UNLV still alive in race to play in Mountain West football title game

RENO — UNLV remains alive for a spot in the Mountain West football championship game.

The Rebels first must defeat intrastate rival UNR on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

A loss would eliminate UNLV from a chance at playing in the title game for the third straight season.

A win would give UNLV a 6-2 conference record and place the Rebels in a first-place tie with Boise State, New Mexico and San Diego State.

From there, four computer metrics will decide which two teams will play in the final and who will host.

In that scenario, computer results are expected to be announced Sunday morning.

How this all worked out: Boise State beat Utah State 25-24 on Friday, and New Mexico outlasted San Diego State 23-17 in double overtime.

Now, it’s on UNLV to take care of its business.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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