UNLV Faces Wyoming Saturday After Punt Blocks
The Rebels and Cowboys meet at Allegiant Stadium at 8 p.m. Saturday, both at 5-3 on the season.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
UNLV football fans heading to Allegiant Stadium Saturday night will see a Mountain West rematch with Wyoming, after UNLV blocked two Wyoming punts for touchdowns in a 31-17 win in Laramie last October. Both teams enter the game at 5-3.
Why it matters
The blocked punts were a rare bright spot in a special-teams picture that has otherwise been quiet for UNLV, which has not blocked a punt through eight games this fall. With both teams at 5-3, Saturday's result carries weight for the conference race, and the last meeting shows how quickly a single play can swing a game.
UNLV's 31-17 win in Laramie came on two blocked punts returned for touchdowns, a feat the Rebels have not matched in eight games this fall. Both teams are 5-3 overall heading into Saturday night's game at Allegiant Stadium.
The players
Jay Sawvel
Wyoming head coach who blamed slow operation and personal protectors for the blocked punts.
Jaden Bradley
UNLV gunner who blocked a Wyoming punt for a touchdown in the October win.
Kayden McGee
UNLV gunner who blocked a second Wyoming punt for a touchdown in the October win.
The details
In October, visiting gunners Jaden Bradley and Kayden McGee got past Wyoming's personal protectors, and the blocks came in hail conditions inside War Memorial Stadium. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel blamed slow operation and the personal protectors for the breakdowns, and the spiraled snap that sent the punter into the rush was part of the sequence. Saturday's game at Allegiant Stadium kicks off at 8 p.m., and it will be UNLV's second meeting with Wyoming in the same season.
Timeline
October 2025: UNLV blocks two Wyoming punts for touchdowns in a 31-17 win in Laramie.
Saturday night, 8 p.m.: UNLV and Wyoming meet at Allegiant Stadium.
Beyond the Strip
The October win at Wyoming remains the reference point for UNLV's special teams this year, since no punt has been blocked in the eight games since. Saturday's game asks whether that result was a one-time event or the start of a pattern the Rebels can carry into the conference stretch.
If you are planning to catch the game, Saturday's 8 p.m. kickoff at Allegiant Stadium is the time to arrange your evening around. Expect a busy stadium area, so plan parking and arrival ahead of kickoff.
The takeaway
UNLV's blocked punts in Laramie were a rare special-teams highlight, so watch whether the unit can produce a similar result Saturday night. Plan to arrive early for the 8 p.m. kickoff at Allegiant Stadium.
What happens next
UNLV and Wyoming meet Saturday night at 8 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium, the next scheduled step in the rivalry this season.
Further reading
For more on the Rebels' season, check the Football section for the latest from UNLV.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGAB AM 650.
