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Under head coach Dan Mullen, UNLV has posted a 30‑win stretch and is poised to contend for the Mountain West title with a high‑scoring offense led by Jackson Arnold and Jai'Den Thomas, while defensive upgrades seek to tighten a unit that struggled against elite offenses.
UNLV’s football program has logged 30 wins over three seasons, earning a No. 12 at‑large playoff seed and the admiration of analysts. With quarterback Jackson Arnold leading a loaded roster, the Rebels are set to tackle a demanding schedule and reshape the Mountain West landscape.
The 2026 All-Mountain West Team showcases UNLV's dominance with 19 selections, while other programs also earn significant representation.
Ahead of their August 29 showdown with Memphis, the Rebels boast fifteen players on the 2026 Preseason All-Mountain West teams, highlighted by standout performances from Jai'Den 'Jet' Thomas, Austin Boyd and others.