The blueprint for winning at UNLV was created by Barry Odom. It’s possible to keep such a thing going, but Dan Mullen has work to do as the Rebels’ new coach.
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Pro sports bettor Cris Zeniuk recommends a play on the Detroit Lions-Buffalo Bills showdown, which has the highest total on the board this week.
The 49ers are consensus 2½-point home favorites (-120) over the Rams on “Thursday Night Football.” The consensus total is 48½.
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who has said he wants to play Monday against the Falcons despite a knee injury, did not participate in Thursday’s practice.
Dan Mullen, a former Mississippi State and Florida coach, was hired Thursday to take over a UNLV team that Barry Odom built into a Top 25 program in two seasons.
In a statement, the team said it is “aware of the incident.” The Metropolitan Police Department refused to release an arrest report, citing “law enforcement privilege.”
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with college football notes and trends.
Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next coach at North Carolina.
Raiders owner Mark Davis would not give a vote of confidence to Antonio Pierce when asked about the first-year coach Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings.
Former SEC football coach Dan Mullen emerged as a name to watch in UNLV’s coaching search, and offensive coordinator Brennan Marion has interviewed for the job.
Quarterback Aidan O’Connell participated in a walk-through practice Wednesday, three days after he was carted off the field during a loss at Tampa Bay.
Raiders owner Mark Davis sold two more stakes in his franchise Wednesday after the purchases were unanimously approved at the NFL’s winter meetings in Dallas.
The Raiders dropped their ninth straight game Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, but some young players at least provided a spark.
The Rebels learned which Mountain West opponents they will play during the 2025 season Tuesday. Their complete schedule will come out in February or March.
Barry Odom will almost triple his UNLV salary in his first year as coach of the Purdue football team, according to contract details released Tuesday.
