2024 UNLV Rebels football team

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2024 UNLV Rebels football
UNLV Rebels wordmark.svg
LA Bowl champion
LA Bowl, W 24–13 vs. California
Conference Mountain West Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
APNo. 23
Record11–3 (6–1 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Pro spread
Defensive coordinator Mike Scherer (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadium Allegiant Stadium
Seasons
  2023
2025  
2024 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 8 Boise State y$^  7 0   12 2  
No. 23 UNLV y  6 1   11 3  
Colorado State  6 1   8 5  
Fresno State  4 3   6 7  
San Jose State  3 4   7 6  
Air Force  3 4   5 7  
Hawaii  3 4   5 7  
New Mexico  3 4   5 7  
Utah State  3 4   4 8  
San Diego State  2 5   3 9  
Wyoming  2 5   3 9  
Nevada  0 7   3 10  
Championship: Boise State 21, UNLV 7
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

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

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On September 29, the Rebels were ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time in school history. [2] With their win over Oregon State on October 19, the Rebels were bowl eligible in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history. The win also gave the program their first consecutive winning seasons since their now-forfeited 1983 and 1984 campaigns.

On December 8, Odom accepted the role of head coach for the Purdue Boilermakers starting in 2025; [3] he left UNLV with a 19–8 record. Their victory over California gave them their 11th victory, officially the most in a season since 1974 and most since being a member of Division I FBS.

Preseason

Mountain West media poll

The Mountain West's preseason prediction poll was released on July 10, 2024. [4]

Mountain West media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Boise State543 (38)
2UNLV471 (4)
3Fresno State460 (4)
4Air Force384
5Colorado State337
6Wyoming296
7Utah State285
8San Diego State251
9Hawaii214
10San Jose State185
11New Mexico85
12Nevada77

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 314:00 p.m.at Houston * FS1 W 27–725,750
September 712:00 p.m. Utah Tech * KVVU W 72–1424,512
September 134:00 p.m.at Kansas * ESPN W 23–2021,493
September 2812:30 p.m. Fresno State
  • Allegiant Stadium
  • Paradise, NV
FS1W 59–1424,638
October 46:00 p.m. Syracuse *No. 25
  • Allegiant Stadium
  • Paradise, NV
FS1L 41–44 OT31,329
October 116:00 p.m.at Utah State CBSSN W 50–3420,295
October 197:00 p.m.at Oregon State * The CW W 33–2535,195
October 257:30 p.m.No. 17 Boise State Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Allegiant Stadium
  • Paradise, NV
CBSSNL 24–2942,228
November 96:00 p.m.at Hawaii CBSSNW 29–2712,691
November 167:30 p.m. San Diego State
  • Allegiant Stadium
  • Paradise, NV
CBSSNW 41–2030,386
November 227:00 p.m.at San Jose State No. 24FS1W 27–1613,671
November 305:00 p.m. Nevada No. 22
CBSSNW 38–1440,122
December 65:00 p.m.at No. 10 Boise StateNo. 20FOXL 7–2136,663
December 186:00 p.m.vs. California *No. 24ESPNW 24–1324,420

[5]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes т = Tied with team above or below
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP RVRVRVRV25тRVRVRVRVRV2321192423
Coaches RVRVRV252323RVRVRVRVRVRV2321192424
CFP Not released24222024Not released

Game summaries

at Houston

UNLV Rebels (0–0) at Houston Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels7710327
Cougars00077

at TDECU StadiumHouston, 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)
StatisticsUNLVHOU
First downs1414
Total yards308247
Rushing yards48–19526–38
Passing yards113209
Passing: Comp–Att–Int7–14–122–38–2
Time of possession31:2728:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassing Matthew Sluka 6/13, 71 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingMichael Allen10 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingJaden Bradley2 receptions, 60 yards
HoustonPassing Donovan Smith 15/30, 135 yards, 2 INT
RushingParker Jenkins2 carries, 17 yards
Receiving Mekhi Mews 3 receptions, 57 yards


vs. Utah Tech (FCS)

