NCAA - Football
UNLV Rebels
27
Houston Cougars
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
— Matthew Sluka threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards as UNLV beat Houston 27-7 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams and Willie Fritz’s first game as the Cougars’ coach.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Air Force Falcons | L 31-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Dakota State Bison | W 13-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 39-31 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 38-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Joseph Manjack IV 2 Yd pass from Ui Ale (Joseph Kim Kick)
Caden Chittenden 34 Yd Field Goal
Jalen Catalon 36 Yd Interception Return (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Caden Chittenden 40 Yd Field Goal
Jacob De Jesus 24 Yd pass from Matthew Sluka (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Jacob De Jesus 13 Yd pass from Matthew Sluka (Caden Chittenden Kick)
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:58 · End of 4th Quarter
12 plays, 90 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
Joseph Manjack IV 2 Yd pass from Ui Ale (Joseph Kim Kick)
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:14 · Field Goal
Caden Chittenden 34 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:37 · Interception
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:25 · Punt
8 plays, 32 yards, 4:11 · Downs
8 plays, 30 yards, 4:57 · Punt
5 plays, 50 yards, 1:59 · Missed FG
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:34 · Interception Touchdown
Jalen Catalon 36 Yd Interception Return (Caden Chittenden Kick)
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:56 · Interception
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:56 · Punt
9 plays, 27 yards, 3:57 · Field Goal
Caden Chittenden 40 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:23 · Punt
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:16 · Punt
7 plays, 46 yards, 2:40 · Missed FG
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:55 · Punt
5 plays, 30 yards, 3:39 · Punt
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
Jacob De Jesus 24 Yd pass from Matthew Sluka (Caden Chittenden Kick)
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Punt
9 plays, 34 yards, 5:07 · Downs
4 plays, 0 yards, 2:09 · Downs
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
Jacob De Jesus 13 Yd pass from Matthew Sluka (Caden Chittenden Kick)
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:55 · Punt
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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