North Texas at UNLV

Saturday, November 1, 1986

UNLV beat North Texas 27–⁠26. It was their first meeting; after it, UNLV led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorth Texas1–⁠2 in 1986
26
HomeUNLV6–⁠5 in 1986
27

FinalHigh 66°F, low 54°FAttendance 12,131

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UNLV 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

UNLV leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2026North Texas 44, UNLV 6
2022UNLV 58, North Texas 27
2013North Texas 36, UNLV 14Heart of Dallas Bowl
2000UNLV 38, North Texas 0
1999UNLV 26, North Texas 3
1995UNLV 34, North Texas 24

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