UNLV vs. Colorado State Prediction, Betting Odds & How To Watch

UNLV football coach Dan Mullen appeared more subdued than usual at his weekly Monday press conference. There were no trademark jokes or smiles, as he continued to process the Rebels’ 40–35 home defeat to New Mexico.

The 21-point deficit his team created early in the game no longer bothers him, nor do the missed tackles and 532 yards of offense allowed. What still lingers is the frustration that the Rebels had a late chance to win and couldn’t capitalize.

“That hurts, as a team,” Mullen said on Monday. “It’s our focus to get back into making sure we’re performing better, and when we have opportunities to make things happen, to win games, we’re doing things to win games.”

UNLV closed the Lobos’ lead to one with just over six minutes remaining, but the defense surrendered a touchdown run with 2:54 left, and the offense couldn’t convert its final drive into points.

Despite the setback, Mullen emphasized that there’s still plenty of football left in the season. The Rebels, now 6–2 overall and 2–2 in the Mountain West, remain focused on staying competitive in the title race as they prepare for Saturday’s matchup against Colorado State (2–6, 1–3).

Players to Watch

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who continues to rank among the Mountain West's top passers.
Against the Lobos, Colandrea completed 36 of 46 passes for 382 yards and three touchdowns.

Game Outlook

UNLV aims to rebound from its close loss by tightening defensive consistency and capitalizing on offensive opportunities in Fort Collins.

Author’s summary: Despite a narrow loss, UNLV and Coach Dan Mullen remain determined to stay in the Mountain West title hunt with key performances expected from quarterback Anthony Colandrea.

HERO Sports — 2025-11-08