I'd be surprised if UNLV attempted more than 18 passes in this game unless forced to throw. The Rebels are a running team with a cluster injury problem at wide receiver. Nevada Reno's offense is more balanced but facing a Rebel defense strong at linebacker and senior-laden in the secondary.

Temperature-wise this game is fine, but gusty winds from 20-to-30 mph are forecast.

UNLV is on its third quarterback, Kurt Palandech. He's far more of a runner than passer. The Rebels are down to all freshmen wide receives due to injuries. The Wolf Pack rank fifth in the nation in pass defense. They know the Rebels are primed to run the ball so they will stack the line not afraid to load the box.

There were just 40 points scored in last year's UNLV-Reno game. In the three years since Brian Pollian has been Reno's coach, the Wolf Pack have held UNLV to 27 points or fewer.