 Coming into the game , Arizona and Nevada were two of the top offenses in the country , ranking 7th and 10th in yards per game respectively . There was also significant hype surrounding the game because it featured two of the best running backs in the country , Ka 'Deem Carey for Arizona , and Stefphon Jefferson for Nevada . Carey was ranked number one in the country in total rushing yards , while Jefferson was ranked number two . The duo were also prolific scorers ; Jefferson was second in the country in rushing touchdowns with 25 and Carey was third with 24 . The game was widely expected to be a shoot @-@ out , as both teams were in the top @-@ 20 scoring offenses in the regular season . 
