LARAMIE — Two blocked punts returned for touchdowns proved costly for Wyoming on Saturday, as UNLV handed the Cowboys a 31-17 loss in the Mountain West opener inside a hail-covered War Memorial Stadium.

The Rebels capitalized on both special teams scores in the first half to build a 24-3 halftime lead, and Wyoming couldn’t recover.

The Cowboys totaled 356 yards of offense, with 254 yards through the air and 102 on the ground. UNLV managed 254 total yards, including just 102 passing. Wyoming held the Rebels to 167 yards through three quarters.

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Running back Sam Scott led the Cowboys with 49 rushing yards and added two receptions for 45 yards, including a key 36-yard catch on a screen play. F

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