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New Mexico vs Arizona
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 New Mexico Lobos | 17 | Arizona leads |
 Arizona Wildcats | 32 |
Meetings since 1931: 51, including 2 ties. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Arizona has won the last 2 meetings.
17-30-2 Regular season
0-2 Postseason
4-6 Last 10
16-22 Avg score
10 Longest Arizona win run
Biggest New Mexico win 35-7 in 1970, a 28-point margin.
Biggest New Mexico loss 0-38 in 1950, a 38-point margin.
Every New Mexico vs Arizona meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arizona win | Tucson | 39-61 |
| 2015 * | Arizona win | Neutral | 37-45 |
| 2008 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 36-28 |
| 2007 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 29-27 |
| 1997 * | Arizona win | Neutral | 14-20 |
| 1990 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 10-25 |
| 1987 | Arizona win | Tucson | 9-20 |
| 1977 | Arizona win | Tucson | 13-15 |
| 1976 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 21-15 |
| 1975 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 44-34 |
| 1974 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 10-15 |
| 1973 | Arizona win | Tucson | 14-22 |
| 1972 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 15-27 |
| 1971 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 34-28 |
| 1970 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 35-7 |
| 1969 | Arizona win | Tucson | 28-52 |
| 1968 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 8-19 |
| 1967 | Arizona win | Tucson | 13-48 |
| 1966 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 15-36 |
| 1965 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 24-2 |
| 1964 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 10-7 |
| 1963 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 22-15 |
| 1962 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 35-25 |
| 1961 | Arizona win | Tucson | 21-22 |
| 1960 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 14-26 |
| 1959 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 28-7 |
| 1958 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 33-13 |
| 1957 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 27-0 |
| 1956 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 12-26 |
| 1955 | Arizona win | Tucson | 6-27 |
| 1954 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 7-41 |
| 1953 | Arizona win | Tucson | 0-20 |
| 1952 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 7-13 |
| 1951 | Arizona win | Tucson | 20-32 |
| 1950 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 0-38 |
| 1949 | Arizona win | Tucson | 14-46 |
| 1948 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 6-14 |
| 1947 | Arizona win | Tucson | 12-22 |
| 1946 | Tie | Tucson | 13-13 |
| 1942 | Arizona win | Tucson | 13-14 |
| 1941 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 6-31 |
| 1940 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 13-12 |
| 1939 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 7-6 |
| 1938 | New Mexico win | Tucson | 20-7 |
| 1937 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 0-23 |
| 1936 | Arizona win | Tucson | 0-28 |
| 1935 | Arizona win | Albuquerque | 6-38 |
| 1934 | Arizona win | Tucson | 6-14 |
| 1933 | New Mexico win | Albuquerque | 7-0 |
| 1932 | Arizona win | Tucson | 6-13 |
| 1931 | Tie | Tucson | 7-7 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the New Mexico perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1931.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1931, 32-17-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when New Mexico and Arizona meet.
How to watch New Mexico vs Arizona
When New Mexico and Arizona are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the New Mexico radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the New Mexico vs Arizona time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The New Mexico this season
Follow New Mexico in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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New Mexico vs Arizona: the essentials
New Mexico Lobos vs Arizona Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Big 12 (Power 4). Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1931, 32-17-2. Across 51 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the New Mexico vs Arizona head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the New Mexico Lobos team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Arizona against the whole conference, see Arizona vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between New Mexico and Arizona?
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1931, 32-17-2. The two programs have met 51 times on record.
How can I watch New Mexico vs Arizona?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are New Mexico and Arizona in the same conference?
No. New Mexico plays in the Mountain West. Arizona plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.