New Mexico at Houston
Saturday, September 5, 1981 Share
Houston beat New Mexico 21–10. It was their second meeting; Houston leads the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 92°F, low 76°FAttendance 26,435
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Houston 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every New Mexico–Houston gameHouston leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 1981 | Houston 21, New Mexico 10 | |
| 1972 | Houston 33, New Mexico 14 |
Around this game
New Mexico
- Next gameat UNLVSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonNew Mexico in 1981
- ProgramNew Mexico history and records
Houston
- Next gameat MiamiSept. 19, 1981
- SeasonHouston in 1981
- ProgramHouston history and records