Utah Tech Trailblazers (FCS) (0–1) vs UNLV Rebels (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Trailblazers (FCS)707014
Rebels281672172

at Allegiant StadiumParadise, NV

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 24,512
  • Referee: Kenneth Ray
  • TV announcers (KVVU-TV): Matt Neverett (play-by-play), Caleb Herring (analyst), and Steve Cofield (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:54) UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 27-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 64 yards, 1:02; UNLV 7–0)
  • (12:57) UTU – Alec Burton 64-yard pass from Deacon Hill, Ilya Uvaydov kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:57; Tied 7–7)
  • (10:59) UNLV – Ricky White III 5-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 1:57; UNLV 14–7)
  • (7:33) UNLV – Ricky White III 55-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 4 plays, 76 yards, 1:54; UNLV 21–7)
  • (2:42) UNLV – Ricky White III 7-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:16; UNLV 28–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:11) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 27-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:15; UNLV 31–7)
  • (12:23) UNLV – Matthew Sluka 30-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, 0:55; UNLV 38–7)
  • (9:41) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 28-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:13; UNLV 41–7)
  • (2:05) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 36-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 5:47; UNLV 44–7)
Third quarter
  • (5:17) UNLV – Greg Burrell 4-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:28; UNLV 51–7)
  • (1:14) UTU – Chris Street 31-yard pass from Deacon Hill, Ilya Uvaydov kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:03; UNLV 51–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:08) UNLV – Timothy Conerly 8-yard run, Andre Meono kick (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 2:58; UNLV 58–14)
  • (8:50) UNLV – Cameron Friel 1-yard run, Andre Meono kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:24; UNLV 65–14)
  • (2:25) UNLV – Devin Green 38-yard run, Andre Meono kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 4:33; UNLV 72–14)
StatisticsUTUUNLV
First downs1334
Total yards293695
Rushing yards67504
Passing yards226191
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–34–19–18–0
Time of possession23:4336:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Utah TechPassing Deacon Hill 14/28, 188 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingReggie Graff5 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingAlec Burton1 reception, 64 yards, TD
UNLVPassingMatthew Sluka8/17, 161 yards, 3 TD
RushingGreg Burrell11 carries, 101 yards, TD
Receiving Ricky White III 5 receptions, 111 yards, 3 TD

at Kansas

UNLV Rebels (2–0) at Kansas Jayhawks (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels3103723
Jayhawks7103020

at Children's Mercy ParkKansas City, KS

  • Date: September 13, 2024
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 76 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,493
  • Referee: Mike McCabe
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), and Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:22) KAN – Jalon Daniels 11-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 7:16; Kansas 7–0)
  • (1:33) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 38-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:49; Kansas 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (12:12) KAN – Jalon Daniels 33-yard run, Tabor Allen kick (Drive: 8 plays, 94 yards, 4:10; Kansas 14–3)
  • (6:19) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:53; Kansas 14–6)
  • (3:17) KAN – Tabor Allen 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:02; Kansas 17–6)
  • (0:00) UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 27-yard pass from Matthew Sluka, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:31; Kansas 17–13)
Third quarter
  • (9:38) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 23-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -1 yards, 1:22; Kansas 17–16)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:22) KAN – Tabor Allen 41-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:44; Kansas 20–16)
  • (2:00) UNLV – Kylin James 1-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 9:22; UNLV 23–20)
StatisticsUNLVKU
First downs1717
Total yards267352
Rushing yards47–18135–199
Passing yards86153
Passing: Comp–Att–Int7–18–012–24–2
Time of possession31:0628:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassingMatthew Sluka7/18, 86 yards, TD
RushingMatthew Sluka19 carries, 124 yards
ReceivingJaden Bradley1 reception, 31 yards
KansasPassing Jalon Daniels 12/24, 153 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Devin Neal 23 carries, 120 yards
Receiving Lawrence Arnold 4 receptions, 58 yards

vs Fresno State

Fresno State Bulldogs (3–1) vs UNLV Rebels (3–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs007714
Rebels147102859

