Overview
- Kickoff is Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with FS1 carrying the broadcast.
- Oddsmakers list UNLV as a slight favorite (around -2.5 to -3) with a total near 64.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game.
- Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado has surged with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions over his last five games while averaging about 359 passing yards, with betting previews highlighting a 315.5-yard passing prop at FanDuel.
- UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea has topped 2,500 passing yards with 513 rushing yards this season, and lead running back Jai'den Thomas is questionable after missing last week with a hamstring injury.
- Hawaii has scored 30 or more points in five straight and regularly forces turnovers, while UNLV is coming off a double-overtime win over Utah State that featured seven sacks and an improving defense.