Conference Championship Week:
vs #2
@ Sports Authority Field, Denver, Co.
On paper this game isn't even close. UNLV has an advantage in every category except pass offense. Weather will not be a factor. It's chilly but the sun is shining. The only wildcard for today is that finally QB Thomas Morris will start. How will he play after such a long break???
UNLV wins the toss and elects to kickoff. On NMU's first play the QB throws a pic six to Daniel Simon. 9 seconds into the game it's 7-0 UNLV. On NMU's next drive it only lasts two series and UNLV forces a punt. Jalaal returns the punt 44 yards and UNLV starts at the NMU 48. A few minutes later, Morris hits Jalaal from 14 yards out and that makes it 14-0 UNLV with 3:32 left in the 1st quarter.
NMU then moves the ball with ease down the field. They convert on 2 4th downs, including a 4th and 3 from the 3 yard line. What is up with that? 14-7 UNLV to start the 2nd.
UNLV, possibly still stunned by NMU's offense, goes 3 and out. NMU takes over at their own 39. In some absolutely bizarre play calling, UNM goes for it on 4th and 2... finally UNLV stops them and UNLV takes the ball inside UNM territory. Winston ends the drive with a 30 yard FG and that makes it 17-7 UNLV with 3:12 left in the 2nd.
UNM starts from their 20 and finally go 3 and out. UNLV gets the ball with 2:41 left. With 45 seconds leftMorris hits Coker at the goalline and he takes it in for the TD to make it 24-7 UNLV. That gives Morris over 100 yards passing and 2 TD tosses in the first half.
As the sun goes behind the mountians UNLV has the game well in hand. The key is to keep the foot on the gas but also make sure that nobody gets injured. The Bowl Cmte. needs to see an effort orthy of a N.C Championship bid.
UNLV starts the half with a beauty of a drive resulting in an 8 yard TD strike from Morris to TE Green. That makes it 31-7 with 5:28 left in the 3rd. UNM goes 6 and out on their next possession and UNLV goes to work again, starting at midfield. Winston ends the drive with a 29 yard FG and that makes it 34-7 UNLV with 1:40 left n the 3rd.
UNM's O is now dead in the water and a handful of plays later UNLV starts again. On his 18 carry, Coker breaks 100 yards rushing. The 3rd comes to an end with UNLV on the move. QB Morris runs a read option and takes it in from the 13 and that puts UNLV up 41-7 with 6:36 left in the game.
UNM continues to play dead and UNLV gets the ball again. With 4:42 remaining coach Jaymo, makes the call to go MASS SUBS. Abe Lexman comes into the game and there is a huge applause. The drive is a short one and UNLV has to punt. With less than 3 minutes remaining, UNM is on the move. However, they stall at midfield. UNLV starts at their own 18 and chew the clock. Lexman brings the game to an end.
The final score
Congrats to UNLV, your 2019Champions!!!
Player of the game honours go to...
QB Thomas Morris 19/25 199 yards 3 TD (plus 1 carry for 13 yards and a TD)
RB Frank Coker 21 carries 119 yards (plus one recieving TD on 4 catches for 43 yards)
WR Mal Jalaal 147 yards in returns
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Originally Posted by steelerfan
had a tough season going 5-7. They had some big losses on the schedule, including 
They are ranked #63 for their championship contender ranking. However, by 2022 they should be on pace for a top 14 finish. As it stands now they are not bowl eligible for this season. OC Charlie Weiss is on the hot seat and is expected to be pushed out. ND's D was ranked #96 this season.
Mark Bradford (996 kr yds 1TD 239 pr yards) yet Mal Jalaal had better numbers (1063 kr yds 1TD, 244 pr yards)
Jordan Tyson 19/20 fg long of 52, 51-51 extra points yet Jermain Winston was 100% on his fg's 19/19 and 55/57 extra points
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(7-5) (5-3) will take on #19 
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in week one UNLV would have been in the title game. 
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