Wyoming holds off UNLV in tight Mountain West matchup

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Wyoming holds off UNLV in tight Mountain West matchup
Summary

Wyoming edged UNLV 41-35 in a tightly contested game at Allegiant Stadium on November 7, 2026. The Rebels fell behind early and struggled to stop Wyoming's rushing attack, allowing 351 net rushing yards. Despite a late surge sparked by quarterback Alex Orji, UNLV's comeback attempt ended with a final interception. The loss complicates UNLV's chances for the Mountain West championship, requiring a win against New Mexico next week to keep their bowl hopes alive.

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  • •UNLV committed multiple mistakes, affecting their performance.
  • •Wyoming running backs combined for over 200 rushing yards.
  • •Jackson Arnold was inefficient before Alex Orji provided a spark.
  • •UNLV's defense has allowed over 1,000 rushing yards in three games.
  • •Head coach Dan Mullen faces scrutiny regarding team performance.
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  • 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Too many mistakes bury UNLV as comeback bid against Wyoming falls short
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LAS VEGAS—Just like that, the margin for error for the UNLV Rebels has officially hit zero.

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