UNLV Maintains Undefeated Season With 31-17 Win Over Wyoming Featuring Special Teams Dominance

UNLV defeated Wyoming 31-17 in a snowy Laramie game, moving the Rebels to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in Mountain West play while Wyoming fell to 2-3 (0-1 MW). The game was decided by special teams: two blocked punts produced touchdowns (scores by Kayden McGee and Jaden Bradley) that helped UNLV build a 24-3 halftime lead. UNLV’s defense dominated the first half with turnovers and multiple pass breakups, holding the Cowboys in check despite the Rebels totaling just 256 yards in poor weather. Wyoming’s defense kept the Pokes within striking distance in the second half, but special-teams blunders, penalties and offensive miscues — including fumbles — undermined any comeback, even as kicker Erik Sandvik continued to convert his kicks. Key contributors included UNLV QB Anthony Colandrea (11-of-20, 102 yards, 1 TD) and RB Jai’Den Thomas (about 94–96 rushing yards), while Wyoming’s Kaden Anderson passed for 254 yards and a TD but the offense struggled to sustain consistent production.