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 24,638
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (FS1): Chris Vosters (play-by-play) and Charles Arbuckle (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:20) UNLV – Hajj-Malik Williams 6-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 1:07; UNLV 7–0)
  • (0:27) UNLV – Ricky White III 13-yard blocked punt return, Caden Chittenden kick (UNLV 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (1:57) UNLV – Ricky White III 12-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 3:23; UNLV 21–0)
Third quarter
  • (12:48) UNLV – Kaleo Ballungay 17-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:12; UNLV 28–0)
  • (6:52) UNLV – Cam Chittenden 45-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:14; UNLV 31–0)
  • (2:33) FRES – Malik Sherrod 6-yard run, Dylan Lynch kick (Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:13; UNLV 31–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:52) UNLV – Ricky White III 15-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:35; UNLV 38–7)
  • (11:04) UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 7-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:51; UNLV 45–7)
  • (6:36) FRES – Mac Dalena 9-yard pass from Mikey Keene, Dylan Lynch kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:28; UNLV 45–14)
  • (6:24) UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 90-yard kickoff return, Caden Chittenden kick (UNLV 52–14)
  • (3:10) UNLV – Cameron Friel 1-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:36; UNLV 59–14)
StatisticsFRESUNLV
First downs2425
Total yards346450
Rushing yards30252
Passing yards316198
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–45–414–17–0
Time of possession33:3224:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fresno StatePassing Mikey Keene 27/41, 316 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJonathan Arceneaux4 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingRaylen Sharpe10 receptions, 116 yards
UNLVPassing Hajj-Malik Williams 13/16, 182 yards, 3 TD
RushingHajj-Malik Williams12 carries, 119 yards, TD
ReceivingRicky White III10 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD

vs Syracuse

Syracuse Orange (3–1) vs No. 25 UNLV Rebels (4–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Orange143147644
No. 25 Rebels021107341

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

  • Date: October 4, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 31,329
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Petros Papadakis (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:43) SYR – LeQuint Allen 9-yard pass from Kyle McCord, Jayden Oh kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:22; Syracuse 7–0)
  • (0:44) SYR – LeQuint Allen 3-yard run, Jayden Oh kick (Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 4:30; Syracuse 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:17) UNLV – Kaleo Ballungay 6-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27; Syracuse 14–7)
  • (8:30) UNLV – Hajj-Malik Williams 3-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 2 plays, 56 yards, 0:30; Tied 14–14)
  • (5:57) UNLV – Casey Cain 9-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards, 0:42; UNLV 21–14)
  • (0:07) SYR – Jayden Oh 21-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 72 yards, 5:50; UNLV 21–17)
Third quarter
  • (9:12) SYR – LeQuint Allen 6-yard pass from Kyle McCord, Jayden Oh kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:48; Syracuse 24–21)
  • (8:36) SYR – Yasin Willis 21-yard run, Jayden Oh kick (Drive: 1 play, 21 yards, 0:06; Syracuse 31–21)
  • (3:24) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 20-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:12; Syracuse 31–24)
  • (0:28) UNLV – Charles Correa 0-yard punt return, Caden Chittenden kick (Tied 31–31)
Fourth quarter
  • (2:58) UNLV – Ricky White III 9-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 5:07; UNLV 38–31)
  • (0:23) SYR – Jackson Meeks 6-yard pass from Kyle McCord, Jayden Oh kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:35; Tied 38–38)
Overtime
  • (0:00) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 41-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:00; UNLV 41–38)
  • (0:00) SYR – LeQuint Allen 1-yard run (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 0:00; Syracuse 44–41)
StatisticsSYRUNLV
First downs3420
Total yards492354
Rushing yards137127
Passing yards355227
Passing: Comp–Att–Int40–63–121–25–1
Time of possession39:3820:22
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SyracusePassing Kyle McCord 40/63, 355 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing LeQuint Allen 19 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Oronde Gadsden II 10 receptions, 142 yards
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams21/25, 227 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJai'Dean Thomas6 carries, 64 yards
ReceivingRicky White III10 receptions, 135 yards, TD

