UNLV Rebels

The UNLV Rebels represent the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, competing in the Mountain West Conference from Allegiant Stadium—home of the NFL's Raiders—in America's entertainment capital. The Rebels embody the spirit of Las Vegas—flashy, ambitious, and unafraid—with a program that has experienced breakthrough success under Barry Odom. UNLV benefits from its location in a fast-growing city and a world-class venue. The program competes in the Mountain West with the Battle for the Fremont Cannon against Nevada defining the rivalry. Rebel fans have celebrated the program's resurgence and the move to Allegiant Stadium. UNLV represents Las Vegas on the national stage.

UNLV football began in 1968, and the program achieved its greatest success under Harvey Hyde and John Robinson, reaching the 1984 California Bowl and producing NFL talent. Randall Cunningham emerged at UNLV before his legendary NFL career. The Rebels have experienced long stretches of struggle but have shown the potential for success in a major market. The rivalry with Nevada—the Battle for the Fremont Cannon—divides the Silver State. UNLV's move to Allegiant Stadium in 2020 marked a new era, sharing a venue with the NFL's Raiders. The Rebels' identity as Las Vegas's college team has grown with the city's expansion.