Las Vegas sportsbooks received alerts of suspicious betting activity on UNLV’s football game at New Mexico last month.
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While several talented teammates departed, Doug Brumfield, a junior left-hander, chose to stay and be part of the group that turns the football program around.
Junior running back Aidan Robbins, UNLV’s leading rusher and an all-Mountain West honorable mention selection, entered his name in the transfer portal Wednesday.
UNLV’s new football coach Barry Odom has deep Missouri ties but also has an interesting path through football
Barry Odom is the new UNLV football coach who said it’s his goal to keep Las Vegas high school players home to play for the Rebels.
Barry Odom signed a five-year contract with a starting salary of $1.75 million. It increases by $250,000 in 2025 and again in 2027 while also including several performance bonuses.
UNLV coach Marcus Arroyo said the Rebels self-destructed against San Diego State but believes the improved play of the defense can carry over to Friday’s Fresno State game.
UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield left the game with an injury in the first quarter, and the Rebels were blown out by San Jose State on Friday night at CEFCU Stadium.
Nine handicappers and RJ sports betting reporter David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games throughout the season — sides or totals.
The Rebels, who lost six games last season by one score or less, think they have improved enough to turn such defeats into victories this season.
The Rebels have produced only one winning record in the past 20 seasons. UNLV had eight two-win seasons in that span and went 0-6 last year.
UNLV quarterback Max Gilliam apologized on Twitter after being shown eating sushi off a nude model in an episode of Bravo reality show “Below Deck.”
The Rebels set season highs with 242 yards rushing and 402 total yards and were 11 of 20 on third downs and 2 of 2 on fourth downs Saturday against Fresno State.
The Rebels turned the ball over three times in the second half, including two fourth-quarter interceptions that thwarted any hopes of a comeback Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Perhaps the most noteworthy addition is a white helmet, which the school has not used since it started its program in 1968.