Jackson Arnold throws three TDs as UNLV wins against Northern Illinois, 31-24
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Jackson Arnold threw three touchdown passes as UNLV defeated Northern Illinois, 31-24, on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Arnold completed 20 of 30 passes for 269 yards and rushed for 86 yards on 13 carries. Northern Illinois briefly led in the first half after a field goal but fell behind as Arnold responded with two touchdowns before halftime. This latest loss marks the 10th consecutive defeat for Northern Illinois, who is currently winless this season. Both teams are set to play again next Saturday, with Northern Illinois facing San Jose State and UNLV hosting Wyoming.
- •Arnold passes for 269 yards and rushes for 86 yards.
- •Jai'Den Thomas rushes for 114 yards and one touchdown.
- •Northern Illinois leads briefly before UNLV rallies.
- •The Huskies drop to 0-7 this season and face San Jose State next.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Arnold throws 3 TD passes, UNLV hands Northern Illinois its 10th straight loss, 31-24
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackson Arnold threw three touchdown passes, Jai’Den Thomas had 114 yards rushing and a touchdown on 16 carries, and UNLV beat Northern Illinois 31-24 on Saturday night, the Huskies 10th consecutive loss. Northern Illinois (0-7, 0-4 Mountain West Conference) is winless since a 45-3 win at UMass on Nov.
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