The UNLV football team aims to halt a two-game losing streak as they face Colorado State on Saturday in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Rebels (6-2, 2-2 Mountain West) are coming off a tough 40-35 loss to New Mexico, where their defense allowed 532 yards of total offense including 401 passing yards. Another loss could end their hopes of reaching the Mountain West championship game for the third year in a row.
This marks UNLV's first visit to Colorado State since 2019. The most recent scheduled game at Canvas Stadium was canceled in 2020 due to positive COVID-19 tests.
Colorado State (2-6, 1-3) has also dropped two straight games and recently fired head coach Jay Norvell during his fourth season. The team struggled in a 28-0 loss to rival Wyoming on October 25 under interim coach Tyson Summers.
The Rams hold a seven-game home winning streak against UNLV.
"They can’t afford another loss if they hope to play in the Mountain West championship game for the third consecutive year."
Author’s summary: UNLV faces a critical Mountain West matchup against Colorado State, seeking to end a losing skid and keep championship hopes alive in a challenging away game.