UNLV football returns to national rankings after San Diego State win

By Ben Gotz

Las Vegas Review-Journal

1 month ago

UNLV running back Greg Burrell (5) puts a move on San Diego State Aztecs edge Trey White (47) ... — UNLV running back Greg Burrell (5) puts a move on San Diego State Aztecs edge Trey White (47) and heads upfield during the second half of their NCAA football game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

UNLV football is back in the national rankings after Saturday’s home win over San Diego State at Allegiant Stadium.

The Rebels are 23rd in both the USA Today coaches poll and The Associated Press Top 25 poll that were released Sunday. UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West) was previously in the national rankings earlier this season for the first time in program history, but dropped out after its overtime loss to Syracuse on Oct. 4.

It’s good to be back 🙂 pic.twitter.com/ZFIrITRN2O

— UNLV Football (@unlvfootball) November 17, 2024

The Rebels’ spot in The Associated Press poll is a season high, while they matched their season high in the USA Today poll. The team has won two straight games following its 29-24 loss to Boise State at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 25.

The Broncos are the only other Mountain West team in both polls. Boise State (9-1, 6-0) is No. 12 in The Associated Press poll and No. 13 in the USA Today poll.

The Rebels next play at San Jose State (6-4, 3-3) at 7 p.m. Friday.

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