Tony Sanchez concluded his third season as coach Saturday, when the Rebels lost to a historically bad UNR side 23-16 and with it a chance to become bowl eligible and reclaim ownership of the Fremont Cannon.
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UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers was named Mountain West Freshman of the Year on Wednesday, and running back Lexington Thomas was selected to the all-conference first team.
UNLV’s seniors had hoped to beat their in-state rival and extend the season. But UNR spoiled those plans with a 23-16 victory Saturday in Reno.
The third year under coach Tony Sanchez is now in the books as a 5-7 record with no bowl game, no return of the Fremont Cannon and enough legitimate questions about his staff that demand to be answered.
Three takeaways from the UNLV football team’s 23-16 loss to UNR on Saturday at Reno’s Mackay Stadium.
UNLV’s season and bowl hopes ended Saturday with a 23-16 loss at UNR. Kelton Moore’s 1-yard touchdown run with 7:34 put the Wolf Pack in front for good.
A look at who has the advantage at each position when UNLV heads to UNR for a noon game Saturday in Reno.
UNLV will try to win back the Fremont Cannon and become bowl eligible when the Rebels visit UNR at noon Saturday. UNR is a 3-point favorite.
The UNLV-UNR football rivalry has produced its share of big moments. Here’s a look at the top five games, moments and performances.
Phillip Hill, a 6-foot, 183-pound safety, has committed to play football at UNLV. He is a three-star recruit, according to 247Sports, from Klein Collins High School in Spring, Texas.
Five things to look for when UNLV’s football team plays at UNR at noon Saturday.
The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.
Hughes might have one college football game remaining, or he might get two, but as much as he wants the latter to be his final act, he already pulled off a leading role.
UNLV wide receiver Devonte Boyd will play his final regular-season game at noon Saturday at UNR. He will leave as one of the top receivers in Rebels history.
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers had to watch for three games as Johnny Stanton took over the job. Rogers then made the most of his opportunity when he got it back Friday at New Mexico.