Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with college football notes and trends.
UNLV
The San Jose State volleyball team has played under national scrutiny this season amid a lawsuit involving transgender participation in women’s sports.
The Lady Rebels, who have won three straight Mountain West titles, opened their 2024-25 campaign with a home win over Loyola Marymount on Monday.
Sophomore point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. and newcomer Jeremiah “Bear” Cherry led UNLV to a season-opening victory over Alabama State at Thomas & Mack Center.
Coach Barry Odom said UNLV’s football team was devastated by its recent loss to Boise State, but it came back from its bye focused on forcing a rematch with the Broncos.
Coach Kevin Kruger believes in the UNLV men’s basketball team’s potential, but is still determing how certain pieces will fit amid injury concerns.
The UNLV women’s basketball team has claimed three straight Mountain West titles, but the Lady Rebels’ ultimate goal is a breakthrough in the NCAA Tournament.
UNLV wasn’t included in the massive college basketball event coming to Las Vegas in 2027 ahead of the Final Four in 2028. The Rebels aren’t at that level — for now.
After losing to Boise State on Oct. 25, UNLV will need help to make the Mountain West football championship game for the second consecutive season.
Grand Canyon doesn’t play football but will compete in 17 men’s and women’s sports beginning in the 2026-27 academic year — basketball being the most notable.
UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger hopes all the local support for the school’s football team this year carries over when his season begins Monday.
The UNLV men’s basketball team will be without one key player — and maybe more — for Monday’s season opener against Alabama State.
The march to March Madness starts Monday, and UConn is the clear 8-1 betting favorite to three-peat as NCAA men’s basketball champions.
Members of the UNR volleyball team participated in a “Women’s Sports are for Women Only” rally on Saturday afternoon in Reno.
A record crowd showed up to Allegiant Stadium on Friday to watch the two best Mountain West football teams slug it out in “a big-time game.” UNLV came up short.
1
2
3
4
5
High-stakes gambler appeals dismissal of lawsuit against Las Vegas Strip casino, its former boss
Bettor wagers $52,500 on Browns-Steelers total as number plummets
Dylan Laube gets out of doghouse, earns 2nd chance with Raiders
167K pounds of ground beef products recalled by Michigan company
Country superstar sets opening date for his Las Vegas Strip restaurant