The Rebels, from left, Rodelin Anthony, Terrance Lee and David Biggs, celebrate a blocked punt they returned for a touchdown against New Mexico. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Mike Clausen didn't have an easy time of it Saturday night against a New Mexico rushing defense that caused a misdirection of this pass. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Michael Johnson is brought down by New Mexico's Terence Brown during Saturday night's game. View photo »

Jill Welch shoots video of the Rebel Girls as they perform during the first half of Saturday's football game between UNLV and New Meico. Fellow Rebel Girl Allie Popeisky looks on. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Mike Clausen throws a touchdown pass with seconds remaining in the first half Saturday night against New Mexico, bringing the Rebels within a point, 14-13. View photo »

Linebacker No. 59 Joe Hawley, far right, and his teammates head for the locker room at halftime trailing the University of New Mexico by one point, 14-13. View photo »

New Mexico's Ian Clark tries to pull down UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe in the first quarter. View photo »

UNLV head coach Mike Sanford and offensive lineman Sifa Moala head to the band section to sing the school fight song after beating New Mexico 27-20 Saturday. View photo »

UNLV fans celebrate pulling ahead of New Mexico Saturday. UNLV won the game 27-20. View photo »

UNLV cheerleaders flip across the end zone after pulling ahead of New Mexico. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Casey Flair eludes New Mexico defenders. View photo »

UNLV running back Chris Brogdon tries to scoop up a blocked punt that was eventually picked up by wide receiver Rodelin Anthony, who ran it in for a touchdown against New Mexico. View photo »

UNLV running back Frank Summers slips past New Mexico cornerback Glover Quin for a touchdown. View photo »

UNLV head coach Mike Sanford questions officials during the game against New Mexico Saturday. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Mike Clausen finds some daylight during the game against New Mexico Saturday. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Phillip Payne has a pass broken up by New Mexico cornerback Anthony Hooks. View photo »

New Mexico running back Rodney Ferguson chases down a ball he fumbled during the game against UNLV on Saturday. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Phillip Payne gets upended by New Mexico cornerback Anthony Hooks on an incomplete pass. View photo »

Despite the efforts of New Mexico cornerback Anthony Hooks, UNLV wide receiver Rodelin Anthony pulls in touchdown pass on Nov. 8. View photo »

Confetti flies as UNLV celebrates a touchdown against New Mexico on Saturday. View photo »

UNLV linebacker Ronnie Paulo is helped off the field after spraining his ankle against New Mexico. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver coach Kris Cinkovich talks with his players after they came off the field during the first half. View photo »

UNLV's Quinton Pointer ran with a second quarter interception for 77 yards in Saturday's game against New Mexico. View photo »

Attendance at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday night was the lowest it has been in more than 10 years with a total of 13,154. View photo »

An avid Rebels fan cheers after a UNLV touchdown. View photo »

Four New Mexico players help in sacking UNLV quarterback Mike Clausen. View photo »

UNLV cheerleaders flip after a Rebels touchdown. View photo »

The Rebel Girls perform during a timeout. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Casey Flair pulls in the reception. View photo »

UNLV's Lorenzo Bursey Jr. lies on the field injured in the second quarter. Bursey did get up on his own strength but didn't return. View photo »

New Mexico's Zach Arnett is unable to catch UNLV running back Frank Summers, who crosses the goal line. View photo »

A white board with some motivational words sits behind the UNLV bench. View photo »

UNLV celebrates the win in front of the marching band and Rebels fans. View photo »