en-us SportSpyder - The Latest UNLV Rebels Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/news There are several players trying to make a name for themselves this season, including a preseason All-Mountain West selection. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:15:11 GMT Ed Graney https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57434677 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57434677 false false There is no level of college football more disrupted by the transfer portal than the Group of Six. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:50:19 GMT Daniel Morrison, Mark Johns, Jeff Kloster https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57419368 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57419368 false false “Last year was a new team, so new plays and everyone was getting adjusted,” said Jai’Den Thomas, the Rebels’ senior running back. “This year everyone knows the plays. Now the older folks are helping out the younger guys Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:38:56 GMT Ray Brewer https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57417468 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57417468 false false The UNLV football program hit the ground running when fall training camp opened Wednesday, with some of the team’s biggest question marks entering the 2026 season residing on the defensive side of the ball. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:18:32 GMT Donovan Hicks https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57413152 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57413152 false false North Carolina's general manager was put on administrative leave on Monday, adding another piece of drama to the disastrous Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:09:57 GMT John Talty https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57408289 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57408289 false false The Rebels opened training camp on Wednesday with the same goal as last season — compete to win a conference title and be in the hunt for a CFP berth. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:49:43 GMT Ed Graney https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57401624 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57401624 false false Jai’Den Thomas, under-recruited out of high school, has emerged as one of the best running backs in school history. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:16:02 GMT Ed Graney https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57389831 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57389831 false false Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti believes a 24-team playoff increases the prestige for college football's postseason. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:56:34 GMT RJ Young https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57383810 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57383810 false false A quarterback competition leads the way for Rebels camp storylines worth keeping an eye on. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:41:28 GMT Ed Graney https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57382955 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57382955 false false LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV football placed two players on the 2027 Shriner's Children's East-West Bowl 1000 watch list, which was released by college football's oldest postseason all-star event. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:13:20 GMT University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57371258 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57371258 false false The message hasn’t changed in Year 2 of the Dan Mullen Era — UNLV expects to contend for and win a Mountain West title. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:37:42 GMT Ed Graney https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57353860 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57353860 false false This upcoming college football season will see some major changes in the form of conference realignment, especially when it comes to the Mountain West and the r Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:13:02 GMT Frank Sciarroni https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57330439 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57330439 false false UNLV football is expected to contend for an at-large bid in the 12-team College Football Playoff this season, and the team’s first two games — at least according to oddsmakers — should offer an early sense of whether those hopes hold up ... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:40:21 GMT Ray Brewer https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57329465 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57329465 false false UNLV is looking to make the game-day experiece at Allegiant Stadium one to remember for fans with access to the Wynn Field Club and a pregame tailgate party. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:22:05 GMT Mick Akers https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57324471 https://sportspyder.com/cf/unlv-rebels-football/articles/57324471 false false