Colorado State crushed by UNLV, falls to 2-7
FORT COLLINS — Colorado State suffered its third consecutive defeat and seventh loss of the season on Saturday night at Canvas Stadium, losing to UNLV 42-10. The Rams began with some early momentum, but failed to sustain it as the Rebels quickly took control of the game.
UNLV built a strong advantage by halftime, dominating both sides of the ball. Colorado State's offense struggled to execute key plays, leading to turnovers and missed opportunities. By the final quarter, the Rebels had firmly sealed their victory.
"We just didn’t play our game tonight," head coach Jay Norvell said. "UNLV executed, and we didn’t. That’s on us to fix."
With the loss, Colorado State dropped to a 2-7 record, while UNLV improved its bowl hopes with another impressive performance. The Rams will look to regroup and find answers ahead of the final stretch of their season.
Key Stats
- Colorado State: 10 points
- UNLV: 42 points
- Turnovers: CSU 3, UNLV 1
- Rushing yards: CSU 94, UNLV 238
Author’s summary: Colorado State endured another tough loss to UNLV, exposing lingering weaknesses that threaten to derail their season’s finish.