The Aztecs have won the last 3 meetings by an average score of 37-13 and are off to their first 5-0 start since 1975. The Rebels have now covered all 3 since their headline grabbing upset loss to Howard. Frosh QB Armani Rodgers is leading a balanced attack with Lexington Thomas now topping 100 rushing yards in 3 games. However, last week, UNLV took advantage of a feeble San Jose St team and are taking a step up in class here. San Diego St is off a brutal stretch of Arizona St, Stanford, Air Force and Northern Illinois but are taking a step down in class here. Thee Aztecs have been dominant in Mountain West play going 19-2 SU/15-6 ATS in their last 21. UNLV likes to establish the run but they will find running lanes tough vs this Aztecs’ defense. We were all set in making this the very top play of the week (3-star GOW) but the recent events here in Las Vegas have us downgrading the game slightly as UNLV will come out with a very emotional performance.