2000 schedule
UTEP
WAC
Final rank
#2
Record
8-3
Points
22
Diff
+57
Scored
355
Allowed
298
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2000 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 | Oklahoma(Tier 3) | Away | 14 – 55 | L | 0 |
| 3 | SMU(Tier 3) | Home | 37 – 20 | W | +3 |
| 4 | Texas A&M(Premier) | Away | 17 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Hawaii(Tier 4) | Home | 39 – 7 | W | +2 |
| 6 | New Mexico State(Tier 4) | Home | 41 – 31 | W | +2 |
| 7 | Tulsa(Tier 4) | Away | 40 – 7 | W | +2 |
| 8 | San Jose State(Tier 3) | Away | 47 – 30 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Fresno State(Tier 3) | Home | 23 – 13 | W | +3 |
| 11 | Nevada(Tier 3) | Away | 45 – 22 | W | +3 |
| 12 | Rice(Tier 2) | Home | 38 – 21 | W | +4 |
| 13 | TCU(Tier 2) | Away | 14 – 47 | L | 0 |
