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New Mexico vs Montana State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 New Mexico Lobos | 0 | Montana State leads |
 Montana State Bobcats | 2 |
Meetings since 1923: 3, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-2 Regular season
0-0-1 Postseason
0-2-1 Last 3
15-27 Avg score
1 Longest Montana State win run
Biggest New Mexico loss 0-34 in 1923, a 34-point margin.
Every New Mexico vs Montana State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Montana State win | Albuquerque | 31-35 |
| 1946 * | Tie | Neutral | 13-13 |
| 1923 | Montana State win | Albuquerque | 0-34 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the New Mexico perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1923.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Montana State Bobcats lead the series since 1923, 2-0-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when New Mexico and Montana State meet.
How to watch New Mexico vs Montana State
When New Mexico and Montana State 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 Montana State 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 Montana State: the essentials
New Mexico Lobos vs Montana State Bobcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Rocky Mountain (FBS). Montana State Bobcats lead the series since 1923, 2-0-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the New Mexico vs Montana State 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 Montana State against the whole conference, see Montana State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between New Mexico and Montana State?
Montana State Bobcats lead the series since 1923, 2-0-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch New Mexico vs Montana State?
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 Montana State in the same conference?
No. New Mexico plays in the Mountain West. Montana State plays in the Rocky Mountain (FBS). This is a non-conference game.