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UNLV players colliding

UNLV ran the most embarrassing play during their bowl loss

The UNLV Rebels pulled off one of the ugliest plays of the bowl season so far in their loss in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday. The Rebels essentially denied themselves a touchdown when tight end Matt Byrnes ran directly into running back Keyvone Lee …

A Michigan Wolverines helmet

Former Michigan QB chooses his next school

Former Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji has decided on his next school. Orji has committed to join the UNLV Rebels as a transfer. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. Orji offers a big running threat as a quarterback. He will …

A Georgia helmet on the bench

Georgia player who was blasted by Kirby Smart transfers to new school

A Georgia player who was ripped by head coach Kirby Smart earlier this season has officially left the program. Defensive back Jake Pope, a former 4-star recruit, entered the transfer portal last month ahead of Georgia’s College Football Playoff …

UNLV lines up for a punt

UNLV ran the best fake punt play of the season

UNLV on Wednesday ran one of the best fake punt plays you will see. The Rebels were facing the California Golden Bears in the Art of Sport LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and trailing 10-7 early in the second quarter. Facing a 4th-and-7 …

Matthew Sluka at a press conference

Everyone said the same thing about UNLV dominating without Matthew Sluka

After a fairly tumultuous week, UNLV looked no worse for wear Saturday against Fresno State. UNLV played for the first time Saturday since starting quarterback Matthew Sluka abruptly left the team over an NIL dispute this week. By the end of the …

Matthew Sluka at a press conference

Las Vegas casino tried to help UNLV keep starting QB

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced this week that he will no longer be playing for the team, and at least one Las Vegas executive tried to step in to help remedy the situation. Sluka announced in a statement on Wednesday that he will …

An aerial view of a UNLV field logo

Second UNLV player reveals why he quit on team

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka was not the only player to announce this week that he is leaving the team, but the two situations are apparently not related. Sluka revealed in a statement on Wednesday that he will not play for UNLV for the …

Matthew Sluka at a press conference

Details surface about UNLV quarterback’s decision to quit on team

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced on Wednesday that he will not play for the team again this season, and some conflicting information has since surfaced about what led to the stunning decision. In a statement via social media, Sluka …

Matthew Sluka at a press conference

UNLV starting QB benches himself over NIL dispute

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka has benched himself following the team’s impressive start to the season. Sluka shared a statement on social media Tuesday night announcing that he will not play in any more games this season. The senior said he …

Kansas trying to recover a UNLV fumble

UNLV had the luckiest fourth-quarter fumble against Kansas

UNLV proved Friday that sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Kansas trailed UNLV 20-16 in the fourth quarter at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. The Rebels were facing 1st-and-10 from near midfield with just over 10 …

UNLV player Ryan Keeler has died

UNLV football player Ryan Keeler dies at 20

A UNLV football player died unexpectedly in Las Vegas on Monday. UNLV shared the tragic news that 20-year-old defensive lineman Ryan Keeler has died. New head coach Barry Odom said the school and program are “devastated.” “We are …

Bobby Petrino in a suit

Bobby Petrino leaves Missouri State for offensive coordinator job

Bobby Petrino is officially returning to the FBS. After spending three seasons as the head coach at FCS program Missouri State, Petrino has accepted a job as the offensive coordinator at UNLV. ESPN’s Chris Low reported the news on Thursday …

Ed Orgeron up close

New report sparks incredible Ed Orgeron rumors

A new report has sparked some incredible rumors and speculation regarding Ed Orgeron. On Sunday night, the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Andy Yamashita reported about UNLV’s search for a new head football coach. UNLV is in the market for a …

UNLV players gathering

UNLV goes viral for funny turnover prop

Mario Cristobal has officially retired the University of Miami turnover chain, which means that there is room for another program to fill the void. UNLV went viral Saturday during their season opener against Idaho State for their hilarious new …

Tate Martell in a suit

Tate Martell not even listed on UNLV depth chart

Tate Martell was hoping to finally fulfill his once seemingly infinite potential when he transferred to UNLV this summer, but he does not appear to be a part of the team’s plans at the moment. UNLV released its first official depth chart this …

Tate Martell in a suit

Nick Starkel has great tweet about Tate Martell transferring to UNLV

Nick Starkel and Tate Martell were once two highly rated quarterback recruits, and both have had a difficult time finding the right fit in college. Their long and winding journeys have led them to the point where they may actually start opposite each …

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