UNLV has a rough patch of difficult games in the next few weeks, starting with this game against Boise State in Boise. Boise State is one of the top teams in the Mountain West and is a very tough matchup for any team in this conference.
The Rebels were in control in the first few minutes in the first half going up 13-4 after a Mike Nuga three. With 12 minutes left in the half, however, the Broncos brought the Rebel lead to only within three, 13-10. Boise kept the game close throughout the first half after being down nine to start the game.