 Nord's squad posted its first win of the season the following week, defeating SMU by a score of 37–20.After losing to Texas A&M in the season's third game, UTEP won their next seven; defeating Hawaii, New Mexico State, Tulsa, San Jose State, Fresno State, Nevada and Rice.The Miners' longest winning streak since 1988 was snapped on November 18 with a 47-14 shellacking to TCU.