Nov. 22, 2003

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UNLV honored 17 seniors before the game.

UNLV true freshman quarterback Shane Steichen made his first career start. Regular starter Kurt Nantkes was limited in practice during the week with a lingering groin pull that he suffered vs. New Mexico.

UNLV DB Jamaal Brimmer intercepted Bradlee Van Pelt for Brimmer for his sixth pick of the season, which tied him for second-most in school single-season history. The record is seven by Kevin Thomas in 2001.

Dillon Pieffer's three field goals gave him 18 on the season and placed him second on UNLV's single-season list. The record is 21 by Nick Garritano in 1994.

Both Earvin and Michael Johnson caught a pass in the game for UNLV, extending their streaks of at least one reception. Michael is at 31 games and Earvin at 29 games.

UNLV junior linebacker Adam Seward's 11 tackles gave him 302 in his career, which ranks first in school history. Seward broke Randy Black's record of 294 set from 1997-2000.

DB Joe Miklos picked up a CSU fumble and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown for his second score of the year. He also returned a 61-yard fumble return for a TD at New Mexico. It marked UNLV's fifth defensive score of the season.

CSU's 24-23 victory dropped UNLV's home record to 2-4 in 2003, including four consecutive losses.

The last four games between these teams have been decided by a combined seven points (1, 2, 3, 1).

UNLV has never defeated Colorado State in Las Vegas (0-4-1).

The visiting team improved to 8-3-1 in this series.

UNLV lost after scoring first for only the second time in six such games in 2003 and for only the third time in 11 games.

The Rebels fell to 10-5 on games televised by SportsWest. UNLV had won six of their last seven on the regional production.