at Utah State

UNLV Rebels (4–1) at Utah State Aggies (1–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels14276350
Aggies70141334

at Maverik StadiumLogan, UT

  • Date: October 11, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 20,295
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst), and Amanda Guerra (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:50) UNLV – Kylin James 5-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:10; UNLV 7–0)
  • (5:40) UNLV – Ricky White III 18-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 2:19; UNLV 14–0)
  • (1:11) USU – Rahsul Faison 20-yard run, Tanner Cragun kick (Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 4:22; UNLV 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:35) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 33-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:37; UNLV 17–7)
  • (11:56) UNLV – Casey Cain 18-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:33; UNLV 24–7)
  • (9:24) UNLV – Kylin James 22-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 1:25; UNLV 31–7)
  • (3:37) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 46-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 2:42; UNLV 34–7)
  • (1:53) UNLV – Ricky White III 31-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 31 yards, 1:04; UNLV 41–7)
Third quarter
  • (12:09) USU – Jack Hestera 24-yard pass from Spencer Petras, Tanner Cragun kick (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:44; UNLV 41–14)
  • (10:26) UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 29-yard run (Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:37; UNLV 47–14)
  • (7:10) USU – Jalen Royals 13-yard pass from Spencer Petras, Tanner Cragun kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:17; UNLV 47–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:36) USU – Broc Lane 6-yard pass from Spencer Petras, Tanner Cragun kick (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:56; UNLV 47–28)
  • (3:31) UNLV – Andre Meono 36-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:23; UNLV 50–28)
  • (1:18) USU – Herschel Turner 3-yard run (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:13; UNLV 50–34)
StatisticsUNLVUSU
First downs2532
Total yards546584
Rushing yards313123
Passing yards233461
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–20–041–59–3
Time of possession31:0228:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams13/20, 233 yards, 3 TD
RushingJai’den Thomas17 carries, 139 yards, TD
ReceivingRicky White III7 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TD
Utah StatePassing Spencer Petras 41/59, 461 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
RushingRahsul Faison15 carries, 83 yards, TD
Receiving Jalen Royals 10 receptions, 155 yards, TD

at Oregon State

UNLV Rebels (5–1) at Oregon State Beavers (4–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels31371033
Beavers3140825

at Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind: NW 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 35,195
  • Referee: Chris Wiggins
  • TV announcers (The CW): Thom Brennaman (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst), and Heidi Watney (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:57) OSU – Everett Hayes 20-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 6:58; Oregon State 3–0)
  • (0:34) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 20-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, 7:16; Tied 3–3)
Second quarter
  • (8:55) OSU – Gevani McCoy 1-yard run, Everett Hayes kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:39; Oregon State 10–3)
  • (4:12) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 34-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 4:43; Oregon State 10–6)
  • (2:36) OSU – Gevani McCoy 71-yard run, Everett Hayes kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:36; Oregon State 17–6)
  • (1:25) UNLV – Hajj-Malik Williams 2-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:11; Oregon State 17–13)
  • (0:00) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 34-yard field goal (Drive: 3 plays, 21 yards, 0:16; Oregon State 17–16)
Third quarter
  • (4:21) UNLV – Hajj-Malik Williams 9-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:42; UNLV 23–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:28) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 29-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 4:51; UNLV 26–17)
  • (4:53) UNLV – Ricky White III 22-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 1 play, 22 yards, 0:06; UNLV 33–17)
  • (2:14) OSU – Anthony Hankerson 3-yard run, Jermaine Terry II pass (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:39; UNLV 33–25)
StatisticsUNLVOSU
First downs2121
Total yards384368
Rushing yards188137
Passing yards196231
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–27–121–37–0
Time of possession28:3431:26
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams15/27, 196 yards, TD, INT
RushingHajj-Malik Williams13 carries, 65 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingRicky White III9 receptions, 88 yards, TD
Oregon StatePassing Gevani McCoy 21/37, 231 yards
RushingGevani McCoy16 carries, 81 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTrent Walker9 receptions, 88 yards

