UNLV Secures Mountain West Championship SpotNevada
The Rebels will face Boise State in a pivotal showdown for a College Football Playoff berth.
- UNLV defeated Nevada 38-14, clinching a spot in the Mountain West Championship for the second consecutive year.
- Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams accounted for three touchdowns, throwing for 168 yards and rushing for 104 more in the win.
- The Rebels dominated on the ground, outgaining Nevada 351-67 in rushing yards, with Jai'Den Thomas contributing 135 yards and a touchdown.
- UNLV will face Boise State, ranked No. 11, in the Mountain West Championship, with the winner potentially earning a College Football Playoff berth.
- This marks a historic season for UNLV under coach Barry Odom, achieving their first double-digit win season since 1984 and maintaining upward momentum despite challenges earlier in the year.
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