UNLV QB Blake Decker listed as day to day with hamstring injury

UNLV Rebels quarterback Blake Decker (5) chases after a high snap against the UCLA Bruins in the first quarter at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Sept. 12 2015. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

UNLV Rebels quarterback Blake Decker (5) celebrates after UNLV scored on a two point-conversion against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the second of their NCAA Football game at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas Saturday, September 13, 2014. Northern Illinois defeated UNLV 48-34.(Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review Journal °

UNLV quarterback Blake Decker looks to throw the ball during the first day of spring practice at Rebel Park at UNLV on Monday, March 16, 2015, in Las Vegas. (David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV Rebels quarterback Blake Decker (5) passes on the run against the Northern Illinois Huskiesin the first half of their NCAA Football game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill. Saterday, Sept. 05, 2015. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

UNLV Rebels quarterback Blake Decker (5) passes against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the second half of their NCAA Football game at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas Saturday, September 13, 2014. Northern Illinois defeated UNLV 48-34.(Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review Journal)

UNLV quarterback Blake Decker adjusts his microphone before a pre-game news conference at UNLV on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015. UNLV travels to Northern Illinois for their season opener on Saturday. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal

UNLV quarterback Blake Decker, right, talks with wide receiver Devonte Boyd during practice at Rebel Park on Aug. 10. Decker is coming off a 2014 season in which he passed for 2,886 yards, the third-highest total in UNLV history. He also threw 18 interceptions, also the third-highest total in UNLV history. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV quarterback Blake Decker won‘t cut his shoulder-length hair until after the season. "A little Samson inspiration," Decker says. (Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez, left, talks to quarterback Blake Decker during practice Aug. 10 at Rebel Park. The senior has secured the starting job. (Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV senior quarterback Blake Decker is listed as day to day with a hamstring injury, the school announced today.

Decker was injured on the final play of the first quarter of the Rebels’ 37-3 loss to UCLA, now ranked 10th, on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Sophomore Kurt Palandech moves to the top of the depth chart as the Rebels prepare to play at Michigan at 9 a.m. PDT Saturday. Freshman Dalton Sneed is No. 2, though coaches would prefer to redshirt him.

Coach Tony Sanchez will go more into detail at Tuesday’s weekly news conference.

Decker appeared to injure his right hamstring when he pulled up on a running play against the Bruins. He was 2-of-6 passing for 52 yards, and had 19 yards on four carries.

Palandech struggled in relief of Decker, completing just 4 of 15 passes for 4 yards, having an interception returned for a touchdown and losing a fumble.

Coaches could consider starting Palandech to give Decker an extra week to get healthy when the schedule eases and UNLV (0-2) has better opportunities to win. Palandech is a good runner, so UNLV could tweak the offense to take advantage of that athleticism.

Sneed’s redshirt probably will only be pulled if it’s determined Decker will be out for several weeks.

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