vs No. 17 Boise State

No. 17 Boise State Broncos (5–1) vs UNLV Rebels (6–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 17 Broncos3173629
Rebels10014024

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 42,228
  • Referee: Nolan Dumas
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz (play-by-play), Robert Turbin (analyst), and Tiffany Blackmon (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:34) BSU - Jonah Dalmas 34-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:26; Boise State 3-0)
  • (8:47) UNLV - Caden Chittenden 28-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:41; Tied 3-3)
  • (4:30) UNLV - Kaleo Ballungay 9-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:30; UNLV 10-3)
Second quarter
  • (9:22) BSU - Jonah Dalmas 44-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 3:38; UNLV 10-6)
  • (1:50) BSU - Maddux Madsen 7-yard run, Jonah Dalmas kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:35; Boise State 13-10)
  • (0:06) BSU - Matt Lauter 2-yard pass from Maddux Madsen, Jonah Dalmas kick (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:28; Boise State 20-10)
Third quarter
  • (11:10) UNLV - Hajj-Malik Williams 5-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:42; Boise State 20-17)
  • (8:24) BSU - Jonah Dalmas 29-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 2:46; Boise State 23-17)
  • (1:03) UNLV - Jaden Bradley 34-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:37; UNLV 24-23)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:38) BSU - Ashton Jeanty 1-yard run, two-point pass failed (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:25; Boise State 29-24)
StatisticsBSUUNLV
First downs2116
Total yards394367
Rushing yards185188
Passing yards209179
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–33–012–22–1
Time of possession33:5825:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boise StatePassing Maddux Madsen 18/33, 209 yards, TD
Rushing Ashton Jeanty 33 carries, 128 yards, TD
ReceivingAustin Bolt2 receptions, 43 yards
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams12/21, 179 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingHajj-Malik Williams19 carries, 105 yards, TD
ReceivingRicky White III5 receptions, 57 yards

at Hawaii

Game Nine – UNLV Rebels (6–2) vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4–5) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels12010729
Rainbow Warriors7310727

at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics ComplexHonolulu, HI

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NE 24 miles per hour (39 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 12,691
  • Referee: Nolan Dumas
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz (play-by-play) and Ross Tucker (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:02) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 41-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:34; UNLV 3–0)
  • (8:39) UNLV – Hajj-Malik Williams 23-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:08; UNLV 10–0)
  • (7:47) HAW – Dekel Crowdus 74-yard pass from Brayden Schager, Kansei Matsuzawa kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:52; UNLV 10–7)
  • (2:48) UNLV – 0-yard safety (UNLV 12–7)
Second quarter
  • (3:25) HAW – Kansei Matsuzawa 41-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 2:43; UNLV 12–10)
Third quarter
  • (10:26) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 32-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 37 yards, 4:34; UNLV 15–10)
  • (8:38) HAW – Jonah Panoke 49-yard pass from Brayden Schager, Kansei Matsuzawa kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:48; Hawaii 17–15)
  • (6:53) UNLV – Ricky White III 37-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:44; UNLV 22–17)
  • (0:57) HAW – Kansei Matsuzawa 33-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:56; UNLV 22–20)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:03) UNLV – Jai'Dean Thomas 32-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 3 plays, 54 yards, 1:14; UNLV 29–20)
  • (4:15) HAW – Jonah Panoke 5-yard pass from Brayden Schager, Kansei Matsuzawa kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:48; UNLV 29–27)
StatisticsUNLVHAW
First downs2216
Total yards465374
Rushing yards29092
Passing yards175282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–28–014–35–1
Time of possession32:2927:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams13/27, 175 yards, TD
RushingHajj-Malik Williams19 carries, 122 yards, TD
ReceivingRicky White III7 receptions, 128 yards, TD
HawaiiPassing Brayden Schager 14/35, 282 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingBrayden Schager18 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingJonah Panoke6 receptions, 90 yards, 2 TD

