UNLV Rebels at Sam Houston Bearkats: August 29, 2025
The UNLV Rebels beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 38-21 at BBVA Compass Stadium on August 29, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Anthony Colandrea (UNLV Rebels, 249). Most rushing yards: Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV Rebels, 65); Landan Brown (Sam Houston Bearkats, 85). Most receiving yards: Troy Omeire (UNLV Rebels, 4); Tim Burns Jr. (Sam Houston Bearkats, 59).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Rebels | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | UNLV | SHSU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 249 | 187 |
| Rushing yards | 155 | 145 |
| Rushing attempts | 33 | 35 |
| Completions | 19 | 19 |
| Pass attempts | 23 | 35 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | 4 | 1 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: UNLV Rebels 249, Sam Houston Bearkats 187.
- Rushing yards: UNLV Rebels 155, Sam Houston Bearkats 145.
- The UNLV Rebels' biggest edge came in the 2nd quarter (10-0).
Player lines
- Alex Orji (UNLV QB): 0 CMP, 0 ATT, 0 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 3 CAR, 7 RUSH YDS
- Anthony Colandrea (UNLV QB): 19 CMP, 23 ATT, 249 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TD, 1 INT, 6 CAR, 23 RUSH YDS
- Darrien Jones (UNLV RB): 2 CAR, 9 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV RB): 9 CAR, 65 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 3 REC, 3 REC YDS
- Jaylon Glover (UNLV RB): 4 CAR, 9 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Troy Omeire (UNLV WR): 1 REC, 4 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Chris Reed (SHSU WR): 2 REC, 17 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Darrick Bledsoe III (SHSU WR): 2 REC, 17 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jerrian Parker Jr. (SHSU RB): 1 CAR, 0 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Landan Brown (SHSU RB): 10 CAR, 85 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 3 REC, -1 REC YDS
- Tim Burns Jr. (SHSU WR): 1 REC, 59 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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- UNLV Rebels' previous game: Idaho State Bengals at UNLV Rebels, August 23, 2025
- UNLV Rebels' next game: UCLA Bruins at UNLV Rebels, September 6, 2025
- Sam Houston Bearkats' previous game: Sam Houston Bearkats at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, August 23, 2025
- Sam Houston Bearkats' next game: Sam Houston Bearkats at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, September 6, 2025
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