UNLV’s 10 super seniors have only one regular-season game remaining, but they’re glad it’s against in-state rival UNR on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
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The Rebels still have a chance to end the season on a positive note, as UNLV welcomes in-state rivals UNR to Allegiant Stadium at 3 p.m. Saturday.
UNLV started the season 4-1, but the Rebels were eliminated from bowl contention with Saturday’s loss to Hawaii. The season wraps up with the rivalry game against UNR.
UNLV’s offense never got going against Hawaii, and the Rebels lost their sixth consecutive game Saturday. UNLV will not be bowl eligible this season.
UNLV must win out to achieve bowl eligibilty, starting Saturday night against Hawaii in Honolulu. The Rebels have lost five straight games after a 4-1 start.
Safeties Johnathan Baldwin and Jordyn Morgan have emerged as a consistent presence in the UNLV secondary this season. The Rebels play at Hawaii on Saturday.
The Rebels must win their final two games to turn their 4-1 start into bowl eligibility. That begins Saturday against Hawaii in Honolulu.
Red-zone woes and a rough night on defense sent UNLV to a fifth consecutive loss Friday. The Rebels now must win out to secure bowl eligibility.
The Rebels went blow-for-blow with the highest-scoring offense in the Mountain West, but were unable to outlast Fresno State on Friday night.
UNLV has scored just 45 points during their four-game losing streak, but Friday will have to keep pace with Fresno State, the Mountain West’s leading offense.
UNLV coach Marcus Arroyo said the Rebels self-destructed against San Diego State but believes the improved play of the defense can carry over to Friday’s Fresno State game.
The Rebels enjoyed a much-needed bye week, but know they need two wins in their next four games to reach bowl eligibilty for the first time since 2013.
Senior Nick Williams, a transfer wide receiver from Division II CSU Pueblo, is taking advantage of his only season with the Rebels, providing consistent play at wide receiver.
UNLV sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield is back at practice, but running back Aidan Robbins and wide receiver Kyle Williams remain questionable.
Junior running back Courtney Reese was one of UNLV’s few bright spots against Notre Dame, rushing for 142 yards on 11 carries against the Fighting Irish.