UNLV led Fresno State at halftime, but a difficult third quarter that included three turnovers resulted in coach Barry Odom’s first Mountain West loss.
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Colorado trailed by 19 in the final minutes before pulling out a victory — at least against the spread — against UCLA. UNLV backers also got to the window again.
Jose Pizano is a fifth-year senior transfer and one of the best kickers in college football. UNLV faces Fresno State in a key Mountain West game Saturday.
Nine handicappers and the RJ’s David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games throughout the season — sides or totals.
Barry Odom is a really good football coach. But perhaps more impressive than on-field results has been the attitude Odom instills in his team. A winning one.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
UNLV is 6-1 and is bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013. The Rebels begin their toughest stretch featuring other Moutain West title contenders.
UNLV’s Jose Pizano drilled a 28-yard field goal as time expired to give the Rebels a win over Colorado State to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013.
The Rebels have an opportunity to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2013 when they play Colorado State at 4 p.m. Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
UNLV improved to 5-1 after defeating in-state rival UNR, reaching heights not achieved since 1984 when Randall Cunningham was leading the Rebels.
UNLV freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava connected with junior wide receiver Ricky White for two touchdowns in the victory over UNR on Saturday in Reno.
Hunkie Cooper is back as UNLV’s director of football player development and community engagement, utilizing his knowledge of Las Vegas to impact the program.
The 4-1 Rebels meet the Wolf Pack — one of the nation’s worst teams with a 15-game losing streak — in an annual rivalry game on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.
The only FBS schools still unbeaten and untied ATS this season are Oklahoma at 6-0 and Oregon, Penn State and UNLV at 5-0.
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