UNLV Rebels quarterback Kurt Palandech (14) passes against San Jose State in the second quarter of their NCAA Football game against San Jose State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Henderson Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal
UNLV Rebels running back George Naufahu (39) scores a touchdown against San Jose State after taking the handoff from quarterback Kurt Palandech (14) in the second quarter of their NCAA Football game against San Jose State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Henderson Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal
When they turn out the lights and flip on the film, when they begin to dissect a 33-27 overtime loss to a beatable San Jose State side on Saturday night, UNLV football coaches will likely come to this conclusion: They just might have gotten the most Kurt Palandech could offer.