Randy Gatewood – 23 Receptions vs. Idaho, 1994On November 4th, 1994, under the bright lights of Las Vegas, a wide receiver at UNLV named Randy Gatewood made college football history. Against Idaho, Gatewood hauled in 23 receptions, piling up 363 yards and 2 touchdowns in one of the most extraordinary single-game performances the sport has ever seen.In this episode of Record Breakers: College Football Legends, we dive deep into the story behind that unforgettable night:🏈 The 1994 college football landscape and UNLV’s fight for identity👤 Randy Gatewood’s journey from Texas high school football to becoming a Rebel star📖 The Rebels’ season leading into the Idaho matchup🎮 A play-by-play recounting of the game that etched Gatewood’s name in history📊 Strategy, quarterback-receiver chemistry, and why Idaho couldn’t stop him🔑 Key figures: Coach Jeff Horton, UNLV’s passing attack, and the Big West Conference grind🌟 The legacy of Gatewood’s record and his professional career with the Arizona Rattlers🏟️ How this performance foreshadowed the explosion of modern passing offensesMore than just numbers, this is the story of grit, opportunity, and a receiver who turned one November night into a moment that still stands in the NCAA record book.Join us as we relive Randy Gatewood’s record-setting 23-catch game — a performance that proved legends aren’t always born under the brightest national spotlight… sometimes, they’re made in the heart of the desert.[Subscribe to Record Breakers: College Football Legends for more episodes celebrating the players, the moments, and the games that made history.]

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