UNLV’s bid for its first Mountain West football championship ended with a resounding loss to Boise State on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
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The Rebels scored on the first play of the game and got rushing touchdowns from four players in a season-opening victory over Bryant at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.
The UNLV football game against Bryant, played indoors at Allegiant Stadium, was briefly halted late in the first half as water seeped into the venue during a downpour.
The Rebels nearly secured Marcus Arroyo’s first victory in the season opener, rallying from a two-touchdown deficit in the second half before falling to FCS power Eastern Washington.
The focus now shifts to the future of UNLV coach Tony Sanchez. Athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois issued a statement after last season saying she expected the Rebels to become bowl eligible.
Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has taken a leave of absence since his wife, Wendy, died at 49 on Aug. 19 after a two-year fight with breast cancer. David Duggan is the interim coach.