2016 schedule
UNLV
WAC
Final rank
#18
Record
4-8
Points
7
Diff
-62
Scored
379
Allowed
441
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FCS opponent | Home | 63 – 13 | W | 0 |
| 3 | UCLA(Premier) | Away | 21 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan(Tier 3) | Away | 21 – 44 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Idaho(Tier 5) | Home | 30 – 33 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Fresno State(Tier 3) | Home | 45 – 20 | W | +3 |
| 7 | San Diego State(Tier 2) | Away | 7 – 26 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Hawaii(Tier 4) | Away | 41 – 38 | W | +2 |
| 9 | Colorado State(Tier 4) | Home | 23 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 10 | San Jose State(Tier 4) | Away | 24 – 30 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Wyoming(Tier 4) | Home | 69 – 66 | W | +2 |
| 13 | Boise State(Tier 2) | Away | 25 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Nevada(Tier 2) | Home | 10 – 45 | L | 0 |
