UNLV vs. Air Force Short Report | Nov 18, 2023
Falcon Stadium
USAF Academy, CO
Nov 18, 2023
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Game Recap
The UNLV Rebels secured a thrilling comeback victory against the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 31-27 in a nail-biting contest. The game featured dynamic offensive plays and pivotal defensive stops, with UNLV capitalizing on key opportunities to overturn their halftime deficit. Air Force dominated the early stages, leading 27-14 at halftime, but UNLV's resilience shone through with critical plays in the second half.
In the third quarter, UNLV's offensive spurt brought them back within striking distance, and a well-timed field goal in the fourth quarter sealed their win. Key plays such as a 78-yard touchdown pass and a fumble recovery underscored the high-stakes nature of the matchup. Standout performances from players like Jayden Maiava and Ricky White were instrumental in UNLV's success, while Air Force's John Lee Eldridge III had notable contributions despite the loss.
Key Plays:
Ricky White (UNLV Rebels)
John Lee Eldridge III (Air Force Falcons)
Jensen Jones (Air Force Falcons)
Trey Taylor (Air Force Falcons)
Donavyn Lester (UNLV Rebels)
Kaleo Ballungay (UNLV Rebels)
Jose Pizano (UNLV Rebels)
John Busha (Air Force Falcons)
Marsel McDuffie (UNLV Rebels)
Standout Players:
Jayden Maiava (UNLV Rebels, QB)
Passed for 339 yards and 2 touchdowns, contributing critical plays in the second half to secure the winRicky White (UNLV Rebels, WR)
Recorded 8 receptions for 169 yards including a 78-yard touchdown, significantly impacting UNLV's offenseJensen Jones (Air Force Falcons, QB)
Rushed for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns, playing a key role in Air Force's strong startDylan Carson (Air Force Falcons, RB)
Rushed for 104 yards on 16 carries, maintaining offensive pressure throughout the gameJose Pizano (UNLV Rebels, K)
Kicked a crucial 39-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to seal UNLV's victoryKaleo Ballungay (UNLV Rebels, TE)
Had 2 receptions for 90 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown that put UNLV in the leadMarsel McDuffie (UNLV Rebels, LB)
Recorded 13 solo tackles and a game-turning fumble recovery in the fourth quarterJohn Busha (Air Force Falcons, QB)
Made a critical 21-yard pass late in the fourth quarter driving Air Force into a scoring position
Team
1
2
3
4
T
UNLV Rebels
7
7
14
3
31
Air Force Falcons
7
20
0
0
27
