Overview
- UNLV defeated Akron 38-10 at InfoCision Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, snapping a two-game skid and improving the Rebels to 2-2 on the season.
- Quarterback Jackson Arnold completed 17 of 29 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns to lead the offense.
- Running back Jai’Den Thomas rushed 15 times for 113 yards, scored three rushing touchdowns, and added three catches for 54 yards.
- Akron’s quarterback situation, with freshman Cibastian Broughton dealing with a right knee issue and Brayden Roggow available, was a noted pregame factor and the matchup was streamed on ESPN+ with UNLV installed as a heavy favorite by Caesars.
- The win offers Dan Mullen’s team short-term momentum as it returns home and tests whether the offense and defense can translate this performance into consistency during Mountain West play.