• The University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels play college football as part of the Mountain West Conference. Coached by Mike Sanford, the Rebels play home games at Sam Boyd Stadium.

• 1. Established: 1968Official Site: Record Book (20.6 MB)
  2. Head Coach: Mike StanfordOfficial Site: Record Book (20.6 MB)
  3. Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
  4. Team colors: Scarlet and gray
  5. Mascot: Hey Reb!
  6. 2008 W-L: Conf: 2-6; overall: 5-7

• History

  The Rebels played their first game in 1968 and played as a Division II independent. They continued in Division II until 1977, when they joined Division I.Official Site: Record Book (20.6 MB) The Rebels then joined the Mountain West Conference in 1982 and played in their first Division I bowl game in 1984, winning the California Bowl over Toledo. It was later revealed that several players were ineligible for the 1984 season and the team was forced to forfeit the entire season, including the bowl win. Ten years later, UNLV played in the Las Vegas Bowl, defeating Central Michigan 52 to 24. Returning to the Las Vegas Bowl in 2000, the Rebels defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 31 to 14.College Football Data Warehouse: Nevada-Las Vegas Bowl History

• Players in the NFL

  • Beau Bell (Linebacker)
  • Greg Estandia (Tight End)
  • Adam Seward (Linebacker)
  • Eric Wright (Cornerback)

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