This is the only thing resembling a bowl game for the Rebels, who will again be home early after a once-promising season was beset by major injuries and maddeningly inconsistent play. An injury to quarterback Armani Rogers was a key factor -- since his return, they have upset San Diego State and should have beaten Hawaii last week. Lexington Thomas is one of the most explosive RBs in the country. Nevada is bowl bound in its second year under Jay Norvell and wants to keep the upper hand in this rivalry. But with both teams at full strength, this is bound to be a closer fight than the spread suggests.