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UNLV Holds Off UCLA 30-23 on Late Interception to Start 3-0

UCLA’s 0-2 start under DeShaun Foster heightens scrutiny after incremental offensive progress.

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Jai'Den Thomas #9 of the UNLV Rebels celebrates his score against the Idaho State Bengals with Anthony Colandrea #10 of the UNLV Rebels in the first half of a game at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UNLV quarterback Alex Orji (1) leads the Rebels out of the tunnel before a game against Idaho State on Aug. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Anthony Colandrea went 15 of 21 for 203 yards with three touchdowns and added 59 rushing yards to lead UNLV.
  • The Rebels jumped out to a 23-0 first-half lead and clinched the win when Marsel McDuffie tipped a pass that Aamaris Brown intercepted with 52 seconds left.
  • UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava completed 29 of 41 passes for 255 yards with a touchdown and an interception and scored on a 30-yard run during a late push that fell short.
  • UNLV improved to 3-0 and recorded its first victory over a Big Ten opponent in 22 years, fueling early Group of Five playoff buzz.
  • The Bruins dropped to 0-2 for the first time since 2019, extending concerns about defensive lapses and execution under Foster.