Rainy Night Turns Into a Thriller
A rare rainy evening in Las Vegas set the stage for one of UNLV’s wildest wins of the season. The Rebels beat Utah State 29-26 in overtime at Allegiant Stadium. The game pushed UNLV to 8-2 overall and kept them in position to fight for the top of the Mountain West.
Slow Start, Big Swings
UNLV trailed most of the night and struggled to get off the field on defense. Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes ran for 124 yards and kept drives alive with broken plays. The Rebels countered with strong moments from Anthony Colandrea, who threw for 276 yards and used his legs to escape trouble.
Both teams struggled with field goals. Utah State missed three kicks. UNLV missed two of its own. The misses kept the game tight and pushed the tension higher with each possession.
Fourth Quarter Pressure
Utah State grabbed a 23-20 lead on a long touchdown run. UNLV answered with a field goal to tie it at 23. The Aggies moved into range for a potential game winner in the final seconds. Their 44-yard attempt missed, and the game went to overtime.
Overtime Breakthrough
UNLV failed to score on its first OT drive. Utah State took over and kicked a 39-yard field goal for a 26-23 lead. The Rebels needed a touchdown to stay alive and delivered quickly. Backup running back Kayden McGee took the handoff on first down and sprinted 25 yards for the walk-off score.
Final Stretch Ahead
UNLV now returns to conference play with two games left.
• Hawaii (7-3) comes to Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 21 in a Friday night matchup on FS1.
• Nevada (2-8) closes the regular season on Nov. 29 in Reno on CBS Sports Network.
The Rebels remain in the chase, and with two games left, everything still matters.
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