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Position breakdown for Saturday’s UNLV-UNR game

A look at who has the advantage at each position when UNLV hosts UNR on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the battle for the Fremont Cannon.

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5 things to watch in Saturday’s UNLV-UNR game

Five things to look for when UNLV’s football team (4-7, 3-4) plays UNR (4-7, 2-5) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Former UNLV coach Jeff Horton takes pride in 1994 victory over UNR

UNLV — which will renew its rivalry with UNR at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium — was a 28-point home underdog in 1994 when it stunned the Wolf Pack, scoring the winning touchdown with 58 seconds left.

The Weekend’s Best Bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

Odds stacked against Charlie Strong surviving at Texas

Texas is a 3-point favorite over Texas Christian on Friday. Even if the Longhorns win an emotional game, their coach is likely to get fired.

Tom Brady, Patriots in traditionally tough spot against Jets

The Jets are 5-0-1 against the spread versus New England in the teams’ past six meetings. New York is worth a shot as a 7½- to 8-point underdog Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys, rookie Dak Prescott paying off bettors

The Cowboys, riding a nine-game winning roll and 9-0-1 against the spread, are 7-point favorites over the Washington Redskins in the second of Thursday’s three games.