A UNLV fan celebrates Saturday as UNLV takes an early lead with a touchdown in the first quarter at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Phillip Payne pulls down a pass in the end zone over Utah State defender Roy Hurst for UNLV's second touchdown Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

A cloudy sky is lit by the setting sun as UNLV takes on Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton throws during the season opener against Utah State on Aug. 30 at Sam Boyd Stadium. Through eight games this season, Clayton has accounted for 1,849 yards through the air, 17 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He currently ranks 27th in the nation in passer efficiency. View photo »

UNLV fans cheer as the Rebels take on Utah State. View photo »

UNLV's Daryl Forte, left, looks on as teammate Geoffrey Howard takes down Robert Turbin of Utah State at the goal line at Sam Boyd Stadium. Utah State originally was awarded a touchdown on the play but it was determined on the replay that Turbin did not have control of the ball. Turbin managed to make the touchdown on a later play. View photo »

UNLV linebacker Starr Fuimaono takes down Utah State quarterback Sean Setzer during the first half at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV defensive lineman Thor Pili celebrates stopping Utah State at the goal line during the second quarter Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV coach Mike Sanford talks to his players during the second quarter of their game against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Frank Summers gets taken down by Utah State's Caleb Taylor at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Mike Clausen looks for some running room during the second quarter against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

Tubas wait to take the field at halftime of UNLV's season opener against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

The UNLV student section erupts in cheers after the Rebels scored their first touchdown against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

Utah State safety Caleb Taylor tries to stop UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe during the second quarter Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton lets loose against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV fans watch the game against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton passes against Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Frank Summers runs ahead of Utah State defenders Darby Golden, center, and Casey Davis at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Jason Beauchamp, right, celebrates with teammate Ronnie Paulo after Utah State quarterback Diondre Borel was sacked for a loss at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Channing Trotter, left, catches an onside kick by Utah State at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Ryan Wolfe runs in for UNLV's third touchdown against Utah State after a pass reception at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV head coach Mike Sanford, right, shakes hands with Utah State head coach Brent Guy after UNLV's 27-17 victory at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

With the Michigan State vs. California game on a television close at hand, Eric Gallegos tends to some hot dogs on the grill while tailgating outside Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

Donnie Stevensen, left, talks football with Jeff Craig during a tailgate party outside Sam Boyd Stadium before the Rebels game on Saturday. View photo »