 That was followed by losses of 49–13 to New Mexico and 24–7 to Colorado State.Texas-El Paso completed the 1971 season with a 38–32 win over I-AA Long Beach State on November 27.Many of Dobbs' players went to the pro ranks including Fred Carr, Billy Stevens, Ron Jones, and Leon Harden to the Green Bay Packers to play for Vince Lombardi.