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Nevada wide receiver Elijah Cooks, top, goes up for a pass over UNLV's Jericho Flowers (7) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
UNLV slips past Nevada 33-30 in overtime

Nov. 30, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Coach Tony Sanchez out after 5 seasons at UNLV

Nov. 25, 2019 02:55 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV coach Tony Sanchez has been fired after five seasons in charge. The school announced Monday that it is parting ways...

Late TD, interception lifts UNLV over San Jose State 38-35

Nov. 23, 2019 08:08 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Charles Williams scored from the 1 in the final 1:15 and Kolo Uasike picked off a last-gasp pass as UNLV came out on top of a wild fourth...

Hawaii running back Miles Reed (26) is tackled by UNLV defensive back Tykenzie Daniels, top, and defensive back Bryce Jackson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
McDonald, Davis propel Hawaii past UNLV 21-7.

Nov. 16, 2019 07:33 PM EST

Snead-Toure combo sparks Montana past Weber State 35-16

By Fritz Neighbor Nov. 16, 2019 07:19 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A big game turned into a big win for the Montana Grizzlies, who rode three touchdown passes from Dalton Sneed to a 35-16 win over Weber...

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong (12 ) rolls out against New Mexico second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
No. 24 San Diego St. puts winning streak on line vs Nevada

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 04:15 PM EST

Colorado State pulls away early, beats UNLV 37-17

Nov. 02, 2019 07:02 PM EDT
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Anthony Hawkins returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and Colorado State never trailed in a 37-17 win over UNLV on...

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2014 file photo Nebraska interim head coach Barney Cotton answers questions during a news conference in San Diego. Cotton is progressing well after having a heart transplant in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The transplant operation was Oct. 22 at Nebraska Medical Center. The 63-year-old Cotton stepped away from his position as UNLV’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in July. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, file)
UNLV aide Barney Cotton's heart transplant called successful

Oct. 28, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

San Diego State holds off UNLV 20-17

Oct. 27, 2019 02:19 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ethan Dedeaux had a 49-yard catch-and-run touchdown for the first of 17 unanswered points to start the game and San Diego State hung on to...

Knight runs for 3 TDs as Montana rallies past EWU 34-17

By Fritz Neighbor Oct. 26, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Coming off a loss in which they lost their standout quarterback, the Montana Grizzlies turned to sophomore running back Marcus Knight...

UNLV wide receiver Steve Jenkins tries to haul in a long pass as Fresno State defensive back Wylan Free covers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Hokit runs for 3 TDs, Fresno State beats UNLV 56-27

Oct. 19, 2019 01:48 AM EDT

Vanderbilt Head Coach Derek Mason, left, talks with quarterback Riley Neal (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)
Vanderbilt's Mason wants losing Commodores to trust training

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 15, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, and Southern California head coach Clay Helton meet after an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pick Six: Which coaches need strong finishes to keep jobs?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

Vanderbilt kicker Ryley Guay makes a 48-yard field goal against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)
Oblad, Magyar lead UNLV over Vanderbilt 34-10

By Jim Diamond Oct. 12, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn scores a touchdown against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)
Oblad, Magyar lead UNLV over Vanderbilt 34-10

By Jim Diamond Oct. 12, 2019 08:43 PM EDT

UNLV running back Chad Maygar, right, celebrates a touchdown past Vanderbilt linebacker Andre Mintze, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)
Oblad, Magyar lead UNLV over Vanderbilt 34-10

By Jim Diamond Oct. 12, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason watches his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Mississippi won 31-6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mired at 1-4, Vanderbilt, UNLV see opportunity in matchup

Oct. 11, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier throws a pass against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 14 Boise State hosts Hawaii in key Mountain West matchup

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

From left, Boise State Broncos' Benton Wickersham, Sonatane Lui and Scale Igiehon (90) tackle UNLV quarterback Kenyon Oblad during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Bachmeier leads No. 16 Boise State past UNLV 38-13

By Adam Soboleski Oct. 06, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal (6) passes against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss runs away from Vanderbilt in 2nd half, wins 31-6

By Chris Burrows Oct. 05, 2019 11:32 PM EDT