UNLV defense shines with Porter's pick-6 in 13-7 victory over North Dakota
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
UNLV secured a 13-7 home victory against North Dakota on Saturday, aided by Andre Porter's 23-yard interception return for a touchdown, marking the Rebels' only touchdown. The Bison, known for their high-scoring offense, struggled against UNLV's defense, which intercepted quarterback Nathan Hayes three times. Hayes, limited by an injured toe, completed 12 of 22 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown. North Dakota managed to tie the game briefly before Ramon Villela's two field goals sealed the outcome. UNLV improved to 4-2 and remains undefeated in the Mountain West Conference, while North Dakota State fell to 5-1, experiencing its lowest scoring game since 2019. Both teams will be back in action next Saturday.
- •UNLV's defense intercepted Nathan Hayes three times.
- •Andre Porter's pick-6 was the game's only touchdown.
- •Ramon Villela kicked two field goals for UNLV.
- •North Dakota State tied the game at 7 before halftime.
- •UNLV improves to 4-2, while North Dakota State falls to 5-1.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — UNLV defense stands tall, brings end to North Dakota State’s undefeated record
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — UNLV defense stymies North Dakota behind Porter's pick-6 in Rebels' 13-7 win
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Andre Porter's 23-yard interception return for a touchdown was UNLV's only touchdown and the Rebels stifled North Dakota's usually high-flying offense in a 13-7 win on Saturday.The Bison entered the game averaging 33.
"LAS VEGAS—It was fair to expect a high-scoring affair between the UNLV Rebels and North Dakota State Bison.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:40 AMUNLV defense stands tall, brings end to North Dakota State’s undefeated record
LAS VEGAS—It was fair to expect a high-scoring affair between the UNLV Rebels and North Dakota State Bison.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:27 AMUNLV defense stymies North Dakota behind Porter's pick-6 in Rebels' 13-7 win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Andre Porter's 23-yard interception return for a touchdown was UNLV's only touchdown and the Rebels stifled North Dakota's usually high-flying offense in a 13-7 win on Saturday.The Bison entered the game averaging 33.
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