Wolf Pack holds on to Fremont Cannon

September 29, 2008 by Jennifer Miller 

UNR 49, UNLV 27

In the first quarter, everything that could go right for UNLV did. And for the entire rest of the game, everything that could possibly go wrong for UNLV did.

Nevada obliterated an early double-digit deficit to defeat UNLV 49-27 Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium. This is Nevada’s fourth consecutive victory over UNLV in the annual Fremont Cannon game. The loss drops the Rebels to 3-2.

 

The highly anticipated game was dominated by the Rebels the first quarter. Some fans were even exiting early to begin a UNLV celebration.

Unfortunately, the game would change dramatically. After scoring 17 points the Rebels where they face Air Force, BYU and TCU in consecutive conference games. The three teams combine for an 11-2 record.

Thankfully before that gauntlet the Rebels face 2-2 Colorado State on the road and then have a week off to prepare for the tough stretch.

If the Rebels can maintain composure and come out of their next four games without taking too much damage, they could still achieve their goal of making it to a bowl game.

After the Nov. 1 clash against TCU, UNLV faces teams who all currently have losing records, and it would not be too big of a stretch to say that the Rebels are capable of causing an upset or two before then.

How the Rebels respond to the loss, and the tough road ahead will define the season. Although the immediate future looks daunting, in the long run the Rebels are still halfway to making their first bowl appearance since the year 2000.