The last time the University of New Mexico appeared in Las Vegas as a team, the Lobos had to adapt and survive in a COVID world during the 2020 seven-game season.
On Friday night back in Sin City, they once again used their improvisational skills to create their own alternate universe.
UNM alternated quarterbacks and used an up-tempo offense to stun UNLV in the first half, but the Rebels responded with a stirring comeback for a 31-20 win at Allegiant Stadium.
The Rebels (4-1, 2-0 Mountain West) entered as 14½-point favorites but appeared off guard and thrown for a loop with the Lobos’ new offensive look.