BYU vs UNLV

Now that we have all been through a twelve step program to get us off of the caffine free diet coke binge we’ve been on since the TCU game, let’s look at UNLV

http://unlv.rivals.com/teamstats.asp?Team=UNLV

BYU leads the all-time series 12-3

BYU’s average score against UNLV, 34

UNLV’s average score against BYU, 18

This Year, UNLV is averaging 27 points per game, and giving up 33 points per game.

The feature a balanced attack on offense rushing for 141 and passing for 227 per game.

On Offense: Quarterback Omar Clayton leads , the shotgun spread offense , which is fairly productive (16 touchdowns, two interceptions) . The Rebels make few mistakes and are tied with Florida for fthe least turnovers with five. UNLV also ranks No. 1 nationally in red zone offense going 100% (20-for-20 with 17 touchdowns. Good thing we only have a Blue Zone!)

On Defense: The Rebels rush defense that was very effective early in the season , has been terrible the last three games. UNLV now ranks 114th in the nation in rush defense allowing an average of 232.0 yards per game. BYU running back Harvey Unga had one of his best outings last year against the Rebels when he rushed for 177 yards on 25 carries and scored a touchdown. Let’s hope to see him do that again this time around.

Since UNLV is 0-3 in the MWC, and 1-3 on the road, the cougars look poised to resume their winning ways. Add to that, the fact that the cougars are still smarting from the loss to TCU, look for them to play with a chip on their shoulder. Probably not a good week for Rebels to wander into LaVell Edwards Stadium.