 After losing the season opener by a score of 35–0 to North Texas, the Miners defeated Pacific by a score of 31–7.After losing a nailbiter to New Mexico State by a score of 14–13, Michael's squad defeated UNLV by a score of 17–15 to record what would be their last win of the season.UTEP finished the season on a seven-game losing streak; losing to BYU, Wyoming, Colorado State, New Mexico, Hawaii, Utah and San Diego State.