New Mexico State at New Mexico

Saturday, September 6, 1997

New Mexico beat New Mexico State 61–⁠24. It was their 88th meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 48–⁠14–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1997
24
HomeNew Mexico9–⁠4 in 1997
61

FinalHigh 87°F, low 63°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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 28 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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