Led by a Heisman Trophy candidate and fresh off a win at Alabama, No. 4 Texas is a 29-point favorite Saturday against Wyoming. Plus, notes on Colorado and UNLV.
UNLV Football
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
Sixth-year right guard Amani Trigg-Wright said the UNLV offensive line needs to do a better job protecting quarterback Doug Brumfield.
The changing landscape of college sports could mean a time in the not-too-distant future when programs like UNLV don’t get to play the best teams in the country.
The Rebels got dominated in front of 109,482 fans and a network-television audience at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, falling to the second-ranked Wolverines.
The standout UNLV receiver, who had a starring role in his first game against the Wolverines at Michigan Stadium, is preparing for a different experience on Saturday.
Former Tulsa standout turned UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion created the innovative Go-Go offense, bringing it — and his gregarious personality — to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends.
UNLV coach Barry Odom said there were positives from the team’s passing game, which will get better with practice and repetition.
The UNLV football team is going win the six games required to reach the postseason for the first time since 2013, Saturday’s matchup with No. 2 Michigan notwithstanding.
The Rebels scored on the first play of the game and got rushing touchdowns from four players in a season-opening victory over Bryant at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.
The UNLV football game against Bryant, played indoors at Allegiant Stadium, was briefly halted late in the first half as water seeped into the venue during a downpour.
New football coach Barry Odom and the Rebels will embark on their 2023 season at 1 p.m. Saturday when they welcome FCS school Bryant to Allegiant Stadium.
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez told the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Friday she made presentations to both schools — Washington State on Aug. 24 and Oregon State on Monday.
Coach Barry Odom released his first depth chart ahead of UNLV’s season opener Saturday, with a healthy mix of veterans, transfers and a few freshman surprises.