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Colandrea, Special Teams Power UNLV Past Wyoming 31-17 on Hail-Covered Field

UNLV blocked two punts returned for touchdowns and built a 24-3 halftime lead to secure a 31-17 Mountain West Conference opener victory.

  • The UNLV football team defeated Wyoming 31-17 on October 4, 2025, in a Mountain West opener played in Laramie, Wyoming.
  • UNLV’s victory followed strong defensive play and two blocked punts, one returned 16 yards for a score by Kayden McGee.
  • Jai'Den Thomas was a key contributor for UNLV, carrying the ball 16 times for a total of 94 yards and catching an 8-yard touchdown pass from Anthony Colandrea late in the fourth quarter.
  • Coach Dan Mullen said, "I thought defensively we played well" and praised special teams, stating, "Our special teams were huge tonight."
  • The win improved UNLV to 5-0 for the first time since 1974 and marked their first victory in Wyoming since 2003, suggesting a strong season start.
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Colandrea and special teams help power UNLV past Wyoming 31–17

Anthony Colandrea threw a touchdown pass, and Kayden McGee and Jaden Bradley each scored on special teams as UNLV stayed unbeaten with a 31-17 win over Wyoming on Saturday night.

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