The Colorado State Rams and the UNLV Rebels meet in week 8 college football action from Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.

Colorado State Pulls Off Comeback

The Colorado State Rams pulled off one of the comebacks of the year to improve to 3-3 with a 31-30 win over Boise State last time out. Brayden-Fowler Nicolosi has thrown for 1,944 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on 63.6% passing while Vann Schield has 146 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Tory Horton leads Colorado State’s receiving group with 58 receptions for 690 yards and 6 touchdowns while Dallin Holker has 39 grabs for 497 yards and 6 touchdowns. Justus Ross-Simmons has 301 receiving yards and Louis Brown IV has 268 receiving yards as well. On defense, Jack Howell has a team-high 61 total tackles while Mohamed Kamara has a team-high 9.5 sacks this season.

Colorado State Rams Team Facts

• Colorado State has lost seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Colorado State’s last five games.
• Each of Colorado State’s last four games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

UNLV Wins 4th Straight

The UNLV Rebels come into this one on the heels of a 45-27 win over Nevada last time out. Jayden Maiava has thrown for 960 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 61.9% passing while Vincent Davis has a team-high 327 rushing yards. Jai’Den Thomas has 297 rushing yards with a team-high 7 touchdowns while Donavyn Lester has 265 rushing yards with 6 TDs. Ricky White has a team-high 30 receptions for 485 yards and 2 touchdowns while Jacob De Jesus has 206 receiving yards. On defense, Jackson Woodard has a team-high 45 total tackles while Jerrae Williams has a team-high 3 sacks. As a team, UNLV has combined for 17 sacks and 9 interceptions this season.

UNLV Rebels Team Facts

• UNLV has lost each of its last 11 home games in October.
• UNLV has covered the spread in each of its last six games.
• UNLV has won the first half in each of its last five games against conference opponents.
• Each of UNLV’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• UNLV rank T24th among FBS teams for points per game this season (36.0).

Chris’ Pick

I’m going with the Rebels here. I think this is a prime letdown spot for Colorado State after such a big comeback win over Boise State and now have to deal with a UNLV team that’s rolling right now, is up against a porous Rams defense, and one that can clinch bowl eligibility with a win here. UNLV’s had no problems scoring into the 40s against anyone not named Michigan and I don’t see it being an issue here either. Give me UNLV laying the points.