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UCLA at UNLV
Sep 7, 2025 • Completed
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UCLA
Big Ten

Final Score
23 - 30

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Excitement
3.95
Postgame Win Probability
UNLV: 63.0%
UCLA: 37.0%
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UNLV holds off UCLA 30-23
UNLV defeated UCLA 30-23 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 354-428 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UNLV set the terms early in a game that finished 30-23. Ramon Villela 50 yd FG GOOD came with 8:01 left in the first quarter, giving UNLV the first major swing.
UNLV's box score carried the story: 354 total yards, 151 rushing yards, and 203 passing yards. UCLA finished with 428 total yards, including 173 on the ground and 255 through the air.
UNLV converted 5-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, UNLV led 23-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ramon Villela 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ramon Villela 50 yd FG GOOD (UNLV led 3-0 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Colandrea pass complete to Nick Elksnis for 21 yds for a TD (Ramon Villela KICK) (UNLV led 10-0 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Colandrea pass complete to Troy Omeire for 21 yds for a TD (Ramon Villela KICK) (UNLV led 17-0 over UCLA).
Rushing Touchdown
Keyvone Lee run for 19 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (UNLV led 23-0 over UCLA).
Field Goal Good
Mateen Bhaghani 33 yd FG GOOD (UCLA led 3-23 over UNLV).
Passing Touchdown
Nico Iamaleava pass complete to Noah Fox-Flores for 4 yds for a TD (Mateen Bhaghani KICK) (UCLA led 10-23 over UNLV).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-23
UNLV defeated UCLA.
Total yards
354-428
UNLV held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
151
UNLV averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
203
UNLV averaged 9.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
UNLV's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
UCLA's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UNLV | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 354 | 428 |
| Passing Yards | 203 | 255 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 173 |
| First Downs | 20 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-130 | 14-129 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-21 | 29-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 28:34 | 31:26 |