The UNLV football team takes a step up in competition Saturday when the Rebels host UCLA of the Big Ten at Allegiant Stadium.
The Rebels (2-0) are coming off a 38-21 victory over Sam Houston after slipping past Football Championship Subdivision opponent Idaho State in the opener.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea appeared to grab hold of the starting role and went 19-for-23 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and an interception against Sam Houston. He also ran for a score.
UNLV is 2-16 against Big Ten opponents.
UCLA lost 43-10 to Utah in its season opener, which also was the debut of quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The Tennessee transfer threw for 136 yards on 11 of 22 passing with a touchdown and an interception.
This is the third meeting between the schools and first in Las Vegas since 2015. The Bruins are 2-0 in the series.
How to watch the game:
Who: UCLA at UNLV
When: 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Allegiant Stadium
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM)
Line: UCLA -2½; total 55
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