UNLV’s dreams of a bowl bid officially ended Friday, as Buffalo stormed back to beat Akron 23-22 to reach six wins and automatic eligibility.

The Rebels (5-7) had a chance to make a bowl game despite having only five wins due to their academic progress rate, but the Bulls’ win eliminates UNLV’s final path to the postseason.

UNLV hasn’t appeared in a bowl game since 2013.

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