The UNLV Rebels beat the Colorado State Rams 25-23 behind a 28-yard field goal by Jose Pizano. Pizano kicked six field goals in the game for UNLV.
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The Rams did a good job slowing the UNLV running game early; it got on track a little later. Vincent Davis Jr. had 61 yards rushing, and Donavyn Lester added 60 yards. The Rebels rushed for 138 yards as a team but only averaged three yards per carry.
Quarterback Jayden Maiava had a solid day passing; he passed for 353 yards and completed 27-of-36 passes. However, Maiava did not throw a touchdown pass and didn’t throw an interception either.
Jacob De Jesus and Ricky White both had nine catches. De Jesus had 120 yards receiving.
On defense, the Rebels did a great job holding the Rams passing attack in check. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi only passed for 235 yards, Colorado State averaged 350 yards per game.
However, the Rebels gave up 137 yards rushing to the Rams. Vann Schield led the Rams with 90 yards rushing.
Jackson Woodard led UNLV in tackles with 14, followed by Johnathan Baldwin’s ten tackles. Jaxen Turner had one interception for the Rebels.
This was a good comeback win for the Rebels and sets the stage for a showdown with the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday night.
