UNLV Rebels Win 41-38 Thriller Over Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

The UNLV Rebels secured a thrilling last-minute victory over the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks after a back-and-forth game marked by significant momentum shifts and key defensive plays. Miami took an early 7-0 lead, but UNLV fought back, with standout performances including multiple interceptions returned for touchdowns by Aamaris Brown and Hondru, which helped UNLV overcome a 14-point halftime deficit. Miami lost their starting quarterback Dequan Finn to injury, but backup Henry Hesson kept Miami competitive with effective drives and touchdowns. Despite Miami's strong start and resilience, UNLV's offense, led by Anthony Colandrea, surged in the second half, scoring critical touchdowns to tie and ultimately win the game. Prior to the game, experts favored UNLV strongly due to their higher scoring offense and Miami's struggles on both offense and defense, with Miami averaging just 8.5 points per game and allowing over 31 points. Miami's key players like Finn and Reynolds showed potential, but Miami's overall performance was hampered by offensive inconsistencies and defensive vulnerabilities, which UNLV capitalized on to secure the win.