After UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield suffered a late hit in Friday’s win over New Mexico, his teammates showed their support for the starting quarterback.
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The Rebels rallied from a 17-0 deficit to defeat the New Mexico Lobos 31-20 on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. UNLV is 4-1 for the first time since 2003.
UNLV football coach Marcus Arroyo hopes the Las Vegas community will rally behind the 3-1 Rebels, who are off to their best start since 2008 and host New Mexico on Friday.
The Rebels are off to their best start since 2008, sitting at 3-1, 1-0 in the Mountain West. With their recent success comes an expectation the program is starting to embrace.
UNLV’s defense collected six turnovers, and the Rebels defeated Utah State in their Mountain West opener Saturday in Logan, Utah.
UNLV hopes to make an early statement against reigning conference champion Utah State on Saturday after a loss to the Aggies in the final minute last season.
Junior defensive back Jerrae Williams is making an impact in his first games with UNLV after having to sit out last season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Junior running back Aidan Robbins rushed for a career-high 227 yards and three touchdowns in UNLV’s 58-27 win over North Texas on Saturday, giving a glimpse of his potential.
It has been awhile since UNLV featured a quarterback-running back duo with the talent of Doug Brumfield and Aidan Robbins, whose skills were on full display Saturday.
Liberty senior offensive tackle Ed Haynes is eighth in Nevada’s 247Sports’ composite rankings, a combination of various recruiting rating services.
Sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield and junior running back Aidan Robbins accounted for seven touchdowns as UNLV whipped North Texas on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
Through two games this season, the UNLV defense has held both opponents to under 100 rushing yards and 1.9 yards per carry.
Former UNLV coach Mike Sanford is Faith Lutheran’s head coach and has surrounded himself with five former Rebels players as assistants.
Being in close games isn’t new to the Rebels. The team lost 20-14 to Cal in a game they felt they should have won.
UNLV, a 12½-point underdog, had its chances but couldn’t capitalize in a loss to Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California.
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