UNLV wide receiver Kayden McGee (16) celebrates a touchdown against Cal during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV defensive back Cameron Oliver (5) runs the ball against Cal after a fake punt during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) runs the ball past Cal linebacker Cade Uluave (0) during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV players warm up before the start of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Cal at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV interim head coach Del Alexander looks on as players warm up before the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Cal at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV fans react for a video camera before the start of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Cal at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Cal tight end Jack Endries (87) gets tackled by UNLV defensive end Antonio Doyle Jr., center, alongside defensive backs Johnathan Baldwin, left, and Jett Elad, right, during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV defensive back Johnathan Baldwin (3) celebrates after a play during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Cal at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV tight end Kaleo Ballungay (19) catches a pass during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Cal at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV celebrates after a play against Cal during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) runs the ball against Cal linebacker Ryan McCulloch (43) during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) throws a pass during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Cal at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Cal defensive back Miles Williams (4) breaks up a pass intended for UNLV defensive back Saadite Green Jr. (23) during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard (7) closes in on Cal wide receiver Josiah Martin (17) before the tackle during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Cal wide receiver Josiah Martin (17) gets past UNLV defense to score a touchdown during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Cal wide receiver Josiah Martin (17) gets past UNLV defense to score a touchdown during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Cal wide receiver Josiah Martin (17) scores a touchdown past UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard (7) during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV wide receiver Jacob De Jesus (21) scores a touchdown against Cal during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV wide receiver Jacob De Jesus (21) celebrates his touchdown against Cal during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams (6) gets tackled by Cal defensive back Jasiah Wagoner (8) during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto