UNLV overwhelmed Colorado State 42-10 in Week 11, with the Rebels scoring 21 unanswered points in the second quarter to take control of the game. The away team covered the 5.5-point spread decisively, holding the Rams scoreless after halftime.

Colorado State managed an early 7-0 lead and added a field goal in the second quarter, but UNLV's explosive offensive playmaking proved decisive. The Rebels scored on multiple big plays, including a 57-yard rushing touchdown by J. Thomas and a 68-yard touchdown pass from A. Colandrea to T. Omeire in the third quarter. A fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Taeshaun Lyons capped the scoring.

Jaylon Glover led UNLV's ground game with 99 rushing yards. Colorado State quarterback Darius Curry completed 36 passes, while Javion Kinnard led the Rams with 9 receptions. The game finished under the 61-point over-under line at 52 total points. UNLV's dominant defensive performance, highlighted by several high-impact plays, prevented Colorado State from mounting any second-half comeback attempt.