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MWC Showdown: Utah Looking to Settle Score with UNLV

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 19: Aiona Key #9 of the Utah Utes eludes the tackle of Walter Thurmond III #6 as he runs for yardage after a pass reception in the second quarter of the game at Autzen Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 31-24. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

(Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Tonight, Boise State and Tulsa kick off a huge college football weekend. Games laced with intrigue on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, build up to a slew of huge games on Saturday.

The cherry on top comes Saturday night.

The Showdown in the Desert! The Clash of Titans! The Ultimate Battle for Supremacy amongst MWC schools that begin with the letter ‘U’!

Utah Utes vs. UNLV Rebels!

(cricket chirping)

Sarcasm aside, this game is extremely important for the UNLV football program

Like many travelers and visitors before them, the Utes come to Las Vegas with an unmistakable gleam in their eye. They have one thing on their mind: winning big.

Utah fans may have already penciled in victory, and are completely justified in doing so. No FBS team has played worse the last two weeks than UNLV. The numbers are truly alarming.

In just two games, the Rebels have allowed 850 yards rushing, 1484 total yards and 122 points while recoding no sacks and no interceptions.

Calling the Rebels a “swiss cheese” defense fails to capture the true ineptitude of the unit the last two weeks. Swiss cheese is a solid substance with lots of holes. The UNLV defense has been nothing but holes.

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