 After losing to Baylor by a score of 27–7, the Miners either won or tied their next three; defeating New Mexico State by a score of 22–21, defeating I-AA opponent Northwestern State by a score of 14-0 and tied Wyoming at 28 apiece.Lee's team then embarked on a four-game losing streak; dropping games to Colorado State, BYU on a blocked field goal with under a minute remaining, San Diego State and Air Force.After defeating Hawaii by a score of 41–24, UTEP finished with losses to Utah and Louisiana Tech.