UNLV’s running backs had a massively productive day, but the Rebels had to overcome 95 yards of penalties in their win against Texas-El Paso on Saturday.
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Freshman running back Jai’Den Thomas scored four rushing touchdowns to tie the Rebels’ single-game record in UNLV’s win against Texas-El Paso on Saturday.
Coach Barry Odom and UNLV are back on the road to play UTEP on Saturday in El Paso, Texas, looking to finish the nonconference season on a high.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
Freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava replaced starter Doug Brumfield in the first quarter Saturday and led the Rebels to a last-second victory over Vanderbilt.
Senior linebacker Fred Thompkins played 88 snaps in UNLV’s wild win against Vanderbilt, leading the Rebels’ short-handed defense.
UNLV lost starting quarterback Doug Brumfield early Saturday, but stormed back from a 17-point deficit to beat SEC opponent Vanderbilt at Allegiant Stadium.
The Rebels remain a question mark after two weeks of college football, but can make a statement against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Led by a Heisman Trophy candidate and fresh off a win at Alabama, No. 4 Texas is a 29-point favorite Saturday against Wyoming. Plus, notes on Colorado and UNLV.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
Sixth-year right guard Amani Trigg-Wright said the UNLV offensive line needs to do a better job protecting quarterback Doug Brumfield.
The changing landscape of college sports could mean a time in the not-too-distant future when programs like UNLV don’t get to play the best teams in the country.
The Rebels got dominated in front of 109,482 fans and a network-television audience at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, falling to the second-ranked Wolverines.
The standout UNLV receiver, who had a starring role in his first game against the Wolverines at Michigan Stadium, is preparing for a different experience on Saturday.
Former Tulsa standout turned UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion created the innovative Go-Go offense, bringing it — and his gregarious personality — to Las Vegas.
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