4 takeaways from CSU football's deteriorating loss against UNLV

4 Takeaways from CSU Football's Deteriorating Loss Against UNLV

The Colorado State Rams couldn't recover during their bye week and fell 42-10 at home against UNLV on Saturday. With many injuries and roster changes this season, positive moments for the team have been scarce. Saturday’s game showcased the Rebels' speed and explosive offense, which overwhelmed CSU after the first quarter.

Although this performance was an improvement from the Rams' 28-0 loss in the Border War, it did little to secure hope for a bowl game appearance this season. UNLV capitalized on nearly every opportunity and consistently threatened with big plays.

Explosive Offense from UNLV

Jai’Den Thomas rushed for 131 yards and scored a touchdown on just seven carries.
Jaylon Glover added 99 rushing yards and another touchdown with 12 attempts.
Thomas had highlight runs of 59 and 57 yards, while UNLV’s passing game produced long completions of 68, 39, 37, and 25 yards.

CSU Starts Strong But Fades

At the beginning of the second quarter, CSU led in total yards and turnovers, suggesting promise. Their opening drive was effective, resulting in the game's only touchdown—a 75-yard drive over 13 plays consuming nearly six minutes.

The Rams’ first drive of the game strung together nicely, ending with the only touchdown of the night.

However, the team’s consistency declined as the game continued, unable to match UNLV’s speed and explosiveness.

Overall Game Flow

UNLV didn’t commit many mistakes and kept momentum by making the most of each play. As the game unfolded, every snap felt like a potential big gain for the Rebels.

Summary

The Rams showed some early promise but ultimately were outmatched by UNLV’s fast, dynamic offense, leading to a decisive home defeat.

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian — 2025-11-09