UNLV Rebels vs Houston Cougars

College Football

1-0

27-7

Final

0-1

TDECU Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of 4th Quarter
Touchdown
Field Goal
Interception
Punt
Downs

Team	1	2	3	4	T
UNLV	7	7	10	3	27
HOU	0	0	0	7	7

Who won: UNLV 27-7

The UNLV Rebels beat the Houston Cougars 27-7 on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at TDECU Stadium. The UNLV outscored the Houston 10-0 in the 3rd quarter. Matthew Sluka led the UNLV in passing yards (6/13, 71 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT). Donovan Smith led the Houston in passing yards (15/30, 135 YDS, 2 INT).

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Matthew Sluka spoils debut of Houston coach Willie Fritz as UNLV rolls past Cougars 27-7 in opener

Matthew Sluka threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards as UNLV beat Houston 27-7 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams and Willie Fritz’s first game as the Cougars’ coach.

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UNLV 1-0 on the road; Houston 0-1 at home.

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Quarterbacks

UNLV2nd in Mountain West

Matthew Sluka QB

Season passing leader · 71 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

Houston6th in Big 12

Donovan Smith QB

Season passing leader · 135 YDS, 2 INT

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Game info

Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX · Turf · Attendance 25,750

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