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Takeaways from UNLV’s 45-27 Win Over Nevada

Big rivalry win for the Rebels

The Game’s Biggest Takeaways

UNLV prevailed with an 18-point win on the road over Nevada on Saturday evening.

UNLV’s offense exploded and carried the team to a resounding victory in a bitter rivalry game. Nevada window dressed the score in the fourth quarter, as the Wolfpack trailed the Rebels by 24, 38-14, at the end of the third quarter. Nevada scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, which closed the gap a bit before the game ended.

Quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 267 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Both of his touchdowns went to wide receiver Ricky White. Including his two receiving touchdowns, White had eight catches for 174 yards.

In the ground game, Donavyn Lester ran for 99 yards and three touchdowns in the win. On defense, UNLV kept Nevada in check for most of the game. Nevada was held to 14 points over three quarters. Nevada quarterback Brendon Lewis was intercepted twice by UNLV’s defense. Lewis had two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown for the Wolfpack.

With the win, UNLV improved to 5-1 on the season and is looking to seek bowl eligibility for the first time since 2013. UNLV will take on Colorado State on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. MT.