UNLV Rebels @ Fresno State Bulldogs
Fresno State scores 17 straight to beat UNLV 31-28
FRESNO, Calif. -- Marteze Waller had a 38-yard rushing touchdown with 2:37 remaining to help Fresno State beat UNLV 31-28 on Friday night, snapping the Bulldogs' five-game losing streak.
Waller went nearly untouched on the go-ahead score and Chad Olsen converted the 2-point conversion. UNLV marched down the field, aided by Kurt Palandech's 39-yard quarterback sneak, but turned it over on downs at Fresno State's 32.
Waller rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs (2-5, 1/3 Mountain West). Kilton Anderson threw for 193 yards and added 78 yards rushing with two scores.
Fresno State overcame two missed field goals, a fumble, an interception, and a 28-14 third-quarter deficit.
After UNLV had a 38-yard punt early in the fourth quarter, Fresno State took three plays to get within 28-23 on Anderson's 12-yard play-action quarterback sneak. The Bulldogs' 2-point conversion attempt was intercepted in the end zone by Tim Hough.
Palandech threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns for UNLV (2-5, 1-2).
Game Information
Fresno, CA


2025 Standings
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Pac-12 ConferencePac-12 Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State | 1-1 | 7-6 |
| Oregon State | 1-1 | 2-10 |
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