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UNLV receives Top 25 AP votes

Jai’Den Thomas returns with confidence and leadership

Mullen and Dennis emphasize player-first schemes and adapting to talent, not vice versa.

Las Vegas is rallying around UNLV football — from AP votes to culture shift, the program is on the rise.

The Mountain West enters 2024 as a wide-open race with no clear dominant team after key departures like Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty.

UNLV, SJSU, Wyoming, and Fresno State headline a competitive field shaped by coaching stability and portal additions.

A second straight CFP appearance by a MW team would be huge for league legitimacy ahead of potential playoff restructuring.

The upcoming UNLV vs. SJSU matchup could shape the conference title race and playoff ambitions.

A new CBS-Pac-12 media deal and UNLV’s $1.2M Allegiant payout underscore the MW’s evolving media and financial landscape.

UNLV's new field sponsor deal for UNLV's field signals growing corporate interest and revenue potential for the program.

⭐️ UNLV lands a commitment from three-star DL Prin Fox, a small-town phenom and nationally ranked powerlifter who chose the Rebels over Boise State and Boston College.

🏈 Versatile WR Vincent Carner from Newbury Park High commits to UNLV for 2026, giving the Rebels an early edge in the class.

💥 Dan Mullen sets the tone for his era at UNLV, aiming to win games and entertain — Vegas style.

📜 College Football Playoff announces mandatory player availability reports starting in 2025 — major implications for transparency, betting, and media coverage.

💰 UFC's Dana White and the $109M Canelo vs. Crawford fight causes UNLV baseball to shift a major series, sparking a broader discussion on Vegas’ place in pro and college sports.

🔥 Why Mullen’s philosophy of “the best show in town” reflects both a marketing shift and a recruiting edge for UNLV.

🏟️ How NIL, stadium leverage, and the entertainment scene in Vegas are creating a new model for Group of Five programs.

🚨 The momentum behind UNLV’s 2026 class and how early commitments are fueling national buzz.

The CFP will now seed the top 12 teams strictly by ranking, giving the top 4 ranked teams byes — not necessarily the top 4 conference champions.

A revised 2024 playoff bracket would’ve given Texas and Penn State byes and dropped Boise State and Arizona State to road games.

Boise State remains in the 2025 Top 25 due to its MWC title, strong defense, and returning talent — despite losing Ashton Jeanty.

Conference title games may lose importance, especially in the SEC and Big Ten where multiple teams will likely qualify regardless.

Athlon’s Top 10 includes Texas, Penn State, Ohio State, and Georgia; UNLV not yet ranked but positioned as a rising G5 threat.

The new system puts pressure on G5 programs to win convincingly, schedule aggressively, and build national credibility to earn playoff spots.

💰 UNLV receives a $1.2 million payout from the Las Vegas Stadium Authority after falling just short of the $5M Allegiant Stadium revenue mark, despite a record-breaking 2024 season.

🌐 Realignment talks between the Mountain West and Pac-12 are heating up, with UNLV emerging as a school to watch due to its recent success, Vegas location, and rising national profile.

🧱 UNLV lands 2026 linebacker Trehsyn Fesili and continues to flood offers across key positions ahead of June recruiting camps, showing Mullen’s aggressive and developmental recruiting strategy.

🔍 National analysts are questioning whether UNLV’s 2023–2024 breakthrough is sustainable or just flash — Alain argues Mullen's SEC-tested approach suggests a foundation is being built.

🧠 The episode also highlights position group turnover, linebacker depth needs, and how upcoming camps will help shape the 2025 roster.

Broke down the battle between Colandrea and Orji.

How is this year's QB room different from last years? Is it better?

The Dan Mullen effect on the QB position!