vs San Diego State

San Diego State Aztecs (3–6) vs UNLV Rebels (7–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Aztecs067720
Rebels72110341

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV

  • Date: November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 30,386
  • Referee: Michael Cuttone
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst), Keiana Martin (sideline) and Matt Kirshner (producer)
Game information
First quarter
  • UNLV (4:05) – Kaleo Ballungay 2 yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams (Caden Chittenden kick); 4 plays, 50 yards, 2:08 (UNLV 7-0)
Second quarter
  • UNLV (14:24) – Greg Burrell 20 yard run (Caden Chittenden kick); 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:02 (UNLV 14-0)
  • UNLV (9:20) – Jai'Den Thomas 4 yard run (Caden Chittenden kick); 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:12 (UNLV 21-0)
  • SDSU (3:25) – Louis Brown IV 29 yard pass from Danny O'Neil (Two-point pass conversion failed); 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:07 (UNLV 21-6)
  • UNLV (0:16) – Hajj-Malik Williams 12 yard run (Caden Chittenden kick); 5 plays, 47 yards, 0:45 (UNLV 28-6)
Third quarter
  • UNLV (9:40) – Hajj-Malik Williams 7 yard run (Caden Chittenden kick); 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:48 (UNLV 35-6)
  • SDSU (8:22) – Ja'Shaun Poke 46 yard pass from Danny O'Neil (Gabriel Plascencia kick); 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:18 (UNLV 35-13)
  • UNLV (6:46) – Caden Chittenden 46 yard field goal; 5 plays, 47 yards, 1:36 (UNLV 38-13)
Fourth quarter
  • SDSU (13:46) – Danny O'Neil 1 yard run (Gabriel Plascencia kick); 8 plays, 35 yards, 3:06 (UNLV 38-20)
  • UNLV (9:37) – Caden Chittenden 21 yard field goal; 10 plays, 72 yards, 5:02 (UNLV 41-20)
StatisticsSDSUUNLV
First downs1426
Total yards270515
Rushing yards107253
Passing yards163262
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–23–223–32–0
Time of possession23:5836:55
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Diego StatePassing Danny O'Neil 13/22, 162 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Marquez Cooper 26 carries, 97 yards
ReceivingJa'Shaun Poke3 receptions, 79 yards, TD
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams20/29, 244 yards, TD
RushingGreg Burrell10 carries, 58 yards, TD
ReceivingJacob De Jesus7 receptions, 75 yards

at San Jose State

No. 24 UNLV Rebels (8–2) at San Jose State Spartans (6–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 24 Rebels3710727
Spartans0160016

at CEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CA

  • Date: November 22, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: S 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 13,671
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Petros Papadakis (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:54) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 31-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:16; UNLV 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:26) SJSU – Isiah Revis 40-yard interception, Kyler Halvorsen kick (San Jose State 7–3)
  • (7:36) UNLV – Kaleo Ballungay 5-yard pass from Hajj-Malik Williams, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:50; UNLV 10–7)
  • (5:02) SJSU – Matthew Coleman 33-yard pass from Walker Eget, Kyler Halvorsen kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; San Jose State 14–10)
  • (1:04) SJSU – 0-yard safety (San Jose State 16–10)
Third quarter
  • (11:11) UNLV – Caden Chittenden 52-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 3:39; San Jose State 16–13)
  • (1:44) UNLV – Jai'Dean Thomas 25-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 1:30; UNLV 20–16)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:29) UNLV – Kylin James 7-yard run, Caden Chittenden kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:20; UNLV 27–16)
StatisticsUNLVSJSU
First downs249
Total yards338112
Rushing yards20731
Passing yards13181
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–20–14–22–0
Time of possession40:4219:18
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams11/20, 131 yards, TD, INT
RushingJai'Dean Thomas26 carries, 135 yards, TD
ReceivingRicky White III7 receptions, 98 yards
San Jose StatePassing Walker Eget 4/22, 81 yards, TD
RushingFloyd Chalk IV18 carries, 56 yards
ReceivingMatthew Coleman1 reception, 33 yards, TD

