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.
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Broadcaster Matt Neverett got some vindication with UNLV clinching a share of the Mountain West football title months after facing ridicule and mockery.
Alabama faced fourth-and-goal at the Auburn 31 when Isaiah Bond caught a TD pass from Jalen Milroe in the corner of the end zone with 32 seconds left for a 27-24 win.
UNLV lost to San Jose State on Saturday, but still managed the program’s most wins since 1984. And the Rebels will likely still play in the Mountain West title game.
UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion interviewed for the coaching job at San Diego State earlier this week, according to multiple reports.
UNLV dug a deep hole in the first half Saturday and lost to San Jose State, leaving the Mountain West championship game matchup unresolved.
Westgate SuperBook vice president Jay Kornegay leads the contest with a 35-17-3 record against the spread. Sixthsensesports.com handicapper Scott Kellen is in second.
The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the defending Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders will look to bounce back from their first loss under interim coach Antonio Pierce when they host the Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders defense isn’t great, but it’s much better than what preseason forecasts suggested and has kept the team in games as the offense continues to struggle.
The spread and total moved Friday on Sunday’s Chiefs-Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium. Also, Travis Kelce’s props are set — without Taylor Swift to cheer him on.
The Raiders have six games to get a better feel for rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell. If he flounders, could Bears QB Justin Fields be a potential fit?
The Kansas City Chiefs lead the AFC West again, but their offense is lacking the firepower they are accustomed to with Patrick Mahomes as their quarterback.
Even though the Raiders are playing at the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, players are preparing for the holiday with their families far and near.
Nine handicappers and the RJ’s David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games throughout the season — sides or totals.
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