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UNLV RB Jai'Den Thomas Earns 89 Rating In EA Sports College Football 26

All offseason, we have been projecting UNLV Rebels running back Jai'Den Thomas to be a breakout superstar. We have gone as far as to project him to be

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UNLV Football 2025 Projected Defensive Starters

The UNLV Rebels football roster has seen a ton of turnover this offseason. They lost key defensive players to both the transfer portal and, more notably, the NFL.

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.

Stacey Augmon News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 3

UNLV Legend Stacey Augmon Returns To Runnin' Rebels Basketball Staff

This week, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team brought back an absolute legend of the program when the athletic department announced on Wednesday that they were bringing back Stacey Augmon to be a member of the men's basketball staff as its Director of Community Engagement.

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.

Stacey Augmon News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 2

UNLV Basketball Legend Stacey Augmon Returns Under Coach Josh Pastner

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team has brought back a legendary figure from the basketball program. New head coach Josh Pastner has brought back Stacey Augmon to join the men's basketball staff as its Director of Community Engagement.

Dan Mullen 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 / July 1

2025 Player Era Festival Brings $20M NIL Showdown To Las Vegas Featuring UNLV

The 2025 Player Era Festival, also being called "November Mania" is viewed as the most anticipated regular season event of the college basketball season.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 1

UNLV Women's Golf Lands Five All-American Scholars On 2024-25 WGCA List

The UNLV Rebels women's golf team has had five student-athletes named as 2024-25 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars. The WGCA announced the honor for these golfers on Monday.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 1

UNLV Skatin' Rebels Launch Youth Hockey 'Battle Camp' In Las Vegas

The UNLV Skatin' Rebels hockey team has opened up their "Battle Camp" at Hylo Park Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The "Battle Camp" is described as "a youth

Dan Mullen 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.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 30

UNLV Lady Rebels Fire Up For 2025 Season With Youth Camp And Awesome Hype Video

It feels like the college basketball season just ended, but we are rapidly charging into next season. It's starting to feel a lot like basketball season for the UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 30

Josh Pastner Offers 4-Star 2026 Forward Maximo Adams In Continued Recruiting Surge

New UNLV Running Rebels men's basketball coach Josh Pastner has been on fire during his first recruiting period with the program. While they aren't quite where they want to be yet, he has already far exceeded expectations of what he could accomplish in his first offseason when it comes to rebuilding what was a hollow roster when he took over.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 27

UNLV Finishes 121st Nationally In 2024–25 Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

The final standings for the 2024 - 2025 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I title were released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 27

UNLV Student-Athletes Set Academic Records With 16th Straight 3.0+ GPA Semester

As great as the UNLV athletic department has seen their teams perform on the field, court, or in the pool, their most impressive accomplishments may have actually been coming in the classroom as of late.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 27

UNLV Men’s Swimming And Diving Joins MPSF For 2025–26 Season After WAC Exit

Over the past 12 seasons, the UNLV Rebels men's swimming and diving team has competed in and, for the most part, dominated the Western Athletic Conference.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 26

6 Mountain West Teams Projected To Reach Bowl Eligibility In 2025

Last season, the UNLV Rebels represented the Mountain West Conference well, not only by being bowl-eligible but also by knocking off the California Golden Bears in the Art of Sport LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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 To Remain In Mountain West Amid Major Realignment, TV Deal Negotiations Underway

The UNLV Rebels will be staying behind in the Mountain West Conference in 2026 while the conference undergoes a ton of changes, with many of their high-profile programs leaving after this upcoming academic school year for the Pac-12.

Dan Mullen 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 25

UNLV Athletics Partners With Acesso Biologics For Field Branding At Allegiant Stadium

The exclusive multimedia rights holder for the UNLV Rebels athletic department, UNLV Athletics and UNLV Sports Properties, has announced a partnership with Acesso Biologics.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 25

UNLV’s Grace Cunningham Earns Second Straight Academic All-District Honor

The UNLV Rebels track & field team had a great year, as did their star high jumper, Grace Cunningham. She was a standout both on the field and in the classroom.

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.