UNLV vs San Diego State: Keys to a Rebels Win, How to Watch, Odds, Prediction

UNLV and San Diego State meet in San Francisco.

This will be the 32nd meeting between UNLV and San Diego State. The Aztecs have won 22 of the last 31 meetings.

UNLV is playing San Diego State.

UNLV Rebels play San Diego State Aztecs. The Aztescs are favored by 6.5.

UNLV Rebels are coming out of a bye week and preparing for their game against San Diego State Aztecs. The Rebels and Aztics are both 4-4 and 2-2 in Mountain West Conference play. Rebels quarterback Doug Brumfield is back in practice and on track to start for UNLV this Saturday. Aidan Robbins and Kyle Williams are injured and are considered day-to-day. Jeff Weimer is week- to-week.

The Rebels are playing a crucial game on the road against a team that is evenly matched. The team with the win will advance to bowl eligibility.

Doug Brumfield has led the UNLV offense this season by being decisive and pushing the tempo from the opening drive and for much of the first half. San Diego State's defense has produced ten sacks, 19 tackles for loss and 68 pressures in the last two games. UNL has struggled with third down conversions this year.

Courtney Reese had 21 yards on nine carries in the Rebels' loss to Notre Dame. UNLV will need to challenge San Diego State's defense with their running game. It's unknown if Aidan Robbins will be available for this game, so Courtney Reese and Jordan Younge-Humphrey will have to carry the load. UNL needs to control time of possession and force the Aztecs to play with fewer possessions. The team might need a new formation or trick plays to keep the defense guessing.

The UNLV defense has shown some weaknesses in the past few weeks. The Rebels may need to rely on a game plan based on their adjustments in New Mexico game. If San Diego State can utilize Jalen Mayden as a passer and a rusher, it could be a long day for the Rebels on defense.

UNLV has struggled with turnovers in recent weeks. The Rebels are looking to improve on that. They are playing San Diego State.

The Rebels are preparing for the Aztecs game. For the first time this season, defensive back Ricky Johnson returns to the field. Head coach Marcus Arroyo wants to make sure Johnson gets back in the mix.

UNLV and San Diego State are playing in front of a raucous Homecoming crowd in SanDiego. The game is expected to be very competitive. UNLV will try to keep the Aztecs in the game with a late field goal. San Diegus State will look to win the turnover battle with some key interceptions.