UNLV’s seniors had hoped to beat their in-state rival and extend the season. But UNR spoiled those plans with a 23-16 victory Saturday in Reno.
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The third year under coach Tony Sanchez is now in the books as a 5-7 record with no bowl game, no return of the Fremont Cannon and enough legitimate questions about his staff that demand to be answered.
Three takeaways from the UNLV football team’s 23-16 loss to UNR on Saturday at Reno’s Mackay Stadium.
Handicapper Doug Fitz (Systemplays.com) breaks down Week 12 of the NFL season.
Rain is not the only element anticipated at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, where the Raiders will play for the first time since Oct. 19. Some wind could be a factor, too.
Jarrett Stidham and No. Auburn dominated top-ranked Alabama 26-14 Saturday, earning a berth in next week’s Southeastern Conference title game. The Tigers quarterback passed for 237 y
The Raiders host the Broncos at 1:25 p.m. Sunday. Here’s a breakdown by position.
Raiders safety Shalom Luani has not played football in front of his parents since high school. On Sunday afternoon, his mother and father will be among the roughly 55,000 people at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg leads the contest with a 33-19-3 record against the spread.
UNLV’s season and bowl hopes ended Saturday with a 23-16 loss at UNR. Kelton Moore’s 1-yard touchdown run with 7:34 put the Wolf Pack in front for good.
Bishop Gorman senior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson accounted for four touchdowns, and the Gaels intercepted Liberty quarterback Kenyon Oblad three times in their 35-13 victory Friday.
Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger and nine other handicappers give their best college football bets.
Carolina might be headed for the playoffs if it builds on its three-game win streak. The Panthers (7-3) are second in the NFL in total defense (278 yards per game) and fifth in scoring defense (18 points per game).
Handicapper Bruce Marshall (Goldsheet.com) provides betting trends for NFL Week 12.
Stanford is unbeaten in five home games this season and has a 39-6 home record during David Shaw’s seven-year tenure as coach.