The Raiders are so bad that 10 straight losses don’t do things justice. The 2-12 record doesn’t completely define how inept things are for Antonio Pierce’s team.
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The Raiders received an awful performance from their special-teams unit in their loss to the Falcons on Monday, as Atlanta got its hands on two punts.
The Raiders started their third quarterback of the season in Monday’s game against the Falcons, but the results at Allegiant Stadium were the same.
Former Centennial High School standout Jonah Laulu had a sack and a pass breakup in the Raiders’ loss to the Atlanta Falcons on “Monday Night Football.”
Quarterback Desmond Ridder couldn’t seize his chance at redemption against his former team on “Monday Night Football.” The Raiders dropped to 2-12 as a result.
Six handicappers make 15 picks each — against the spread or totals — for the college football bowl season, including designating a best bet.
Longtime UNLV wide receivers coach Del Alexander has been with the program through some huge ups and downs. Now he’s leading the team in Wednesday’s LA Bowl.
The Raiders will have a new starting quarterback on “Monday Night Football” after Aidan O’Connell couldn’t return from a knee injury in time to play.
The details of new UNLV football coach Dan Mullen’s contract were released Monday, and he will make quite a bit more than Barry Odom did with the Rebels.
The line and total on Wednesday’s LA Bowl between UNLV and Cal has bounced around with both programs undergoing big changes.
The Vikings are 7-point home favorites over the Bears on “Monday Night Football” in a rematch of Minnesota’s memorable 30-27 overtime win over Chicago on Nov. 24.
The Bills are now the favorites at two sportsbooks to win the Super Bowl after they upset the Lions on Sunday in a game that soared over the total.
Jackson Woodard has remained resolute that he will play in the LA Bowl on Wednesday. The senior linebacker wants to help UNLV earn its 11th win this season.
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder could start against his former team Monday night if Aidan O’Connell is unable to play.
Atlanta shot up from a 4-point to a 5½-point favorite over the Raiders on Saturday for their “Monday Night Football” matchup at Allegiant Stadium.