UNLV received a lot of bad publicity for losing to Howard in its first game. The Rebels were caught looking ahead to a revenge game against Idaho the following week. The Rebels beat Idaho and then were bashed by Ohio State this past Saturday.

But now there couldn't be more of a difference as the Rebels go from on the road against the Buckeyes to hosting San Jose State.

The Spartans are one of the worst teams in the country. The Rebels are a borderline bowl team. They can't afford a loss here and are aware of the spread after losing to Howard as a 45-point favorite.

The Rebels have the offense to pour it on the Spartans, who give up 45.2 points per game and whose defense has been on the field the most of any team in the country by a wide margin. Utah State just beat the Spartans by 51 points this past Saturday.

UNLV isn't strong defensively, but San Jose State averages fewer than 17 points a game and has quarterback problems.

This is a lay-up game for the Rebels and they won't take their foot off the gas with the recent loss to Howard still fresh.