The UNLV football team aims to break a two-game losing streak when it faces Colorado State on Saturday in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Rebels (6-2, 2-2 Mountain West) recently lost 40-35 to New Mexico, with their defense allowing 532 yards of total offense, including 401 passing yards.
UNLV cannot afford another defeat if they want to secure a spot in the Mountain West championship game for the third year in a row. This will be UNLV’s first game at Colorado State since 2019. Their 2020 matchup at Canvas Stadium was canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests.
Colorado State (2-6, 1-3) is also struggling, having lost two straight games. They fired head coach Jay Norvell midway through his fourth season. The Rams dropped a 28-0 shutout against rival Wyoming on October 25 under interim coach Tyson Summers’ debut.
The Rams hold a seven-game home winning streak against UNLV.
"The Rebels are coming off a 40-35 loss to New Mexico that saw the defense give up 532 yards of total offense, including 401 passing."
"Colorado State has won seven straight games at home against UNLV."
Author’s summary: UNLV faces a critical Mountain West game against Colorado State, looking to stop a losing streak while Colorado State adjusts to a new interim coach after firing their head coach.