UNR fans refer to it as the “Red Defection Game.” Former UNLV and UNR coach Jeff Horton calls it his biggest victory as a head coach. The Rebels’ thrilling 32-27 upset of the rival Wolf Pack in 1994 was unquestionably their most meaningful win in the 47-year history of the Battle for the Fremont Cannon.
UNLV — which renews its rivalry with UNR at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium — was a 28-point home underdog in 1994 when it stunned the Wolf Pack, scoring the winning touchdown with 58 seconds left to earn a share of the Big West Conference title and a berth in the Las Vegas Bowl.