Colorado State vs. UNLV Short Report | Oct 21, 2023
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 21, 2023
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Game Recap
UNLV secured a thrilling 25-23 victory over Colorado State in a hard-fought game filled with dramatic moments and key plays. After a slow start in the first quarter, both teams traded field goals in the second quarter. Colorado State took a brief lead with a touchdown run by Avery Morrow, but UNLV's kicker Jose Pizano showcased his accuracy with six field goals.
The third quarter saw UNLV close the gap with consistent field goal conversions and a touchdown run by Donavyn Lester. In the fourth quarter, Colorado State's Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi connected with Justus Ross-Simmons for a touchdown, but UNLV's Pizano remained clutch, securing the final two field goals to win the game. The back-and-forth action and strategic plays highlighted the prowess of both teams in this Mountain West showdown.
Key Plays:
Jose Pizano (UNLV)
Jordan Noyes (Colorado State)
Avery Morrow (Colorado State)
Donavyn Lester (UNLV)
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State)
Jose Pizano (UNLV)
Jordan Noyes (Colorado State)
Jose Pizano (UNLV)
Standout Players:
Jose Pizano (UNLV, K)
Made six field goals, including the game-winner, showcasing impeccable accuracy under pressureBrayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State, QB)
Completed 21 of 32 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown, keeping Colorado State competitive throughout the gameJustus Ross-Simmons (Colorado State, WR)
Caught four passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, making crucial plays in the fourth quarterDallin Holker (Colorado State, TE)
Caught four passes for 80 yards, providing a reliable target for his quarterbackJacob De Jesus (UNLV, WR)
Caught nine passes for 120 yards, contributing significantly to UNLV's passing gameDonavyn Lester (UNLV, RB)
Rushed 13 times for 60 yards and a touchdown, adding versatility to UNLV's offenseVincent Davis Jr. (UNLV, RB)
Rushed 17 times for 61 yards and caught a pass for 27 yards, contributing to both the ground and air gameRicky White (UNLV, WR)
Made nine catches for 74 yards, providing consistent gains for the offense
Team
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Colorado State Rams
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13
0
10
23
UNLV Rebels
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3
13
9
25
