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March 28, 2024

UNLV Football

  • UNLV wide receiver Ricky White (11) runs after making a catch against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Las Vegas.
    After epic victory, UNLV football staying vigilant against letdown
    The UNLV football team has an opportunity to do something special. Now they just have to seize it. By virtue of last week’s dramatic comeback victory over Vanderbilt, the Scarlet and Gray are currently 2-1 and on an early track to qualify for a postseason ...
  • UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) is sacked by Vanderbilt defensive back BJ Diakite (33) during the first half of a NCAA football game at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
    'He's our starting quarterback': UNLV sticking with Brumfield
    Brumfield is suffering from sore ribs and a sore hip. He was limited in Monday’s practice, but is expected to be ready for Saturday’s game.
  • UNLV Rebels quarterback Jayden Maiava (1) celebrates with running back Donavyn Lester (4) after Maiava's touchdown against Vanderbilt during the second half of a NCAA football game at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
    Miracle win could be start of something big for UNLV football
    UNLV football does not win this game. It just doesn’t. Not after overcoming an early 17-0 hole by scoring 30 straight points, then slowly allowing Vanderbilt to claw back into a 37-37 tie. Not after a last-minute interception thrown by a freshman ...
  • UNLV players react as Jose Pizano (18) kicks a field goal with seconds left in the fourth quarter against Vanderbilt at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The field goal gave UNLV a 40-37 win.
    Live coverage: Wild finish as UNLV knocks off Vanderbilt, 40-37
    UNLV just pulled off a miraculous finish, driving the length of the field for a game-winning field goal to knock off Vanderbilt, 40-37 ...
  • UNLV Rebels running back Jai'Den Thomas (22) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Bryant University Bulldogs during the second half of the Rebels season opener at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. UNLV Rebels offensive lineman Jack Hasz (65) is at left.
    Bowl gauntlet begins now for UNLV football
    When it comes to season-long goals, most coaches prefer a “marathon” analogy. You know the clichés: It’s a long season, one play at a time, don’t get too high or too low based on one game, etc. ...
  • UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) looks to throw against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
    UNLV offense should come into focus against Vanderbilt
    Before the season began, one of the most intriguing, exciting storylines for the UNLV football team was the unveiling of the go-go offense. What would it look like? How effective would it be? Would it unlock another level in ...
  • UNLV running back Jai'Den Thomas (22) is stopped by Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode (99) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
    UNLV football looking forward after thrashing at No. 2 Michigan
    UNLV’s season begins now. The Scarlet and Gray got walloped at No. 2 Michigan on Saturday, 35-7, in a contest that was not as close as ...
  • UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) is sacked by Michigan defensive linemen Kris Jenkins (94) and Kenneth Grant (78) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
    Live coverage: No. 2 Michigan finishes off UNLV, 35-7
    That'll do it for the Scarlet and Gray here at the Big House, as Michigan just closed the book on a 35-7 victory that was never in question ...
  • UNLV Rebels defensive back Jerrae Williams (1) celebrates with defensive back Johnathan Baldwin (3) and linebacker Zavier Carter (11) after sacking Bryant University Bulldogs quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) during the first half of the Rebels season opener at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
    Michigan offense poses near-impossible challenge for UNLV football
    The UNLV football realizes what they’re up against this week when they travel to face No. 2 Michigan on Saturday (12:30 p.m., CBS). Yes, they’ll be taking on one of college football’s most historic programs, in front of 100,000 hostile fans, but ...
  • UNLV Rebels quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) looks for a receiver during the second half of the Rebels season opener against the Bryant University Bulldogs at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
    UNLV football working on passing attack ahead of tilt at No. 2 Michigan
    It’s not easy to find fault in UNLV’s season-opening effort against Bryant, as the Scarlet and Gray dominated their FCS opponent from the very first snap — a 69-yard touchdown run by Vincent Davis — and rolled to a convincing victory. A coach with a discerning eye, however, can always spot an area in need of ...
  • UNLV Rebels place kicker Jose Pizano (18) kicks a field goal during the second half of the Rebels season opener against the Bryant University Bulldogs at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
    Does UNLV football finally have hope on special teams?
    There are some Las Vegas certainties that are so ingrained, they’ve come to be accepted as a way of life. Like construction cones on surface streets, the house always winning, and UNLV football trotting out sorry special teams units year after year ...
  • Passengers are dropped off by a RTC Game Day Express bus prior to a Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers preseason football game at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.
    Worried about parking for Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium? The RTC’s shuttles have you covered
    If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to sit in that kind of traffic, there’s a supercheap alternative that allows you to bypass the gridlock.
  • UNLV Rebels head coach Barry Odom watches play from the sideline during the second half of the Rebels season opener against the Bryant University Bulldogs at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
    UNLV's first game under Odom goes according to plan in 44-14 win
    Barry Odom doesn’t leave much to chance. UNLV’s new head football coach is a meticulous planner, down to the last detail. To wit, on Aug. 8, the team’s morning practice was delayed 90 minutes by rain and lightning. After waiting it out and ...
  • UNLV Rebels running back Vincent Davis Jr. (5) breaks away for a 69-yard touchdown run on the first offensive play of the game against the Bryant University Bulldogs during the first half of the Rebels season opener at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
    Live coverage: Odom gets win in UNLV debut
    Barry Odom's first game as head coach is in the books, and he's in the win column after UNLV handled FCS opponent Bryant, 41-14, at Allegiant Stadium ...
  • UNLV Rebels wide receiver Ricky White (11) is congratulated by wide receiver Jacob De Jesus (7) after making a touchdown catch during the UNLV Spring Showcase at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, April 8, 2023.
    The 11 most important UNLV football players in 2023
    UNLV opens the 2023 season on Saturday with a mix of familiar faces and new recruits brought in by first-year head coach Barry Odom, all in the hope of finally getting the Scarlet and Gray over the hump and into a bowl game. Will the new-look squad ...
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