Rogers, Williams help UNLV run past Southern Utah, 56-23
Armani Rogers accounted for three touchdowns, Charles Williams ran for three more, and UNLV cruised to a 56-23 win over Southern Utah on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
23
UNLV Rebels
56
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
| UNLV | 7 | 28 | 21 | 0 | 56 |
Sam Boyd Stadium · 17,421 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Northern Colorado Bears | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | L 27-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Idaho Vandals | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs UC Davis Aggies | W 38-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 46-33 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Safety 0:17 23-56
Team Safety
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Touchdown 0:19 21-56
Zach Nelson 5 Yd pass from Tyler Skidmore (Kekoa Sasaoka Kick)
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Touchdown 6:08 14-56
Zach Nelson 7 Yd pass from Tyler Skidmore (Kekoa Sasaoka Kick)
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Touchdown 5:21 7-56
Darran Williams 4 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 9:00 7-49
Courtney Reese 11 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 13:46 7-42
Armani Rogers 66 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 0:40 7-35
Charles Williams 5 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 2:36 7-28
Mekhi Stevenson 18 Yd pass from Armani Rogers (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 5:51 7-21
Armani Rogers 1 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 9:34 7-14
Chris Helbig 2 Yd Run (Kekoa Sasaoka Kick)
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Touchdown 14:13 0-14
Charles Williams 8 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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Touchdown 4:58 0-7
Charles Williams 22 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU
2 plays, 45 yards, 0:00
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UNLV 0:17
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Safety
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Safety 0:17 23-56
Team Safety
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SUU 0:19
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 21-56
Zach Nelson 5 Yd pass from Tyler Skidmore (Kekoa Sasaoka Kick)
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UNLV 0:48
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:54 · Fumble
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SUU 1:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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UNLV 2:32
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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SUU 3:33
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:32 · Downs
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UNLV 5:05
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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SUU 6:08
8 plays, 92 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 14-56
Zach Nelson 7 Yd pass from Tyler Skidmore (Kekoa Sasaoka Kick)
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UNLV 8:28
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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SUU 11:31
6 plays, 12 yards, 1:52 · Missed FG
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UNLV 13:23
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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SUU 1:29
8 plays, 19 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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UNLV 5:21
4 plays, 44 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:21 7-56
Darran Williams 4 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU 6:47
3 plays, -11 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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UNLV 9:00
6 plays, 61 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:00 7-49
Courtney Reese 11 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU 12:10
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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UNLV 13:46
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:46 7-42
Armani Rogers 66 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU
4 plays, 30 yards, 0:40 · End of Half
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UNLV 0:40
6 plays, 71 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 7-35
Charles Williams 5 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU 2:06
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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UNLV 2:36
4 plays, 44 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:36 7-28
Mekhi Stevenson 18 Yd pass from Armani Rogers (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU 4:06
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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UNLV 5:51
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:51 7-21
Armani Rogers 1 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU 9:34
11 plays, 77 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 7-14
Chris Helbig 2 Yd Run (Kekoa Sasaoka Kick)
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UNLV 14:13
9 plays, 88 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:13 0-14
Charles Williams 8 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
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SUU 3:15
6 plays, 19 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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UNLV 4:58
6 plays, 39 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:58 0-7
Charles Williams 22 Yd Run (Daniel Gutierrez Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 45 events.
Team Stats
SUU
UNLV
18
1st Downs
27
7-19
3rd down efficiency
6-12
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
341
Total Yards
534
295
Passing
203
25/42
Comp/Att
18/28
7.0
Yards per pass
7.3
46
Rushing
331
38
Rushing Attempts
45
1.2
Yards per rush
7.4
4-38
Penalties
1-5
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:48
Possession
30:12
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