5 things to watch for in the UNLV-UCLA game

Five things to look for when UNLV's football team plays No. 13 UCLA at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium:

1. UNLV won't stop the Bruins, but maybe the Rebels can find ways to disrupt their rhythm at times. Don't be surprised if they send an occasional blitz to try to throw UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen off his game.

2. The Rebels controlled the ball for 35:34 in their 38-30 loss at Northern Illinois on Saturday. They need to find a way to take time off the clock and limit what the Bruins can do offensively.

3. How much UCLA will show will be interesting. The Bruins have some demanding games after this weekend, and they might not want to open the playbook, which could allow UNLV to keep the game somewhat close.

4. Depth was a major problem in the opener. Maybe UNLV can be competitive early, but can the Rebels avoid tiring and find a way to stay in the game for all 60 minutes?

5. UNLV played hard throughout its loss to Northern Illinois, but what happens if UCLA takes a big lead as expected? How the Rebels respond will be telling going forward.

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