Houston vs. UNLV updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday

Live scores, highlights and updates from the Houston vs. UNLV football game

3rd Quarter Report

UNLV is on the board, but we're still waiting on Houston to respond. UNLV is fully in control with a 24-0 lead over Houston.

UNLV entered the matchup with three straight losses and they're well on their way to making it four. Can they turn things around, or will Houston hand them another defeat? Only time will tell.

Preview

The UNLV Rebels will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Houston Cougars. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at TDECU Stadium.

One of the more interesting stats to watch in this game could be rushing touchdowns, as these two produced some pretty different results last year. Houston were ranked 124th in the nation last season, with ten over the course of the season. UNLV, on the other hand, had no problem: they finished last season ranked third with 37 in total.

Looking back to last season, Houston will look to improve upon their 4-8 record. On the other hand, UNLV had a phenomenal run, finishing with a superb 9-4 record.

Looking ahead, the contest is expected to be close, with Houston going off as just a 1.5-point favorite. They finished last season with an even 6-6 record against the spread.