The University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels (3-1, 1-0 MWC) host the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-2, 0-1 MWC) at Allegiant Stadium on Friday for a matchup that pits the Mountain West Conference’s top offense against one of its toughest defenses. The Rebels are 14.5-point favorites, and the total is 43. New Mexico is coming off a one-sided 38-0 loss at the hands of LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Miles Kendrick was 5 of 7 for 47 yards. Nathaniel Jones ran eight times for 33 yards. Jaden Hullaby caught one pass for 38 yards. UNLV beat Utah State 34-24 at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium on Saturday. Doug Brumfield threw for 217 yards and a touchdown. Aidan Robbins carried 28 times for 81 yards and a touchdown. Jeff Weimer had five receptions for 57 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Rebels won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 31-17 victory in November. Cameron Friel threw two touchdowns for UNLV, as Charles Williams added two TDs.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Lobos are averaging 20.5 points per game so far this season, 111th in FBS, and they are facing a Rebels defense that has surrendered 23.0 PPG (58th). Meanwhile, UNLV has scored 39.5 points a game this season, 25th in the nation, and New Mexico is allowing 19.8 PPG (41st).The Lobos rank as one of the country’s worst teams in passing yards per game (106.5, 127th), while they are 98th in rushing yards (130.3). They may find their best opportunities through the air, as the Rebels are 111th in the country in passing yards allowed per game (274.8). Against the run, UNLV is 30th (101.8).UNLV is 56th in the nation in passing yards per game (259.8) and 51st in rushing (180.0), while the Lobos are allowing 219.8 passing yards (62nd) and 110.8 rushing yards per game (37th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through four games, Kendrick has thrown for three touchdowns (3 INT) and 106.5 yards per game to lead New Mexico in passing. Jones leads the team in rushing with an average of 42.7 yards a game over three games. He has one touchdown on the ground. Geordan Porter is the Lobos’ leading receiver with 36.5 yards a game and two TDs. Brumfield has eight passing touchdowns (1 INT) with 247.5 yards per game through four games to lead UNLV. In two home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs and an average of 283.5 yards. Robbins has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 106.8 yards a game through four games. He has eight total touchdowns, seven rushing and one receiving. Ricky White has been a workhorse in the Rebels’ aerial attack. He has three touchdowns and a 105.7 yard per game average through three appearances.
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UNLV (-650)
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