The BYU Cougars (2-8) and UNLV Running Rebels (4-5) will meet again tonight. Here is a close up look at each team: the numbers, the playmakers, and the keys to the game for BYU to come home victorious.
Numbers
| BYU Offense | UNLV Defense | |
15.1
|
Points Per Game
|
32.4
|
1,105
|
Rushing Yards
|
2,008
|
3.92
|
Yards Per Rush
|
5.0
|
6
|
Rushing TDs
|
23
|
9 (6)
|
Fumbles (Lost)
|
15 (11)
|
1,947
|
Passing Yards
|
2,178
|
54.7
|
Completion %
|
61.1
|
6.0
|
Yards/Attempt
|
7.6
|
10
|
TD Passes
|
13
|
15
|
Interceptions
|
5
|
105.7
|
Pass Efficiency
|
136.1
|
305.2
|
Total Yards/Game
|
465.1
|
5.01
|
Yards Per Play
|
6.1
|
35.6%
|
3rd Down Conversions
|
44.4%
|
22.2% (4/18)
|
4th Down Conversions
|
56.5% (13/23)
|
51 (448)
|
Penalties (Yards)
|
N/A
|
26:46
|
Time of Possession
|
29:10
|
| BYU Defense | UNLV Offense | |
26.4
|
Points Per Game
|
30.1
|
1,700
|
Rushing Yards
|
2,273
|
3.9
|
Yards Per Rush
|
5.7
|
14
|
Rushing TDs
|
24
|
13 (8)
|
Fumbles (Lost)
|
9 (5)
|
2,115
|
Passing Yards
|
1,547
|
66.1
|
Completion %
|
53.7
|
7.6
|
Yards/Attempt
|
7.1
|
14
|
TD Passes
|
7
|
6
|
Interceptions
|
7
|
141.7
|
Pass Efficiency
|
117.5
|
381.5
|
Total Yards/Game
|
424.4
|
5.31
|
Yards Per Play
|
6.2
|
42.9%
|
3rd Down Conversions
|
38.4%
|
57.9% (11/19)
|
4th Down Conversions
|
64.3% (9/14)
|
54 (477)
|
Penalties (Yards)
|
48 (394)
|
33:14
|
Time of Possession
|
30:50
|
| BYU | SPECIAL TEAMS | UNLV |
17.3
|
Kickoff Returns
|
16.8
|
1.5
|
Punt Returns
|
8.4
|
11/15
|
Field Goals
|
16/21
|
46
|
Long
|
44
|
16/16
|
Extra Points
|
31/32
|
42.4
|
Punting Average
|
36.1
|
59
|
Long
|
69
|
Playmakers
BYU
Quarterback
Beau Hoge: 19-39 (48.7%), 257 yards, 2 TD, 3 Int., 105.6 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: No (12 carries, 26 yards)
Joe Critchlow: 6-11 (54.5%), 59 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int., 99.6 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: No (0 carries, 0 yards)
Running Back
Squally Canada: 67 carries, 333 yards (5.0 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 34
KJ Hall: 22 carries, 169 yards, (7.7 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 75
Wide Receiver
Matt Bushman: 40 receptions, 401 yards (10.0 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 36
Aleva Hifo: 28 receptions, 346 yards (12.4 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 46
Micah Simon: 20 receptions, 244 yards (12.2 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 50
UNLV
Quarterback
Armani Rodgers: 74-141 (52.5%), 1,100 yards, 5 TD, 5 Int., 122.6 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: Yes (98 carries, 538 yards, 5 TD)
Running Back
Lexington Thomas: 162 carries, 1,063 yards (6.6 ave.), 14 TD, Long: 62 yards
Xzavier Campbell: 58 carries, 289 yards (5.0 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 24 yards
Wide Receiver
Devonte Boyd: 26 receptions, 493 yards (19.0 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 94 yards
Brandon Presley: 24 receptions, 373 yards (15.5 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 54
Kendal Keys: 22 receptions, 214 yards (9.7 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 21
Keys to the Game
1. Stop the run: Running the ball is UNLV's strength on offense. BYU must stop the run, and force UNLV to throw the ball. The Running Rebels are just average at passing.
2. Run the ball: UNLV run defense is weak. BYU needs a strong ground game to help whoever is filling in for Tanner Mangum at quarterback.
3. Third downs: The BYU defense must get third down stops early in the drive, and the BYU offense must be very efficient at converting third downs. Two things the Cougars have struggled with all season.
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