Boise State @ UNLV preview

THE STORY: Kellen Moore was lightly recruited out of high school but is on the verge of becoming the winningest major college quarterback of all-time. The native of tiny Prosser, Wash., can surpass Colt McCoy’s record when No. 5 Boise State visits Nevada-Las Vegas. Moore is 45-2 as a starter to match the win total of McCoy, who played at Texas from 2006-09. The Broncos are aiming at going undefeated and landing in a BCS bowl. UNLV’s five losses are by an average of 35 points. The Rebels defeated Colorado State 38-35 last week.

TV: CBS Sports Network. LINE: Boise State -41.

ABOUT UNLV (2-5, 1-1 Mountain West): The Rebels rank 118th (out of 120) in scoring defense at 40.6 points per game and is 110th in total defense (455.6 yards) and passing defense (286.3). UNLV isn’t much better on offense as the Rebels rank 110th in scoring offense (18.9), 114th in passing offense (129.7) and 116th in total offense (277.9). Five players were suspended Wednesday for a violation of team rules, including starting running back Tim Cornett (367 yards) and starting weak-side linebacker Tani Maka, who has a team-high two interceptions and is tied with middle linebacker Nate Carter for the team lead with 42 tackles. Also suspended were wide receiver Devante Davis, and linebackers Princeton Jackson and Peni Vea.

ABOUT BOISE STATE (7-0, 2-0): The Broncos were off last week after beating Air Force 37-26 two weeks ago in their closest winning margin of the campaign. Moore leads the nation in completion percentage (76.3) and is fourth with 24 touchdown passes. Moore ranks fourth in NCAA history with 123 career touchdowns passes. Running back Doug Martin has 747 rushing yards after a slow start and receiver Tyler Shoemaker has a career-best nine touchdown receptions while averaging 17.8 yards per catch. Defensive ends Tyrone Crawford (4.5) and Shea McClellin (four) have combined for 8.5 of Boise State’s 14 sacks. The Broncos have forced 46 three-and-outs this season.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. The series is tied 3-3 but the teams haven’t met since 1977.

2. The Rebels have allowed fewer than 35 points only once - a 40-20 victory over Hawaii in mid-September.

3. Martin is 121 yards away from becoming the sixth player in Boise State history to reach 3,000 career rushing yards.

PREDICTION: Boise State 55, UNLV 6 - The Broncos remain undefeated with a complete shellacking of the Rebels.