Jai'Den Thomas News: Totals 99 yards Saturday

Thomas posted 13 rushes for 34 yards and reeled in 11 of 14 targets for 65 yards during Saturday's 40-35 defeat to New Mexico.

While Thomas' 34 rushing yards were his fewest in a game this season, he made up for it as a receiver out of the backfield, leading UNLV with 11 receptions. Through eight games this year, Thomas has rushed for 649 yards, averaging 6.8 yards per carry, with seven touchdowns while adding an additional 169 yards and a score as a receiver.