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AIR FORCE: Asher Clark ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Falcons to a 45-17 win over the UNLV Rebels in league play on Saturday.

* NEXT: San Diego State at UNLV, 6 p.m. Nov. 28, The Mtn. , KWWN-AM Air Force running back Asher Clark bolts past UNLV defensive lineman Malo Taumua, right, and linebacker Starr Fuimaono on a 24-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of the Falcons' 45-17 victory Saturday.

UNLV defensive lineman Malo Taumua celebrates after defeating Colorado State 35-16 Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Quarterback Omar Clayton threw for a touchdown and ran for another to help UNLV defeat Colorado State 35-16 on Saturday, keeping the Rebels' bowl hopes alive while ending the Rams' postseason chances.

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Ryan Wolfe could be a college linebacker, running back or defensive back. He could play just about anywhere on the field and be successful, UNLV coach Mike Sanford said.

Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes, Ed Wesley scored running and catching the ball and the TCU defense smothered UNLV to get its first shutout of the season, 41-0 on Saturday.

BOISE, Idaho - Kellen Moore was his usual, excellent self. For his brother, contributing to another Boise State runaway was a new experience.

To be blunt, Vegas should have stayed in Vegas. But maybe that's what this TCU defense has become.

TCU linebacker Kris Gardner reaches for the ball fumbled by UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe, center, on a punt return as center Clint Gresham , left, wide receiver Jimmy Young , safety Malcolm Williams , defensive end Wayne Daniels , cornerback Jason Teague and linebacker Tank Carder converge on the play in the second half Saturday, Oct.

Messina had 17 tackles and a sack, but the Lobos couldna t overcome a late punt-return fumble and fell to 0-7 overall.

Wolfe had 11 receptions for 118 yards. If that was the Lobos' Homecoming, I'd rather they stay on the road.

UNLV's Ryan Wolfe scores a touchdown against New Mexico during Saturday's game in Albuquerque, N.M. UNLV won 34-17. 2:30 a.m. UNLV vs.

Terrance Cain threw for 174 yards and two scores, and ran for another touchdown, as 24th-ranked Utah picked up a landmark victory with a 35-15 win over UNLV.

UTAH VS. UNLV WHEN: 7 p.m. today WHERE: Sam Boyd Stadium TV/RADIO: The Mtn. , KWWN-AM LINE: Utah -16; total 61 UNLV had good -- or at least explainable -- reasons for getting away from its running game the past two weeks.

UNLV head coach Mike Sanford puts his head in his hand late in the game against BYU Saturday.

UNLV head coach Mike Sanford watches as his team plays BYU on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

View the slide show BRIGHAM YOUNG -- 59 UNLV -- 21 KEY: Max Hall threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, and Harvey Unga ran for 149 yards and three TDs for the Cougars, who had 611 yards of offense.

Harvey Unga ran for 149 yards and a season- high three touchdowns, leading 18th-ranked BYU in a 59-21 rout of UNLV at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Texas Christian had exposed them for being slow and not real athletic in the secondary the week before, something BYU coaches mostly chalked up to lack of preparation.