Chris Petersen went out a winner in his final game as Washington’s coach as the Huskies dominated Saturday in defeating No. 18 Boise State 38-7 in the Las Vegas Bowl.
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Texas Christian defensive end Adam Plant Jr. has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Plant, who went to Bishop Gorman High School, said he would decide in about a week whether to attend UNLV.
Oklahoma State assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Kasey Dunn has agreed to become UNLV’s offensive coordinator, according to reports.
Chris Petersen, who built Boise State and is finishing his final season at Washington, leaves behind a demanding job. The teams face each other Saturday in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Brigham Young and Boise State helped save the Las Vegas Bowl and make it the successful game it has become. This is the last year the Mountain West will have a team here.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said she knew firing and hiring a football coach wouldn’t change the program’s fortunes. So she took a deeper look.
Faith Lutheran product John Molchon, a Boise State left guard, is excited to finish his collegiate career Saturday in the Las Vegas Bowl.
The newest Broncos and Huskies appeared throughout the Twitter football timelines of Boise State and Washington on Wednesday as the three-day early signing period began.
The early football signing period is Wednesday through Friday, but new coach Marcus Arroyo’s focus is on the late period that begins Feb. 5.
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.
Marcus Arroyo was formally introduced Friday morning at the Fertitta Football Complex as UNLV’s new football coach. He agreed to a five-year, $7.7 million contract.
UNLV will formally introduce new football coach Marcus Arroyo at 11 a.m. Friday at the Fertitta Football Complex. Then his work truly begins.
Offensive tackle Tyrell Crosby played at Green Valley High School and for Oregon under then-offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo, who was hired to become UNLV’s coach.
It’s up to new head football coach Marcus Arroyo to excite the UNLV fan base, which is hungry for success.
Despite AP report, UNLV has not offered its football coaching job to LSU’s Dave Aranda or anyone else, a person close to the search said Tuesday night.