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Fresno State vs UNLV
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Fresno State Bulldogs | 19 | Fresno State leads |
 UNLV Rebels | 8 |
Meetings since 1979: 27. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
19-8 Regular season
7-3 Last 10
32-24 Avg score
10 Longest Fresno State win run
Biggest Fresno State win 48-3 in 2018, a 45-point margin.
Biggest Fresno State loss 14-59 in 2024, a 45-point margin.
Every Fresno State vs UNLV meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 14-59 |
| 2023 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 31-24 |
| 2022 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 37-30 |
| 2021 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 38-30 |
| 2020 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 40-27 |
| 2019 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 56-27 |
| 2018 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 48-3 |
| 2017 | UNLV win | Fresno | 16-26 |
| 2016 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 20-45 |
| 2015 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 31-28 |
| 2014 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 27-30 |
| 2013 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 38-14 |
| 1997 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 46-28 |
| 1996 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 34-23 |
| 1991 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 48-22 |
| 1990 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 45-18 |
| 1989 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 31-17 |
| 1988 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 31-14 |
| 1987 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 45-10 |
| 1986 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 36-7 |
| 1985 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 26-6 |
| 1984 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 13-27 |
| 1983 | UNLV win | Fresno | 7-20 |
| 1982 | Fresno State win | Las Vegas | 30-28 |
| 1981 | Fresno State win | Fresno | 42-26 |
| 1980 | UNLV win | Las Vegas | 6-35 |
| 1979 | UNLV win | Fresno | 28-31 |
Scores from the Fresno State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1979.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Fresno State Bulldogs lead the series since 1979, 19-8. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Fresno State and UNLV meet.
How to watch Fresno State vs UNLV
When Fresno State and UNLV 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 Fresno State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Fresno State vs UNLV 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 Fresno State this season
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Fresno State vs UNLV: the essentials
Fresno State Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Fresno State Bulldogs lead the series since 1979, 19-8. Across 27 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Fresno State vs UNLV head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Fresno State Bulldogs team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For UNLV against the whole conference, see UNLV vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Fresno State and UNLV?
Fresno State Bulldogs lead the series since 1979, 19-8. The two programs have met 27 times on record.
How can I watch Fresno State vs UNLV?
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 Fresno State and UNLV in the same conference?
No. Fresno State plays in the Pac-12. UNLV plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.