UNLV lost starting quarterback Doug Brumfield early Saturday, but stormed back from a 17-point deficit to beat SEC opponent Vanderbilt at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV is looking for reinforcements at multiple positions after a second consecutive blowout loss. This week, the Rebels are huge underdogs at Notre Dame.
Through two games this season, the UNLV defense has held both opponents to under 100 rushing yards and 1.9 yards per carry.
UNLV announced its 2022 schedule, which includes a trip to South Bend, Indiana, and the Fremont Cannon game’s return to Las Vegas.
The wave of COVID-19 infections continued to impact the sports world, including in Las Vegas. The Raiders and a headline college basketball doubleheader are experiencing the effects.
Senior Charles Williams rushed for a career-high 221 yards and three touchdowns, but UNLV gave up a late TD and fell to Utah State to remain winless under Marcus Arroyo.
Steve Stallworth, who played quarterback for UNLV in the 1980s, wants to form a club to provide networking and guidance for former Rebels players.
Wayne Nunnely also was the first UNLV alumnus to become the head football coach. He coached the Rebels from 1986 to 1989.
Coach Marcus Arroyo’s class of 19 football signees is rated among the best in the Mountain West.
UNLV finished 0-6, but athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said she saw growth in the program’s culture under coach Marcus Arroyo, who faced numerous challenges in his first year.
The Rebels fell to 0-4 with a loss to San Jose State on Saturday, but the Rebels are taking steps in the right direction, according to first-year coach Marcus Arroyo.
The Mountain West is considering an eight-game fall football schedule that would conclude Dec. 19 with the conference championship game, a report says.
The NCAA on Thursday issued another set of recommendations for a prospective return to play during the coronavirus pandemic.
UNR is searching for four fans seen on videos who “interacted with student-athletes who were on the field” during the end-of-game melee on Nov. 30.
Four UNLV football players have been suspended as a result of the postgame brawl following the Rebels’ win over UNR at Reno on Nov. 30, the Mountain West announced Monday.