UNLV rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit, but the Rebels’ defense was torched in a loss to the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
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UNLV’s bid for its first Mountain West football championship ended with a resounding loss to Boise State on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV can win its first Mountain West football championship when it faces perennial title contenders Boise State at noon Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Barry Odom isn’t surprised to see his name or the name of his assistants pop up as candidates for coaching vacancies following UNLV’s successful football season.
UNLV will play in the Mountain West championship game Saturday after composite computer rankings broke a three-way tie with Boise State and San Jose State.
UNLV and Air Force, the top two teams in the Mountain West, meet Saturday, with the winner taking sole possession of first place in the conference.
UNLV is preparing for its only Friday game of the season, as the Rebels try to stay in the hunt for a berth in the Mountain West championship game.
The Rebels and quarterback Jayden Maiava rolled to a big win against New Mexico, clinching the program’s first winning season since 2013.
UNLV let an opportunity slip away against Fresno State late Saturday, but coach Barry Odom’s squad still has a path to the Mountain West championship.
Senior defensive back Jerrae Williams was the only player ruled out by coach Barry Odom on Monday, as the Rebels prepare for UNR without their defensive leader.
The Rebels’ rushing attack continued to lead the way Saturday, as UNLV cruised to a rivalry win against Hawaii in the Ninth Island Showdown.
Senior linebacker Fred Thompkins played 88 snaps in UNLV’s wild win against Vanderbilt, leading the Rebels’ short-handed defense.
New football coach Barry Odom and the Rebels will embark on their 2023 season at 1 p.m. Saturday when they welcome FCS school Bryant to Allegiant Stadium.
First-year coach Barry Odom and UNLV will host Bryant University on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, a date he circled on his calendar when he was hired in December.
The UNLV football team announced its national television schedule for the upcoming season, featuring games on CBS, ESPN and Fox networks.