An additional section at Allegiant Stadium has been opened up for the Mountain West title game between UNLV and Boise State on Saturday.
Andy Yamashita
Former Reporter: UNLV/Aces
No. 3 Washington hopes to continue its perfect season Friday in the Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium. No. 5 Oregon can avenge its only loss.
UNLV’s defense led the way in a victory against Akron on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels saw an 18-point lead sliced to two in the second half.
The Rebels have struggled on defense through five games, with players and coaches agreeing improvement is needed, particularly in guarding the perimeter.
There are still three Big Ten teams that could be an option to participate in the Las Vegas Bowl this season ahead of the conference championship games.
Barry Odom isn’t surprised to see his name or the name of his assistants pop up as candidates for coaching vacancies following UNLV’s successful football season.
UNLV will play in the Mountain West championship game Saturday after composite computer rankings broke a three-way tie with Boise State and San Jose State.
UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion interviewed for the coaching job at San Diego State earlier this week, according to multiple reports.
UNLV dug a deep hole in the first half Saturday and lost to San Jose State, leaving the Mountain West championship game matchup unresolved.
The Rebels take on the Spartans at noon Saturday for a clash which will help determine which teams earn a place in the Mountain West Championship Game.
The Sunshine Slam ended on a sour note for UNLV, as the Rebels lost to Richmond in their second game of the tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida.
UNLV will host San Jose State at Allegiant Stadium in the regular-season finale. If the Rebels win, they will host the Mountain West championship game.
Nebraska has a chance to make its first bowl game since 2016, and the Las Vegas Bowl might be the perfect fit for the Cornhuskers’ return to the postseason.
UNLV came up just short in its first game at the Sunshine Slam, losing 83-75 to Florida State on Monday at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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