vs. Nevada (Fremont Cannon)

Game Twelve – Nevada Wolf Pack (3–9) at No. 22 UNLV Rebels (9–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wolf Pack700714
No. 22 Rebels10147738

at Allegiant StadiumParadise, NV

  • Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
  • Game time: 5:00 PM PST
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 40,122
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): John Sadak (play-by-play), Robert Turbin (analyst), and Emily Proud (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNEVUNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NevadaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
UNLVPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 10 Boise State (Mountain West Championship Game)

2024 Mountain West Championship Game
No. 20 UNLV Rebels (10-2, 6-1) at No. 10 Boise State (11-1, 7-0)
Quarter1234Total
No. 20 Rebels00077
No. 10 Broncos7140021

at Albertsons StadiumBoise, Idaho

StatisticsUNLVBSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Boise StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs California (LA Bowl)

2024 LA Bowl
California Golden Bears (6–6, 2–6) at No. 24 UNLV Rebels (10–3, 6–1)
Quarter1234Total
Golden Bears1030013
No. 24 Rebels777324

at SoFi StadiumInglewood, California

  • Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: W at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h) (fixed roof)
  • Game attendance: 24,420
  • Referee: Ted Pitts
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Kris Budden (sideline)
Game information
StatisticsCALUNLV
First downs2112
Total yards348291
Rushing yards182143
Passing yards166148
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–39–06–19–0
Time of possession35:5024:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CaliforniaPassing C. J. Harris 13/20, 109 yards
Rushing Jaydn Ott 11 carries, 109 yards
ReceivingJack Endries7 receptions, 61 yards
UNLVPassingHajj-Malik Williams5/18, 96 yards, 2 TD
RushingJai'Den Thomas18 carries, 72 yards
ReceivingCameron Oliver1 reception, 52 yards

