UNLV held off Northern Illinois in a Halloween-night college football game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Rebels secured a victory after a tense contest that lived up to its "fright" billing.
Wide receiver Kayden McGee, wearing number 6, gave UNLV an immediate spark by celebrating a touchdown on the very first play of the game against the NIU Huskies. The early score set the tone for a closely fought matchup that ultimately saw UNLV survive the challenge.
