Texas–Arlington at New Mexico State

Saturday, October 20, 1979

Texas–Arlington beat New Mexico State 42–⁠14. It was their 15th meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 11–⁠4.

AwayTexas–Arlington9–⁠2 in 1979
42
HomeNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1979
14

FinalHigh 82°F, low 44°FAttendance 15,224

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Texas–Arlington 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

New Mexico State leads 12–⁠6 in 18 meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
1983Texas–Arlington 28, New Mexico State 7
1981Texas–Arlington 26, New Mexico State 13
1980New Mexico State 30, Texas–Arlington 10
1979Texas–Arlington 42, New Mexico State 14
1978Texas–Arlington 28, New Mexico State 17
1977New Mexico State 7, Texas–Arlington 6

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