 Nord's team handled I-AA opponent Texas Southern by a score of 52–6 in the second game of the season.After losing to Boise State in a rematch of the previous season's bowl game, Texas El-Paso defeated Tulsa by a score of 26-10 for what would be the Miners' last win of the season.The Miners then traveled to Birmingham, Alabama for a showdown against Alabama, a game they lost by a score of 56–7.