Personnel

Roster

2024 UNLV Rebels football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1Casey CainJr
WR 2Damien McDanielFr
QB 3 Matthew Sluka Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 5Greg BurrellFr
QB 6 Hajj-Malik Williams Sr
QB 7 Cameron Friel Sr
WR 8Timothy ConerlySr
RB 9Jai'Den ThomasSo
WR 10DeAngelo Irvin Jr.So
WR 11 Ricky White Sr
WR 13Corey Thompson Jr.So
QB 14Gael OchoaFr
WR 15Landon RogersJr
WR 16Kayden McGeeFr
QB 18Lucas Lenhoff Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 19Kaleo BallungaySr
RB 20Kylin JamesSr
WR 21Jacob De JesusSr
RB 22Devin GreenFr
WR 23Jaden BradleyJr
RB 24Darrien Jones Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 25Rogerick RaySr
FB 38Sammy NorrisJr
TE 40Davis AmbuehlSo
TE 43Jae Beasley IIFr
TE 44Christian MooreSr
RB 49Jacob RosendahlSo
OL 51Mason VicariFr
OL 54Anthony RosasJr
OL 57Dyllan DrummondFr
OL 61Graham Keating IIIJr
OL 62Nick ScaliseJr
OL 63Amare TaaseFr
OL 64Hank PurvisFr
OL 65Jack HaszSr
OL 66Carver Banker Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 67Toby MooreFr
OL 68Jayden AhboahJr
OL 70Tiger ShanksSr
OL 71Ed Haynes Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 72Will Thomas Redshirt.svg  So
OL 74Jalen St. JohnSr
OL 75Anton AmbuehlJr
OL 78Mathyus Su'aSr
OL 79Austin BoydSo
WR 80Isaiah HarrisFr
WR 81Traivon DysonJr
WR 82Rashawn Jackson Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 83Cooper Haswell Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 84Matthew Greene Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 86David Titone-PerezFr
TE 87Christian EarlsJr
TE 88Jacob BezaFr
WR 89Malik BradfordJr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 0 Tony Grimes Sr
DB 1 Jalen Catalon Sr
DE 2Antonio Doyle Jr.Sr
DB 3Johnathan BaldwinSr
DB 4Malik ChavisSr
DB 5Cameron OliverSr
DB 6Jeremiah Vessel Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 7 Jackson Woodard Sr
ILB 8Marsel McDuffieJr
DB 9Jett EladSr
DB 10Tre FultonFr
LB 11Koi Pa'ao'aoFr
DB 13Jarvis WareSr
DB 14Jah'Von GrigsbyJr
LB 15Melvin LasterFr
LB 16Mani PowellJr
DB 17La'Vario WileySr
DB 22Nijrell Eason IIFr
DB 24Kodi DeCambra Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 25Jaylen AllenFr
DL 26Ose EgbaseSr
DB 27Kela MooreFr
DL 28Fisher Camac Redshirt.svg  So
DB 29Saadite Green Jr.Jr
LB 30Charles CorreaFr
DB 31Jalen Baldwin Redshirt.svg  Fr
OLB 34Tyray O'DellSr
DB 35Anthony Costanzo Redshirt.svg  So
DB 37Devin HartsuckFr
LB 39JT Odom Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 40Daego AlbertSr
DB 41Rashod TannerJr
DE 42Andre PorterFr
DL 44Waisale MuavesiSr
LB 46Brennon ScottSr
DL 48Halatoa TaiSo
DL 50Jalen DixonSr
LB 53Blesyng Alualu-Tuiolemotu Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 55Shko-Mak PahmahmieFr
DL 91Cooper WebbSr
DL 92Maxwell Peterson Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 93Lucas Conti Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 94Max MogelsonFr
DL 95Alexander WhitmoreSr
DL 97Grant HesslerJr
DL 98Tatuo MartinsonSr
DL 99Keith Conley Jr.Sr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
PK 32Ramon Villela Redshirt.svg  Fr
LS 36Ben LiskJr
PK 45Caden ChittendenFr
LS 52Sam WolfendenFr
LS 59Walker HardanSr
PK 83Andre MeonoJr
P 85Konner MelzerJr
P 90Marshall NicholsJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Brennan MarionOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Mike SchererDefensive coordinator/linebackers
  • James ShibestSpecial teams coordinator
  • Vance Vice – Offensive line
  • Cornell Ford – Running backs
  • Del AlexanderWide receivers
  • Nate LongshoreTight ends
  • Ricky Logo – Defensive linemen
  • Akeem DavisCornerbacks
  • Nicco Fertitta – Safeties
  • James Brown – Special teams analyst
  • Kenneth MerchantOffensive analyst
  • Kyle Buckner – Graduate assistant - offense
  • Mitch Malot – Graduate assistant - offense
  • Bam Amina – Graduate assistant - defense
  • Julio Garcia – Graduate assistant - defense
  • Ronnell Perkins – Graduate assistant - defense

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 2/17/25

References

  1. "2023 Football Coaching Staff". UNLV Rebels. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. Brown, Matt. "Alabama passes Texas for No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll; UNLV ranked for first time". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  3. "Barry Odom Named Head Coach of the Purdue Boilermakers". Purdue Boilermakers. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  4. "Boise State Picked to 2024 Mountain West Football Title". July 10, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. "2024 UNLV Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.