BOISE, Idaho — This week last year, New Mexico, a 30-point underdog, stunned Boise State in a 31-24 upset win on the Broncos’ signature blue turf.
On the same day — Nov. 14, 2015 — Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey in one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
All it will take for UNLV to keep its bowl hopes alive is a similar performance in Friday’s nationally televised game (6 p.m., ESPN2) against No. 22 Boise State at Albertsons Stadium. The injury-depleted Rebels (4-6, 3-3 Mountain West) are 29-point underdogs to the Broncos (9-1, 5-1).