Oct. 18, 2003

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QB Kurt Nantkes' second-quarter 16-yard scoring pass to Earvin Johnson was UNLV's first touchdown pass since the third quarter at Wisconsin on Sept. 13 - breaking a drought of 14 quarters.

The Rebels trailed at halftime (21-7) for the third consecutive game after leading at the break in the first four games of the season.

The 21 points were the most allowed by UNLV in a first half since Utah led 21-0 at halftime on Nov. 9, 2002 - a span of nine games.

Kurt Nantkes hit Michael Freund for a 50-yard gain that was the sophomore's first career reception.

UNLV recovered a third-quarter fumble, which marked the Rebels' first turnover gained since the fourth quarter at UNR - a span of seven quarters.

Johnson & Johnson added to their individual streaks as Michael Johnson caught at least one pass for the 27th consecutive game and Earvin Johnson did the same in his 25th straight game.

Larry Croom's 114 yards marked his second 100-yard game of the season, the fourth of his career and the Rebels' 32nd in the last 42 regular-season games.

UNLV lost at home for the first time this year in three games at Sam Boyd Stadium.

The Rebels fell to 21-15 all-time in Homecoming games, including 2-3 under head coach John Robinson.

Utah won its eighth consecutive game over UNLV and now leads the all-time series 8-1.

Reserve QB Scott Turner came in to play the final series, marking the first time anyone other than Kurt Nantkes took a snap for UNLV in 2003.

For the second straight week, UNLV failed to reach 200 all-time victories. The Rebels stand 199-195-4 in 36 seasons.