Rice at New Mexico

Saturday, October 18, 1997

Rice beat New Mexico 35–⁠23. It was their third meeting; Rice leads the series 3–⁠0.

AwayRice7–⁠4 in 1997
35
HomeNew Mexico9–⁠4 in 1997
23

FinalHigh 75°F, low 43°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 57% to win. Rice won as Elo’s underdog.

Rice leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings.

Recent meetings
1997Rice 35, New Mexico 23
1996Rice 38, New Mexico 21
1949Rice 55, New Mexico 0

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