 Arizona won the game 49 – 48 after scoring two touchdowns in the final two minutes to come back for the victory . As expected , the game was dominated by offense ; Arizona and Nevada combined for 1234 total yards and 70 first downs . Despite losing the game , Nevada possessed the ball nearly twice as long and gained twice as many rushing yards as Arizona . Arizona quarterback Matt Scott was named the game 's offensive most valuable player ( MVP ) , and teammate Marquis Flowers , a linebacker , was named the game 's defensive MVP . 
