Eight days after saying he was staying at UNLV, freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava announced Monday night on social media that he has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
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Former UNLV and NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham was named an assistant coach for the school’s track and field program. He played at UNLV in the 1980s.
UNLV is 6-1 and is bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013. The Rebels begin their toughest stretch featuring other Moutain West title contenders.
UNLV’s Jose Pizano drilled a 28-yard field goal as time expired to give the Rebels a win over Colorado State to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013.
The Rebels have an opportunity to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013 when they play Colorado State at 4 p.m. Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV improved to 5-1 after defeating in-state rival UNR, reaching heights not achieved since 1984 when Randall Cunningham was leading the Rebels.
The Mountain West released its football preseason poll as voted by the media at the conference’s media days Wednesday in Las Vegas.
As UNLV football clears the halfway point of its spring practices, new coach Barry Odom is using every element of practice to find his starters and create quality depth.
After UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield suffered a late hit in Friday’s win over New Mexico, his teammates showed their support for the starting quarterback.
The Rebels rallied from a 17-0 deficit to defeat the New Mexico Lobos 31-20 on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. UNLV is 4-1 for the first time since 2003.
UNLV football coach Marcus Arroyo hopes the Las Vegas community will rally behind the 3-1 Rebels, who are off to their best start since 2008 and host New Mexico on Friday.
The Rebels are off to their best start since 2008, sitting at 3-1, 1-0 in the Mountain West. With their recent success comes an expectation the program is starting to embrace.
UNLV’s defense collected six turnovers, and the Rebels defeated Utah State in their Mountain West opener Saturday in Logan, Utah.
UNLV hopes to make an early statement against reigning conference champion Utah State on Saturday after a loss to the Aggies in the final minute last season.
Junior defensive back Jerrae Williams is making an impact in his first games with UNLV after having to sit out last season due to NCAA transfer rules.