Williams accounts for 3 TDs, No. 21 UNLV beats Nevada 38-14 to make Mountain West title game
— The idea that UNLV would be one step away from competing in the College Football Playoff would have been preposterous two years ago.
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FINAL
Nevada Wolf Pack
14
UNLV Rebels
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEV | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| UNLV | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
Allegiant Stadium · 40,122 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 0-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs San José State Spartans | W 28-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ North Dakota State Bison | L 17-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ UTEP Miners | W 30-13 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Air Force Falcons | L 33-36 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:19 14-38
Jaden Smith 20 Yd pass from Brendon Lewis (Kian Afrookhteh Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 7-38
Ricky White III 17 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Touchdown 6:00 7-31
Hajj-Malik Williams 13 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Touchdown 4:53 7-24
Jai'Den Thomas 1 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Touchdown 14:05 7-17
Jackson Woodard 0 Yd Fumble Return (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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Field Goal 5:50 7-10
Caden Chittenden 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:03 7-7
Cortez Braham Jr. 45 Yd pass from Brendon Lewis (Kian Afrookhteh Kick)
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Touchdown 12:42 0-7
Kaleo Ballungay 1 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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UNLV
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:15 · End of Game
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NEV 1:19
10 plays, 89 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:19 14-38
Jaden Smith 20 Yd pass from Brendon Lewis (Kian Afrookhteh Kick)
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UNLV 4:46
5 plays, 81 yards, 3:08 · Fumble
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NEV 7:54
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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UNLV 11:53
7 plays, 76 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 7-38
Ricky White III 17 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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NEV 14:51
12 plays, 61 yards, 6:05 · Downs
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UNLV 6:00
11 plays, 81 yards, 5:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:00 7-31
Hajj-Malik Williams 13 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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NEV 11:19
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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NEV
6 plays, 34 yards, 0:49 · End of Half
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UNLV 0:49
4 plays, 47 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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NEV 1:52
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:01 · Interception
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UNLV 4:53
11 plays, 72 yards, 5:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 7-24
Jai'Den Thomas 1 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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NEV 10:39
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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NEV 14:05
4 plays, -20 yards, 1:21 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:05 7-17
Jackson Woodard 0 Yd Fumble Return (Caden Chittenden Kick)
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UNLV 0:26
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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NEV 3:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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UNLV 5:50
9 plays, 62 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:50 7-10
Caden Chittenden 26 Yd Field Goal
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NEV 10:03
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:03 7-7
Cortez Braham Jr. 45 Yd pass from Brendon Lewis (Kian Afrookhteh Kick)
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UNLV 12:42
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:42 0-7
Kaleo Ballungay 1 Yd pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
NEV
UNLV
22
1st Downs
28
2-11
3rd down efficiency
8-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
359
Total Yards
519
292
Passing
168
27/38
Comp/Att
14/21
7.7
Yards per pass
8.0
67
Rushing
351
28
Rushing Attempts
42
2.4
Yards per rush
8.4
6-64
Penalties
6-35
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:41
Possession
29:19
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