The UNLV Rebels (6-1, 2-0 MWC) will face the No. 17 Boise State Broncos (5-1, 2-0) in a crucial Mountain West Conference matchup at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, with kickoff scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.
Following a thriller 33-25 victory over Oregon State on the road, the Rebels have gained some momentum but have little time to celebrate. With the reigning conference champions next on the schedule, the focus quickly shifted to preparation.
Boise State, also looking to secure its place atop the Mountain West standings, poses a tough challenge for UNLV, with offensive and defensive adjustments under the spotlight.
Here’s a look at both teams’ projected starting lineups and depth charts.
UNLV vs Boise State projected starting lineup for Week 8
UNLV starting lineup:
Offense:
WR-X: Casey Cain
WR-Z: Ricky White III
WR-F: Jacob De Jesus
LT: Jalen St. John
LG: Anton Ambuehl
C: Jack Hasz
RG: Mathyus Su'a
RT: Tiger Shanks
TE: Kaleo Ballungay
QB: Hajj-Malik Williams
RB: Jai'Den Thomas
Defense:
LDE: Jalen Dixon
NT: Cooper Webb
DT: Alexander Whitmore
RDE: Antonio Doyle Jr.
WLB: Marsel McDuffie
MLB: Jackson Woodard
LCB: Cameron Oliver
SS: Malik Chavis
FS: Jalen Catalon
RCB: Tony Grimes
NB: Johnathan Baldwin
Special Teams:
PT: Marshall Nichols
PK: Caden Chittenden
KO: Andre Meono
LS: Ben Lisk
H: Marshall Nichols
PR: Jacob De Jesus
KR: N/A
Boise State starting lineup
Offense:
WR-X: Prince Strachan
WR-Z: Austin Bolt
WR-F: Latrell Caples
LT: Kage Casey
LG: Ben Dooley
C: Mason Randolph
RG: Roger Carreon
RT: Hall Schmidt
TE-Y: Matt Lauter
QB: Maddux Madsen
RB: Ashton Jeanty
FB: Tyler Crowe
Defense:
DE: Ahmed Hassanein
NT: Herbert Gums
DT: Braxton Fely
EDGE: Jayden Virgin-Morgan
MLB: Marco Notarainni
WLB: Andrew Simpson
FCB: A'Marion McCoy
SS: Alexander Teubner
FS: Ty Benefield
BCB: Jeremiah Earby
NB: Seyi Oladipo
Special Teams:
PT: James Ferguson-Reynolds
PK: Jonah Dalmas
LS: Mason Hutton
H: James Ferguson-Reynolds
PR: Latrell Caples
KR: Latrell Caples
UNLV vs Boise State Depth Chart for Week 8
UNLV depth chart
Offensive Reserves:
WR-X: Jaden Bradley
WR-Z: Corey Thompson Jr., Damien McDaniel
WR-F: DeAngelo Irvin Jr.
LT: Ed Haynes
LG: Austin Boyd
C: Graham Keating III, Mason Vicari
RG: Nick Scalise
RT: Will Thomas
TE: Christian Moore
QB: Cameron Friel
RB: Kylin James, Greg Burrell
Defensive Reserves:
LDE: Keith Conley Jr.
NT: Tatuo Martinson
DT: Lucas Conti
RDE: Fisher Camac
WLB: Mani Powell
MLB: Charles Correa
LCB: Jarvis Ware
SS: Jett Elad
FS: Kodi DeCambra, Jah'Von Grigsby
RCB: La'Vario Wiley
NB: Jeremiah Vessel, Kela Moore
Special Team Reserves:
PT: Konner Melzer
PK: Andre Meono
KO: Caden Chittenden
LS: N/A
H: N/A
PR: N/A
KR: N/A
Boise State depth chart
Offensive Reserves:
WR-X: Chris Marshall
WR-Z: Cameron Camper
WR-F: Cameron Bates, Chase Penry
LT: Connor Gilbreath
LG: Tyler Keinath
C: Jason Steele
RG: Nathan Cardona
RT: Kyle Cox
TE-Y: Matt Wagner
QB: Malachi Nelson
RB: Sire Gaines, Jambres Dubar
FB: N/A
Defensive Reserves:
DE: Max Stege
NT: Sheldon Newton
DT: Michael Callahan
EDGE: Tavion Woodard
MLB: Jake Ripp
WLB: Chase Martin
FCB: Davon Banks
SS: Zion Washington
FS: Kaonohi Kaniho
BCB: Markel Reed
NB: Rodney Robinson
Special Team Reserves:
PT: Taren Schive
KO: Jarrett Reeser
LS: Ty Smith
H: N/A
PR: Cooper Jones
KR: N/A
How to watch UNLV vs. Boise State game
The UNLV and Boise State game on Friday will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, with kickoff set for 10:30 p.m. ET.
Though regional restrictions may apply, viewers can stream the game live on Fubo and Sling. The game will take place in Paradise, Nevada, at the Allegiant Stadium, home to the Rebels.
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