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New Mexico vs Texas
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 New Mexico Lobos | 0 | Texas leads |
 Texas Longhorns | 3 |
Meetings since 1948: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Texas has won the last 3 meetings.
0-3 Regular season
0-3 Last 3
0-46 Avg score
3 Longest Texas win run
Biggest New Mexico loss 0-47 in 1988, a 47-point margin.
Every New Mexico vs Texas meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Texas win | Austin | 0-45 |
| 1988 | Texas win | Austin | 0-47 |
| 1948 | Texas win | Austin | 0-47 |
Scores from the New Mexico perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1948.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Texas Longhorns lead the series since 1948, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when New Mexico and Texas meet.
How to watch New Mexico vs Texas
When New Mexico and Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas: the essentials
New Mexico Lobos vs Texas Longhorns is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the SEC (Power 4). Texas Longhorns lead the series since 1948, 3-0. 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 Texas 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 Texas against the whole conference, see Texas vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between New Mexico and Texas?
Texas Longhorns lead the series since 1948, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch New Mexico vs Texas?
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 Texas in the same conference?
No. New Mexico plays in the Mountain West. Texas plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.