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Rebels vs Rams Final: 25-23 - Recap
Jayden Maiava threw for 353 yards to lead the Rebels over Colorado State 25-23 on Saturday in Week 8 action at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV did not, however, defeat the Rams against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 61.0.
Jayden Maiava completed 27 of 36 pass attempts for 353 yards for the Rebels in the win.
Vann Schield rushed for 90 yards for Colorado State, while Avery Morrow added 49 yards. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi threw for 235 yards for the Rams, while receivers Dallin Holker and Justus Ross-Simmons had 80 and 76 yards respectively.
UNLV outgained Colorado State 491-372 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-19 by the Rebels.
The time of possession battle favored UNLV as their offense was on the field for 33:55, longer than the 26:05 of their opponents.
Next game, UNLV takes its act on the road to face Fresno State looking for another win. For Colorado State, they head home to face Air Force.