— The Rebels won’t play at Colorado State on Saturday while the Raiders placed seven more defensive players on the COVID-19 list.
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Four UNLV players tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the first cancellation for the Rebels this season and the second for Colorado State.
For years, whispers have suggested power schools would form their own collegiate establishment by separating from the NCAA.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House task force on the coronavirus pandemic, told CNN the NFL would need a centralized format to play this season.
The Raiders want UNLV to move up its home game against Colorado State in order to allow the Rebels’ game against Arizona State to be played at Allegiant Stadium.
No major decisions have been announced regarding what kinds of financial reductions to make in UNLV’s athletic department, but contingency plans are being formed.
Three-star defensive lineman Leshaun Bell committed to UNLV on Saturday, one of three to announce he was choosing the Rebels.
The $2 billion Allegiant Stadium continues to be on time and on budget, even though completion of the cable net to support the translucent polymer roof won’t be completed until mid-December.
UNLV committed five turnovers, helping turn a close game into a 56-27 Fresno State rout Friday at Bulldog Stadium. The Rebels are 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the Mountain West.
The Clark County Commission on Wednesday postponed action on a request from the Raiders for waivers to development standards on signs at Allegiant Stadium.
The 62-year-old, who needs a heart transplant, was one of coach Tony Sanchez’s first hires after taking over the program following the 2014 season.
Kobe Jenkins, a 6-foot, 170-pounder who attends Bullard High School in Fresno, California, made the Fresno Bee’s first-team County/Metro Athletic Conference squad.
Doug Brumfield completed 61.2 percent of his passes last season for 3,112 yards and 20 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He also rushed for 207 yards and a touchdown.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez gave the Review-Journal a look inside the Fertitta Football Complex.
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez will announce the early signees on Wednesday. The Rebels have the Mountain West’s third-best class, according to 247Sports.
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