LARAMIE, Wyo. – You know what they say about these parts: Unpredictable weather is a thing.

It sure was Saturday night at War Memorial Stadium, where UNLV’s football team won its fifth straight to open the season.

Rebels 31, Wyoming 17.

It’s just the third time UNLV has begun a season 5-0 and the first since 1974.

It was close to 90 minutes before kickoff when the skies opened and rain turned to hail which turned to snow, blanketing the field in a sheet of white.

The game was then delayed briefly due to lightning in the area and things didn’t begin until after its scheduled 4 p.m. PT start time.

And when it did, UNLV took off.

The Rebels blocked two punts for scores in the first half en route to a 24-3 lead at intermission.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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