Ed Graney

The Runnin’ Rebels, after falling to Washington in their first exhibition, host Lincoln University from Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday night.

UNLV’s deep running back room has played a huge role in the Rebels’ 6-1 start this season, with players willing to sacrifice touches for the good of the team.

As with the last two Mountain West championship football games, Boise State on Saturday flexed its muscles in beating UNLV.

UNLV’s football team couldn’t slow down Boise State’s offense on Saturday at Albertsons Stadium, and the Rebels endured their first loss of the season.

UNLV has been one of the best road teams in college football the past three seasons. The Rebels hope to continue their winning ways Saturday at Boise State.

Tight end Michael Mayer scored his third career touchdown in the Raiders’ win Sunday and caught five passes for 50 yards in place of injured starter Brock Bowers.

As shaky as things have been at times during UNLV’s 6-0 start to the season, one thing that remains solid is the team’s resolve. The Rebels showed no quit Saturday.

UNLV traded blows with Air Force and came out on top despite allowing 603 total yards Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, improving the Rebels to 6-0 this season.

UNLV football will honor the 2000 team that won the Las Vegas Bowl during Saturday’s game against Air Force.

Star center Jack Eichel wanted to remain in Las Vegas, and the Golden Knights wanted him. Everything worked out with an eight-year, $108 million contract extension.