W.G. RAMIREZ
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, right, hands the trophy to quarterback Cameron Rising, center, after Utah defeated Southern California 47-24 in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Whittingham's legacy grows with second straight Pac-12 title

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 03, 2022 01:49 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah's Kyle Whittingham doesn’t care what conversation he’s involved

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) makes a catch over BYU defensive back Micah Harper (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Notre Dame takes down No. 16 BYU 28-20 in Las Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 08, 2022 10:53 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman described tight end Michael Mayer as

North Carolina North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7), defensive lineman Justin Ademilola, middle, linebacker JD Bertrand, bottom, and cornerback TaRiq Bracy, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 16 BYU, Notre Dame looking for crucial win in Las Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 06, 2022 04:24 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even with everything the city has to offer, neither No. 16 BYU nor

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Cristobal expects to be approached by other schools

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 04, 2021 01:43 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon coach Mario Cristobal said he fully expects to be

UNLV quarterback Cameron Friel looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 23 San Diego State holds off UNLV, 28-20

W.g. Ramirez Nov. 20, 2021 03:02 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lucas Johnson completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 192 yards

Iowa State running back Deon Silas (22) scores a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Purdy throws for 3 TDs, No. 14 Iowa State routs UNLV 48-3

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 19, 2021 02:07 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After two lackluster offensive performances in its first two

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) runs for a first down as he gets tripped up by Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 14 Iowa State looks to bounce back against winless UNLV

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 16, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Iowa State opened the season ranked seventh and with national

Mountain West coaches look forward to time with players

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 21, 2021 07:35 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada coach Jay Norvell remembers being overcome by

San Jose State cornerback Charlie Bostic (25) celebrates after defeating Boise State in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 25 San Jose State beats Boise State in MWC title game

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 19, 2020 08:50 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The lyrics blared loud and clear from San Jose State’s locker

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Boise State's Avery Williams (26) races past San Jose State's Tre Jenkins (22) on his punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in San Jose, Calif. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
San Jose ready for Boise State in Mountain West championship

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 17, 2020 11:42 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After winning just a handful of games over his first three

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, fans shout at players during a post-game scuffle at the end of an NCAA college football game between UNLV and Nevada in Reno, Nev. The Las Vegas Raiders were the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium. But the UNLV Rebels will be the first team to play with fans inside the $2 billion dollar venue, when they host in-state rival Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Raiders stadium will have fans, but for college game not NFL

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 29, 2020 01:03 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders were fittingly the first team to play inside

Boise State running back Robert Mahone celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown run against Air Force during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 30-19. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 16 Boise State can't afford to look past UNLV

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 04, 2019 02:18 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Before No. 16 Boise State visits UNLV on Saturday, the Broncos may

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. Sanchez is in his fourth season in charge of an uptick Rebels program that has improved by one victory in each of his first three seasons. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UNLV finally has winning attitude under Tony Sanchez

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 19, 2018 08:34 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gauging from the bookcase in his office, UNLV coach Tony Sanchez has