UNLV at New Mexico predictions

Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Rebels’ game at New Mexico on Saturday:

Ed Graney

UNLV beat writer/columnist (5-4)

New Mexico has one of the best defenses in the nation. The Lobos are legit. And until UNLV can stop the run, winning here will be extremely difficult.

New Mexico 28, UNLV 17

Donovan Hicks

UNLV backup writer (5-4)

The Rebels face a New Mexico program that ranks No. 1 nationally in both total defense and turnover margin through Week 10. For a UNLV offense that has struggled with consistency, that presents a difficult matchup. Coupled with the Lobos’ undefeated home record, this could be a rough trip.

New Mexico 38, UNLV 24

Adam Hill

Raiders beat writer/columnist (6-3)

The bad news for UNLV is that this is going to be a very tough game against a really good team. The good news is that New Mexico coach Jason Eck isn’t going to be around the league very long.

New Mexico 38, UNLV 28

Sam Gordon

Raiders beat writer/columnist (3-6)

The struggles are set to continue for the Rebels, facing their first AP-ranked opponent this season.

New Mexico 34, UNLV 17

Alex Wright

High school beat writer (5-4)

The season is slipping away for UNLV. It doesn’t help that the Rebels have to go on the road, in the altitude of Albuquerque, against a ranked New Mexico squad, as they look for any positive momentum to end their regular season and try to become bowl eligible.

New Mexico 35, UNLV 24

Bill Bradley

Sports Editor (4-5)

On the Albuquerque campus, the catchphrase is “Everybody wants to be a Lobo. Woof, woof, woof.” The Rebels will be wondering who let the dogs out on defense as the Lobos will run wild on Saturday. UNM is ranked in the Top 25 for a reason.

New Mexico 31, UNLV 13

Richard Bush

Assistant Sports Editor (4-5)

It would be great to call for an upset here, but New Mexico has a strong defense and, frankly, UNLV doesn’t. Playing at home in the midst of a good season, the Lobos will be too much for the Rebels.

New Mexico 31, UNLV 17