| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| UNLV | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Rebels bid Broncos adieu with 14-7 win
The Boise St. Broncos won three of the past four MWC championships but bolted for the PAC-16 over the offseason. UNLV wanted to keep them on the schedule and defeated them 14-7 in an ugly season opener. Boise took an early 7-0 lead with a first quarter passing TD from Nick Patti to Keith Keys, but UNLV had the last laugh, with two Troy Hawthorne passing TDs, to Tony McTyer in the 2nd quarter and Reggie Lewis in the 4th. The true story of the day was UNLV's stifling defense that held Boise St. to 263 offensive yards and just 55 yards on 16 carries on the ground, forcing two turnovers.
Players of the Game
UNLV
Iggy Porchia
, MLB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Boise State | UNLV |
| First Downs | 14 | 19 |
| Total Offense | 263 | 328 |
| Rushes-YDS | 16-55 | 48-146 |
| Passing YDS | 208 | 182 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Total Yards | 358 | 341 |
| T.O.P. | 10:31 | 25:29 |