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UNLV quarterback Max Gilliam, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Wyoming during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Wyoming running game barrels past UNLV, 45-14

Nov. 27, 2020 08:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, March 21, 2019, file photo, New Mexico State forward Johnny McCants (35) and Auburn forward Chuma Okeke (5) battle for the ball in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. Coronavirus restrictions in New Mexico make it impossible for the schools there to play their seasons. McCants and his New Mexico State teammates have settled into a regular routine less than a week after the team temporarily relocated to Phoenix, amid the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, File)
New Mexico teams adjusting to long-term life on the road

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2020 04:34 PM EST

LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) finds a hole in the Arkansas defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU at Arkansas 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 02:13 PM EST

San Jose St. beats UNLV, 4-0 for first time since 1955

Nov. 15, 2020 02:06 AM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw two touchdown passes to Bailey Gaither and San Jose State beat UNLV 34-17 on Saturday night. ...

New Mexico quarterback Trae Hall (10) hands off the ball to running back Bobby Cole (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Nevada at New Mexico 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:11 PM EST

Rivers scores four touchdowns in Fresno State's 40-27 win

Nov. 07, 2020 07:32 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ronnie Rivers scored four touchdowns, Chris Gaston made two interceptions and Fresno State defeated UNLV 40-27 on Saturday. ...

Doubs' career day helps Nevada beat UNLV 37-XX

Nov. 01, 2020 01:23 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Romeo Doubs had six receptions for a career-high 211 yards and a score and Nevada beat UNLV 37-17 on Saturday night. ...

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs catches a pass against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Nevada at UNLV 10/31/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:01 AM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 21, 2020, file photo, the Las Vegas Raiders play against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game in Las Vegas. The Raiders were the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium. But the UNLV Rebels will be the first team to play with fans inside the $2 billion dollar venue, when they host in-state rival Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders 9/21/2020

Oct. 29, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, fans shout at players during a post-game scuffle at the end of an NCAA college football game between UNLV and Nevada in Reno, Nev. The Las Vegas Raiders were the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium. But the UNLV Rebels will be the first team to play with fans inside the $2 billion dollar venue, when they host in-state rival Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Raiders stadium will have fans, but for college game not NFL

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 29, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, The Fremont Cannon, presented to the winner of the UNLV vs. Nevada NCAA college football game, sits in the stadium in Reno, Nev. The Las Vegas Raiders were the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium. But the UNLV Rebels will be the first team to play with fans inside the $2 billion dollar venue, when they host in-state rival Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in the annual battle for the Fremont Cannon, college football’s largest rivalry trophy. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
UNLV at Nevada 11/25/2017

Oct. 29, 2020 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO $2 BILLION, NOT 1.9 BILLION AS ORIGINALLY SENT - FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, the sun sets behind Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders football team, in Las Vegas. The NFL is opening in Sin City, something even the bookies in this gambling city would never have bet on happening. But on Monday night, Sept. 21, 2020, the gamble pays off when the Raiders meet the New Orleans Saints in the opening game of the glittering $2 billion stadium that Raiders owner Mark Davis dubbed the Death Star.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
UNLV football will be first with fans at Raiders' stadium

Oct. 26, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

San Diego State runs for 287 yards, 3 TDs in win over UNLV

Oct. 25, 2020 02:26 AM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell had 19 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown, Chance Bell scored on runs of 5 and 19 yards, and San Diego State beat UNLV 34-6...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 27, 2020 10:54 AM EDT
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 20, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1926 —...

Head football coach Bob Wager, right, and sophomore safety Cameron Conley greet each other at the re-opening of strength and conditioning camp at Arlington Martin High School, Thursday, June 18, 2020, in in Arlington, Texas. While states have been easing the economic and social lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, some are now letting high school athletes return for summer workouts before teachers have even figured out how they are going to hold classroom instruction. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
The Latest: American sailor Caleb Paine ends Olympic bid

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

Washington adds graduate transfer QB Kevin Thomson

Jun. 17, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington may have found its quarterback for the upcoming season after Kevin Thomson, the 2019 Big Sky Conference offensive player of the year,...

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Clemson football player Tee Higgins lifts weights during NFL Pro Day in Clemson, S.C. Scouts, front-office executives and even coaches find themselves coping with a whole new process with Americans hunkering down and doctors overwhelmed by the mounting cases of COVID-19. Gone for the most part this year are access to in-person interviews, campus workouts and visits to team headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Over or under? Win totals for 2020 season

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 08, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Michigan State WR Cody White says he's entering draft

Jan. 10, 2020 03:48 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State receiver Cody White said Friday he's forgoing his senior season and entering the 2020 NFL draft. ...