UCLA Football: UCLA Vs. UNLV Early Analysis

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Oct 25, 2014; Logan, UT, USA; UNLV Rebels wide receiver Devonte Boyd (83) is grabbed at by Utah State Aggies safety Devin Centers (37) in the second quarter at Romney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

3 Key Players

Devonte Boyd WR

As a two-time 2nd team All-Mountain West player, Boyd has been the Rebel’s go-to guy through the air. He was 3rd in receiving yards in conference last year with 904 and 4th in the receiving yards per game with 75.3 ypg.

Johnny Stanton QB

The Cornhusker turned JUCO superstar turned Rebel should be a good edition to the offense. Last year in junior college, not only was he an All-American, but threw for over 3,000 yards and had 37 touchdowns to go with it. He has two solid receivers, so if he can mesh with them early, hopefully he can improve on UNLV’s passing average of 211.4 ypg from last year.

Tau Lotulelei LB

Definitely the most feared Rebel defenseman in the team. Lotulelei led UNLV in total tackles with 100, with 10.5 going for a loss. He also added three sacks and 2 forced fumbles to his 2015 stat sheet.

Stats

Last season was the first ever meeting between the UNLV and UCLA Football teams.
UNLV improved in both total offense and defense last year. The offense has 405 ypg (+18 from 2014) and defense only allowed 457 (-56 from 2014).
UCLA has won their last five home openers, losing the last one in 2010 against Stanford, 35-0.

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