Nash TD dash lifts San Jose St. past UNLV in 27-20 thriller
AP
Oct 22, 2021
LAS VEGAS (AP) Nick Nash scored the winning touchdown on a 15-yard quarterback draw as San Jose State turned a blocked field goal into the decisive drive, beating UNLV 27-20 on Thursday night.
Nash passed for 213 yards and ran for a career-high 121 more.
The Spartans (4-4, 2-2 Mountain West) never led until there was 7:06 remaining in the game, capping a comeback 24-3 run and then holding off UNLV's final 19-play drive until time expired. The Rebels came as close as the 11-yard line.
San Jose State, the defending Mountain West champion, had fought into a 20-20 tie a series earlier after a grinding 88-yard, 11-play drive on Tyler Neven's TD from the 10 - cutting away from would-be tacklers at the 5 - less than a minute into the fourth quarter.
The Spartans then partially blocked a 39-yard field goal attempt, foiling UNLV's attempt to retake the lead. Rebels kicker Daniel Gutierrez had hit twice earlier, including a career-long 53-yarder, extending his school-record streak of made field goals to 16.
The loss extends UNLV's losing streak to 12 games, reaching through the 2020 season. Early on, UNLV (0-7, 0-3) turned two San Jose State fumbles into short touchdown drives - from the 20 and the 18 - as the Rebels built a 17-3 lead deep into the second quarter.
Cameron Friel completed 20 of 28 passes for 240 yards and a touchdown for UNLV. Charles Williams carried 24 times for 94 yards and a touchdown.
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C.Friel pass complete to SJS 6. Catch made by S.Jenkins at SJS 6. Gain of 6 yards. S.Jenkins for 6 yards TOUCHDOWN.
4
plays
25
yds
2:13
pos
0
6
Point After TD12:47
D.Gutierrez extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
0
7
Field Goal7:29
M.Mercurio 26 yard field goal attempt is good Center-A.Gonneville Holder-W.Hart.
12
plays
66
yds
5:18
pos
3
7
2nd Quarter
Field Goal12:20
D.Gutierrez 53 yard field goal attempt is good Center-R.Goossen Holder-E.Silva.
10
plays
55
yds
5:04
pos
3
10
Touchdown5:51
C.Williams rushed to SJS End Zone for 1 yards. C.Williams for 1 yards TOUCHDOWN.
3
plays
18
yds
1:23
pos
3
16
Point After TD5:51
D.Gutierrez extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
3
17
Field Goal1:08
M.Mercurio 36 yard field goal attempt is good Center-A.Gonneville Holder-W.Hart.
14
plays
56
yds
4:44
pos
6
17
Touchdown0:02
T.Nevens rushed to UNLV 1 for 0 yards. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 1. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was overturned. T.Nevens rushed to UNLV End Zone for 1 yards. T.Nevens for 1 yards TOUCHDOWN.
2
plays
33
yds
00:14
pos
12
17
Point After TD0:02
M.Mercurio extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
13
17
3rd Quarter
Field Goal8:56
D.Gutierrez 29 yard field goal attempt is good Center-R.Goossen Holder-E.Silva.
11
plays
57
yds
6:04
pos
13
20
4th Quarter
Touchdown14:21
T.Nevens rushed to UNLV End Zone for 10 yards. T.Nevens for 10 yards TOUCHDOWN.
11
plays
83
yds
5:02
pos
19
20
Point After TD14:21
M.Mercurio extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
20
20
Touchdown7:14
N.Nash rushed to UNLV End Zone for 15 yards. N.Nash for 15 yards TOUCHDOWN.
(15:00 - 1st) D.Gutierrez kicks 46 yards from UNLV 35 to the SJS 19. S.Garrett returns the kickoff. S.Garrett FUMBLES. Fumble RECOVERED by UNLV-V.Viramontes at SJS 20. Tackled by SJS at SJS 20.
+12 YD
1 & 10 - SJST 20
(14:57 - 1st) C.Williams rushed to SJS 8 for 12 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 8.
Penalty
1 & 8 - SJST 8
(14:21 - 1st) PENALTY on UNLV-T.Shanks False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play.
+3 YD
1 & 13 - SJST 13
(14:05 - 1st) C.Friel rushed to SJS 10 for 3 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 10.
+4 YD
2 & 10 - SJST 10
(13:33 - 1st) C.Williams rushed to SJS 6 for 4 yards. Pushed out of bounds by SJS at SJS 6.
+6 YD
3 & 6 - SJST 6
(12:50 - 1st) C.Friel pass complete to SJS 6. Catch made by S.Jenkins at SJS 6. Gain of 6 yards. S.Jenkins for 6 yards TOUCHDOWN.
