UNLV vs. Colorado State: Game Preview and Prediction
UNLV football coach Dan Mullen appeared unusually serious during his Monday press conference, showing little humor or smiles as he discussed the Rebels’ recent 40-35 loss at home to New Mexico. Despite the team’s defensive struggles, allowing 532 yards of offense and falling behind by 21 points, Mullen’s main concern remains the missed opportunity to secure a late victory.
“That hurts, as a team,” Mullen said. “It’s our focus to get back into making sure we’re performing better, and when we have opportunities to make things happen, to win games, we’re doing things to win games.”
The Rebels rallied late, narrowing New Mexico’s lead to just one point with over six minutes remaining. However, a touchdown run by the Lobos with under three minutes left and a failed offensive drive in the final moments dashed UNLV's comeback hopes.
Season Outlook and Upcoming Match
Despite the setback, Mullen emphasized there is still plenty of football left to play this season. UNLV (6-2, 2-2 Mountain West Conference) remains determined to stay competitive in the Mountain West title race as they prepare to face Colorado State (2-6, 1-3) on Saturday.
Key Player to Watch
- Quarterback Anthony Colandrea continues to impress as one of the Mountain West's top signal-callers.
- Colandrea completed 36 of 46 passes for 382 yards and three touchdowns in the loss to New Mexico.
Broadcast and Betting Information
Details about betting odds and where to watch the game have been provided but are not included here.
Author's summary: UNLV seeks redemption after a narrow loss, relying on quarterback Anthony Colandrea as they aim to keep their Mountain West title hopes alive against Colorado State.
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