Dallas Branch and Dez Malone each intercept a pass in the end zone. Two UNLV tds evaporate. Whew.
The Aztec defense was stout. 26 yards via tackles for loss, 3 sacks and the above mentioned 2 picks. Also consider, UNLV did not score during the first half. Dare I say, defensive coordinator Kurt Mattix has the attention of his 3-3-5 practioners.
As for the Aztec offense, oy vey. A poor oy vey.
The running game has all but disappeared. Without the return of Jaylon Armtsead, we would have registered 76 yards rushing. For the entire game. Thankfully, Mr. Armstead almost single handedly took the fourth quarter clock from 5:41 to quadruple zeroes by rushing for 56 yards on 6 carries (9.3 ypc!) and creating 3 first downs to cheer on the game clock.
Jalen Mayden was a serviceable, yet still light years better than Mr. Burmeister, 19/31/216 and 2 tds. On his behalf, getting sacked 5 times cannot stand. There’s a joke in there somewhere. Anyway, the offensive line needs to buy Mr. Mayden another couple of seconds. I will point out the o-line receiving only 2 penalties for 15 yards was dramatic improvement compared to any other game this season.
14 points and 4/14 on third down is a meager result for holding the ball 34 minutes. To repeat, a poor oy vey.
Also not helpful was Jack Browning missing his only two field goal attempts. Perhaps he is human.
Go Aztecs.
5-4/3-2
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