Ole Miss. It's being billed as the Battle of the Rebels. It is believed to be the first time in NCAA history that two teams nicknamed Rebels have squared off on the football field. It kind of gives us a peek into the future and what playing the big-timers is like. It also gives UNLV sophomore quarterback Jason Thomas a chance to showcase his abilities for the media in SEC country.
Football is strong down there.
It's a good chance for us to show what we're doing out here on the West Coast. Thomas, who would rank second in the nation in pass efficiency if he had six more passing attempts, could be throwing the ball more than usual on Saturday. They feel they have the better athletes. Hopefully we can do that. An upset of Ole Miss would give UNLV five wins with four games to go.