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The UNLV Rebels won their final game of the regular season in Week 14 on the road over their in-state rivals, the Nevada Wolf Pack. They won the game in a blowout by the score of 42 - 17, and kept the Fremont Cannon red and brought it back home to Las Vegas.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / November 16

The UNLV Rebels Outlast The Utah State Aggies In 2 OT

The UNLV Rebelsa football team pulled off a huge win in double overtime against the Utah State Aggies. UNLV won this game by a score of 29 - 26. It was another solid game by the Rebels' defense, which allowed just 23 points in regulation and was getting after the quarterback all day, dragging him down seven times.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / October 31

Preview: New Mexico Lobos @ UNLV Rebels

The UNLV Rebels are returning from their third bye week after suffering their first loss of the season on the road to the Boise State Broncos. With the loss, they are now sitting at 6 - 1 for the season, and 2 - 1 in Mountain West Conference play.

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UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / October 7

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas: 'I Can't Control My Workload'

Heading into the UNLV Rebels Week 7 matchup with the Air Force Falcons, their head coach, Dan Mullen, took the time to speak about a number of topics, including how their players have been competing for playing time and their upcoming game.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 23

Running Back Jai'Den Thomas Named UNLV Rebels On SI Offensive Player of the Week

It was a tough call to make this week with so many incredible performances, but we have decided on a winner. We have named Jai'Den Thomas the UNLV Rebels On SI Offensive Player of the Week for Week 4.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 18

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas 'Has The Skills Necessary To Dominate' The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

The UNLV Rebels are set to play the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on the road this Saturday. They have looked good so far this season with an undefeated 3 - 0 start and have continued to improve each week.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 18

This Point Spread Is 'Disrespectful To UNLV'

The UNLV Rebels hit the road this weekend to take on the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks. This will be the Rebels' final game before kicking off Mountain West Conference play.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 4

Jai'Den Thomas Is The Key To Victory For The UNLV Rebels In Week 2

The UNLV Rebels will be hosting the UCLA Bruins on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium. This is a major test for the Mountain West Conference program, making the jump to take on a Big 10 opponent.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 25

UNLV Rebels Star Jai'Den Thomas Named 'UNLV Rebels On SI Offensive Player of the Week'

It was a tough win for the UNLV Rebels in Week 0. They managed to knock off the Idaho State Bengals to earn a 38 - 31 victory. It took a lot of scoring to pull this one out.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 20

The UNLV Rebels Offense Is 'Marginally Better' Thanks To Running Back Jai'Den Thomas

The UNLV Rebels football team had to rebuild both their roster and coaching staff this offseason, which makes them a bit of wild card in 2025. However, they added incredibly high end talent in all aspects of the team.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 14

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas Brings It 'Every Single Day'

The UNLV Rebels football team is set to start their season in Week 0 on Saturday, August 23, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, against the Idaho State Bengals.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 13

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas Motivated To Be The Best In The Mountain West

The UNLV Rebels football team is set to kick off in 10 days on August 23. They enter the season with a lot of hype surrounding their program and probably the highest expectations the team has ever had.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 6

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List

UNLV Rebels running back Jai'Den Thomas has some of the highest expectations of any running back in all of college football entering the 2025 season. He has already been named to the All-Mountain West Preseason Team and has generated a lot of buzz as a potential Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year candidate.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 1

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas is 'Remarkable'

UNLV Rebels running back Jai'Den Thomas has garnered a ton of attention heading into 2025 after an impressive 2024 season. He has already been named Preseason First-Team All-Mountain West, and his name is often brought up as a potential Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year candidate.

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College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 28

UNLV Rebels Running Back Jai'Den Thomas On Maxwell Award Watch List

UNLV Rebels junior running back Jai'Den Thomas has been named as one of 80 players on the 2025 Maxwell Award Watch List by the Maxwell Football Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 25

UNLV Football: Training Camp Opens With Jai’Den Thomas Emerging As Leader

The UNLV Rebels football team took the field this week for the first time this summer at the Fertitta Football Complex. The team is looking forward to their first season under head coach Dan Mullen.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 17

Jai’Den Thomas And Marsel McDuffie Named To 2025 Preseason All-Mountain West Team

The Mountain West Conference annual Old Trapper Football Media Days, being held at Circa Resort, kicked off on Wednesday, and with it came the release of the 2025 Preseason All-Mountain West Team.

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.

UNLV Rebels 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 3

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

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 25

Can UNLV’s Jai’Den Thomas Lead The Mountain West In Rushing This Season?

Last season, Ashton Jeanty of the Boise State Broncos was far and away the top running back in the Mountain West Conference. He led the conference in rushing yards, running for 2,601 yards.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 5

UNLV RB Jai'Den Thomas Fired Up To Play For Dan Mullen’s High-Powered Offense

A lot of people around Las Vegas were excited when word dropped that the UNLV Rebels football program would be hiring former Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen to take over their vacant head coaching position.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 4

Can Jai'Den Thomas Win Mountain West Offensive Player Of The Year?

The UNLV Rebels football team lost a ton of talent this offseason, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Losing both quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 23, 2024

No. 24 UNLV shakes off slow start, tops San Jose State

Jai'Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 24 UNLV over host San Jose State 27-16 in a rain-soaked affair Friday night. UNLV's Hajj-Malik Williams completed 11 of his 20 passes, throwing for 131 yards with a touchdown and an interception.