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When Fred Wilson wound up in a walking boot last week, that gave redshirt freshman cornerback Tim Hough his first career start. And did he ever take advantage of the opportunity.

When Tony Sanchez took the UNLV football coaching job in December, he made clear he would run a power offense that relied heavily on the run.

UNLV might be playing in front of a sellout when the Rebels visit UNR at 4 p.m. Saturday, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Just by themselves, the numbers aren’t anything to brag about. When talking about UNLV’s defense, however, the statistics can’t be judged in a vacuum. Context is crucial.

Coaches like to say they will take an ugly victory over a pretty loss, but sometimes even a win can feel like a defeat.

If UNLV fans have learned anything in recent years, it’s not to sleep on a Football Championship Subdivision team. And there are some eye-opening reasons to pay attention to this weekend’s opponent, Idaho State.

Tony Sanchez brought his team to Michigan Stadium Friday to give them the chance to soak up the atmosphere so game day wouldn’t be the Rebels’ first experience at what’s commonly known as “The Big House.” Because Saturday is all about business, and the Rebels have enough of a challenge in meeting Michigan, forget the fans that will fill the 107,601-seat stadium.

Blake Decker might be healthy enough to play for UNLV, but he probably shouldn’t. The Rebels need him for the rest of the season, not this game. Michigan’s Jake Rudock, an Iowa transfer, has done a solid job but also has thrown four interceptions.