The UNLV Rebels (2-1) take on a familiar opponent when they visit the Utah State Aggies (1-2) on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in an MWC battle.
The Rebels enter this matchup after a 58-27 win over the North Texas Mean Green in their last game. Their last time out, the Aggies were beaten by the Weber State Wildcats 35-7. Against the Mean Green, Doug Brumfield led the Rebels with 211 yards on 21-of-27 passing (77.8%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball 12 times for 100 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Aidan Robbins ran for 227 yards on 29 carries (7.8 yards per carry) and three touchdowns, adding one reception for -1 yards. Ricky White led the receiving charge against the Mean Green, catching seven passes for 76 yards and one touchdown. Logan Bonner threw for 120 yards for the Aggies against the Wildcats, going 12-for-31 (38.7%) with no touchdowns and three interceptions. In that matchup, Calvin Tyler Jr. had an 18-carry, 64-yard game (3.6 yards per attempt). Justin McGriff had 42 yards through the air after three catches (on four targets).
The Rebels (-2.5) are slight favorites in their matchup against the Aggies. The over/under is 60.5 points.
Check out: AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY sports