Week 9
Final
1979 Western Athletic
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Hawaii | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 New Mexico | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 San Diego State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 UTEP | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Utah | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 Wyoming | 4 | 8 | .333 |
 BYU | 11 | 1 | .917 |
Game Summary
The UTEP Miners fell to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 27 to 12, on October 27, 1979.