Nash TD dash lifts San Jose St. past UNLV in 27-20 thriller

San Jose State tight end Derrick Deese Jr. (87) loses his helmet after a reception on the UNLV 1-yard line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

San Jose State quarterback Nick Nash (16) avoids a tackle by UNLV linebacker Kylan Wilborn (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

UNLV running back Charles Williams (8) makes it into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against San Jose State in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

San Jose State safety Jay Lenard, left, recovers a UNLV fumble as teammate Kyle Harmon (45) and UNLV Rebels offensive lineman Daviyon McDaniel (71) watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

UNLV quarterback Cameron Friel (7) scrambles under pressure form San Jose State defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

UNLV running back Charles Williams (8) tries to fend off San Jose State cornerback Nehemiah Shelton (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

San Jose State quarterback Nick Nash (16) runs with the ball against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)