UNLV football coach Dan Mullen hopes that it’s more about plugging holes for the Rebels here and there in the transfer portal entering his second season.
UNLV Football
The NCAA on Friday approved athletic teams to wear jersey patches effective Aug. 1, with UNLV already having a five-year sponsorship deal in place.
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books, toppling Miami 27-21.
UNLV coach Dan Mullen is the recipient of the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year award, the Football Writers Association of America announced.
UNLV’s 2026 football schedule is complete, with the Rebels hosting Memphis of the American Conference on Aug. 29 at Allegiant Stadium to open the season.
Louie Addazio, who has had several stops at the collegiate level, worked the last two years for the Chiefs as a quality control coach.
UNLV has signed former Oklahoma and Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold out of the transfer portal. He was a five-star prospect out of high school.
Former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea, the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, committed to Nebraska on his visit to campus Tuesday.
Colandrea likely would have been a star in this town, but he and his representation clearly believe he’s worth far more on the open market than he could have received from UNLV, and they’re right.
Mike Scherer, who helped build one of the most successful defenses in school history, will coach linebackers with the Rebels.
Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas is returning to the UNLV football team for his senior season, the school confirmed Friday in a social media video.
Las Vegas Bowl executive director John Saccenti didn’t find himself on the host committee for the 2027 CFP national championship game here.
He was also on Ohio State’s staff for three seasons, including the 2024 national championship team.
Review-Journal reporter/columnist Ed Graney spent the year writing columns on local teams and issues, and also covered Dan Mullen’s first season as the UNLV football coach.
Transfer portal, possible coaching moves, a look ahead to spring ball — all are things to keep an eye on with the UNLV football team in 2026.
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE