"We don't take any games lightly. We take every team the same," Warren noted before scoffing at the fact Utah would be bowl eligible with an eighth consecutive victory over the Rebels. "No, we don't worry about that right now. We're just taking things one game at a time and worry about that team whoever it is."

UNLV, which dropped a 24-7 decision at Air Force last week, is off to its best start since 1994.

TIGHTENED SECURITY: The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that UNLV officials will implement new security measures this weekend at Sam Boyd Stadium. On Sept. 19, when the Rebels hosted Hawaii, several fights broke out in the stands. Athletic director Mike Hamrick told the newspaper he wanted to make sure the stadium was a safe place for families.

An increase in police and security patrols will accompany new restrictions on alcohol consumption. Glass containers are now prohibited, as is tailgating within 30 minutes of kickoff.

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Utes vs. Rebels

Utah (5-1, 2-0) at UNLV (4-1, 0-1)

Saturday, 1 p.m.

TV: KJZZ, Ch. 14 (ESPN+Plus)

Radio: KALL 700 AM

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