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UNLV defense fuels 21-6 win over Hawaii at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:31 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

UNLV defense fuels 21-6 win over Hawaii at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex

Summary

UNLV defeated the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 21-6 on September 5 in Honolulu to earn the program's first victory of the season. The Rebels defense prevented Hawaii from reaching the end zone, recording five sacks and holding quarterback Micah Alejado to 176 passing yards. Redshirt freshman Kal-El Togafau led the defensive effort with two sacks. Offensively, Jackson Arnold rushed for two touchdowns and 89 yards, while running back Jai’Den Thomas contributed 143 rushing yards, including a 50-yard scoring run to secure the result. The performance marked a rebound for UNLV after a season-opening loss to the Memphis Tigers. UNLV moves to 1-1 on the season and prepares to face the North Texas Mean Green next Saturday.

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•UNLV secured a 21-6 win against Hawaii in Honolulu.
•Kal-El Togafau recorded a team-high two sacks for the Rebels.
•Jai’Den Thomas finished the game with 143 rushing yards.
•Jackson Arnold contributed two rushing touchdowns on 16 carries.
•UNLV travels to face North Texas next Saturday.

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3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Defense finds sweet redemption, UNLV avoids 0-2 start

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HONOLULU—This time last week, the UNLV Rebels were facing concerns that the defensive woes that plagued parts of last season were continuing their residency in Sin City.
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