A look at who has the advantage at each position when UNLV travels to Boise State for a 6 p.m. game Friday in Boise, Idaho.
QUARTERBACKS
UNLV starter Kurt Palandech is coming off an awe-inspiring game against Wyoming, where he accounted for more than 400 total yards and four touchdowns. It’s tough to go against the consistency of Boise State’s Brett Rypien, though. Rypien is completing 65 percent of his passes on the year with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Edge: Boise State
RUNNING BACKS
Rebels runners Charles Williams and Lexington Thomas are both averaging more than five yards per carry this season, and have more than 600 yards on the ground.