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Nevada vs UNLV

Nevada visit UNLV in Week 13. The model favors UNLV by 20.1. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
11%
89%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#116SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#57
#123FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#69
1277EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1622
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
NevadaUNLVsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
UNLV lead 7-5
UNLV have won the last 4
20162025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
42-17
UNLV
at Nevada
2024
38-14
UNLV
at UNLV
2023
45-27
UNLV
at Nevada
2022
27-22
UNLV
at UNLV
2021
51-20
Nevada
at Nevada
2020
37-19
Nevada
at UNLV
2019
33-30
UNLV
at Nevada
2018
34-29
UNLV
at UNLV
2017
23-16
Nevada
at Nevada
2016
45-10
Nevada
at UNLV
2015
23-17
UNLV
at Nevada
2014
49-27
Nevada
at UNLV
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Nevada and UNLV play?

Week 13 of 2026, on Nov 29, 2026 at UNLV.

Who is favored?

The model projects UNLV by 20.1 (89% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

UNLV lead 7-5 over the meetings in our records.

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