For the second consecutive week, San Jose State lost to a ranked opponent as the Spartans fell to No. 23 UNLV 27-16 on a rainy Friday night at CEFCU Stadium. UNLV scored 17 consecutive points to erase a 16-10 halftime deficit, dropping the Spartans to 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the Mountain West Conference.

The UNLV Rebels have been a revelation in 2024, going 8-2 in one of the best campaigns in school history. However, a date with the San Jose State Spartans is up next, and they’ve been the Rebels’ kryptonite,

Jai’Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV keep its conference title hopes alive with a 27-16 victory over San Jose State.

Matchup to watch: UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III vs. SJSU defensive back D.J. Harvey. Harvey is the No. 24 cornerback in the country, according to PFF, with an 83.5 grade. White is third in the country in receiving touchdowns with 10.

A rain soaked Friday night in the Bay Area yielded an exciting matchup between #24 UNLV and San Jose State with Mountain West championship implications. UNLV we

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UNLV came up with a big come from behind 27-16 victory on the road against the San Jose State Spartans. OFFENSE The offense struggled throughout the first half of the game. The rainy weather played a huge effect on the passing game as Hajj-Malik Williams had negative passing yards at the end of the first quarter.