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Rebel Daily Drive previews UNLV’s Week 0 opener against Memphis as game day arrives in Las Vegas. Mike Matsumoto is joined by Mike Cooper and Matt to break down Jackson Arnold being named the starter, how Alex Orji could still factor into Dan Mullen’s offense, and why Jai’Den Thomas, Jaylon Glover and the offensive line could define the Rebels’ approach. The crew also looks at UNLV’s wide receiver...

Mike Matsumoto filled in for Mike Cooper on Rebel Daily Drive and was joined by new Scarlet Standard contributor Ed Gentry, a former UNLV wide receiver, to break down what he saw during the final stretch of UNLV fall camp. Gentry discussed the Rebels’ wide receiver room, the bounce-back he saw after a rough first practice, Taeshaun Lyons’ leadership and why he views Lyons as the top receiver in th...

Ramon Villela, Matt Choules and Mitch Singler spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Villela discussed his offseason focus as a kicker, improving his leg strength, becoming more consistent from 30 yards and beyond, learning from former UNLV specialists and working on kickoffs. He also talked about the operation with Matt Choules and Tyson Jacobson, what Singler...

Dan Mullen spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue building toward the season opener against Memphis. Mullen discussed the Rebels’ work on special teams, two-minute situations and late-game scenarios, saying those situations may not matter until they become the most important plays of the game. He also talked about evaluating which players are ready for game reps, how UNLV...

Akeem Davis, Avery Helm and Quandarius Keyes spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Davis discussed how the cornerback room is coming together, why experience matters in year two of the defense and why “finish” has become a major emphasis for the Rebels. He also talked about cutting down explosive plays, the chip UNLV is carrying after reaching the championship...

Louie Addazio, Austin Boyd and Jackson Brown spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Addazio discussed the offensive line’s progress, the mix of veterans and young players in the room, the importance of versatility and why UNLV is still working through combinations up front. He also talked about Will Thomas taking reps at right tackle, Alakai Afoa’s growth, Joe M...

Kap Dede, Jake Pope and Tre Fulton spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Dede discussed how the secondary is coming together, the leadership from Jake Pope, Tre Fulton and Mumu Bin-Wahad, and why communication is such a major focus for the back end of UNLV’s defense. He also talked about Bin-Wahad’s flexibility at corner and nickel, Laterrance Welch’s return, t...

Dan Mullen and Paul Guenther spoke with the media after UNLV practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Mullen discussed the Rebels’ latest scrimmage, the work still needed between the quarterbacks and wide receivers, Alex Orji’s progress as a passer now that he is healthy, and why UNLV still has not named a starting quarterback. Mullen said both quarterbacks could play if both can help the Rebels...

Jaylon Glover, Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas and UNLV running backs coach Adrian Mayes spoke with the media after practice as the Rebels continue fall camp. Glover talked about his “Sonic and Knuckles” partnership with Jet Thomas, how the two backs push each other, why learning the offense has helped him play faster and why he gave himself a C for last season after battling through an ankle injury. Thomas...

Lucas Conti, Cohen Fuller and defensive line coach Ricky Logo spoke with the media after UNLV practice today as the Rebels continue fall camp. Conti talked about playing next to Fuller, the defensive line’s growth from spring to fall camp, improved communication and the group becoming more physical up front. Fuller discussed the stress of his eligibility process, what it meant to be cleared, the l...

UNLV fall camp is underway, and the Rebels have several major questions to sort through before the 2026 season. On this episode of Rebel Daily Drive, Mike Cooper and Michael Matsumoto break down what they have seen through the first six practices of fall camp, including the quarterback competition between Jackson Arnold and Alex Orji, why the battle is still open, how Derek Garcia and Sebastian Ci...

UNLV basketball is not for sale, but Josh Pastner’s $10 million NIL pitch put the Runnin’ Rebels in the national conversation. On this episode of Rebel Daily Drive, Mike Cooper breaks down Pastner’s “owner” comments, UNLV basketball’s social media campaign, why the university had to clarify that the program is not actually for sale, and what Pastner was really trying to say about NIL, donor suppor...

