LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Runnin' Rebels felt the chill in Northern Utah, falling to Utah State 76-71. UNLV has now lost eight straight to the Aggies in Logan and nine of the last 10 at the Spectrum. Utah State went on a 13-0 first-half run, building a 16-point first-half lead before settling for a 33-24 halftime lead. In the second half, the Rebels managed to claw back, … [Read more...] about UNLV narrowly defeated by Utah State, 76-71 in MWC clash
Dan Mullen to become UNLV’s next football coach, AP sources say
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has agreed to lead UNLV's 24th-ranked football program, two people with knowledge of the hire said Wednesday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. The 52-year-old Mullen replaces Barry Odom, who left for Purdue on Sunday after going … [Read more...] about Dan Mullen to become UNLV’s next football coach, AP sources say
UNLV’s Barry Odom headed to Purdue as its next football coach
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers are giving UNLV coach Barry Odom a second chance to lead a Power Four program. Athletic director Mike Bobinski announced Sunday that he hired the 48-year-old Odom to replace Ryan Walters, who was fired last week after compiling a 5-19 record in two seasons in West Lafayette, Indiana. "As both a leader and person, coach Odom … [Read more...] about UNLV’s Barry Odom headed to Purdue as its next football coach
Alexander named interim UNLV football head coach
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Del Alexander, UNLV wide receivers coach, has been named interim head coach for the team after the departure of Barry Odom to Purdue. Alexander's history has spanned multiple coaching stints over the years. He first joined the Rebels in 1998 under head coach Jeff Horton before taking on roles as passing game coordinator, wide receivers, and quarterbacks … [Read more...] about Alexander named interim UNLV football head coach
Syracuse rallies to force overtime and beat No. 25 UNLV 44-41, spoiling Rebels’ poll debut
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeQuint Allen powered into the end zone from a yard out in overtime to give Syracuse a 44-41 victory over No. 25 UNLV on Friday night, four days after the Rebels broke into the AP Top 25 for the first time in program history. After Caden Chittenden made a 41-yard field goal to give UNLV (4-1) a 41-38 lead in overtime, the Orange (4-1) used eight plays and … [Read more...] about Syracuse rallies to force overtime and beat No. 25 UNLV 44-41, spoiling Rebels’ poll debut