The UNLV Rebels is a football program representing the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The UNLV Rebels had a remarkable 2024 season, under head coach Barry Odom. The Rebels have played in seven bowl games, six in Division I (FBS) and one in Division II. They have a record of 3–4 in the bowl games. The Rebels' coach is Dan Mullen, signed in 2024. Their three main rivals are Nevada, Hawaii, and San Jose State. The fans chant their fighting song ‘Win with the Rebels’ during their match days. Their home stadium is the Allegiant Stadium, located in Paradise, Nevada They embrace the Scarlet and gray colors and have a supporting band known as the ‘Star of Nevada.’
In 2024, the Rebels had a record of 9-4 overall, marking their first season with nine wins since the 1980s. The performance earned them an appearance in the Mountain West Conference Championship Game for the first time. They won with a 38-14 margin against the University of Nevada, Reno, to retain the Fremont Cannon. The conference's Freshman of the Year went to quarterback Jayden Maiava, while Kicker Jose Pizano was named the Special Teams Player of the Year. Coach Odom got Mountain West Coach of the Year. The Rebels were ranked No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, which was also the first in the program’s history.
UNLV Rebels Football Conference Wins
The UNLV Rebels have won three conference championships, as of December 2024. Their 1984 conference championship was taken away due to players being ineligible. They were the Mountain West Conference co-champions in 2023, along with San Jose State and Boise State.
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
| 1984 | Pacific Coast Athletic Conference | Harvey Hyde | 11–2 | 5–2 |
| 1994 | Big West Conference | Jeff Horton | 7–5 | 5–1 |
| 2023 | Mountain West Conference | Barry Odom | 9–3 | 6–2 |
When was the UNLV Rebels' first season?
The UNLV Rebels’ first season was in 1968.
What NCAA conference is the UNLV Rebels in?
The UNLV Rebels are a member of NCAA Division I FBS.
In what conference do the UNLV Rebels play?
The UNLV Rebels compete in the Mountain West.
UNLV Rebels Consensus All-Americans
Joe Kristosik is the only Consensus All-American player for the UNLV Rebels.
FAQs on UNLV Rebels
A. UNLV’s nickname is Rebels.
A. UNLV Rebels play at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A. UNLV Rebels’ team colors are scarlet and gray.
A. UNLV Rebels’ head coach for the 2024 season was Barry Odom.
