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.
Adam Hill
Golden Knights backup reporter
Email: ahill@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 224-5509
After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered mixed martial arts and prep sports while helping coordinate online and social media coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
The Raiders will look to bounce back from their most disappointing effort of the Antonio Pierce era when they welcome a struggling Browns side to Las Vegas on Sunday.
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.
The Raiders will likely be down two of their best players when they host the Browns at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Cleveland and its wild fanbase will make its first-ever trip to Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium this week. Here are three things to know about the Browns before the game.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, who has a “Timberland boot-sized” wrap on his left leg because of a high-ankle sprain, has never missed a game in his career.
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.
UNLV will remain in the Mountain West after weighing an offer from the reconstructed Pac-12, sources confirmed.
Here’s a breakdown of the Raiders’ disastrous home loss to the Panthers on Sunday, plus a possible explanation for why coach Antonio Pierce questioned his players’ effort.
The Pac-12 filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West in federal court in California amid a flurry of realignment activity.
UNLV appeared ready to commit to the Mountain West on Monday after a brief flirtation with the rebuilding Pac-12, but another defection has created uncertainty for both leagues.
The Raiders knew they were in for a challenge against Carolina replacement quarterback Andy Dalton, who remained undefeated against the franchise in his career.
The Raiders didn’t do much right Sunday, and as a result they got blown out by one of the league’s worst teams in their home opener at Allegiant Stadium.
The Pac-12 should not believe it has access to the stadiums, arenas and meeting rooms of Las Vegas without accepting UNLV into the conference.