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UNLV vs San Diego State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 UNLV Rebels | 11 | San Diego State leads |
 San Diego State Aztecs | 22 |
Meetings since 1977: 33. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
11-22 Regular season
2-8 Last 10
20-26 Avg score
4 Longest San Diego State win run
Biggest UNLV win 31-3 in 2001, a 28-point margin.
Biggest UNLV loss 14-52 in 2015, a 38-point margin.
Every UNLV vs San Diego State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 41-20 |
| 2022 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 10-14 |
| 2021 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 20-28 |
| 2020 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 6-34 |
| 2019 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 17-20 |
| 2018 | UNLV win | San Diego | 27-24 |
| 2017 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 10-41 |
| 2016 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 7-26 |
| 2015 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 14-52 |
| 2014 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 17-34 |
| 2013 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 45-19 |
| 2012 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 13-24 |
| 2011 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 14-31 |
| 2010 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 14-48 |
| 2009 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 28-24 |
| 2008 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 21-42 |
| 2007 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 30-38 |
| 2006 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 7-21 |
| 2005 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 13-10 |
| 2004 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 3-21 |
| 2003 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 0-7 |
| 2002 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 21-31 |
| 2001 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 31-3 |
| 2000 | UNLV win | San Diego | 31-24 |
| 1999 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 7-37 |
| 1997 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 17-20 |
| 1996 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 44-42 |
| 1984 | UNLV win | San Diego | 30-14 |
| 1983 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 28-10 |
| 1982 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 23-26 |
| 1981 | San Diego State win | Las Vegas | 20-38 |
| 1980 | UNLV win | San Diego | 28-17 |
| 1977 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 7-31 |
Scores from the UNLV perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1977.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
San Diego State Aztecs lead the series since 1977, 22-11. Here is the series on record and how to watch when UNLV and San Diego State meet.
How to watch UNLV vs San Diego State
When UNLV and San Diego State 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 San Diego State 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
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UNLV vs San Diego State: the essentials
UNLV Rebels vs San Diego State Aztecs is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). San Diego State Aztecs lead the series since 1977, 22-11. Across 33 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the UNLV vs San Diego State 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 San Diego State against the whole conference, see San Diego State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between UNLV and San Diego State?
San Diego State Aztecs lead the series since 1977, 22-11. The two programs have met 33 times on record.
How can I watch UNLV vs San Diego State?
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 San Diego State in the same conference?
No. UNLV plays in the Mountain West. San Diego State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.