Junior wideout Aaron Straiten dives for a pass in UNLV's 54-10 victory against Idaho State on Saturday, Sept. 2.
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UNLV Handles Idaho State, 54-10, in Season Opener

Rebels record first season-opening victory since 2003.

Sept. 3, 2006

Results

LAS VEGAS (AP) - David Peoples scored two touchdowns and wide receiver Ryan Wolfe set a UNLV freshman record with 160 yards as the Rebels beat Idaho State 54-10 Saturday night.

Wolfe caught six passes, including a 71-yarder from Rocky Hinds early in the fourth quarter to lift the Rebels to their first season-opening victory since 2003.

Peoples' short scoring runs helped end the half with 27 straight points.

Erick Jackson added a 29-yard scoring run and Hinds scrambled for a 7-yard touchdown.

Hinds, a Southern California transfer, was 24-for-42 for 322 yards. He also had six carries for 42 yards.

UNLV's defense forced five turnovers and added two touchdowns late in the contest.

Jeremy Geathers returned a fumble 67 yards for a score and Ryan Worthen returned a blocked punt 12 yards for another TD.

Idaho State quarterback Matt Gutierrez was 17-for-32 for 260 yards with a touchdown and interception.