New head coach Marcus Arroyo is already making an impact on the UNLV football program, signing multiple three-star recruits ahead of National Signing Day. As for UNLV basketball, the team is riding a three-game losing streak after falling on the road to Colorado State, 95-77.
UNLV football lost to Colorado State 37-17 on Saturday, marking the seventh loss of the season for the Rebels. After last year’s unsuccessful season, UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois said she expected bowl eligibility in Sanchez’ fifth season, but that cannot happen after Saturday’s loss. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss what could be next for Sanchez should he be fired.
After UNLV suffered its 7th loss on the season to the Colorado State Rams, head coach Tony Sanchez’s job may be on the line if the Rebels are not bowl eligible.
The Runnin’ Rebels are just one of four teams left in the Mountain West that are undefeated in conference play. UNLV is off to its first 2-0 start in 13 years, but will face a tough test when the team heads on the road to face New Mexico on Tuesday, Jan. 8th. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s recent success and preview the team’s upcoming schedule.
UNLV visits Colorado State at 2 p.m. Saturday The Rams will be without injured guard Prentiss Nixon Colorado State has had some highs this season The Rams have had their bumpy spots as well Colorado State looks for a spark against the Rebels