The game pitted the New Mexico Lobos and the Montana State Bobcats.
They lost to Hardin-Simmons (the BIAA champion), Utah, Colorado, Texas Tech and Hawaii All-Stars, while tying Arizona.
Montana State (who were of independent affiliation) won games over BYU, Northern Colorado, Portland, North Dakota State, and Colorado Mines, while losing games to Utah State, Montana and Nevada, while tying Colorado College.
The Lobos had the chance to win the game in the final minutes as they drove down the field to the 12 yard line of the Bobcats.
A quarterback sack dropped them back to the 24, which set up a try for Hubert Hackett from 35 yards out.