November 22, 2024
By Associated Press via ESPN: Jai’Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV keep its conference title hopes alive with a 27-16 victory over San Jose State on Friday night.
The Rebels (9-2, 5-1 Mountain West, No. 24 CFP) survived on a rainy night that hindered both offenses to get their first win ever as a ranked team. UNLV lost to Syracuse earlier this season after getting into the AP poll for the first time in school history.
The win preserved the Rebels’ hopes of returning to the Mountain West title game after losing to Boise State last season. UNLV still needs to win next week and hope Colorado State loses at least one more time to have a chance to get back into the title game.
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