QUARTERBACK
UNLV's Blake Decker showed his importance against Hawaii, completing touchdown passes of 85 and 75 yards. This is a good matchup with Colorado State's Nick Stevens, who has thrown for 1,811 yards and 15 touchdowns, but has 10 interceptions.
Edge: Colorado State
RUNNING BACK
The Rebels' Keith Whitely, Xzaviar Campbell and Lexington Thomas each average at least 5 yards per carry. Colorado State is emphasizing the run and rushed for a season-high 228 yards on Saturday at Wyoming.
Edge: UNLV
WIDE RECEIVER
UNLV's receivers are beginning to play as well as expected before the season, but the Rams' Rashard Higgins will be the best one on the field.