(2:24 - 1st) C.Friel pass complete to UNLV 9. Catch made by J.Jakes at UNLV 9. Gain of 8 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 17.
-4 YD
2 & 2 - UNLV 17
(1:42 - 1st) C.Williams rushed to UNLV 13 for -4 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 13.
Penalty
3 & 6 - SJST 13
(1:02 - 1st) PENALTY on SJS-A.Crump Defensive Offside 5 yards accepted. No Play.
+29 YD
3 & 1 - UNLV 18
(0:43 - 1st) C.Friel pass complete to UNLV 18. Catch made by K.Williams at UNLV 18. Gain of 29 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 47.
No Gain
1 & 10 - UNLV 47
(0:08 - 1st) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel pass incomplete intended for K.Williams.
No Gain
2 & 10 - UNLV 47
(0:06 - 1st) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel pass incomplete intended for C.Williams.
+13 YD
3 & 10 - UNLV 47
(15:00 - 2nd) C.Friel pass complete to SJS 47. Catch made by S.Jenkins at SJS 47. Gain of 13 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 40. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was upheld.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - SJST 40
(14:37 - 2nd) C.Friel rushed to SJS 36 for 4 yards. Pushed out of bounds by SJS at SJS 36.
+5 YD
2 & 6 - SJST 36
(14:04 - 2nd) C.Williams rushed to SJS 31 for 5 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 31.
No Gain
3 & 1 - SJST 31
(13:19 - 2nd) C.Magyar rushed to SJS 31 for 0 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 31.
Penalty
4 & 1 - SJST 31
(12:43 - 2nd) PENALTY on UNLV-UNLV Illegal Substitution 5 yards accepted. No Play.
Field Goal
4 & 6 - SJST 43
(12:26 - 2nd) D.Gutierrez 53 yard field goal attempt is good Center-R.Goossen Holder-E.Silva.
(7:58 - 2nd) N.Nash rushed to SJS 16 for 4 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 16.
+2 YD
2 & 6 - SJST 16
(7:20 - 2nd) N.Nash rushed to SJS 18 for 2 yards. N.Nash FUMBLES forced by T.Malakius. Fumble RECOVERED by UNLV-B.Jackson at SJS 18. Tackled by SJS at SJS 18.
(1:07 - 2nd) T.Schive kicks 65 yards from SJS 35 to the UNLV End Zone. Touchback.
+7 YD
1 & 10 - UNLV 25
(1:07 - 2nd) C.Williams rushed to UNLV 32 for 7 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 32.
+5 YD
2 & 3 - UNLV 32
(0:29 - 2nd) C.Williams rushed to UNLV 37 for 5 yards. Pushed out of bounds by SJS at UNLV 37.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - UNLV 37
(0:24 - 2nd) C.Williams rushed to UNLV 40 for 3 yards. C.Williams FUMBLES forced by C.Hall. Fumble RECOVERED by SJS-J.Lenard at UNLV 40. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 33.
(0:16 - 2nd) N.Nash pass complete to UNLV 33. Catch made by D.Deese at UNLV 33. Gain of 32 yards. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 1.
+1 YD
1 & 1 - UNLV 1
(0:02 - 2nd) T.Nevens rushed to UNLV 1 for 0 yards. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 1. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was overturned. T.Nevens rushed to UNLV End Zone for 1 yards. T.Nevens for 1 yards TOUCHDOWN.
(4:23 - 3rd) T.Nevens rushed to SJS 16 for 4 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 16.
+10 YD
2 & 6 - SJST 16
(3:51 - 3rd) N.Nash rushed to SJS 26 for 10 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 26.
No Gain
1 & 10 - SJST 26
(3:18 - 3rd) N.Nash steps back to pass. N.Nash pass incomplete intended for K.Robinson.
+17 YD
2 & 10 - SJST 26
(3:15 - 3rd) N.Nash pass complete to SJS 26. Catch made by C.Ross at SJS 26. Gain of 17 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 43.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - SJST 43
(2:43 - 3rd) T.Nevens rushed to SJS 45 for 2 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 45.
+5 YD
2 & 8 - SJST 45
(2:03 - 3rd) N.Nash steps back to pass. N.Nash pass incomplete intended for D.Deese. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was overturned. N.Nash steps back to pass. Catch made by D.Deese at SJS 45. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 50.
+20 YD
3 & 3 - SJST 50
(2:03 - 3rd) N.Nash rushed to UNLV 30 for 20 yards. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 30.
+7 YD
1 & 10 - UNLV 30
(1:21 - 3rd) N.Nash rushed to UNLV 23 for 7 yards. Pushed out of bounds by UNLV at UNLV 23.
