 1979
21

FinalHigh 89°F, low 61°FAttendance 13,011

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Texas 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

North Texas leads 22–⁠9–⁠2 in 33 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2004North Texas 36, New Mexico State 26
2003North Texas 13, New Mexico State 10
2002North Texas 38, New Mexico State 27
2001North Texas 22, New Mexico State 20
2000North Texas 30, New Mexico State 23
1999New Mexico State 22, North Texas 9

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