Quarterback Tate Martell has taken a winding road to UNLV. The former Ohio State and Miami signal caller made his Rebels debut last weekend. Martell appeared in UNLV’s 48-3 loss to Iowa State. The onetime four-star recruit completed 2-of-6 passes for 27 yards and rushed for two yards on four carries. It wasn’t much, but […]
Read MoreCollege Football World Reacts To Tate Martell’s Debut Last Night
For the first time since 2019 and the first time this season, quarterback Tate Martell took snaps under center in a college football game. This time around, he did so wearing a UNLV jersey. Martell took to the field at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night in the Rebels 48-3 loss to No. 14 Iowa State. […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Week 3
Week 2 of the college football season really took us for a ride. One of the top teams in the country, Ohio State, fell in a big upset to Oregon, while USC‘s loss to Stanford opened up one of the biggest jobs in the sport. Week 3 brings us some more very interesting matchups. Early […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Week 2
Week 2 of the college football season is set to begin on Friday night. Last weekend gave us some interesting first games, with a number of the nation’s dominant programs looking pretty susceptible. And then there is No. 1 Alabama, which looks pretty far ahead of the field. We have a great slate of games […]
Read MoreLook: Tate Martell Has Landed An Endorsement Deal
Quarterback Tate Martell hasn’t gotten off to the start that he hoped at UNLV, but it was revealed on Wednesday that he’s landed a notable endorsement deal. Martell, 23, has reportedly become a brand ambassador for “It’s Just Wings”, a virtual brand that operates out of more than 1,050 kitchens in various location across the […]
Read MoreTate Martell Shares Honest Admission On Transfer Decision
College football fans were surprised when former five-star recruit Tate Martell announced that he would attend UNLV and join the school’s football program this upcoming fall. After stops at Ohio State and Miami, the dual-threat quarterback seemingly went to the Group of Five to try and prolong his college career. Earlier this week, Martell revealed […]
Read MoreTate Martell’s Father Has Confirmed His Transfer Decision
Tate Martell is officially heading home. His father, Al Martell, confirmed that his son is transferring to UNLV. Tate’s collegiate career has been a whirlwind. The former five star began his career at Ohio State, but eventually transferred to Miami to get away from the Buckeyes’ loaded quarterback room. His stint with the Hurricanes didn’t […]
Read MoreCollege Football World Reacts To The Tate Martell News
After two tumultuous seasons at Miami that saw him throw just one pass, former four-star recruit Tate Martell decided to transfer again this offseason. A latest report indicates that he’s selected his destination. According to Josh Poloha of WFNY Cleveland, Martell has decided to attend UNLV this fall. The 23-year-old quarterback played his high school […]
Read MoreReport: Former Ohio State QB Tate Martell Has Transferred Again
Tate Martell‘s college football career has certainly been a journey. The former Ohio State and Miami quarterback (and briefly, wide receiver) has found his third school since the start of his college career in 2017: UNLV. For Martell, this is a something of a homecoming. He grew up in the San Diego area, but transferred […]
Read MoreRick Pitino Responds To Job Rumors After Iona’s NCAA Tournament Loss
Rick Pitino picked right up where he left off in the college basketball ranks, making the NCAA Tournament in his first year with Iona. The Gaels gave No. 2 seed Alabama a real run today, holding a lead with just over 12 minutes left before the Crimson Tide put the clamps on them. Alabama rolled […]
Read MoreFormer College Football Coach, Longtime NFL Assistant Dies At 68
On Wednesday, the UNLV Rebels had heartbreaking news to share with their community. Former player and coach Wayne Nunnely has passed away at the age of 68. Nunnely began his UNLV career as a fullback in 1972. Fast forward four years later, and he became a graduate assistant for the Rebels’ coaching staff. After brief […]
Read MoreThere’s Already A Prediction For Tate Martell’s Transfer Destination
Tate Martell’s college football career has already taken plenty of twists and turns. And yet, it’s about to get even crazier since the former four-star recruit has entered the transfer portal again. Martell opted out of the 2020 season for the Miami Hurricanes, casting doubt about his future with the program. He was already out […]
