The College Football Playoff will grow to 12 teams in 2024, and UNLV coach Barry Odom says the Mountain West should earn one of its automatic berths.
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Quarterback Doug Brumfield and defensive lineman Naki Fahina spoke during Mountain West media days, reinforcing their belief in new UNLV coach Barry Odom.
UNLV football’s TV schedule has been finalized with five games on Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network and one more on the Mountain West Network.
The Mountain West released its football preseason poll as voted by the media at the conference’s media days Wednesday in Las Vegas.
The Review-Journal caught up with coach Barry Odom to discuss a wide range of topics ahead of his first season in charge at UNLV.
The defensive linemen was found in a studio bedroom in February.
The UNLV football team announced its national television schedule for the upcoming season, featuring games on CBS, ESPN and Fox networks.
Deion Sanders has cleaned house at Colorado, where 52 players have entered the transfer portal since the Pro Football Hall of Famer was hired as Buffaloes coach in December.
Defending national champion Georgia has the highest regular season win total at Caesars Sportsbook at 11 (over-160). Massachusetts has the lowest at 2 (o-130).
UNLV coach Barry Odom landed Melvin Laster, a 6-foot-1-inch linebacker from Missouri, who is listed as a four-star prospect by a prominent recruiting site.
The Raiders are adding former UNLV defensive coordinator Keith Heyward as their defensive quality control coach. He spent last season with the Rebels.
UNLV recently landed a commitment from a Texas high school quarterback for its 2024 recruiting class. He had offers from Washington State, Texas Tech and Air Force.
Harrison Bailey, who led UNLV to a rivalry win against UNR during the past season, is heading back to the transfer portal after a season with the Rebels.
UNLV’s secondary stood out during the spring showcase Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Rebels fans also got a look at the new offensive and defensive coordinators.
Junior college transfer Jacob De Jesus stood out on and off the field as fans got their first chance to see how UNLV football looks under new coach Barry Odom.