Week 8
Final
1961 Border
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 New Mexico State | 5 | 4 | .556 |
 UTEP | 3 | 7 | .300 |
West Texas A&M | 6 | 4 | .600 |
Hardin-Simmons | 0 | 10 | .000 |
 Arizona State | 7 | 3 | .700 |
Game Summary
The Hardin-Simmons Cowboys were easily defeated by the UTEP Miners, 35 to 7, on November 4, 1961.