UNLV WR Kendal Keys makes awesome one-handed TD catch off deflection (GIF)
UNLV freshman wide receiver Kendal Keys used tremendous concentration to help the Rebels close the gap against Utah State in the first half of a Mountain West contest.
Trailing 10-0 early in the second quarter, UNLV faced a first-and-10 from the USU 31-yard line. Junior quarterback Blake Decker looked down the right sideline for Keys, who was streaking toward the end zone. Keys had a step on Aggies corner Rashard Stewart, but the pass was slightly underthrown.
Stewart dove and got a hand on the ball, deflecting it into the air. With USU safety Brian Suite closing, Keys was able to reach out with his left hand and corral the pass for a highlight reel touchdown – the second of Keys’ career.
Keys’ awesome catch cut the deficit to 10-7 with 12:17 left in the half.
UNLV hung tough on the road, but Utah State ended up winning 34-20. The Rebels dropped to 2-6 with the loss while USU improved to 5-3.
Keys finished with two catches for 30 yards.
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