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  "id": 5923186,
  "title": "Thomas and Arnold lead UNLV past Hawaii 21-6 to win fourth straight Island Showdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/thomas-and-arnold-lead-unlv-past-hawaii-21-6-to-win-fourth-straight-5923186",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:48:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/06/thomas-and-arnold-lead-unlv-past-hawaii-21-6-to-win-fourth-straight-island-showdown"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hai Den Thomas scored a touchdown on 143 rushing yards, while Jackson Arnold added 89 yards and two touchdowns along with 116 passing yards. Despite Hawaii's late-season comeback attempt, UNLV secured a 21-6 victory in the Island Showdown on Saturday night. This win marked UNLV's fourth consecutive win in the rivalry. Hawaii, currently 0-2, outgained the Rebels 185-147 in the second half but ultimately failed to score additional points. UNLV, ranked 1-1, outgained Hawaii 364-294 and maintained a 14-3 first-half lead. The second half saw Hawaii's drives end with turnovers, punts, and a critical interception that sealed the game for UNLV. After Hawaii's punt, Thomas broke free on the first play of UNLV's drive for a 50-yard rushing score, securing a two-score advantage. With Micah Alejado's first interception and the game's first turnover at the 3:47 mark of the fourth quarter, the Rebels ran out the clock to claim their first victory of the season. Hawaii will next host New Mexico State next Saturday.",
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        "title": "Thomas and Arnold lead UNLV past Hawaii 21-6 to win fourth straight Island Showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/thomas-and-arnold-lead-unlv-past-hawaii-21-6-to-win-fourth-straight",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:47:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}