UNLV QB Armani Rogers and running back Charles Williams have sprained knees but are expected to play when the Rebels face No. 16 Boise State on Saturday.
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UNLV quarterback Caleb Herring threw three interceptions that were returned for touchdowns in a 2011 loss to Southern Utah. He came back two years later to take the Rebels to a bowl.
UNLV has put together a series of promotions to commemorate its final football season in Sam Boyd Stadium. The Rebels will move to Las Vegas Stadium in 2020.
Already, the new UNLV football complex has paid off with several commitments for the 2020 recruiting class, pledges from the sorts of players who likely would have never considered the Rebels if not for such dedication to an on-campus facility.
Former UNLV offensive lineman Nathan Jacobson will receive a tryout from the Denver Broncos in their rookie minicamp in less than two weeks.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez, as expected, will return for a fifth season, athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois said Thursday morning.
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers threw in practice on Monday, providing some hope in a season that has gone backward. He was out the past four games with an injured toe.
UNLV appears to have an excellent chance to make a bowl this season. But the Rebels have some obstacles to clear to get there.
Las Vegas Review-Journal staffers make their picks for Week 3 of the high school football season.
Three more players with local ties signed NFL contracts as undrafted free agents. Four players have signed overall, and two others were drafted.
Shelton Zeon III, a tight end from Norcross (Georgia) High School, tweeted Monday his commitment to play football at UNLV.
Tony Sanchez concluded his third season as coach Saturday, when the Rebels lost to a historically bad UNR side 23-16 and with it a chance to become bowl eligible and reclaim ownership of the Fremont Cannon.
UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers was named Mountain West Freshman of the Year on Wednesday, and running back Lexington Thomas was selected to the all-conference first team.
Quarterback Johnny Stanton led UNLV to a 26-16 victory at Fresno State that put life back into the Rebels’ season, giving them a realistic shot at a bowl berth.
