UNLV Responds at Hawaii: Paul Guenther’s Defense, Jet Thomas and Jackson Arnold Lead Road Win

UNLV needed a response after the Memphis loss, and the Rebels got one in Honolulu. On this episode of Rebel Daily Drive, Mike Cooper and Michael Matsumoto break down UNLV’s 21-6 win over Hawaii, the Rebels’ move to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in Mountain West play, and why the final score only tells part of what changed. The show covers Austin Boyd’s absence, Jackson Arnold throwing only 18 passes after attempting 38 against Memphis, Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas getting 20 carries and finishing with 143 yards, and Paul Guenther’s defense keeping Hawaii out of the end zone. Michael Lasquero from Hawaii Sports Radio joins to give the Hawaii perspective from the sideline, including Micah Alejado’s rough night, Hawaii’s offensive line issues, missed red-zone chances, the overturned touchdown, the no-targeting call, Timmy Chang’s offense and what Hawaii has to fix after starting 0-2. Mike and Michael also discuss Griffin Scroggs stepping in at center, BJ Tolo and Will Thomas playing only six snaps, Jackson Arnold’s rushing role, Kenyon Burnett and the tight end usage, Corey Dennis’ play calling, Tre Fulton’s complete game, Khalel Togafau’s breakout and where UNLV belongs in the Mountain West race. 00:00 - UNLV-Hawaii Recap 00:10 - Rebels Respond With 21-6 Road Win 02:35 - Michael Matsumoto Joins 03:43 - Michael Lasquero Gives Hawaii Perspective 04:07 - Jackson Arnold’s Running Role 05:59 - Offensive Line Adjustments 08:23 - Hawaii’s Frustrating Night 09:29 - Overturned Touchdown and Targeting Talk 14:10 - UNLV Pressure Against Micah Alejado 19:09 - Boogie Henderson Pressure Numbers 27:26 - Is Hawaii in Trouble at 0-2? 36:43 - Jai’Den Thomas Takes Over Late 40:17 - Tight End Usage and Kenyon Burnett 41:32 - UNLV’s Road Warrior Numbers 54:56 - Social Media Reaction 01:04:31 - Will Thomas, BJ Tolo and O-Line Rotation 01:14:11 - Griffin Scroggs at Center 01:15:20 - Jackson Arnold Passing Breakdown 01:26:34 - Paul Guenther’s Defense Wins the Game 01:32:22 - Tre Fulton’s Complete Game 01:34:46 - Khalel Togafau Breakout 01:44:06 - Corey Dennis Play Calling Concerns 01:53:27 - What UNLV Still Has to Clean Up 02:00:09 - Mountain West Power Rankings 02:09:02 - North Texas Week Follow Michael Lasquero: https://x.com/MichaelLasquero?s=20 Follow The Scarlet Standard: Website: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPBxVqczV4vLqAlivI3FPw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GJCuyv8rTRu5arNdcjH4v Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarlet-standard/id1885404705 X/Twitter: https://x.com/SS_MediaLV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Scarlet-Standard-LV-61577609316045/ Vegas Varsity: https://vegasvarsity.com/ Use promo code SSM10 for 10% off. #UNLVFootball #UNLVFB #MountainWest