Tony Sanchez

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

UNLV tabs Oregon offensive coordinator Arroyo as next coach

Dec. 11, 2019 02:12 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV has hired Oregon offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo as its next head football coach. Athletic director Desiree Reed...

AP source: UNLV offers head coach job to LSU's Dave Aranda

By Brett Martel Dec. 10, 2019 09:49 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — UNLV has offered its vacant head coaching job to LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, a person familiar with the situation told The...

Coach Tony Sanchez out after 5 seasons at UNLV

Nov. 25, 2019 02:55 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV coach Tony Sanchez has been fired after five seasons in charge. The school announced Monday that it is parting ways...

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, and Southern California head coach Clay Helton meet after an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Pick Six: Which coaches need strong finishes to keep jobs?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

Vanderbilt kicker Ryley Guay makes a 48-yard field goal against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)

Oblad, Magyar lead UNLV over Vanderbilt 34-10

By Jim Diamond Oct. 12, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn scores a touchdown against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)

Oblad, Magyar lead UNLV over Vanderbilt 34-10

By Jim Diamond Oct. 12, 2019 08:43 PM EDT

Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason watches his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Mississippi won 31-6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mired at 1-4, Vanderbilt, UNLV see opportunity in matchup

Oct. 11, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

From left, Boise State Broncos' Benton Wickersham, Sonatane Lui and Scale Igiehon (90) tackle UNLV quarterback Kenyon Oblad during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Bachmeier leads No. 16 Boise State past UNLV 38-13

By Adam Soboleski Oct. 06, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

Boise State running back Robert Mahone celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown run against Air Force during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 30-19. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

No. 16 Boise State can't afford to look past UNLV

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 04, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) throws a pass against Stanford in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Northwestern's Johnson looks to rebound against UNLV

By John Jackson Sep. 13, 2019 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. The Tigers have been one of the most difficult teams in the country to predict in recent years. Fittingly, the same can be said of Malzahn’s long-term job security. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Pick Six: Helton leads coaches on hot seat entering 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 13, 2019 03:05 AM EDT

UNLV: Rebels assistant Cotton waiting for heart transplant

Jul. 18, 2019 04:41 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV offensive coordinator Barney Cotton is awaiting a heart transplant and will not coach on the field this season. Rebels coach Tony...

Tony Sanchez returning for fifth season at UNLV

Nov. 29, 2018 04:03 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tony Sanchez will return for a fifth season coaching at UNLV. Rebels athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois issued a statement...