- Stakes & Standings
- Both UNLV (8-2) and Hawaiʻi (7-3) enter the game at 4–2 in Mountain West play, tied in the standings with several other teams.
- This game carries major Mountain West Championship implications, potentially affecting who makes a run at the top.
- Both UNLV (8-2) and Hawaiʻi (7-3) enter the game at 4–2 in Mountain West play, tied in the standings with several other teams.
- Rivalry & Trophy
- The two teams compete for the Island Showdown Trophy. Hawaiʻi currently trails in the trophy series, as UNLV holds possession and has won the last two showdowns
- All-time series: Hawaiʻi leads 19–15.
- Interestingly, UNLV has historically done better in Las Vegas: UNLV leads 11–6 in games played in Las Vegas.
- The two teams compete for the Island Showdown Trophy. Hawaiʻi currently trails in the trophy series, as UNLV holds possession and has won the last two showdowns
- Recent History / Momentum
- In their most recent meeting (Nov. 9, 2024), UNLV won a close game, 29–27.
- Hawaiʻi comes into this game riding some momentum: they’ve scored 30+ points in each of their last five games, averaging 39.0 points per game over that stretch.
- UNLV looks to continue their momentum on offense as they are ranked 16th in the nation when it comes to points per game putting up 36.6 points per game this season.
- UNLV’s defense however has struggled this season. UNLV has allowed 448.6 yards per game on defense, that’s 6.64 yards per play on average.
- UNLV’s defense has allowed 31 points per game
- In their most recent meeting (Nov. 9, 2024), UNLV won a close game, 29–27.
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