New Mexico State at West Texas

Saturday, October 4, 1980

West Texas beat New Mexico State 17–⁠15. It was their 34th meeting; after it, West Texas led the series 22–⁠10–⁠2.

AwayNew Mexico State3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1980
15
HomeWest Texas5–⁠6 in 1980
17

FinalHigh 88°F, low 48°FAttendance 13,009

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

West Texas 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Texas leads 26–⁠11–⁠2 in 39 meetings, counting the five 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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