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What the news says about this game

Game played on Sept. 26: UNLV defeated Akron 38-10. Jackson Arnold threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns, Jai'Den Thomas had 167 total yards and three touchdowns. UNLV rebounded decisively after losing 44-6 to North Texas the previous week; Akron had just lost 41-7 to Minnesota.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
UNLVJackson ArnoldmoreThrew 290 yards and 3 TDs against Akron after completing 116 passing yards vs Hawaii the prior week.
UNLVJai'Den ThomasmoreRushed for 143 yards + 1 TD vs Hawaii; produced 167 total yards and 3 TDs vs Akron.

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UNLV Jai’Den Thomas has 167 total yards and 3 touchdowns to lead UNLV past Akron 38-10
— Jackson Arnold threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns, Jai’Den Thomas had 167 total yards and three touchdowns, and UNLV beat Akron 38-10 on Saturday.
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