Final: UNLV 30, Fresno State 27 (OT)

UNLV defensive lineman Mike Hughes Jr. celebrates stopping Fresno State on fourth down during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV defensive back Kenneth Penney breaks up a pass intended for Fresno State wide receiver Josh Harper during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV running back Keith Whitely gets away from the Fresno State defense during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence gets over the goal line against Fresno State during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV wide receiver Marcus Sullivan is draws pass interference on Fresno State safety Charles Washington during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV quarterback Blake Decker scrambles through the Fresno State defense during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV defensive back Sidney Hodge trips up Fresno State running back Marteze Waller during their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV kicker Nicolai Bornand(40) celebrates with teammates after he kicked the game winning field goal in overtime against Fresno State Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Sam Boyd Stadium. UNLV won the game 30-27. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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