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UNLV vs Northern Colorado
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 UNLV Rebels | 2 | UNLV leads |
 Northern Colorado Bears | 0 |
Meetings since 1979: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
UNLV has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
24-22 Avg score
2 Longest UNLV win run
Biggest UNLV win 35-31 in 1979, a 4-point margin.
Every UNLV vs Northern Colorado meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UNLV win | Neutral | 13-12 |
| 1979 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 35-31 |
Scores from the UNLV perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1979.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1979, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when UNLV and Northern Colorado meet.
How to watch UNLV vs Northern Colorado
When UNLV and Northern Colorado are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the UNLV radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the UNLV vs Northern Colorado time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The UNLV this season
Follow UNLV in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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UNLV vs Northern Colorado: the essentials
UNLV Rebels vs Northern Colorado Bears is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Rocky Mountain (FBS). UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1979, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the UNLV vs Northern Colorado head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the UNLV Rebels team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Colorado against the whole conference, see Northern Colorado vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between UNLV and Northern Colorado?
UNLV Rebels lead the series since 1979, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch UNLV vs Northern Colorado?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are UNLV and Northern Colorado in the same conference?
No. UNLV plays in the Mountain West. Northern Colorado plays in the Rocky Mountain (FBS). This is a non-conference game.