Rebels disastrous second half and five turnovers lead to 56-27 loss

Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAt first glance of the stat sheet, UNLV and Fresno State were similar in many categories, except for one.

Turnovers.

After a huge upset victory against Vanderbilt, the Rebels feel back to earth in their 56-27 blow out loss to Fresno State Friday night. Five Rebel turnovers, three interceptions and two fumbles, lead to 28 Bulldog points. It is a key to so many games, who will win the turnover battle, and in this game, the score mirrored the turnover margin.

On their first drive of the game, UNLV was out to make a statement. The Rebels drove down the field to the Fresno State five-yard line. UNLV failed to punch it in the endzone and settled…