UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea earned the start against Sam Houston on Friday night and accounted for three touchdowns in the Rebels’ victory.
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UNLV’s football team ran its record to 2-0 under coach Dan Mullen with a win over Sam Houston on Friday and is 11-3 in true road games since 2023.
UNLV, which rallied to defeat FCS opponent Idaho State in Dan Mullen’s debut as coach, will play its first road game against Sam Houston on Friday.
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UNLV football coach Dan Mullen utilized two quarterbacks in the Rebels’ season-opening win over Idaho State and was pleased with how both played.
The Rebels escaped FCS opponent Idaho State to open the Dan Mullen Era by making winning plays when needed most.
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UNLV athletic director Erick Harper hit a home run by hiring Barry Odom. Many think Harper has done the same with the arrival of Dan Mullen.
UNLV football coach Dan Mullen said two of the Rebels quarterbacks will see the field in Saturday’s season opener against Idaho State.
Paul Guenther roamed NFL sidelines for decades as a defensive coach. Now he’s teamed up with Dan Mullen to take the Rebels to the next level.
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UNLV’s Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas is looking to stake his claim as the Mountain West’s best running back during his junior season.
The Rebels, who open the season Aug. 23 against Idaho State, worked out for the second time in four days Monday at the Raiders’ practice facility in Henderson.
Corey Dennis, UNLV’s first-year offensive coordinator, believes the program has a bright future after its recent run of success.
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