Published November 1, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The UNLV Rebels beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 31-24 in college football on Saturday, October 31. The UNLV Rebels gained 473 yards, including 204 rushing yards, while the Northern Illinois Huskies finished with 493 total yards and 240 rushing yards.
The numbers
The UNLV Rebels had 269 net passing yards and 204 rushing yards; the Northern Illinois Huskies had 253 net passing yards and 240 rushing yards. The UNLV Rebels totaled 473 yards and 22 first downs, while the Northern Illinois Huskies totaled 493 yards and 24 first downs.
The UNLV Rebels had 2 turnovers and possessed the ball for 24:51; the Northern Illinois Huskies had 1 turnover and held possession for 35:09. The UNLV Rebels converted 45.5% of third downs, and the Northern Illinois Huskies converted 52.9%.
Top performers
For the UNLV Rebels, Jackson Arnold completed 20 of 30 passes for 269 yards, with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jai'Den Thomas ran for 114 yards on 16 carries, with a touchdown, and Kayden McGee caught 5 passes for 112 yards, with a touchdown. On defense, Mumu Bin-Wahad had an interception; Ramon Villela made 1 of 1 field goals.