New Mexico at UNLV

Saturday, September 12, 1981

UNLV beat New Mexico 49–⁠42. It was their fourth meeting; after it, UNLV led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayNew Mexico4–⁠7–⁠1 in 1981
42
HomeUNLV6–⁠6 in 1981
49

FinalHigh 102°F, low 70°FAttendance 25,605

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UNLV 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

UNLV leads 15–⁠13 in 28 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025New Mexico 40, UNLV 35
2023UNLV 56, New Mexico 14
2022UNLV 31, New Mexico 20
2021UNLV 31, New Mexico 17
2018New Mexico 50, UNLV 14
2017UNLV 38, New Mexico 35

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