Nevada at UNLV

Saturday, October 3, 1987. UNLV took the Fremont Cannon from Nevada

UNLV beat Nevada 24–⁠19. It was their fifth meeting; after it, UNLV led the series 3–⁠2 as played.

AwayNevada0–⁠1 in 1987
19
HomeUNLV5–⁠6 in 1987
24

FinalHigh 99°F, low 64°FAttendance 25,584

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

UNLV 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Nevada leads 26–⁠16; as played, 25–⁠17 in 42 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025UNLV 42, Nevada 17
2024UNLV 38, Nevada 14
2023UNLV 45, Nevada 27
2022UNLV 27, Nevada 22
2021Nevada 51, UNLV 20
2020Nevada 37, UNLV 19

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