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UNLV Runnin' Rebels center Emmanuel Stephen (34) stands for the national anthem before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels Might Be In For A Battle Against The Air Force Falcons

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels might not be a lock to knock off the Air Force Falcons this weekend.

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Jan 2, 2026

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Mountain West Recap: Bowl Game Edition

How To Watch: Air Force Falcons @ UNLV Runnin' Rebels: Saturday, January 3

How To Watch: Air Force Falcons @ UNLV Lady Rebels: Saturday, January 3

UNLV Lady Rebels Blow Out Fresno State Bulldogs On New Year's Eve

UNLV Lady Rebels Head Coach Lindy La Rocque: "We Felt Great Support For Our Women"

Former UNLV Rebels Quarterback Anthony Colandrea Could Land With Up-And-Coming Big 12 Team

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: "You’d Probably Have To Cut My Right Leg Off Not To Coach A Game"

How To Watch: Fresno State Bulldogs @ UNLV Lady Rebels: Wednesday, December 31

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Crush La Sierra Golden Eagles In Last Game Of 2025

Basketball

UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque reacts to a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

UNLV Lady Rebels Head Coach Lindy La Rocque: "I Am A Product Of My Network"

UNLV Runnin' Rebels guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (0) dribbles upcourt against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

How To Watch: La Sierra Golden Eagles @ UNLV Runnin' Rebels: Monday, December 29

UNLV Lady Rebel Meadow Rowland

UNLV Lady Rebels Move to 2 - 0 In Mountain West Play With Win Over New Mexico Lobos

UNLV Runnin' Rebels guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (0) dribbles upcourt against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Win Mountain West Opener Over The Fresno State Bulldogs

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UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) looks downfield against the Ohio Bobcats during the first half at the Ford Center at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea Could Be ACC Bound

UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen talk on the field prior to game against the Ohio Bobcats at the Ford Center at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Head Coach Dan Mullen Wants To "Raise That Standard" Of The UNLV Rebels Football Program

UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after his touchdown in the third quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Quarterback Anthony Colandrea Rumored To Be On The Radar Of Two Power 4 Teams

Texas A&M Aggies special teams player Tunmise Adeleye (30) recovers a block punt for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies in the third quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Breaking: UNLV Rebels Defensive End Tunmise Adeleye To Enter Transfer Portal

UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles and runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Breaking: UNLV Rebels Quarterback Anthony Colandrea To Enter Transfer Portal

UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) pitches the ball against the Ohio Bobcats during the second half at the Ford Center at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Quarterback Anthony Colandrea: "It Hurts"

NCAA Football Michigan quarterback Alex Orji

UNLV Rebels Quarterback Alex Orji: "My Agent Has Been Able To Do Different Things With Me Here"

As Anthony Colandrea and Alex Orji battle to be UNLV's starting quarterback, they've developed a bond that prevents animosity.

UNLV Rebels Quarterback Alex Orji: "I'm Planning On Being A Rebel Next Year"

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UNLV Athletics And Learfield Announce Acesso Biologics As First Official Multi-Sport Corporate Jersey Patch

UNLV Hustlin' Rebels Infielder Mikey Cruz Jr Transfers to In-State Rival

UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen

UNLV Football Coach Dan Mullen Throws First Pitch At Las Vegas Aviators Game

Dean Toigo

Mountain West Co-Player Of The Year Dean Toigo Transfers From UNLV To Arizona State

Dean Toigo

UNLV Slugger Dean Toigo Named First-Team All-Region

LJ Mercurius

Former UNLV Star Pitcher LJ Mercurius Joins Brother After Transferring To Oklahoma

UNLV Baseball

Five UNLV Hustlin’ Rebels Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Randall Cunningham (7) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs defeated the Vikings 27-24.

UNLV Sports All-Time Greats: The Best Rebels In Basketball, Football, And Baseball

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UNLV Rebels Come In At No. 59 In ESPN's 2026 Top 75 Recruiting Class Rankings

Dan Mullen speaks to the media about his first UNLV recruiting class.

UNLV Rebels Head Coach Dan Mullen Announces 24-Member Early-Signing Class

UNLV Rebels Land Three-Star Offensive Tackle From 2026 Class

Lake Cormorant’s Tylen Mathews poses for a portrait at Collierville High School. Mathews is on The Commercial Appeal's 2025 Dandy Dozen list, a collection of the top college football prospects from the 2026 class in the Memphis area as selected by the newspaper.

UNLV Rebels Land Coveted 2026 Recruit Cornerback Tylen Mathews

Dan Mullen unveils his first recruiting class at UNLV.

UNLV Establishes Florida Pipeline As Dan Mullen And Staff Recruit Tampa Bay Hard

Former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner shouts out to his players against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of the first round of the ACC tournament at Greensboro Coliseum.

UNLV’s Josh Pastner Skips NBA Summer League to Prioritize Recruiting

Cooper at the Under Armour Next Series Combine

Will Miami steal a top Recruit from Ohio State? Here's what we know so far

Former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner shouts out to his players against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of the first round of the ACC tournament at Greensboro Coliseum.