Justin Flowe and Dan Mullen spoke after UNLV fall camp as the Rebels continue building toward the 2026 season. Flowe discussed his move from linebacker to the Jack/edge role, why he believes the position fits him, his decision to return to UNLV, his seventh year in college football and the motivation he is carrying into the season. He also talked about putting everything into football, learning fr...

UNLV wide receivers coach Del Alexander and wide receiver Taeshaun Lyons discuss the Rebels’ receiver room, fall camp progress and the competition to earn major roles in Dan Mullen’s offense. Alexander talks about consistency, route detail, pre-snap anticipation and what UNLV’s receivers need to show after losing a veteran-heavy group from last season. Lyons discusses becoming a leader in the room...

UNLV head coach Dan Mullen joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Mullen talks about the excitement around UNLV football, the program’s new championship standard, the Rebels’ challenging non-conference schedule, Jai’Den Thomas’ role in the offense, Jaylon Glover and the running back room, the quarterback competition with Jackson Arnold and Alex Orji, portal...

New Mexico head coach Jason Eck joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Eck talks about New Mexico’s breakout season, the growing UNLV-New Mexico matchup, how success has changed recruiting, the five-for-five rule, NIL and roster value, Mountain West scheduling, Jack Layne’s development, New Mexico’s player development model, tight ends to watch, and what fo...

San Jose State head coach Ken Niumatalolo joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Niumatalolo talks about his time coaching at UNLV under John Robinson, his memories of Jason Thomas, San Jose State’s quarterback competition, the promotion of Bojay Filimoeatu, the current NIL and transfer portal landscape, what he looks for in players, the five-for-five rule,...

Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Calhoun talks about the new-look Mountain West, quarterback Liam Szarka’s growth, the biggest changes he has seen in college football, UNLV’s rise, Ken Niumatalolo joining San Jose State, Air Force’s defensive identity, Owen Allen’s role in the offense, the unique demands of playing at...

Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Chang talks about Las Vegas’ connection to Hawaii as the “Ninth Island,” Bishop Gorman’s impact on the Rainbow Warriors’ roster, Coach Brown’s role in that pipeline, Micah Alejado’s growth at quarterback, Hawaii’s scheduling approach, NIL and recruiting, the Golden Pineapple rivalry with U...

North Dakota State head coach Tim Polasek joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Polasek talks about North Dakota State’s move to the Mountain West, the transition from FCS to FBS, what success looks like for the Bison in a new era, scheduling at the FBS level, recruiting, NIL, the program’s traveling fan base, Nathan Hayes taking over the offense, replacin...

Northern Illinois interim head coach Rob Harley joins Rebel Daily Drive at 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas. Harley talks about NIU’s move into the Mountain West, the transition after Thomas Hammock left for the NFL, building the program around an “Us vs. Them” mentality, the difference between midweek MACtion and Saturday football, travel routines, scheduling resume games, the...

The Rebel Daily Drive continues its coverage from the 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days with UTEP quarterback EJ Colson and Miner Back Kam Thomas. Thomas explains the Miner Back position, a hybrid role that allows him to contribute as a receiver, runner and return specialist. After earning All-Conference USA honors as a punt returner in 2024, he enters the season with bigger goals, including...

The Rebel Daily Drive continues its coverage from the 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days with San Jose State linebackers Ethan Powell and Naseri Danielson. Powell and Danielson discuss how the Spartans have responded to a difficult 2025 season and the work being done to establish a more physical, disciplined and accountable identity. The conversation begins with San Jose State’s offseason prog...

The Rebel Daily Drive continues its coverage from the 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days with UNLV running back Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas and defensive lineman Lucas Conti. Thomas and Conti discuss why they returned to Las Vegas despite having opportunities to play elsewhere. Both remain motivated by the same unfinished goal after UNLV reached three consecutive Mountain West championship games with...

The Rebel Daily Drive continues its coverage from the 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days with Nevada offensive lineman Jack Foster and wide receiver Marshaun Brown. Foster and Brown discuss the Wolf Pack’s effort to rebound after two difficult seasons and the importance of becoming a more disciplined team. Both players are focused on consistently executing their assignments and becoming the pl...