UNLV Rebels vs Miami RedHawks Prediction, 9/20/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNLV Rebels vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: Yager Stadium in Oxford, OH

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: RedHawks (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The UNLV Rebels (3-0) are headed to Yager Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025 where they will try to defeat the Miami RedHawks (0-2). Miami opens this contest as 2.5-point dogs. The total comes in at 49.

The UNLV Rebels step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Rebels faced the UCLA Bruins and notched a win by a score of 30-23. The UNLV Rebels ended up rushing 32 times and amassed 148 yards, which came out to an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Overall, they had 53 plays which gave them a total of 351 yards. UNLV surrendered 29 completions on 42 tries for 255 yds, and a completion rate of 69.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Rebels gave up 173 yds on 30 attempts, which averages out to 5.8 yards per run surrendered.

Regarding scoring points, the UNLV Rebels are sitting at 35.3 points per game. As a team they're holding an average of 201.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 40th in the country. The Rebels have earned 1,287 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, UNLV has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. UNLV has accounted for 65 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 29 penalties for 312 yards. They have surrendered the football 2 different times.

The Rebels rank 86th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 25.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 5.3 yards per rushing attempt and 159.3 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 478 rushing yards through 3 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Rebels have conceded 837 yards which puts them in 123rd in the country. They are giving up 279.0 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.2%. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 438.3 yards per game putting them at 121st in the nation. They have yielded 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The RedHawks step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the RedHawks walked away with a loss by a score of 45-17 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The RedHawks finished the game with a total of 368 yds and they ran 44 plays (8.4 yds per play). Miami ran for 5.3 yards per tote, totaling 117 yards on 22 carries. Miami relinquished 41 run attempts for 162 yds (4.0 yds per rush). The RedHawks pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 72.2%, surrendering 259 yds on 26 for 36 passing.

The Miami RedHawks are averaging 242.5 yards per outing, which is good for 133rd in the country. The Miami offense has accrued 154 yds of penalties on 15 violations, which ranks them 91st in the country in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 75.5 run yards per game and have run for 151 yards overall. They have given away 3 interceptions and they have obtained 21 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the RedHawks are sitting 135th in college football holding an average of 8.5 points per contest. During the season thus far, the RedHawks have compiled 334 yards through the air as well as an average of 167.0 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 113th in Division 1.

The RedHawks are allowing 31.0 PPG, which has them ranked 114th in college football. Miami has conceded a total of 327 yards rushing (163.5 yards per contest) in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 223.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 87th in Division 1. The RedHawks defense has been on the field for 152 plays, which has them sitting 21st in college football. They have tallied 0 fumbles and 1 interception for the season. This year, they have surrendered 62 points.

Who will win tonight's Rebels/RedHawks college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Rebels -2.5

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