Las Vegas – The Wyoming Cowboys are set to return to Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night for a pivotal matchup against the UNLV Rebels. Both programs enter the game with identical records of 5-3 overall and are eager to improve their standing in the Mountain West Conference.
Game details
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 p.m. MST
Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada (capacity 65,000)
Weather: High 76°, low 51°, sunny, light wind – game will be played indoors.
The Cowboys (5-3, 4-1 in conference) will be led by head coach Jay Sawvel, while the Rebels (5-3, 3-1) are coached by Dan Mullen. The all‑time series is close, with Wyoming holding a 14-13 edge.
Recent history
Wyoming’s most memorable recent clash with UNLV came in 2023, when the Cowboys defeated the Rebels 34-14. The rivalry has produced several high‑scoring affairs, including a 69-66 triple‑overtime thriller in 2016 that featured future NFL star Josh Allen.
UNLV’s program has seen a resurgence under former coach Barry Odom, who posted a 19‑3 record in conference play before departing for Purdue. Dan Mullen, who arrived after Odom, is now 15‑7 overall and has guided the Rebels to four wins this season.
What’s at stake
Both teams are vying for a top seed in the Mountain West championship game. A win for Wyoming would solidify its position as a contender for the conference title, while a victory for UNLV could boost its chances of earning a spot in the postseason.
Betting lines currently favor UNLV by six points, with an over/under of 48.5 points, indicating expectations for a competitive, high‑scoring contest.
How to follow
Fans can watch the game on CBS Sports Network or listen via the Cowboy Sports Network radio broadcast. Tickets are available through the UNLV Ticket Office, and streaming options are listed on the CBS Sports Network website.
For live updates, visit the ESPN box score page and check the official rosters for both Wyoming and UNLV.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