UNLV Basketball Recruiting: Meet The Future Stars Committed To The Runnin' Rebels

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Dec 23, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) pitches the ball against the Ohio Bobcats during the second half at the Ford Center at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Fall To Ohio Bobcats In Low-Scoring Frisco Bowl

"UNLV Will Score Early And Often" In The Frisco Bowl

"It Would Be Surprising To See Ohio Ready For This Game Against" The UNLV Rebels

"Expect UNLV To Have A Huge Game Offensively" In The Frisco Bowl Against The Ohio Bobcats

Against The UNLV Rebels "Ohio Has An Advantage At The Line Of Scrimmage"

UNLV Rebels On SI Official Frisco Bowl Prediction For UNLV Rebels Vs Ohio Bobcats

UNLV Rebels linebacker Marsel McDuffie (38) against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

UNLV Rebels Linebacker Marsel McDuffie: "It Means Everything"

The Ohio Bobcats Could "Have The Edge In This Game" Over The UNLV Rebels

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UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen

UNLV Rebels Head Coach Dan Mullen: "This Team Really Got Me Back To Why I Love Coaching"

How To Watch: UNLV Rebels Vs Ohio Bobcats: Tuesday, December 23

Mar 17, 2023; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque gives direction against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

UNLV Lady Rebels Head Coach Lindy La Rocque: "The Next Step Is Making This An Established Program"

Bet MGM Predicts The UNLV Rebels To Beat The Ohio Bobcats In Bowl Game

The UNLV Rebels And Ohio Bobcats Set To Face Off In A Tight Game

UNLV Basketball Arena

How To Watch: New Mexico Lobos @ UNLV Lady Rebels: Saturday, December 20

UNLV Runnin' Rebels guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (0) dribbles upcourt against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

How To Watch: Fresno State Bulldogs @ UNLV Runnin' Rebels: Saturday, December 20

UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque gives direction against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

UNLV Lady Rebels Head Coach Lindy La Rocque: "I Don't Think We're Too Far Off"

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UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Josh Pastner watches the action against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: "Las Vegas Is Becoming The Epicenter Of ... The Sports World.”

UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) looks to throw against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Football: Best Offensive Player At Each Position 2025

Mountain West Announces Conference Matchups For 2026 Football Season

UNLV Basketball Arena

The UNLV Lady Rebels Escape First Mountain West Matchup With A Win

UNLV Rebels AD Erick Harper: "The Four Letters U-N-L-V Are As Strong As Ever"

UNLV Rebels Facts And Info About Their Bowl History

General view of the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of UNLV during the Mountain West basketball tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Host 28 Student-Athletes At Winter Graduation

UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen

UNLV Rebels Head Coach Dan Mullen Prepares His Team To Face Off With The Ohio Bobcats

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UNLV Rebels Vs Ohio Bobcats Could "Blow Past 800 Yards Of Combined Offense"

Dan Mullen speaks to the media about his first UNLV recruiting class.

UNLV Director Of Athletics Erick Harper Talks Dan Mullen And Playing In Texas

UNLV Men's Basketball

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Lose To Tennessee State Tigers Before Starting Mountain West Play

UNLV Basketball Arena

The UNLV Lady Rebels Get Outclassed In Loss To The Cincinnati Bearcats

UNLV Lady Rebel Meadow Rowland

How To Watch: UNLV Lady Rebels @ Cincinnati Bearcats: Saturday, December 13

UNLV Men's Basketball

How To Watch: Tennessee State Tigers @ UNLV Runnin' Rebels: Saturday, December 13

ESPN analyst Dan Mullen looks on prior to the 2022 Liberty Bowl between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

USA Today Names UNLV Head Coach Dan Mullen As Potential Candidate For Michigan Wolverines Job

UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Josh Pastner watches the action against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: "I Have Complete Belief In Our Vision"

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Ohio Bobcats head coach Brian Smith watches his players in the first half at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Breaking: Ohio Bobcats Fire Head Coach Brian Smith Before Bowl Game With UNLV Rebels

UNLV Lady Rebel Meadow Rowland

How To Watch: UNLV Lady Rebels @ Grand Canyon Lopes: Wednesday, December 17

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Tumble Down Mountain West Power Rankings

UNLV Rebels Vs Ohio Bobcats Is "Forecasted As An Offensive Affair"

UNLV Rebels running back Jai'Den Thomas (9) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas Wants To Finish His Career In Las Vegas

UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after the game against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

UNLV Rebels Quarterback Anthony Colandrea: "I'm Not Going Anywhere"

UNLV Director Of Athletics Erick Harper Had A Huge 2025 Signing Dan Mullen And Josh Pastner

UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Josh Pastner watches the action against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: "I Still Believe In This Team"

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The UNLV Rebels Have "Beat Three Bowl Teams This Season"

UNLV Director Of Athletics Erick Harper Is Constantly Adapting To An Ever Changing College Sports Landscape

ESPN Predicts A UNLV Rebels Victory In The Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl

UNLV Basketball Arena

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels Have "Played A Very Strong Non-Conference Schedule"

UNLV Men's Basketball

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels "Have Been Inconsistent"

UNLV Women's Soccer

Kacey Bingham Named New UNLV Rebels Women's Soccer Head Coach

UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque gives direction against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

UNLV Lady Rebels Head Coach Lindy La Rocque: "To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected"

UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque reacts to a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

UNLV Lady Rebels Head Coach Lindy La Rocque: "I View Myself As An Educator"

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UNLV Rebels Offensive Coordinator Corey Dennis Could Be A Candidate For The Georgia Tech OC Job

UNLV Hockey celebrates after a goal

The UNLV Skatin' Rebels Blowout The San Diego State Aztecs

The UNLV Rebels Are Favorites To Beat The Ohio Bobcats In The Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl

UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen

UNLV Rebels Head Coach Dan Mullen: "The Transfer Portal Can Be Very Positive"

UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Josh Pastner watches the action against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach: "We’re coaching them every day in practice like it’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals"

UNLV Rebels linebacker Marsel McDuffie (38) against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Linebacker Marsel McDuffie Named UNLV Rebels On SI Defensive Player of the Week For Week 15

UNLV Rebels quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) attempts a pass in the third quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea Named UNLV Rebels On SI Offensive Player of the Week For Week 15

UNLV Rebels Open Up As Favorites Over The Ohio Bobcats In The Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl

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