2024 UNLV Rebels football team

2024 UNLV Rebels football
2024 UNLV Rebels football
Conference	Mountain West Conference
Record	2–0 (0–0 MW)
Head coach	Barry Odom (2nd season);
Offensive coordinator	Brennan Marion (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator	Mike Scherer (2nd season)
Home stadium	Allegiant Stadium
	Seasons ← 2023 2025 →

2024 Mountain West Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
No. 12 Boise State	5	–	0	8	–	1
Colorado State	4	–	0	6	–	3
UNLV	3	–	1	7	–	2
San Jose State	3	–	2	6	–	3
Fresno State	3	–	3	5	–	5
New Mexico	3	–	3	4	–	6
San Diego State	2	–	2	3	–	6
Hawaii	2	–	3	4	–	6
Wyoming	2	–	3	2	–	7
Utah State	1	–	3	2	–	7
Air Force	1	–	4	2	–	7
Nevada	0	–	5	3	–	8
Championship: December 6, 2024
$ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant As of November 11, 2024 Rankings from CFP Rankings

The 2024 UNLV Rebels football team will represent the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the Mountain West Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels are led by Barry Odom in his second year as the head coach. The Rebels will play their home games at Allegiant Stadium, located in Paradise, Nevada.^[1]

Preseason

Mountain West media poll

The Mountain West's preseason prediction poll was released on July 10, 2024.^[2]

Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
Mountain West media poll
1	Boise State	543 (38)
2	UNLV	471 (4)
3	Fresno State	460 (4)
4	Air Force	384
5	Colorado State	337
6	Wyoming	296
7	Utah State	285
8	San Diego State	251
9	Hawaii	214
10	San Jose State	185
11	New Mexico	85
12	Nevada	77

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 31	4:00 p.m.	at Houston*	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX	FS1	W 27–7	25,750
September 7	12:00 p.m.	Utah Tech*	Allegiant Stadium Paradise, NV	KVVU	W 72–14	24,512
September 13	4:00 p.m.	at Kansas*	Children's Mercy Park Kansas City, KS	ESPN
September 28	12:30 p.m.	Fresno State	Allegiant Stadium Paradise, NV	FS1
October 4	6:00 p.m.	Syracuse*	Allegiant Stadium Paradise, NV	FS1
October 11	6:00 p.m.	at Utah State	Maverik Stadium Logan, UT	CBSSN
October 19	12:30 p.m./7:00 p.m.	at Oregon State*	Reser Stadium Corvallis, OR	The CW
October 25	7:30 p.m.	Boise State	Allegiant Stadium Paradise, NV	CBSSN
November 9	6:00 p.m.	at Hawaii	Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex Honolulu, HI	CBSSN
November 16	7:30 p.m.	San Diego State	Allegiant Stadium Paradise, NV	CBSSN
November 22		at San Jose State	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA	FS1
November 30	5:00 p.m.	Nevada	Allegiant Stadium Paradise, NV (Fremont Cannon)	CBSSN
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings released prior to game All times are in Pacific time

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Game summaries

at Houston

UNLV Rebels (0–0) at Houston Cougars (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rebels	7	7	10	3	27
Cougars	0	0	0	7	7

at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX

Date: August 31, 2024
Game time: 4:00 p.m.
Game weather: Cloudy, 90 °F (32 °C)
Game attendance: 25,750
Referee: Michael VanderVelde
TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)

Game information

First quarter

(8:10) UNLV – Jacob De Jesus 13-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:26; UNLV 7–0)

Second quarter

(12:49) UNLV – Jacob De Jesus 24-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:58; UNLV 14–0)

Third quarter

(9:49) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 40-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 27 yards, 3:57; UNLV 17–0)
(5:23) UNLV – Jalen Catalon 36-yard interception return, Caden Chittenden kick (UNLV 24–0)

Fourth quarter

(5:00) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 2:14; UNLV 27–0)
(1:00) HOU – Joseph Manjack IV 2-yard pass from Ui Ale, Joseph Kim kick (Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 3:51; UNLV 27–7)

