UNLV at New Mexico

Saturday, September 18, 1982

New Mexico beat UNLV 49–⁠21. It was their fifth meeting; after it, UNLV led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayUNLV3–⁠8 in 1982
21
HomeNew Mexico10–⁠1 in 1982
49

FinalHigh 70°F, low 55°F, 0.48 in. of rainAttendance 20,197

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

UNLV leads 15–⁠13 in 28 meetings, counting the 23 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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