| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| UNLV | 13 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 42 |
UNLV stages comeback win vs Spartans
The Rebels scored 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to come back from a 28-20 deficit going into the final frame. Senior QB Troy Hawthorne threw for four TD's and ran one in as well to secure victory and a spot in the Mountain West title game. Senior DE Dominic Baldwin had one of the most dominant games in recent NCAA history, with 19 solo tackles (9 for losses) and 3 sacks.
Players of the Game
UNLV
Troy Hawthorne
, QB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | San Jose State | UNLV |
| First Downs | 19 | 15 |
| Total Offense | 424 | 488 |
| Rushes-YDS | 21-25 | 29-165 |
| Passing YDS | 399 | 323 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Total Yards | 512 | 624 |
| T.O.P. | 17:30 | 18:30 |