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San Diego State at New Mexico

Saturday, October 3, 1981

San Diego State beat New Mexico 17–⁠15. It was their eighth meeting; after it, San Diego State led the series 5–⁠3.

AwaySan Diego State6–⁠5 in 1981
17
HomeNew Mexico4–⁠7–⁠1 in 1981
15

FinalHigh 70°F, low 49°F, 0.1 in. of rainAttendance 18,265

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

San Diego State 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every San Diego State–New Mexico game

San Diego State leads 29–⁠17 in 46 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025New Mexico 23, San Diego State 17
2024New Mexico 21, San Diego State 16
2022San Diego State 34, New Mexico 10
2021San Diego State 31, New Mexico 7
2018San Diego State 31, New Mexico 23
2017San Diego State 35, New Mexico 10

Around this game

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