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UNLV’s Dan Mullen Praises Paul Guenther As Key Defensive Hire For 2025 Season

When head coach Dan Mullen took over the head coaching job for the UNLV Rebels this offseason after Barry Odom left for Purdue, he had to bring in a whole new coaching staff.

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Dan Mullen Sets Championship Expectations In First Year As UNLV Football Head Coach

Dan Mullen joined the UNLV Rebels as their head coach this offseason with one ultimate goal in mind. Win championships! Whether it's Mountain West Conference Championships or even National Championships, he wants to win them and has the intention of coaching with that goal in mind.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 17

Why Alex Orji Might Be UNLV’s Key To A Mountain West Championship And Playoff Berth

A lot hinges on the quarterback position this year for the UNLV Rebels football team. After starter Hajj-Malik Williams graduated, new head coach Dan Mullen brought in transfers Anthony Colandrea and Alex Orji.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 17

Dan Mullen Era Begins At UNLV With Big Buzz At Mountain West Media Days

The Mountain West Conference Media Days kicked off on Wednesday, and 24/7 Sports had five key takeaways from the first day of the event. One of those takeaways was that the UNLV Rebels football team has "massive expectations" for the upcoming season.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 16

UNLV's Thomas, McDuffie Named to 2025 Mountain West Preseason All-Conference Team

Two UNLV players were named to the 2025 Mountain West preseason all-conference football team. Running back Jai'Den Thomas made it on offense, and he could be poised to really break out in 2025.

Dan Mullen News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 16

UNLV Rebels Place Second in Mountain West Football Preseason Media Poll

Dan Mullen's UNLV Rebels placed second in the 2025 Mountain West preseason football media poll, with Boise State selected to win the conference. The Broncos received 35 of 39 first-place votes, while the Rebels earned the other four.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 16

Why UNLV Calls Itself The Rebels: The Origin And Meaning Behind The Iconic Nickname

We are marching on our way to a new year of UNLV Rebels sports. Whether it's the Runnin' Rebels, Lady Rebels, Hustlin' Rebels, or any other variation of the name, they are all Rebels.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

UNLV Rebels Defensive Line Preview: Projected Starters For 2025 Season Revealed

The UNLV Rebels football team will have a lot of unfamiliar faces on their defensive line this season. New head coach Dan Mullen rebuilt the line through the transfer portal and did a great job in doing so.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

UNLV's Women's Golf Roster Analyzed

The 2025-26 UNLV Rebels Women's Golf roster will feature four freshmen as the team competes for glory. It seems like a good time to detail each of the golfers' backstories to see how each of them came to UNLV.

Cameron Friel News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

Cameron Friel Represents UNLV As Nominee For Wuerffel Trophy And Good Works Team

All summer, coaches, players, and executives at UNLV have been talking about how the UNLV Rebels athletic programs are looking to build community in the Las Vegas area.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

UNLV Basketball Recruiting: Meet The Future Stars Committed To The Runnin' Rebels

This offseason, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team moved on from former head coach Kevin Kruger and brought in former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner to replace him in a high-profile move.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

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.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 14

UNLV Men's Basketball Lands At No. 4 In Way-Too-Early Mountain West Power Rankings

It's still very early in the offseason to be projecting Power Rankings for the college basketball season. However, Mountain West Connection has released their way-too-early power rankings, and they are quite interesting.

UNLV Women’s Soccer Star Amaya Haley Transfers to Texas Longhorns

The UNLV Rebels women's soccer team has lost one of their key players this offseason. After spending two seasons in Las Vegas, star defender Amaya Haley has returned to her home state of Texas, where she played her high school ball at Plano West High School in Plano, Texas, to join the Texas Longhorns.

Jai'den Thomas News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 14

UNLV’s Jai'Den Thomas Projected As 2025 Mountain West Offensive Player Of The Year

College football season is right around the corner, and the UNLV Rebels football team has a potential star in the making on their roster. Running back Jai'Den Thomas is a popular pick to be a breakout star in 2025.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 11

Plaza Hotel & Casino To Honor UNLV Rebels With Fireworks And Dance Team Celebration

This Friday, July 11, and next Friday, July 18, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will honor the UNLV Rebels along with the professional indoor football team, the Vegas Knight Hawks, with a night full of fireworks and excitement.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 11

UNLV Men’s Golf To Compete In NB3 Match Play At Twin Warriors On Golf Channel

The UNLV Rebels men's golf team will be competing in the second annual NB3 Match Play at Twin Warriors presented by The Pueblo Santa Ana from October 6-8 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 10

Jai'Den Thomas Leads UNLV Candidates To Win 2025 Mountain West Player Of The Year

Last season, the UNLV Rebels football accomplished the impressive feat of having two of the three Mountain West Players of the Year on their team. Linebacker Jackson Woodard was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and Ricky White III was named the Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 10

Grand Canyon University Joins Mountain West, Sparks New Rivalry With UNLV Rebels

The Mountain West Conference is looking at realignment in 2026, with five teams leaving for the Pac-12 and teams joining the conference to replace them.

Kevin Kruger News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 10

Former UNLV Coach Kevin Kruger Joins Illinois Basketball Staff

Former UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball head coach Kevin Kruger has found a new home. After a four-year stint as the head coach of the Rebels, Kruger was dismissed this offseason with a career record at UNLV of 76 - 54.