This time, at least, UNLV made it past Texas Christian’s 34-yard line.
And even scored.
But the Rebels couldn’t point to much else positive in Saturday’s 48-6 loss to the nation’s fourth-ranked team, the highest-rated school to ever play at Sam Boyd Stadium.
The outcome was as expected, with 35-point favorite TCU (9-0, 5-0 Mountain West Conference) easily taking care of business, sprinkling spectacular plays among a generally methodical approach.
-- Mark Anderson
Barry Odom led UNLV to a 9-5 record and a first-place regular-season finish in the Mountain West in his first season as coach. He was named the conference’s coach of the year.
Members of the record-breaking 1984 UNLV football team were in attendance at the Spring Showcase, echoing the current team’s goal of a championship.
Talent everywhere — from those returning and those arriving — could make the UNLV football offense of coordinator Brennan Marion even more potent in 2024.
It’s popular to say the Raiders should trade into the top three of the NFL draft to ensure a chance to select a franchise quarterback. But it’s not that easy.
New rules governing the use of technology and clock management have not even been approved by the NCAA yet, but UNLV coach Barry Odom is preparing for them.
The Rebels, who opened spring practice Saturday, said they could have done more last season than win nine games and reach a bowl game.
UNLV’s Barry Odom found a unique way to celebrate his team opening spring practice Saturday. Odom rode a live bull at a “Horns Helmets” event at the South Point late that evening.
The Rebels will play six home games at Allegiant Stadium in 2024 as they look to build off the momentum of coach Barry Odom’s first season.
The long-awaited reboot of EA Sports’ college football video game series is expected to be released this summer, and UNLV will be among the schools included.
The UNLV football team was already looking for a new starting quarterback for next season after Jayden Maiava transferred to Southern California.
