It is called the Battle of I-25 because the two universities are located along Interstate 25 connecting Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

While it is clear that New Mexico won that first game, school records seem to disagree on the score.

From 1959 to 1968, however, the Aggies won seven of ten meetings, mostly during the tenure of College Football Hall of Fame head coach Warren B. Woodson.

The Lobos all-time advantage is 74–35–5, however the rivalry remains spirited, with the series even at seven wins each over the past 14 games dating back to the 100th meeting between the schools in 2009.

[3] The Mountain West Conference initially postponed fall sports for New Mexico and other member schools as well, but New Mexico and other member schools began a conference-only schedule beginning in late October.