UTEP strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
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A · 13 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
UTEP 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | @ | 10 | Played |
| 2 | Texas Southern | vs | 6 | Played |
| 3 | Michigan | @ | 9 | Played |
| 4 | Oregon State | vs | 2 | Played |
| 5 | New Mexico | @ | 9 | Played |
| 6 | Nevada | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 7 | San José State | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 9 | North Dakota State | @ | 12 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Hawai'i | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Wyoming | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Air Force | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Northern Illinois | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
UTEP Miners 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the UTEP schedule in 2026?
UTEP faces an about average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 6.2 wins in 2025, below the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is UTEP strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the UTEP 2026 schedule.