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UNLV falls to San Jose State; Mountain West title fate uncertain

G.Evans3 months ago

UNLV dug a deep hole in the first half Saturday and lost to San Jose State, leaving the Mountain West championship game matchup unresolved.

UNLV wide receiver Ricky White (11) runs the ball away from San Jose State defenders during a football game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV running back Donavyn Lester (4) runs the ball during a football game against San Jose State at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV head coach Barry Odom stands during a time out during a game against San Jose State at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava (1) takes a moment to get up after being taken down by a San Jose State defender during a football game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

San Jose State running back Kairee Robinson (32) collects himself after getting tackled while running with the ball during a football game against UNLV at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV wasn’t able to overcome an early deficit Saturday, losing 37-31 to San Jose State at Allegiant Stadium.

The Rebels (9-3, 6-2 Mountain West) will find out Sunday if they will still advance to the conference title game.

UNLV is in a three-way tie atop the league with San Jose State (7-5, 6-2) and Boise State (7-5, 6-2), and composite computer rankings will determine the matchup.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at Follow on X.

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