UNLV Rebels defeat Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 21-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · UNLV Rebels 21, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 6
The UNLV Rebels beat the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 21-6 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The UNLV Rebels covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 55, with 27 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
UNLV Rebels vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors final score and game recap
The UNLV Rebels led 7-0 after the first quarter and 14-3 at halftime. They outscored the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 7-3 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV Rebels): 20 carries for 143 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Jackson Arnold (UNLV Rebels): 16 carries for 89 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Micah Alejado (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 17/41 passing for 176 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- DeVon Rice (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 15 carries for 73 yards.
Who covered the spread in UNLV Rebels vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?
The UNLV Rebels covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 15 points.
The spread opened at UNLV Rebels -3 and closed at UNLV Rebels -2.5.
Did UNLV Rebels vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors go over or under the total?
The game went under: 27 points combined against a closing total of 55, under by 28. 17 of the 27 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56 and closed at 55.
How did AiQ's UNLV Rebels vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$42.53 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
UNLV Rebels vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$42.53 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Micah Alejado (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): under 2.5 passing touchdowns at -174, finished with 0, a win.
- Tama Uiliata: over 5.5 receptions at -116, finished with 0, a loss.
UNLV Rebels vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UNLV Rebels at -132 and the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at +109. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UNLV Rebels a 54% favorite. The UNLV Rebels won as the favorite at -132: $75.76 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors between the open and the close, and the UNLV Rebels covered. The total moved down from 56 to 55, and the game went under.
UNLV Rebels and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UNLV Rebels 1-1 in the 2026 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
This result left the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 0-2 in the 2026 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.
What's next for UNLV Rebels and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?
Next for the UNLV Rebels: at the North Texas Mean Green on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: the New Mexico State Aggies at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.