The Rebels and quarterback Jayden Maiava rolled to a big win against New Mexico, clinching the program’s first winning season since 2013.
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A bettor at the BetMGM sportsbook at the Bellagio placed a six-figure wager on UNLV -13 over New Mexico. The bettor didn’t have to sweat too much.
UNLV and coach Barry Odom are in the thick of the Mountain West championship race with four games to play, starting Saturday against New Mexico.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava has helped lead UNLV to bowl eligibility since taking over for injured Doug Brumfield in the third game this season.
The game between UNLV and New Mexico at 3 p.m. Saturday will have a live television broadcast after initially being only available on a streaming platform.
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 still in the hunt for a spot in the Mountain West title game, but the Rebels might be missing safety Johnathan Baldwin for their game at New Mexico.
UNLV let an opportunity slip away against Fresno State late Saturday, but coach Barry Odom’s squad still has a path to the Mountain West championship.
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.
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.
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