Through 3 Quarters
The UNLV Rebels fell flat on their face against the Nevada Wolf Pack last Friday, but memory of that harsh loss doesn’t seem to have tripped them up today. Sitting on a score of 24-17, the Rebels have looked like the better squad out there today, but there’s still one more quarter to play.
UNLV has been led by WR Kyle Williams, who so far has caught six passes for one TD and 115 yards. One of the most thrilling moments was Williams’ 75-yard TD reception in the second quarter.
The New Mexico Lobos have been riding high on the performance of RB Bobby Cole, who has rushed for one TD and 76 yards on five carries. That touchdown — a 75-yard rush in the second quarter — was one of the highlights of the contest.
UNLV’s lead is tied with the biggest they have had this year going into the fourth quarter.
Who’s Playing
UNLV @ New Mexico
Current Records: UNLV 0-8; New Mexico 3-5
What to Know
The New Mexico Lobos have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. The Lobos and the UNLV Rebels will face off in a Mountain West battle at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Dreamstyle Stadium. New Mexico should still be riding high after a victory, while UNLV will be looking to get back in the win column.
After constant struggles on the road, New Mexico has finally found some success away from home. They came out on top against the Wyoming Cowboys by a score of 14-3 two weeks ago. No one had a standout game offensively for New Mexico, but they got scores from WR Trace Bruckler and RB Aaron Dumas.
Meanwhile, the oddsmakers predicted a rough game for UNLV last Friday, and boy were they were right. They found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 51-20 punch to the gut against the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Rebels were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 20 to nothing. QB Cameron Friel had a memorable game, but not in the way you want to be remembered: despite two touchdowns, he threw three interceptions.
This next contest is expected to be close, with the Lobos going off at just a 1.5-point favorite. Those who got lucky with them against the spread two weeks ago might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.
New Mexico’s win brought them up to 3-5 while UNLV’s defeat pulled them down to 0-8. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: New Mexico is 218th worst in the nation in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 13 on the season. UNLV has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 239th most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 17 on the season. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Dreamstyle Stadium — Albuquerque, New Mexico
- TV: STADIUM
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $31.50
Odds
The Lobos are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Rebels, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lobos as a 1-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
New Mexico and UNLV both have one win in their last two games.
- Oct 06, 2018 – New Mexico 50 vs. UNLV 14
- Nov 17, 2017 – UNLV 38 vs. New Mexico 35
