2008 schedule
UNLV
WAC
Final rank
#2
Record
5-7
Points
14
Diff
-84
Scored
307
Allowed
391
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2008 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State(Tier 5) | Home | 27 – 17 | W | +1 |
| 2 | Utah(Tier 2) | Away | 21 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 3 | Arizona State(Premier) | Away | 23 – 20 | W | +5 |
| 4 | Iowa State(Tier 4) | Home | 34 – 31 | W | +2 |
| 5 | Nevada(Tier 3) | Home | 27 – 49 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Colorado State(Tier 3) | Away | 28 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Air Force(Tier 3) | Home | 28 – 29 | L | 0 |
| 9 | BYU(Premier) | Away | 35 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 10 | TCU(Premier) | Home | 14 – 44 | L | 0 |
| 11 | New Mexico(Tier 2) | Home | 27 – 20 | W | +4 |
| 12 | Wyoming(Tier 4) | Home | 22 – 14 | W | +2 |
| 13 | San Diego State(Tier 3) | Away | 21 – 42 | L | 0 |
