UNLV athletic director speaks after coach’s departure

UNLV coach, players speak to media about bowl destination

UNLV Rebels takes the field for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Chase Field on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Phoenix. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt

The Rosie Ralenkotter Las Vegas Bowl XXXIII Champion trophy at UNLV on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Callie Fin Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 8, 2024 - 12:42 pm

Updated December 8, 2024 - 2:11 pm

UNLV athletic director Erick Harper is speaking Sunday at the Fertitta Football Complex after football coach Barry Odom left to take over at Purdue.

After a historic season, the UNLV football team will also learn its bowl destination.

The Las Vegas Bowl is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at Allegiant Stadium.

Graney: Rebels go out the right way as Dan Mullen Era begins

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 9:00 am

UNLV’s football team defeated Cal in the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. And now begins the start of Dan Mullen’s tenure as coach.

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By Callie Fin / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 1:37 am

The UNLV football team shut out Cal in the second half to secure a victory in the LA Bowl on Wednesday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

How to watch UNLV against Cal in the LA Bowl

By David Schoen / RJ

December 18, 2024 - 3:45 pm

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Graney: UNLV football ready to end special season ‘the right way’

By Ed Graney / RJ

December 17, 2024 - 6:27 pm

UNLV football’s coaching change could have caused players to opt out of the LA Bowl. Instead, the team stayed together to face Cal on Wednesday.

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Offensive coordinator gone, but Rebels ready for LA Bowl

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December 17, 2024 - 7:34 pm

UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion will not coach against Cal in Wednesday’s LA Bowl. He is poised to take a head coach job, according to multiple reports.

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UNLV WR coach eager to lead team in LA Bowl: ‘It’s really not about me’

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December 16, 2024 - 5:29 pm

Longtime UNLV wide receivers coach Del Alexander has been with the program through some huge ups and downs. Now he’s leading the team in Wednesday’s LA Bowl.

Mountain West sued by 2 departing schools over exit fees

By Adam Hill / RJ

December 16, 2024 - 5:18 pm

Colorado State and Utah State have sued the Mountain West, disputing millions of dollars in exit fees allegedly owed because of their departure to the Pac-12.

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UNLV paying new coach Dan Mullen significantly more than Barry Odom

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December 16, 2024 - 7:43 pm

The details of new UNLV football coach Dan Mullen’s contract were released Monday, and he will make quite a bit more than Barry Odom did with the Rebels.

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December 16, 2024 - 2:03 pm

The line and total on Wednesday’s LA Bowl between UNLV and Cal has bounced around with both programs undergoing big changes.

UNLV football’s leader ready to win LA Bowl, then chase NFL dreams

By Callie Fin / RJ

December 15, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Jackson Woodard has remained resolute that he will play in the LA Bowl on Wednesday. The senior linebacker wants to help UNLV earn its 11th win this season.