The Rebels’ rushing attack continued to lead the way Saturday, as UNLV cruised to a rivalry win against Hawaii in the Ninth Island Showdown.
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Colorado, a 22½-point home underdog to Southern California, rallied for a cover in a 48-41 loss to the Trojans that sailed over the total of 73.
The Rebels return home to open Mountain West play against Hawaii on Saturday, intent on not looking forward to the future or back at their early success.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
Led last Saturday by Mountain West football Freshman of the Week Jai’Den Thomas, UNLV exceeded 300 rushing yards for the second time since 2018.
UNLV’s running backs had a massively productive day, but the Rebels had to overcome 95 yards of penalties in their win against Texas-El Paso on Saturday.
Freshman running back Jai’Den Thomas scored four rushing touchdowns to tie the Rebels’ single-game record in UNLV’s win against Texas-El Paso on Saturday.
Coach Barry Odom and UNLV are back on the road to play UTEP on Saturday in El Paso, Texas, looking to finish the nonconference season on a high.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
Freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava replaced starter Doug Brumfield in the first quarter Saturday and led the Rebels to a last-second victory over Vanderbilt.
Senior linebacker Fred Thompkins played 88 snaps in UNLV’s wild win against Vanderbilt, leading the Rebels’ short-handed defense.
UNLV lost starting quarterback Doug Brumfield early Saturday, but stormed back from a 17-point deficit to beat SEC opponent Vanderbilt at Allegiant Stadium.
The Rebels remain a question mark after two weeks of college football, but can make a statement against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Led by a Heisman Trophy candidate and fresh off a win at Alabama, No. 4 Texas is a 29-point favorite Saturday against Wyoming. Plus, notes on Colorado and UNLV.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.