New Mexico at SMU

Saturday, October 26, 1996

SMU beat New Mexico 52–⁠31. It was their third meeting; after it, SMU led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayNew Mexico6–⁠5 in 1996
31
HomeSMU5–⁠6 in 1996
52

FinalHigh 82°F, low 67°FAttendance 24,024

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 59% to win. SMU won as Elo’s underdog.

SMU leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1997New Mexico 22, SMU 15
1996SMU 52, New Mexico 31
1994SMU 34, New Mexico 31
1992SMU 20, New Mexico 13

Around this game