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UNLV vs Kansas will be among the many matchups during the Friday slate in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. The teams had contrasting showings in Week 2, with UNLV defeating Utah Tech while Kansas struggled and ultimately lost to Illinois.
Let's examine the teams' head-to-head records and more heading into their matchup.
UNLV vs Kansas football Head-to-Head
There have been just three UNLV vs Kansas matchups in the past. The Jayhawks hold the slight edge in the rivalry winning two games compared to the Rebels' one.
The teams' first meeting was on September. 7, 2002, while their most recent matchup was on December 27, 2023, during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
When was the last time UNLV defeated Kansas?
The last time the Rebels defeated the Jayhawks was on September 7, 2002, at the Sam Boyd Stadium. Quarterback Jason Thomas was the star of the show as UNLV secured a famous 31-20 win over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday night.
Thomas made 12 of his 23 pass attempts for 144 passing yards and rushed for 74 yards to guide the Rebels to the win. His opposing number, Bill Whittemore, was 22-for-42 for 225 passing yards and one TD.
When was the last time Kansas defeated UNLV?
The last time Kansas defeated UNLV was in the 2023 Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Jason Bean torched the Rebels defense for 449 yards and a staggering six passing touchdowns. Bean made all six of the touchdown passes to two receivers, flexing the difference in quality of both sides for the duration of the contest.
The Kansas offense accounted for 591 total yards at Chase Field. They ensured that UNLV remained winless in Bowl games since 2000.
Who is favored in UNLV vs Kansas?
According to CBS Sports, the Kansas Jayhawks are favored by 8.5 points, with the over/under up to 58.5 points, according to the latest Kansas vs. UNLV odds via the SportsLine consensus.
Here's the breakdown:
- Kansas vs. UNLV spread: Kansas -8.5
- Kansas vs. UNLV over/under: 58.5 points
- Kansas vs. UNLV money line: Kansas -338, UNLV +263
- KU: The Jayhawks are 0-2 ATS this season
- UNLV: The Rebels are 2-0 ATS this season
