Coach Barry Odom’s UNLV squad keeps checking off firsts in a breakthrough season for the Rebels. UNLV got into the AP poll for the first time ever in September, made the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time this week and heads into the stretch run with a chance of winning the first Mountain West title in school history.
UNLV head coach Barry Odom is pictured before an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III, left, gets defended by Hawaii defensive back Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
“I’m excited we’re getting more national notoriety,” Odom said. “It sets up more meaningful games in November, which is always a goal in pursuit of winning a championship. That’s still on the table for us. The playoff hopes are still out there and really across the country aren’t many schools that can say that.”
The Spartans hung tough last week against No. 13 Boise State, taking a 14-0 lead early and remaining tied until late in the third quarter before losing 42-21. “But once we got in the stadium and started warming up,” De Jesus said, “I started feeling more up and thinking, ‘I want to do this for him and have a great game for him.’”UNLV has had great success on special teams this season. Ricky White III has blocked four punts — more than any other team — and Jai’Den Thomas had a 90-yard kick return for a TD against Fresno State.UNLV freshman Caden Chittenden leads all kickers in scoring with 109 points. He also is seventh among all players.
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