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First look at UNLV’s next opponent: Fresno State Bulldogs

Here’s everything you need to know about Fresno State as UNLV will try to bounce back from its 33-30 overtime loss to Idaho in its Mountain West opener when they play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Boise State embraces role of Mountain West favorite

If things break right this season, Boise State might be the first Group of Five team to crash the College Football Playoff party. The Broncos were picked to win the Mountain Division of the Mountain West.

UNLV picked to finish fifth in West Division of Mountain West

Las Vegas sports books might expect the UNLV football team to improve on last season’s 3-9 record — the Rebels’ 2016 win total is 4.5 — but the Mountain West media does not.

Domed stadium would help UNLV’s bid to jump to Power 5 conference

The financial impact on what a stadium would mean to UNLV was discussed at different points of Thursday’s gathering, but this remains a secondary and yet highly significant element: How big a part could a stadium play in securing the Rebels’ membership in a Power 5 conference?

Avoiding ignominy a positive for Rebels

UNLV played its annual game against a Football Championship Subdivision opponent at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday night. The official stat sheet said only 16,717 were on hand to watch the Rebels tally a school-record 80 points — Idaho State had 8 — and do chest bumps on the sideline.

Report Card: UNLV vs. Idaho State

The Rebels set program records for most points scored in a half and in a game during Saturday night’s 80-8 win over Idaho State.