+4 YD
2 & 3 - UNLV 23
(0:46 - 3rd) T.Nevens rushed to UNLV 19 for 4 yards. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 19.
+9 YD
1 & 10 - UNLV 19
(15:00 - 4th) N.Nash pass complete to UNLV 19. Catch made by S.Garrett at UNLV 19. Gain of 9 yards. Pushed out of bounds by UNLV at UNLV 10.
+10 YD
2 & 1 - UNLV 10
(14:23 - 4th) T.Nevens rushed to UNLV End Zone for 10 yards. T.Nevens for 10 yards TOUCHDOWN.
(9:37 - 4th) N.Nash rushed to SJS 31 for 9 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 31.
No Gain
2 & 1 - SJST 31
(8:58 - 4th) N.Nash rushed to SJS 31 for 0 yards. Tackled by UNLV at SJS 31.
+54 YD
3 & 1 - SJST 31
(8:17 - 4th) I.Holiness rushed to UNLV 15 for 54 yards. R.Nixon FUMBLES forced by J.Windmon. Fumble RECOVERED by SJS-J.Braddock at UNLV 15. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 15.
No Gain
1 & 10 - UNLV 15
(8:04 - 4th) N.Nash rushed to UNLV 15 for 0 yards. Tackled by UNLV at UNLV 15.
+15 YD
2 & 10 - UNLV 15
(7:24 - 4th) N.Nash rushed to UNLV End Zone for 15 yards. N.Nash for 15 yards TOUCHDOWN.
(7:14 - 4th) T.Schive kicks 65 yards from SJS 35 to the UNLV End Zone. S.Jenkins returns the kickoff. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 32. PENALTY on UNLV-B.Scott Offensive Illegal Block Above the Waist 8 yards accepted.
No Gain
1 & 10 - UNLV 9
(7:06 - 4th) C.Williams rushed to UNLV 9 for 0 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 9.
+1 YD
2 & 10 - UNLV 9
(6:21 - 4th) C.Friel rushed to UNLV 10 for 1 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 10.
+13 YD
3 & 9 - UNLV 10
(5:30 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to UNLV 10. Catch made by K.Williams at UNLV 10. Gain of 13 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 23.
Sack
1 & 10 - UNLV 23
(5:17 - 4th) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel sacked at UNLV 18 for -5 yards (V.Fehoko)
No Gain
2 & 15 - UNLV 18
(4:34 - 4th) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel pass incomplete intended for J.Jakes.
+22 YD
3 & 15 - UNLV 18
(4:26 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to UNLV 18. Catch made by S.Jenkins at UNLV 18. Gain of 22 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 40.
-3 YD
1 & 10 - UNLV 40
(4:05 - 4th) C.Williams rushed to UNLV 37 for -3 yards. Tackled by SJS at UNLV 37.
+2 YD
2 & 13 - UNLV 37
(3:27 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to UNLV 37. Catch made by S.Jenkins at UNLV 37. Gain of 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by SJS at UNLV 39.
+12 YD
3 & 11 - UNLV 39
(2:54 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to UNLV 39. Catch made by S.Zeon at UNLV 39. Gain of 12 yards. Pushed out of bounds by SJS at SJS 49.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - SJST 49
(2:13 - 4th) C.Williams rushed to SJS 46 for 3 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 46.
No Gain
2 & 7 - SJST 46
(1:37 - 4th) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel pass incomplete intended for M.Phillips.
+17 YD
3 & 7 - SJST 46
(1:36 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to SJS 46. Catch made by S.Jenkins at SJS 46. Gain of 17 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 29.
Sack
1 & 10 - SJST 29
(1:19 - 4th) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel sacked at SJS 32 for -3 yards (J.Cobbs)
No Gain
2 & 13 - SJST 32
(1:11 - 4th) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel pass incomplete intended for M.Phillips.
+8 YD
3 & 13 - SJST 32
(1:06 - 4th) C.Friel rushed to SJS 24 for 8 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 24.
+5 YD
4 & 5 - SJST 24
(0:34 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to SJS 24. Catch made by S.Zeon at SJS 24. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 19.
No Gain
1 & 10 - SJST 19
(0:23 - 4th) C.Friel spikes the ball.
+8 YD
2 & 10 - SJST 19
(0:21 - 4th) C.Friel pass complete to SJS 19. Catch made by S.Zeon at SJS 19. Gain of 8 yards. Tackled by SJS at SJS 11.
Sack
3 & 2 - SJST 11
(0:10 - 4th) C.Friel steps back to pass. C.Friel sacked at SJS 19 for -8 yards (K.Harmon)
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