The UNLV Rebels were unable to beat their school rival, the Nevada Wolf Pack, falling 23-16 on its Senior Night. A win was needed in order for the Rebels to become bowl eligible, but instead their loss secured the John C. Fremont Cannon for the Wolf Pack.
This marked the fourth consecutive losing season for the Rebels. Prior to the victory, the Wolf Pack had a 2-9 season record. Nevada now leads the Governor’s Series record 26-17.
“We’re going to go back and look at this film and there’s going to be a lot of frustrating things,” said head coach Tony Sanchez.