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FILE- In this Sept. 21, 2020, file photo, the Las Vegas Raiders play against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game in Las Vegas. The 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/David Becker, File)
New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders 9/21/2020

Oct. 29, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

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

FILE- In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, The Fremont Cannon, presented to the winner of the UNLV vs. Nevada NCAA college football game, sits in the stadium 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, in the annual battle for the Fremont Cannon, college football’s largest rivalry trophy. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
UNLV at Nevada 11/25/2017

Oct. 29, 2020 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO $2 BILLION, NOT 1.9 BILLION AS ORIGINALLY SENT - FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, the sun sets behind Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders football team, in Las Vegas. The NFL is opening in Sin City, something even the bookies in this gambling city would never have bet on happening. But on Monday night, Sept. 21, 2020, the gamble pays off when the Raiders meet the New Orleans Saints in the opening game of the glittering $2 billion stadium that Raiders owner Mark Davis dubbed the Death Star.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
UNLV football will be first with fans at Raiders' stadium

Oct. 26, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

San Diego State runs for 287 yards, 3 TDs in win over UNLV

Oct. 25, 2020 02:26 AM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell had 19 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown, Chance Bell scored on runs of 5 and 19 yards, and San Diego State beat UNLV 34-6...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 27, 2020 10:54 AM EDT
Aug. 30 1887 — Seven U.S. men’s national tennis championships and Richard Sears captures his seventh title. Sears beats Henry Slocum, 6-1,...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 20, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1926 —...

Head football coach Bob Wager, right, and sophomore safety Cameron Conley greet each other at the re-opening of strength and conditioning camp at Arlington Martin High School, Thursday, June 18, 2020, in in Arlington, Texas. While states have been easing the economic and social lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, some are now letting high school athletes return for summer workouts before teachers have even figured out how they are going to hold classroom instruction. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
The Latest: American sailor Caleb Paine ends Olympic bid

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

Washington adds graduate transfer QB Kevin Thomson

Jun. 17, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington may have found its quarterback for the upcoming season after Kevin Thomson, the 2019 Big Sky Conference offensive player of the year,...

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Clemson football player Tee Higgins lifts weights during NFL Pro Day in Clemson, S.C. Scouts, front-office executives and even coaches find themselves coping with a whole new process with Americans hunkering down and doctors overwhelmed by the mounting cases of COVID-19. Gone for the most part this year are access to in-person interviews, campus workouts and visits to team headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Over or under? Win totals for 2020 season

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 08, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Michigan State WR Cody White says he's entering draft

Jan. 10, 2020 03:48 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State receiver Cody White said Friday he's forgoing his senior season and entering the 2020 NFL draft. ...

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) runs away from Wake Forest defensive lineman Manny Walker (13) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan State beats Wake Forest 27-21 in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 27, 2019 07:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Patterson's 31 career rushing touchdowns are just four short of breaking the school record held by former NFLer James Starks. What's equally impressive, is how sophomore running back has combined for 490 yards and 11 touchdowns (one receiving) in his past two games alone. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Patterson rushes Buffalo's expectations and Bahamas Bowl

By John Wawrow Dec. 19, 2019 10:52 AM EST

Mountain West suspends four UNLV players for postgame fight

Dec. 16, 2019 02:44 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has suspended four UNLV football players and reprimanded another for their involvement in an...

UNLV tabs Oregon offensive coordinator Arroyo as next coach

Dec. 11, 2019 02:12 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV has hired Oregon offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo as its next head football coach. Athletic director Desiree Reed...

AP source: UNLV offers head coach job to LSU's Dave Aranda

By Brett Martel Dec. 10, 2019 09:49 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — UNLV has offered its vacant head coaching job to LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, a person familiar with the situation told The...

Mountain West announces Nevada suspensions after altercation

Dec. 10, 2019 06:01 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has suspended four Nevada football players for their roles in a postgame altercation against UNLV...

Record-breaking Montana swamps SE Louisiana in FCS 73-28

By Fritz Neighbor Dec. 07, 2019 07:04 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Grizzlies took a week off and then set some records. Dalton Sneed threw five touchdown passes and Marcus...