UNLV football coach Dan Mullen appeared serious and focused during his Monday press conference. The usual humor and smiles were missing as he reflected on the Rebels’ recent 40-35 home loss to New Mexico.
The 21-point deficit his team faced isn't troubling Mullen as much as the missed opportunity to win late in the game. Although the defense gave up 532 yards and several missed tackles, what bothers him most is the team’s failure to capitalize in the final moments.
“That hurts, as a team,” Mullen said. “It’s our focus to get back into making sure we’re performing better, and when we have opportunities to make things happen, to win games, we’re doing things to win games.”
UNLV fought back to narrow the lead to one point with over six minutes remaining, but a touchdown run allowed by the defense at 2:54 left, and the offense’s missed scoring chance, sealed their fate.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea remains a standout performer, delivering impressive stats including 36 completions on 46 attempts for 382 yards and three touchdowns against New Mexico.
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Summary: Despite a tough loss, UNLV remains determined to compete for the Mountain West title, led by strong quarterback Anthony Colandrea and a focus on seizing late-game opportunities.
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