The Rebels’ dreams of the program’s first bowl game since 2013 officially ended Friday after Buffalo stormed back to beat Akron and become bowl-eligible.
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The Rebels fought back from big deficits in each set, but were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday against the Cougars in San Diego.
Any chase for a Mountain West championship begins with athletic director Erick Harper, who boldly set the expectations for Arroyo’s successor. He must win and win quickly.
In a statement Tuesday, former UNLV coach Marcus Arroyo said he was disappointed that he wasn’t able to complete the process he and his staff began three years ago.
Some Rebels were reeling after the firing of coach Marcus Arroyo on Monday, but they still participated in the cannon-painting tradition after beating UNR on Saturday.
There seemed to be a disconnect between Marcus Arroyo and several boosters, local high school football coaches, some members of the town’s media corps and maybe even his boss.
Associate head coach and linebackers coach Kenwick Thompson will serve as the team’s interim head coach if the Rebels earn a five-win bowl bid.
The Rebels’ NCAA Tournament fate wasn’t secure after a surprise loss at the conference tournament, but they will face Washington State in the first round.
Fourteen UNLV players scored as the Rebels cruised past NAIA opponent Life Pacific 126-54 on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV sophomore defensive back Johnathan Baldwin had a fumble return for a touchdown, an interception and a key pass breakup in a victory Saturday over rival UNR.
The UNLV football team stopped UNR on fourth-and-goal in the final seconds to win the Battle for the Fremont Cannon on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Four-win UNLV and two-win UNR are in the middle of disappointing seasons entering the Battle for the Fremont Cannon on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
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.
Ohio State hasn’t lost at home to Michigan since 2000, and the Buckeyes are favored Saturday.
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