 The Miners then lost their next seven; Hawaii by a score of 31–21, #15 Iowa by a score of 69–7, Tennessee by a score of 26–16, New Mexico by a score of 24–22, San Diego State by a score of 15–10, BYU by a score of 37-13 and Wyoming by a score of 41–12.The Miners closed with victories over Colorado State and Utah, UTEP compiled a 7–4 record in 1987, their first winning season since 1970.UTEP began the season with three wins; defeating New Mexico State, Colorado State and Hawaii.