The University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels (4-6, 2-4 MWC) travel to take on the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-9, 1-5 MWC) at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex on Saturday in a clash of teams out to end losing runs.
The Rebels are 11-point favorites, and the total is 55.5.UNLV is coming off a 37-30 loss at the hands of Fresno State at Allegiant Stadium last Friday, their fifth consecutive defeat. Doug Brumfield threw for 172 yards.
Aidan Robbins ran 26 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Kyle Williams caught six passes for 43 yards. Hawaii dropped a fourth straight game last Saturday, falling 41-34 to Utah State at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex.
Brayden Schager was 23 of 46 for 306 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Dedrick Parson carried 16 times for 101 yards. Zion Bowens had five receptions for 97 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Rebels won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 27-13 victory in November. Charles Williams had three touchdowns for UNLV.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Rebels are averaging 26.4 points per game for the season, 81st in FBS, and they are facing a Rainbow Warriors defense that has surrendered 36.3 PPG (124th). Meanwhile, Hawaii has scored 19.3 points a game this season, 118th in the nation, and UNLV is allowing 28.9 PPG (91st).
The Rebels rank 99th in the nation in passing yards per game (208.3) and 75th in rushing (143.9). The best opportunities may come on the ground, as the Rainbow Warriors are 127th in the country in rushing yards allowed per game (222.1).
Against the pass, Hawaii is 59th (220.6).Hawaii is 102nd in the country in passing yards per game (203.6) and 77th in rushing (143.1), while the Rebels are allowing 222.9 passing yards (64th) and 154.6 rushing yards per game (81st).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through eight games, Doug Brumfield has thrown for nine touchdowns (4 INT) and 201.2 yards per game to lead UNLV in passing. In four away games this season, he has three TDs (3 INT) and an average of 159.5 yards passing.
Aidan Robbins leads the team in rushing with an average of 94.4 yards a game over nine games. He has nine touchdowns on the ground. Ricky White is the Rebels’ leading receiver with 56.0 yards a game and four TDs.
Brayden Schager has nine passing touchdowns (10 INT) with 191.6 yards per game through 10 games to lead Hawaii. In six home games this season, he has thrown for five TDs (8 INT) and an average of 180.3 yards.
Dedrick Parson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 62.5 yards a game through 11 games. He has 11 total touchdowns, 10 rushing and one receiving. Zion Bowens has been a key target in the Rainbow Warriors’ aerial attack. He has three touchdowns and a 55.1 yard per game average through seven appearances.
HOME AND AWAY
UNLV is seeking to end a three-game losing streak on the road this season.
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Hawaii (+325)
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