UNLV quarterback Jackson Arnold passed for 290 yards and three touchdowns as the Rebels defeated the Akron Zips 38-10 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio.
Jai'Den Thomas played a major role in the Rebels' offense, totaling 167 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
Thomas caught a 40-yard scoring pass along the sideline to tie the game at 7-7 before adding a second touchdown on a short pass in the second quarter.
He extended UNLV's lead with a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, marking his 38th career touchdown and securing a 21-10 advantage after the initial possession of the second half.
Thomas finished with 113 rushing yards on 15 carries and three receptions for 54 yards.
Reddicks and Defense Power UNLV
Wide receiver Taz Reddicks recorded 116 receiving yards for UNLV, highlighted by a 59-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.
UNLV outgained Akron 493 yards to 301 yards in total offense, helping the Rebels improve to a 2-2 record after playing across four time zones this season.
The Rebels defense generated three turnovers, securing interceptions by Mumu Bin-Wahad, Tre Fulton, and Cam Santee.
Fulton intercepted a tipped pass from Akron running back Jordan Gant in the first quarter, while Santee grabbed a deflected pass following an errant snap.
Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow completed 14 of 25 passes for 194 yards with two interceptions as the Zips dropped to 1-3 on the season.
UNLV is scheduled to host California next Saturday, while Akron will travel to face Central Michigan.
