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UNLV Moves to 6-0 as Colandrea’s Late 19-Yard TD Beats Air Force 51-48

The 6-0 start marks UNLV’s best opening since 1974.

Rocco Conti #44 of the Air Force Falcons runs during a play against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Quarterback Anthony Colandrea went 20-of-32 for 361 yards, rushed for 62, and connected with Daejon Reynolds on an 86-yard touchdown.
  • Air Force’s Liam Szarka posted 175 passing yards with a touchdown and 136 rushing yards with two scores, with Owen Allen adding 192 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
  • Air Force grabbed a 48-44 lead with 1:13 left before Colandrea scored with 36 seconds remaining, and Jacob Medina missed a 40-yard field goal in the closing seconds.
  • The matchup delivered six lead changes and 42 fourth-quarter points before a home crowd at Allegiant Stadium.
  • UNLV had been a 6.5-point favorite and has fueled its rise with takeaways, entering the game tied for second nationally in interceptions and holding a plus-8 turnover margin.