| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
| New Mexico State | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Rebels handle NMSU for first MW win of season
Troy Hawthorne threw for 374 yards and a TD and ran for 2 more as UNLV took care of New Mexico State, 35-21. A late pick 6 thrown by Hawthorne let NMSU make it look close, but this game was dominated by UNLV, who had 539 yards of total offense to NMSU's 254.
Players of the Game
UNLV
Troy Hawthorne
, QB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | UNLV | New Mexico State |
| First Downs | 25 | 14 |
| Total Offense | 539 | 254 |
| Rushes-YDS | 36-165 | 19-57 |
| Passing YDS | 374 | 197 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 660 | 347 |
| T.O.P. | 22:33 | 13:27 |