Read MoreCollege Football QB Apologizes For Reality TV Show Appearance
UNLV football starting quarterback Max Gilliam issued a public apology today for a very unusual reason. Gilliam made a recent appearance on the reality TV show “Below Deck,” which showcases the crew of a yacht as well as the various groups of people who charter the vessel. As part of his trip, Gilliam and his […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Every Canceled/Postponed College Football Game So Far This Week
We didn’t see a ton of college football games canceled in September or even early October when only about half of teams were playing. But heading into Week 12, we’re poised to see the most canceled college football games of the entire season. COVID-19 cases are surging, and the dangerous virus is spreading through college […]
Read MoreUNLV Removes Mascot Statue, Hints At New School Nickname
UNLV is one of two programs at the FBS level to use the “Rebel” nickname, along with Ole Miss. In both cases, the name has ties back to the confederacy. As local governments and other organizations seek to remove statues and other iconography honoring the confederacy and other racist institutions, UNLV is getting out ahead […]
Read MoreNotre Dame To Host UNLV Football In 2022
Notre Dame has filled a spot on an upcoming schedule today. UNLV will be heading to South Bend for the first time in 2022. The two football programs have never met on the gridiron. This is also UNLV’s first trip as a program out to Indiana, according to the school’s release. The Rebels will make […]
Read MoreUpset Alert: Previously Undefeated San Diego State Falls To UNLV
The last undefeated team in college basketball has fallen. San Diego State just suffered its first lost, and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is in serious jeopardy. San Diego State – 26-0 prior to Saturday night – dropped a 66-63 stunner to the UNLV Rebels this evening. The Rebels came into tonight’s […]
Read MoreUpset Alert: College Basketball’s Last Undefeated Team Down Big At Half
San Diego State is college basketball’s last remaining undefeated team this season. But the Aztecs’ perfect record is in major jeopardy. SDSU is currently trailing UNLV 37-25 at the half. Given the Aztecs on playing on their home-court, this would truly be a stunning upset. But there’s plenty of time remaining for a comeback in […]
Read MoreCollege Running Back Forced To Retire Following Heart Attack
Last week, UNLV running back Darran Williams reportedly suffered a heart attack during a team workout. He had to be placed in a medically-induced coma. Keith Williams, Darran’s father, went on social media to thank everyone for their support during this time, saying “This past week has been extremely tough for my family and we’d […]
Read MoreBoise State Football Games Will No Longer Air On ESPN
Moments ago, the Mountain West Conference announced a new six-year television rights deal. That means big changes for the league as a whole and, specifically, Boise State football. With the old rights deal, Boise State had a special contract “carve out” that allowed ESPN to air its home games. It was a gift granted to […]
Read MoreReport: UNLV Has Made A Head Coaching Hire
With the Raiders coming to town and bringing a gaudy new stadium with them, a new era is upon UNLV football. The Rebels, largely a Mountain West also-ran of late, are looking to take a leap forward in football. Las Vegas is expected to become more of a football epicenter in the coming years. Having […]
Read MoreReport: LSU Defensive Coordinator Linked To 2 Head Coach Jobs
Ed Orgeron understands the importance of the coaches around him. Coach O made his biggest staff addition this offseason, bringing in Joe Brady, and he’s made it clear that he’ll do what he needs to keep him in Baton Rouge. That is the stance he’s taken with defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as well. In early […]
Read MoreVideo: Nasty Fight At The End Of Nevada-UNLV Game
College football rivalry week games can get chippy on occasion. At the end of today’s overtime game between Nevada and UNLV, things went way beyond that. In the first overtime frame, Nevada was forced to settle for a field goal to go up 30-27. UNLV, an underdog on the road in this one, scored on […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 7
After a Group of Five game between Appalachian State and UL Lafayette opened things on Wednesday night, we’re getting into the swing of things in the Power Five leagues as College Football Week 7 continues tonight. We have some intriguing ACC and Pac-12 action, before a fun Saturday of games. Tonight, Syracuse travels to NC […]
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