Thomas and Arnold lead UNLV past Hawaii 21-6 to win fourth straight Island Showdown
Jai'den Thomas rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown, Jackson Arnold rushed for 89 yards and two scores along with 116 passing yards, and UNLV weathered Hawaii's attempted comeback in a 21-6 victory on Saturday night. UNLV, which received four points in the AP Top 25 Poll, captured their fourth straight Island Showdown trophy. Hawaii and UNLV have met in 18 straight seasons, the longest active…
Jai den Thomas delivered a stellar performance, rushing for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Jackson Arnold added 89 yards on the ground and two scores, along with 116 passing yards in UNLV's victory over Hawaii. The Rebels outgained Hawaii 364-294 and maintained a strong defensive presence, failing to concede a touchdown. Arnold's two rushing touchdowns in the first half gave UNLV a 14-3 halftime lead.
Despite a strong second-half effort from Hawaii, who outgained UNLV 185-147, the Rebels held firm. Three points were all Hawaii could muster in the final quarter, with turnovers sealing the game. Following the interception, Thomas sprinted 50 yards for a score, securing a two-score advantage. UNLV capped off the game by running out the clock.
This win marked UNLV's fourth straight Island Showdown victory. In the AP Top 25 Poll, UNLV is now ranked fourth. Hawaii will face New Mexico State next Saturday, while UNLV looks forward to their next game against North Texas.
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