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Hard-hitting Rayshad Jackson fitting right in for Rebels

UNLV Rebels linebacker Rayshad Jackson (6) brings down Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Logan Bonner during their NCAA football game Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Sam Boyd Stadium. Arkansas State won 43-17.

Hard-hitting Rayshad Jackson fitting right in for Rebels
Thu, Sep 19, 2019 (2 a.m.)
By Mike Grimala
Rayshad Jackson got a late start this season, as the grad transfer from Florida was not able to practice with UNLV until the final week of training camp. But he’s certainly up to speed now ...

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UNLV Rebels quarterback Armani Rogers (1) gets set to pass against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during their NCAA football game Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Analysis: Did Armani Rogers do enough to keep his job as UNLV quarterback?
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
By Mike Grimala
The Rebels’ burgeoning quarterback competition didn’t amount to much on Saturday. Incumbent No. 1 Armani Rogers started and played the entire way in UNLV’s 30-14 loss at Northwestern, and now the question is, did Rogers do enough to keep his job ...

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UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) is defended by Northwestern defensive lineman Samdup Miller, left, linebacker Paddy Fisher (42), defensive lineman Joe Gaziano (97) and defensive end Trevor Kent (96) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Evanston, Ill.
Rebels left kicking themselves after losing 'winnable' game at Northwestern
Saturday, September 14, 2019
By Mike Grimala
UNLV didn’t have to play a perfect game in order to win at Northwestern on Saturday. The Rebels didn’t even have to play above their heads, to hear coach Tony Sanchez tell it ...

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UNLV Rebels running back Charles Williams (8) runs in for a touchdown against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds during their NCAA football game Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Vegas Play of the Day: UNLV at Northwestern
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Saturday, September 14, 2019
By Ray Brewer
Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day. Our four sports writers started with ...

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UNLV Rebels quarterback Armani Rogers (1) gets set to pass against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during their NCAA football game Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Live blog: Northwestern pulls away from UNLV, 30-14
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Saturday, September 14, 2019
By Mike Grimala
UNLV lost last week's game against Arkansas State in the first quarter. If the Rebels want to compete today — against a Northwestern team minus its starting backfield ..

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From left to right, UNLV's Chauncey Scissum and Dalton Baker celebrate a victory over Fresno State during the second half of an NCAA college football game that UNLV won 26-16 in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 28 2017.
5 games UNLV had no business winning under Tony Sanchez
Friday, September 13, 2019
By Mike Grimala
Beginning with Saturday’s game at Northwestern, the Rebels are entering a brutal stretch in which four of their next five games will be played on the road, and all against what should be quality opposition. Expect UNLV to be an extreme underdog all ...

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UNLV Rebels quarterbacks Armani Rogers, left, and Kenyon Oblad warm up before a game against Arkansas State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.
Rogers will start for Rebels on Saturday, with Oblad ready to step in
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
By Mike Grimala
After Rogers completed just 34.8 percent of his passes in the Rebels’ loss to Arkansas State, coach Tony Sanchez was more critical than he’s ever been of his third-year starter ...

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UNLV running back Charles Williams breaks free for a 78-yard run against Arkansas State at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.
Rebels counting on Charles Williams to carry load as featured back
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
By Mike Grimala
Charles Williams carried 19 times against Arkansas State and finished with 168 yards and a touchdown. His most explosive play was a 78-yard run that set up his own touchdown plunge one snap later. Though it came in a loss, Williams said the Rebels’ performance ...

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UNLV Rebels quarterback Armani Rogers (1) is sacked during a game against Arkansas State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.
After loss to Arkansas State, UNLV quarterback job could be up for grabs
Saturday, September 7, 2019
By Mike Grimala
If there has been a consistent theme with the UNLV football program, it’s that the Rebels always seem to make things as difficult as they possibly can ...

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UNLV Rebels quarterback Armani Rogers (1) jumps to avoid a tackle during a game against Arkansas State at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.
Live blog: Rebels trounced by Arkansas State, 43-17
Saturday, September 7, 2019
By Mike Grimala
As much as it may sound like hyperbole for a Week 2 matchup, UNLV's home tilt against Arkansas State is shaping up to be a must-win for the Rebels. With the schedule about to ...

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UNLV Rebels head coach Tony Sanchez watches players during a game against Southern Utah at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Analysis: Should UNLV football bother to return kicks or punts?
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
By Mike Grimala
UNLV demolished Southern Utah in the season opener on Saturday, so it’s hard to get too worked up over a special-teams miscue that occurred when the Rebels were leading by 35 points with less than a minute to play ...

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UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) celebrates his touchdown run in the end zone with Darren Woods Jr. (10) during a game against UTEP at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.
For Rebels' receivers, blocking is name of the game
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
By Mike Grimala
Under head coach Tony Sanchez, UNLV has consistently hit home runs in the running game. Whether it’s been Lexington Thomas or Armani Rogers or now Charles Williams, the Rebels seem to spring their ball-carriers for long runs just about every game ...

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Then-UNLV football coach John Robinson, left, talks with David Cassidy during the coach's radio show in 1999.
In hindsight, zany UNLV coach's radio show may have just been ahead of its time
Monday, September 2, 2019
By Mark Wallington, Special to the Sun
As UNLV's football coach prepares to take to the airwaves in the wake of the Rebels' season-opener, we look back on a legendary radio show that could only happen in Las Vegas.
UNLV Rebels quarterback Armani Rogers (1) runs with the ball during a game against Southern Utah at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Rebels shake off slow start, roll to 56-23 win in opener
Saturday, August 31, 2019
By Mike Grimala
UNLV started slow in Saturday’s season opener, and the malaise lasted just long enough for an uneasy feeling to begin creeping in at Sam Boyd Stadium. Early-season games against low-level competition have infamously tripped up the Rebels before ...

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UNLV Rebels running back Charles Williams (8) runs for UNLV's first touchdown during a game against Southern Utah at Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Blog: UNLV opens season with 56-23 blowout of Southern Utah
Saturday, August 31, 2019
By Mike Grimala
UNLV did what it was supposed to do against overmatched Southern Utah, running for 331 yards en route to a 56-23 victory, and now the Rebels ...

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