Five things to look for when UNLV’s football team plays Colorado State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium:
1. How each team fares in the red zone
Colorado State is tied for fifth in the nation in red zone offense, scoring on 23 of 24 trips (95.8 percent) this season, with 17 touchdowns and six field goals. However, the Rams give up points inside the 20-yard line even more often than they score. They rank 126th of 128 teams in red zone defense, allowing scores on 27 of 28 trips (96.4 percent) while surrendering 21 touchdowns and six field goals.