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UNLV Coach Dan Mullen Shares How TV Experience & 'Win Now' Mentality Shape His Vision

Earlier in the offseason, we heard UNLV Rebels new head basketball coach Josh Pastner talk about how his perspective from having a TV gig and being on the outside looking in as the college landscape changed can be used as an advantage for him.

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Rebels' Coaching Spotlight: Offensive Coordinator Corey Dennis Under the Microscope

Corey Dennis will be UNLV's first offensive coordinator in the Dan Mullen era. He has held positions at various programs, helping multiple teams compete for championships.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 11

UNLV Rebels Coaching Spotlight: A Closer Look At Zach Arnett's Resume

New UNLV head coach Dan Mullen made waves after hiring Zach Arnett as the Rebels' new defensive coordinator. Arnett previously held the same position at Mississippi State from 2020-22, before becoming their interim head coach.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 9

UNLV Football Lands 3-Star OT Jesus Garcia In 2026 Recruiting Class

The UNLV Rebels football staff has found plenty of success this offseason on the recruiting trail. New head coach Dan Mullen continues to reel in impressive prospects from the 2026 recruiting class.

Dan Mullen News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 8

UNLV Football Offseason Buzz: Ticket Sales Surge As Dan Mullen Era Begins

This has been a huge offseason for the UNLV Rebels football team. Some bad has surfaced, but there has been a lot more positive that has shown potential for this team to become a force to be reckoned with in the future.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 3

UNLV Rebels Projected Offensive Starters: Alex Orji Leads Dan Mullen’s Aerial Attack

The UNLV Rebels football roster has seen a ton of turnover this offseason. They did lose a few players to the transfer portal; however, most of their key losses came due to graduation.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 2

Why UNLV Football Is Poised To Become The Next College Football Powerhouse

Over the past few years, the UNLV Rebels football program has made a huge jump, going from a college football afterthought to a legitimate Mountain West Conference championship contender.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 2

UNLV Football Lands 3-Star DL Bryce Waters, Dan Mullen’s 2026 Recruiting Class Grows

Another day, another recruiting commit for the UNLV Rebels football team. Head coach Dan Mullen has been relentless on the recruiting trail this offseason.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 30

UNLV Lands Local 3-Star DL Poe Purcell As Dan Mullen’s 2026 Recruiting Momentum Grows

When head coach Dan Mullen said that he and the UNLV Rebels football team's coaching staff were at this 24 - 7, 365, he was not joking. Another day, another impressive recruit commits to the Rebels for the 2026 season.

College Football News / Dice City Sports / June 27

Dan Mullen Pushes His UNLV Debut Back

UNLV head coach Dan Mullen is making a scheduling move before ever coaching a game in Las Vegas. Mullen quickly realized that he’s not in the SEC because football is not king in Las Vegas.

College Football News / Dice City Sports / June 27

Dan Mullen Pushes His UNLV Debut Forward

UNLV head coach Dan Mullen is making a scheduling move before ever coaching a game in Las Vegas. Mullen quickly realized that he’s not in the SEC because football is not king in Las Vegas.

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College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 27

Dan Mullen's Debut with UNLV Moved to Week 0

The Dan Mullen era will begin even sooner than anticipated. The Rebels have moved their September 13 home game with Idaho State to August 23 to allow Allegiant Stadium to host the championship boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 27

UNLV Football Coach Dan Mullen Throws First Pitch At Las Vegas Aviators Game

Earlier in the season, we saw UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's head basketball coach Josh Pastner throw out the first pitch for the Las Vegas Aviators minor league baseball team.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 26

UNLV Football Eyes 2027 Recruits Carsten Campbell And Jaylen Fitzgerald

As the UNLV Rebels football program, led by new head coach Dan Mullen, continues to fill out their roster for the 2026 season with high school prospects, they must also look to the long-term future.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 25

UNLV Football Faces Growing Pains Despite High Expectations Under Dan Mullen

It's fair to say that there is a good chance that the UNLV Rebels football team may take a few games to hit their stride in 2025. Both the coaching staff and roster have seen a major overhaul despite coming off back-to-back very successful seasons in which the team has played in the Mountain West Championship Game.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 24

UNLV Rebels 2026 Commit Derek Garcia Enjoys Official Visit

Class of 2026 UNLV Rebels commit Derek Garcia enjoyed his time in Las Vegas this past weekend on an official visit. The Ventura (Ventura, CA) quarterback chose the Rebels earlier last month after decommitting from San Diego State.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 24

UNLV Football Heats Up 2026 Recruiting Trail With Key Prospect Visits And Commitments

Head coach Dan Mullen and the UNLV Rebels football team staff continue to hit the recruiting trail hard for the incoming class of 2026. They have hosting a ton of visits for potential commits and have done a great job of locking most of them up for the 2026 season.

Dan Mullen Vs. Josh Pastner: Which New UNLV Coach Will Have The Better Year 1?

The UNLV Rebels athletic director Erick Harper made two massive head coaching hires this offseason. UNLV brought in former SEC head coach Dan Mullen in to lead the Rebels football team and former ACC head coach Josh Pastner in to take over the Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 24

UNLV Football Looks Ahead, Offers 2027 WR Kai Cypher, 2029 DE Kitiona Tupua

At this time of year, the biggest conversation in college football is surrounding the upcoming recruiting class for 2026. Head coach Dan Mullen and the UNLV Rebels staff, been at hard at work on the recruiting trail and have found a ton of success already hosting visits, making offers, and securing commitments for next year's freshman class.

UNLV Rebels News / Dice City Sports / May 9

Cause of death of UNLV football player revealed

In February, the UNLV Rebels football program and the college football world were shaken by the sudden passing of offensive lineman Ben Christman. That fateful day, concerned teammates found Christman dead in his off-campus apartment after he missed practice.

UNLV Rebels News / Yardbarker / April 2

Why Dan Mullen left his cushy ESPN gig for the UNLV HC job

Dan Mullen had it made in the shade as a college football analyst at ESPN, but he's now decided to get back to the grind of being a college football head coach.

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