Statistics	UNLV	HOU
First downs	14	14
Total yards	308	247
Rushing yards	48–195	26–38
Passing yards	113	209
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	7–14–1	22–38–2
Time of possession	31:27	28:33

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing	Matthew Sluka	6/13, 71 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Michael Allen	10 carries, 65 yards
	Receiving	Jaden Bradley	2 receptions, 60 yards
Houston	Passing	Donovan Smith	15/30, 135 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Parker Jenkins	2 carries, 17 yards
	Receiving	Mekhi Mews	3 receptions, 57 yards

vs. Utah Tech (FCS)

Utah Tech Trailblazers (0–1) vs UNLV Rebels (1–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Trailblazers	0	0	0	0	0
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

Date: September 7, 2024
Game time: 12:00 p.m.
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
TV announcers (KVVU-TV): Matt Neverett (play-by-play), Caleb Herring (analyst), and Steve Cofield (sideline)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UTU	UNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Utah Tech	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Kansas

UNLV Rebels (0–0) at Kansas Jayhawks (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0
Jayhawks	0	0	0	0	0

at Children's Mercy Park • Kansas City, KS

Date: September 13, 2024
Game time: 4:00 p.m.
Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
TV: ESPN

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNLV	KAN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Kansas	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Fresno State

Fresno State Bulldogs (0–0) vs UNLV Rebels (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	0
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

Date: September 28, 2024
Game time: 12:30 p.m.
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
TV: FS1

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	FRES	UNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Fresno State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Syracuse

Syracuse Orange (0–0) vs UNLV Rebels (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Orange	0	0	0	0	0
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

Date: October 5, 2024
Game time: TBD
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SYR	UNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Syracuse	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Utah State

UNLV Rebels (0–0) at Utah State Aggies (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0
Aggies	0	0	0	0	0

at Maverik Stadium • Logan, UT

Date: October 12, 2024
Game time: TBD
Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNLV	USU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Utah State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Oregon State

UNLV Rebels (0–0) at Oregon State Beavers (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0
Beavers	0	0	0	0	0

at Reser Stadium • Corvallis, OR

Date: October 19, 2024
Game time: TBD
Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNLV	OSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Oregon State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Boise State

Boise State Broncos (0–0) vs UNLV Rebels (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Broncos	0	0	0	0	0
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

Date: October 26, 2024
Game time: TBD
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	BSU	UNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Boise State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Hawaii

Game Nine – UNLV Rebels vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
UNLV	0	0	0	0	0
Hawaii	0	0	0	0	0

at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex • Honolulu, HI

Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
Game time: 10:00 PM EST
Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
TV announcers (CBSSN): TBD

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNLV	HAW
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Hawaii	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs San Diego State

San Diego State Aztecs (0–0) vs UNLV Rebels (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Aztecs	0	0	0	0	0
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

Date: November 16, 2024
Game time: TBD
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SDSU	UNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Diego State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at San Jose State

UNLV Rebels (0–0) at San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rebels	0	0	0	0	0
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

Date: November 23, 2024
Game time: TBD
Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNLV	SJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs. Nevada (rivalry)

Game Twelve – Nevada Wolf Pack at UNLV Rebels – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Nevada	0	0	0	0	0
UNLV	0	0	0	0	0

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
Game time: 8:00 PM EST
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
TV announcers (CBSSN): TBD

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	NEV	UNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Nevada	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UNLV	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Final
AP	—	RV	RV
Coaches	RV	RV	RV
CFP	Not released																Not released

References

^ "2023 Football Coaching Staff". UNLV Rebels. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ "Boise State Picked to 2024 Mountain West Football Title". July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
^ "2024 UNLV Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[1] "2023 Football Coaching Staff". UNLV Rebels. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[2] "Boise State Picked to 2024 Mountain West Football Title". July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

[3] "2024 UNLV Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

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