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UNLV vs. Nevada Prediction, Game Preview
UNLV vs. Nevada prediction and game preview. The Rebels look for their second win of the season as they take on the 2-2 Wolf Pack.
September 28, 2015
The Nevada Wolf Pack (2-2) and the UNLV Rebels (1-3), longtime instate foe, renew their rivalry this weekend. Check out the UNLV vs. Nevada prediction and game preview.
UNLV vs. Nevada Game Preview
Broadcast
Date: Saturday, October 3
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Network: Campus Insiders
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Why You Need To Care
UNLV and Nevada are set for the 41st chapter of their instate rivalry, with the Fremont Cannon hanging in the balance. The Pack has dominated the series over the past decade, winning nine times. But Brian Polian’s team failed to impress in September, narrowly escaping Buffalo last weekend. The Rebels crushed Idaho State, 80-8, in Week 4 to capture their first win of 2015.
Why UNLV Will Win
Why Nevada Will Win
The Rebels are yielding more than five yards a carry. The Pack is norming more than five yards on the ground. Nevada should be able to run the ball on UNLV with Don Jackson and James Butler, who are both on pace for 1,000-yard seasons.
Player Who Matters
When UNLV has the ball, the team is liable to be trucked at the line of scrimmage. Prior to the Idaho State game, the Rebels were getting mauled in the trenches. And while Nevada isn’t Michigan or UCLA, UNLV will still have its hands full trying to contain the talented and veteran Pack D-line of Ian Seau, Salesa Faraimo, Rykeem Yates and Lenny Jones.
What’s Going To Happen?
New head coach Tony Sanchez has UNLV playing with more confidence and enthusiasm in 2015. But Nevada has been in the Rebels’ heads over the past 10 years. And as long as the Pack can run the ball and consistently win at the line of scrimmage, the Fremont Cannon will remain in Reno.
UNLV vs. Nevada Prediction
Final Score: Nevada 31, UNLV 23, Line: Nevada -7, o/u: 57.5
Must See Rating: 5: 99 Homes – 1: The Intern … 1.5
