Kansas Jayhawks vs UNLV Rebels Matchup

ESPN will be covering this week three non-conference matchup between the UNLV Rebels and Kansas Jayhawks. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET from Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City. The Jayhawks are the -7.5 point favorites, with the over/under line sitting at 58.5 points. Kansas comes in with a 1-1 record, while UNLV is 2-0 on the season.

Rebels vs. Jayhawks Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: UNLV Rebels at Kansas Jayhawks
Where: Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park
Date: Friday, September 13th
Betting Odds KAN -7.5, UNLV +229 | KAN -296 O/U 58.5

Rebels Preview:

UNLV is off to a strong start, moving to 2-0 after a 72-14 victory over Utah Tech. The Rebels dominated from the start, leading 28-7 after the first quarter. By halftime, the lead had ballooned to 44-7, and UNLV added 21 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

There were no betting lines for this game, but the total score of 86 points would have easily surpassed any over/under line. UNLV will look to keep their momentum going in their next matchup.

Rebels Offense Breakdown

UNLV's offense was unstoppable in their 72-14 win, racking up 695 total yards. The Rebels' ground game was particularly dominant, amassing 504 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Greg Burrell led the way with 101 yards on the ground, averaging 9.2 yards per carry, and adding a rushing touchdown. The Rebels also found success through the air, with Matthew Sluka throwing for 191 yards and three touchdowns, completing 47.1% of his passes.

UNLV's offense picked up 34 first downs in the game, with Ricky White III leading the receiving corps with five catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.

Rebels Team Defense

UNLV's defense was dominant in their last game, holding Utah Tech to just 14 points. The Rebels allowed only 67 rushing yards and 226 passing yards, with 58 of those yards coming on one play. UNLV's defense also picked off one pass and limited Utah Tech to just 13 first downs and 293 total yards.

Jayhawks Preview:

There were no betting lines for this game, but the total score of 86 points would have easily surpassed any over/under line. UNLV will look to keep their momentum going in their next matchup.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

In their 23-17 loss to Illinois, Kansas' offense totaled 327 yards, with 186 yards coming on the ground. The Jayhawks moved the chains 18 times but struggled in the passing game, with Jalon Daniels throwing for 141 yards and completing 56.2% of his passes. Daniels did connect on two touchdown passes but also threw three interceptions and ended with a passer rating of 49.09.

Devin Neal was the team's leading rusher, gaining 101 yards on 14 carries. Lawrence Arnold led the receiving corps with four catches for 44 yards and one touchdown.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Kansas' defense will be looking to build on their performance against Illinois, where they allowed just 271 total yards. The Jayhawks held Illinois to 23 points and 192 passing yards on 16 completions. On the ground, Kansas gave up 79 yards and one rushing touchdown. Overall, the Jayhawks allowed just 14 first downs in the game.

Rebels vs Jayhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The UNLV Rebels are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
Through their last ten home games, Kansas has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 32 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the UNLV Rebels have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Against the spread, the Kansas Jayhawks have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.