2017 schedule
UNLV
WAC
Final rank
#21
Record
5-7
Points
6
Diff
-35
Scored
346
Allowed
381
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2017 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 | 40 – 43 | L | -3 |
| 3 | Idaho(Tier 5) | Away | 44 – 16 | W | +1 |
| 5 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 21 – 54 | L | 0 |
| 6 | San Jose State(Tier 4) | Home | 41 – 13 | W | +2 |
| 7 | San Diego State(Tier 2) | Home | 10 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Air Force(Tier 4) | Away | 30 – 34 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Utah State(Tier 4) | Home | 28 – 52 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Fresno State(Tier 4) | Away | 26 – 16 | W | +2 |
| 11 | Hawaii(Tier 4) | Home | 31 – 23 | W | +2 |
| 12 | BYU(Premier) | Home | 21 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 13 | New Mexico(Tier 4) | Away | 38 – 35 | W | +2 |
| 14 | Nevada(Tier 2) | Away | 16 – 23 | L | 0 |
