Week 9 of college football is complete and this week’s Las Vegas Bowl projection includes two teams who’ve overcome midseason losses to move back up the standings.
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UNLV sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield is back at practice, but running back Aidan Robbins and wide receiver Kyle Williams remain questionable.
Junior running back Courtney Reese was one of UNLV’s few bright spots against Notre Dame, rushing for 142 yards on 11 carries against the Fighting Irish.
SEC West upset brings past projection back into the Las Vegas Bowl picture.
Two blocked punts were too much for the Rebels’ struggling offense to overcome Saturday against Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
For many UNLV football players and coaches, the history and pageantry of playing Saturday at Notre Dame will be the experience of a lifetime.
UNLV left tackle Daviyon McDaniel and left guard Preston Nichols first met as teammates at Charleston Southern. Now, their friendship anchors the Rebels’ offensive line.
With half the CFB season complete, here’s an update on candidates for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 17.
UNLV is looking for reinforcements at multiple positions after a second consecutive blowout loss. This week, the Rebels are huge underdogs at Notre Dame.
Three lost fumbles in the first half set the tone as UNLV got run over by Air Force’s option offense Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
After a humbling loss to San Jose State, UNLV wants to get back on track against Air Force, which rolled to a 48-14 victory over the Rebels last season.
Just a year ago, Senika McKie was playing Division II football at Erskine College. Now, he’s stepping up for UNLV under the lights at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Bowl will feature a Pac-12 team and a Southeastern Conference team and has several options this early in the season.
Sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield left UNLV’s Friday night loss to San Jose State after the first quarter with head and ankles injuries.
UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield was injured in the first half, and the Rebels suffered their first Mountain West loss of the season, falling to San Jose State.