Western Illinois at New Mexico State

Saturday, October 31, 1981

New Mexico State beat Western Illinois 31–⁠24. It was their first meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Illinois0–⁠3 in 1981
24
HomeNew Mexico State3–⁠8 in 1981
31

FinalHigh 73°F, low 40°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico State 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

New Mexico State leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2023New Mexico State 58, Western Illinois 21
1981New Mexico State 31, Western Illinois 24

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