UNLV’s athletic department is facing a nearly $21 million budget deficit as the university struck a deal to stay put in the Mountain West Conference.
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The Mountain West took another step in its rebuilding plan Tuesday by adding UTEP, but the conference might not find another immediate partner in the state of Texas.
UNLV has been under the microscope the past week because of player departures, realignment and a blowout victory. Here is what people are saying about the program.
UNLV improved to 4-0 after a 59-14 victory over Fresno State on Saturday and is ranked in The Associated Press poll for the first time in program history.
The UNLV football team entered The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in program history Sunday after a 4-0 start.
The UNLV athletic department somehow emerged from a raging storm well-positioned for future success after striking a favorable deal to be the Mountain West’s big fish.
With the Matthew Sluka saga behind it, the UNLV football team turned to Hajj-Malik Williams to lead their offense against Fresno State, and he was terrific.
UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score in a blowout win over Fresno State on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV plays its first game since quarterback Matthew Sluka left the team Saturday against Fresno State. Here’s how to watch.
Hajj-Malik Williams is likely stepping into the starting quarterback role for UNLV in its Mountain West opener against visiting Fresno State on Saturday.
UNLV president Keith Whitfield and athletic director Erick Harper spoke with the Review-Journal on Friday to discuss the decision to remain in the Mountain West.
A representative for Circa CEO Derek Stevens contacted UNLV with an offer to pay quarterback Matthew Sluka the $100,000 he said the university owed him.
UNLV said in a statement it expects a lump sum payment of between $10 million and $14 million from the Mountain West in 2026 as part of its agreement to stay.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with college football notes and trends.
UNLV will remain in the Mountain West after weighing an offer from the reconstructed Pac-12, sources confirmed.
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