New Mexico Beats UNLV 40-35, Lobos 6-3

New Mexico defeated UNLV 40-35 at Allegiant Stadium after D.J. McKinney’s go-ahead touchdown with three minutes remaining, capping a comeback from a 21-0 hole and a later 34-21 deficit. Quarterback Jack Layne threw three touchdown passes and finished 17-for-22 for 342 yards with a 243.8 passer rating, while UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for roughly 360–382 yards and three TDs. The Rebels repeatedly surrendered explosive, long plays as their defense allowed a barrage of yards and points, and those struggles cost UNLV a second straight loss. New Mexico improved to 6-3 (3-2 Mountain West) and UNLV fell to 6-2 (2-2), leaving the Rebels' conference and College Football Playoff hopes in jeopardy.