Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors have made their predictions for UNLV's home football game against Northern Illinois on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. The panel unanimously selects the Rebels to defeat the winless Huskies in what is described as a favorable matchup for UNLV coming off its second bye week of the season.
Staff members characterize the game as a must-win for the Rebels, who control their own path to the Mountain West championship game. Coach Dan Mullen said the team "control their own destiny," meaning a win-out scenario would secure a spot in the conference title game and the opportunity to host it.
The Rebels are looking to rebound from a 41-31 loss at Air Force, their first conference defeat of the season. Across three losses this year, the second half has not been kind to UNLV. The bye week provided time to prepare and potentially get reinforcements on the offensive line.
Panelists view this as a get-right game where UNLV should impose its will against an inferior opponent. The consensus is that the Rebels will roll over Northern Illinois and keep their conference title aspirations alive heading into a critical final stretch that includes games against Wyoming and New Mexico.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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