Wyoming holds off UNLV with 41-35 victory in Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Wyoming defeated UNLV 41-35 in a game on November 7, 2026. Samuel Harris led Wyoming with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping the Cowboys maintain their lead. UNLV rallied to close the gap, scoring two late touchdowns, but an interception by Tyson Shamsid-Deen thwarted their comeback attempt. Wyoming's defense held strong in the final moments, allowing Markell Holman to break tackles and run out the clock. Next, Wyoming will face UTEP, while UNLV travels to New Mexico.
- •Wyoming leads for much of the game after a strong start.
- •UNLV scored two touchdowns late but fell short.
- •Tyson Shamsid-Deen recorded two interceptions for Wyoming.
- •Markell Holman contributed 110 rushing yards.
- •Next games: Wyoming at UTEP, UNLV at New Mexico.
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Harris, Holman rushing attack helps Wyoming fight off UNLV in 41-35 win
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Samuel Harris ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns and Wyoming held off UNLV's rally for a 41-35 win on Saturday night.Down 41-21, UNLV scored touchdowns with 22 seconds left in the third quarter and with 8:32 left in the fourth.
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