DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
UNLV defeated Colorado State 42–10 in a dominant performance. UNLV covered by 26.5; Game went Under by 8.5. The market closed at UNLV -5.5 and the Blue Chip model made it UNLV -2.7, an edge of 2.8 points toward Colorado State.
Colorado State converted only 1 of 13 third-down attempts, severely limiting their ability to sustain drives and control the clock. This inefficiency contributed to a lopsided 571-292 total yard deficit.
UNLV rushed for 320 yards at an average of 7.8 yards per carry, including a 57-yard touchdown run. Colorado State's run defense was consistently gashed, allowing big plays and failing to force UNLV into passing situations.
Despite an early 3-yard touchdown pass from Jackson Brousseau to Rocky Beers and a field goal, the offense managed only 10 points. The team failed to build on the early lead and was outscored 28-0 after the first quarter.
The passing attack was limited, with no deep threats or consistent completions beyond short gains. The offense lacked explosiveness, which allowed UNLV to stack the box and focus on stopping the run.
Colorado State's defense gave up multiple explosive plays, including a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard run. These big plays quickly shifted momentum and put the Rams in a deep hole they could not recover from.
At kickoff, conditions at Canvas Stadium were Clear, 30°F, wind chill 25°F with winds of 4 mph. At 30°F this is a freezing game. Cold is a scoring-environment factor rather than a side factor: Blue Chip has not measured a reliable spread effect from temperature. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
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| Measure | UNLVAway | Colorado StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 629 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 8,744 miles | 3,791 miles |
| Body clock | 18:30 | 19:30 |
| Rest | 8 days | 15 days |
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