West Texas at New Mexico State

Saturday, November 3, 1979

West Texas beat New Mexico State 54–⁠21. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, West Texas led the series 21–⁠10–⁠2.

AwayWest Texas5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1979
54
HomeNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1979
21

FinalHigh 67°F, low 28°FAttendance 12,202

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Texas 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Texas leads 26–⁠11–⁠2 in 39 meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
1985West Texas 55, New Mexico State 25
1984West Texas 21, New Mexico State 13
1983New Mexico State 26, West Texas 24
1982West Texas 30, New Mexico State 28
1981West Texas 45, New Mexico State 9
1980West Texas 17, New Mexico State 15

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