UNLV will hit the road to take on the Air Force Falcons following a 13-7 victory against North Dakota State. The Rebels remain undefeated in conference play and moved into first place in the Mountain West standings with the win. A victory over Air Force would extend their lead, while a loss could drop them as low as third place.
The Rebels’ defense was crucial in the NDSU win, recording three interceptions, six tackles for loss, two sacks, and two fourth-down stops. UNLV has historically struggled on the road against Air Force, losing nine of its 12 meetings in Colorado Springs dating back to 1997. The last meeting in 2023 was a 31-27 UNLV win that sent them to their first Mountain West Championship game.
Air Force Falcons starting quarterback Liam Szarka was ruled out for the season after an injury in Week 5 against Navy. In his absence, sophomore Evan Medders and senior Kemper Hodges led the team to a 28-7 win over Northern Illinois without completing a pass. It remains to be seen if that run-heavy approach will be used against UNLV.
UNLV threw just two passes in the second half of the NDSU win, relying on the run game and clock control. The Rebels are winners of three straight and now face Air Force’s triple-option offense in a pivotal conference matchup.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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