UNLV’s bid for its first Mountain West football championship ended with a resounding loss to Boise State on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
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No. 3 Washington likely clinched a berth in the College Football Playoff with a victory over No. 5 Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game Friday 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.
An additional section at Allegiant Stadium has been opened up for the Mountain West title game between UNLV and Boise State on Saturday.
No. 3 Washington hopes to continue its perfect season Friday in the Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium. No. 5 Oregon can avenge its only loss.
There are still three Big Ten teams that could be an option to participate in the Las Vegas Bowl this season ahead of the conference championship games.
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 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.
The Rebels take on the Spartans at noon Saturday for a clash which will help determine which teams earn a place in the Mountain West Championship Game.
UNLV will host San Jose State at Allegiant Stadium in the regular-season finale. If the Rebels win, they will host the Mountain West championship game.
Nebraska has a chance to make its first bowl game since 2016, and the Las Vegas Bowl might be the perfect fit for the Cornhuskers’ return to the postseason.
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.
The Pac-12 looks likely to send one of three teams, including a traditional powerhouse, while the Big Ten West puts bowl eligibility on the line.