New Mexico at Texas Tech

Saturday, September 19, 1981

Texas Tech beat New Mexico 28–⁠21. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Texas Tech led the series 23–⁠2–⁠2.

AwayNew Mexico4–⁠7–⁠1 in 1981
21
HomeTexas Tech1–⁠9–⁠1 in 1981
28

FinalHigh 81°F, low 52°FAttendance 42,321

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Texas Tech 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Texas Tech leads 37–⁠6–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2012Texas Tech 49, New Mexico 14
2011Texas Tech 59, New Mexico 13
2010Texas Tech 52, New Mexico 17
2009Texas Tech 48, New Mexico 28
2004New Mexico 27, Texas Tech 24
2003Texas Tech 42, New Mexico 28

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