New Mexico State at Texas–Arlington

Saturday, October 18, 1980

New Mexico State beat Texas–Arlington 30–⁠10. It was their 16th meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 12–⁠4.

AwayNew Mexico State3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1980
30
HomeTexas–Arlington3–⁠8 in 1980
10

FinalAttendance 5,414

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Texas–Arlington 67% to win. New Mexico State pulled the upset.

New Mexico State leads 12–⁠6 in 18 meetings, counting the two 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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