UNLV Dominates Colorado State 42-10 with Colandrea’s 4 TDs

BREAKING: UNLV delivered an emphatic performance on Saturday night, crushing Colorado State 42-10 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea was the star of the show, accounting for four touchdowns, leading the Runnin’ Rebels to their seventh win of the season, now standing at 7-2 in the Mountain West Conference.

The action kicked off as Colandrea threw for 251 yards on 15-of-22 passing, including a spectacular 68-yard touchdown pass to Troy Omeire and a 39-yard strike to Taeshaun Lyons. His first touchdown run, a crucial 5-yarder with 7:07 left in the second quarter, shifted the momentum and gave UNLV a lead they would not relinquish.

UNLV showcased their dominance with a staggering 320 yards rushing, averaging an impressive 7.8 yards per carry. Jai’Den Thomas led the ground game with 131 yards and a highlight-reel 57-yard touchdown on just seven carries. The Runnin’ Rebels outgained the Rams by a significant margin, racking up 571 total yards compared to Colorado State’s 292 yards.

As the game progressed, Colorado State struggled, converting only 1 of 13 on third-down attempts. The Rams managed to score a touchdown early with a 3-yard pass from Jackson Brousseau to Rocky Beers, along with a 23-yard field goal from Isaiah Hankins. However, their efforts fell short against the relentless UNLV offense.

Colandrea capped off a dominant performance with a 2-yard touchdown run that capped a seven-play, 91-yard drive, extending the lead to 35-10 with just 3:11 remaining in the third quarter.

This decisive victory signals UNLV’s strong position in the conference and adds pressure on their upcoming opponents. Fans and analysts will be looking closely at the Runnin’ Rebels as they aim to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for more updates as the college football landscape continues to evolve!