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UNR Knocks Off the Rebels

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UNLV fans cheer as their team takes the field against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV fans cheer as their team takes the field against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNR students and alumni, left, take on UNLV students and alumni while tailgating before the intrastate rivalry football game at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNR students and alumni, left, take on UNLV students and alumni while tailgating before the intrastate rivalry football game at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV student Erik Forsyth waves his flag while standing on an RV before the football game against intrastate rival UNR.

UNLV student Erik Forsyth waves his flag while standing on an RV before the football game against intrastate rival UNR. View photo »

UNLV student Sean Murray attends the UNLV-UNR game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The game hadn't yet started.

UNLV student Sean Murray attends the UNLV-UNR game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The game hadn't yet started. View photo »

UNLV fans cheer as their team takes the field against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV fans cheer as their team takes the field against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

A UNLV fan displays her sentiments during the start of the game against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium.

A UNLV fan displays her sentiments during the start of the game against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV players raise their helmets at the start of the game against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV players raise their helmets at the start of the game against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

Fans cheer as the Rebels take the field for their game against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium in September 2008.

Fans cheer as the Rebels take the field for their game against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium in September 2008. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton throws during the first quarter of the game.

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton throws during the first quarter of the game. View photo »

UNLV kicker Ben Jaekle is congratulated after connecting with a 47-yard field goal during the first quarter.

UNLV kicker Ben Jaekle is congratulated after connecting with a 47-yard field goal during the first quarter. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton runs during the first half of the game against UNR.

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton runs during the first half of the game against UNR. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Phillip Payne pulls in a touchdown pass over UNR defensive back Mo Harvey during the first half.

UNLV wide receiver Phillip Payne pulls in a touchdown pass over UNR defensive back Mo Harvey during the first half. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton runs through a hole during the first half against UNR.

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton runs through a hole during the first half against UNR. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Casey Flair celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half.

UNLV wide receiver Casey Flair celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half. View photo »

UNLV coach Mike Sanford argues with a referee, saying a UNR player was on his knees during the first half.

UNLV coach Mike Sanford argues with a referee, saying a UNR player was on his knees during the first half. View photo »

UNR cheerleaders celebrate a first-half touchdown against UNLV.

UNR cheerleaders celebrate a first-half touchdown against UNLV. View photo »

UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe pulls in a catch that he ran into the end zone, only to have the play nullified by a holding penalty in the first half.

UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe pulls in a catch that he ran into the end zone, only to have the play nullified by a holding penalty in the first half. View photo »

A flag for a holding penalty by UNLV sits on the field after a play during which wide receiver Ryan Wolfe ran a catch into the end zone in the first half.

A flag for a holding penalty by UNLV sits on the field after a play during which wide receiver Ryan Wolfe ran a catch into the end zone in the first half. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton runs with the ball against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton runs with the ball against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Casey Flair heads for the end zone after catching a pass over the middle against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV's Casey Flair heads for the end zone after catching a pass over the middle against UNR at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV's Phillip Payne makes a catch over UNR's Joe Easter during the Rebels' game against the Wolf Pack at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV's Phillip Payne makes a catch over UNR's Joe Easter during the Rebels' game against the Wolf Pack at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNR quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs with the ball against UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNR quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs with the ball against UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNR's Mo Harvey, left, and Jerome Johnson celebrate after Harvey intercepted a pass during UNLV's game against the Wolf Pack at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNR's Mo Harvey, left, and Jerome Johnson celebrate after Harvey intercepted a pass during UNLV's game against the Wolf Pack at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNR fans celebrate as time runs out for UNLV in their game against the Wolf Pack at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNR fans celebrate as time runs out for UNLV in their game against the Wolf Pack at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNR's Mo Harvey, left, breaks up a pass intended for UNLV's Ryan Wolfe during the Rebels' game against the Wolf Pack.

UNR's Mo Harvey, left, breaks up a pass intended for UNLV's Ryan Wolfe during the Rebels' game against the Wolf Pack. View photo »

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton passes against UNR.

UNLV quarterback Omar Clayton passes against UNR. View photo »

UNR quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes against UNLV.

UNR quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes against UNLV. View photo »

UNLV linebackers Nate Carter, left, and Jason Beauchamp tackle UNR running back Courtney Randall during the second half of Saturday's game at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV linebackers Nate Carter, left, and Jason Beauchamp tackle UNR running back Courtney Randall during the second half of Saturday's game at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNR defensive back Mike Evans grabs UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe as he tries to catch a pass during the second half at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNR defensive back Mike Evans grabs UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe as he tries to catch a pass during the second half at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV fans watch the closing minutes of the game against UNR.

UNLV fans watch the closing minutes of the game against UNR. View photo »

UNR cheerleaders carry their flags after a UNR touchdown during the second half.

UNR cheerleaders carry their flags after a UNR touchdown during the second half. View photo »

A UNLV fan who refused to give his name yells at his team during the closing minutes.

A UNLV fan who refused to give his name yells at his team during the closing minutes. View photo »

UNLV fan Marisa Vincent covers her head with a program during the closing minutes of the second half.

UNLV fan Marisa Vincent covers her head with a program during the closing minutes of the second half. View photo »

UNLV offensive lineman Jason Heath looks over his shoulder as UNR fans celebrate on his field after losing, 49-27.

UNLV offensive lineman Jason Heath looks over his shoulder as UNR fans celebrate on his field after losing, 49-27. View photo »

UNR fans cheer during the second half of their game against UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNR fans cheer during the second half of their game against UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

UNLV players Tyler Walker, left, and Marquel Martin leave the field Saturday night after UNR defeats the Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium.

UNLV players Tyler Walker, left, and Marquel Martin leave the field Saturday night after UNR defeats the Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium. View photo »

Sun, Sep 28, 2008 (1:10 a.m.)

UNR came to Las Vegas and did what Arizona State and Iowa State couldn't -- the Wolf Pack defeated UNLV. Find the full story here.

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