UNLV defensive back Ty’Jason Roberts returned to Sam Boyd Stadium on Friday night, about a month after he suffered a spinal fracture on the same field. He wore his No. 38 jersey and a neck brace and walked with a cane.
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Lexington Thomas has rushed for 383 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 6.3 yards per carry, entering Saturday’s 4 p.m. game at Arkansas State. Armani Rogers has 307 yards and five TDs, averaging 6.8 yards.
UNLV announced an initiative called “The FANtastic 20” on Thursday, a program to improve fans’ experience this football season.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez said his team’s defense is hungry to prove it is better than many people believe. The Rebels’ offense, though, should score more than 30 points per game.
The Nevada Board of Regents has voted 11-1 in favor of a joint-use agreement that enables the UNLV football team to use the planned $1.9 billion football stadium being built by the Oakland Raiders.
UNLV’s football program has experienced many unusual moments. Two have occurred just this season.
Many Ohio State fans have been concerned about quarterback J.T. Barrett’s progression, but he is coming off a strong performance against Army. Next up, UNLV visits this Saturday.
Five Ohio State football players to watch when UNLV visits the No. 10 Buckeyes at 9 a.m. PDT Saturday.
Wide receiver Darren Palmer is a 26-year-old junior walk-on who made the Rebels after impressing coaches at an open tryout and then during spring ball.
UNLV is counting on many freshmen and sophomores this football season. But the Rebels also are counting on playing in the postseason.
Several reserves received prominent playing time in Saturday’s UNLV football scrimmage at Rebel Park. Coaches are looking for players to provide quality depth.
UNLV goes deep into its football roster at Saturday morning’s scrimmage at Rebel Park. It was the Rebels’ final scrimmage of the preseason.
Jarick Caldwell, a hybrid wide receiver/tight end from Chander, Arizona, committed to play football at UNLV. Caldwell (6 feet 3 inches, 200 pounds), a three-star prospect according to Scout.com, tweeted his commitment.
Jeff Sherman, Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook manager, said these would be his odds on the Raiders beginning to play their regular-season games at Sam Boyd Stadium if a new venue is built by 2020.
Rebels head coach Tony Sanchez announced the additions of defensive back Demitrious Gibbs and defensive end Roger Mann on Monday.
