New Mexico at New Mexico State

Saturday, September 10, 1988

New Mexico beat New Mexico State 36–⁠34. It was their 79th meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 40–⁠13–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico2–⁠10 in 1988
36
HomeNew Mexico State1–⁠10 in 1988
34

FinalHigh 93°F, low 58°FAttendance 21,157

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico State 54% to win. New Mexico won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, New Mexico leads 76–⁠35–⁠5; as played, 66–⁠24–⁠2 in the 92 games on file; the official count covers all 116 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026New Mexico 42, New Mexico State 18
2025New Mexico 38, New Mexico State 20
2024New Mexico 50, New Mexico State 40
2023New Mexico State 27, New Mexico 17
2022New Mexico State 21, New Mexico 9
2021New Mexico 34, New Mexico State 25

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