UNLV REBELS NEWS

Kansas Jayhawks vs. UNLV: What to know about Friday's KU vs. UNLV football game The Kansas Jayhawks play host to a familiar foe (UNLV) Friday. Here’s what to know before kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jai'Den Thomas - Two touches in Week 2 Thomas posted two rushes for 30 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 72-14 win over Utah Tech.

Impact Thomas got off to a fast start Saturday, taking his first carry 27 yards for the game's opening touchdown. However, the sophomore saw just one carry the rest of the contest in a blowout UNLV victory. While his touchdown was encouraging, it's been a disappointing start to the year for Thomas managers -- he has just 10 carries for 45 yards through two games in what looks to be a crowded Rebels' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Sluka - Four touchdowns in Week 2 Sluka was 8-for-17 passing for 161 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 72-14 victory against Utah Tech. He also had nine rushes for 70 yards with an additional score.

Impact Sluka would only complete eight passes in the blowout win though he certainly made them count, throwing for three touchdowns in the first quarter before adding a 30-yard rushing score in the second. Sluka's completed just 46.7 percent of his passes through his first two games at UNLV, though he's thrown five touchdowns while adding 129 rushing yards on 20 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky White III - Three scores in Week 2 White tallied five receptions (on six targets) for 111 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 72-14 win over Utah Tech.

Impact After a disappointing showing in Week 1, White returned to his 2023 form in Week 2 with a three-touchdown performance, including a 55-yard score in the first quarter. The senior wideout now has 122 yards on seven receptions through two games this year after breaking out with 1,483 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Burrell - Leads UNLV backfield Burrell logged 11 rushes for 101 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 72-14 victory against Utah Tech.

Impact Burrell had just four carries for 16 yards in UNLV's opener, though he wound up leading the Rebels in both carries and yards in Week 2. While the true freshman saw most of his work with the game well in hand in the second half, Burrell has certainly made a case for a spot in UNLV's backfield rotation moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky White leads UNLV to record-setting victory On the first play of Saturday’s home opener against Utah Tech, UNLV called an end-around handoff to senior receiver Ricky White. The play on...

SEPTEMBER 7 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Matthew Sluka, Ricky White III spark UNLV to 72-14 romp over Utah Tech in home opener

Matthew Sluka and Ricky White III teamed up for three first-quarter touchdowns and UNLV breezed to a 72-14 victory over Utah Tech in the Rebels’ home opener

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game day: UNLV hosts Utah Tech in home opener The hype around the 2024 UNLV football team reached a fever pitch following the Week 1 win at Houston, and it’s probably going to intensify...

SEPTEMBER 7 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

How to Watch UNLV vs. Utah Tech: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UNLV Rebels vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers game, Saturday, Sept. 7.

SEPTEMBER 7 • DATA SKRIVE

How UNLV's QB earned his new nickname, starting role UNLV senior quarterback Matthew Sluka drew attention online after the Rebels’ season-opening win thanks to a catchy nickname and solid play.

SEPTEMBER 6 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Jai'Den Thomas - Quiet day vs. Houston Thomas totaled eight rushes for 15 yards during Saturday's 27-7 win over Houston.

Impact After rushing for 503 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman last year, big things were expected from Thomas coming into the 2024 campaign. However, the 5-foot-9 running back got off to a slow start Saturday, averaging just 1.9 yards on eight carries while splitting work with Michael Allen, Kylin James and Greg Burrell. While it's too early to jump to conclusions, it may be best to temper expectations for Thomas. If UNLV does utilize a backfield committee, as they did in 2023, it would be tough for Thomas to provide consistent fantasy production.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV football has a playmaker in quarterback Matthew Sluka In his pursuit to determine which player was the right man for UNLV’s No. 1 quarterback job, head coach Barry Odom left no statistical stone...

SEPTEMBER 3 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Jacob De Jesus - Two touchdowns vs. Houston De Jesus caught all three of his targets for 42 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 27-7 victory over Houston.

Impact De Jesus looked to be Matthew Sluka's go-to option in the red zone Saturday, hauling in both of UNLV's offensive touchdowns in the season-opening victory. While he was overshadowed by Ricky White last year, De Jesus was productive out of the slot with 60 receptions for 606 yards and two touchdowns inn 14 games.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky White III - Quiet in opener White gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 27-7 win over Houston.

Impact It was a disappointing start to the year for White after he exploded for a conference-leading 1,483 yards and eight touchdowns on 88 receptions last season. However, UNLV only logged 113 passing yards as a team in the defensive-led effort. Expect better things ahead for White, starting next week when the Rebels host Utah Tech.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Sluka - Earns win in UNLV debut Sluka went 6-for-13 passing for 71 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 27-7 victory over Houston. He also had 11 rushes for 59 yards.

Impact Sluka's final line wasn't particularly impressive in his FBS debut, though he got plenty of help from his defense in the opening-week win. Sluka won the quarterback job at UNLV after starting three seasons at Holy Cross. While he didn't fill the stat sheet in his Rebels debut, Sluka likely showed enough promise both with his arm and legs to earn another look next week in a more favorable matchup against Utah Tech.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV football makes statement with blowout win at Houston The UNLV defense began the season with an unforced error, then spent the next 60 minutes more than making up for it in a dominant 27-7 victo...

SEPTEMBER 1 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka picks up where he left off at Holy Cross, leading his team to a big win - The Boston Globe Sluka threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards in his first taste of FBS action.

SEPTEMBER 1 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

UNLV's defense dominates in season-opening victory over Houston Matthew Sluka threw two touchdown passes and also rushed for 59 yards and Jalen Catalon had two interceptions, including one he returned 36...

SEPTEMBER 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

UNLV's defense dominates in season-opening victory over Houston Matthew Sluka threw two touchdown passes and also rushed for 59 yards and Jalen Catalon had two interceptions, including one he returned 36...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SACBEE.COM

UNLV's defense dominates in season-opening victory over Houston Matthew Sluka threw two touchdown passes and also rushed for 59 yards and Jalen Catalon had two interceptions, including one he returned 36...

SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Matthew Sluka spoils debut of Houston coach Willie Fritz as UNLV rolls past Cougars 27-7 in opener

Matthew Sluka threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards as UNLV beat Houston 27-7 in the season opener for both teams and Willie Fritz’s first game as the Cougars’...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Sluka - Slated to start Saturday Sluka is slated to start Saturday against Houston, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Sluka was the first quarterback to enter the field and got extra reps with the first offense. The senior transfer from Holy Cross won the starting job over Hajj-Malik Williams.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE