LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The College of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels will open their 58th season of soccer by internet hosting the Idaho State Bengals at Allegiant Stadium within the earliest recreation in Insurgent historical past.
UNLV obtained permission to maneuver this recreation from Sept. 13 to Aug. 23 in order that the historic world-championship boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford might be held on the stadium as a part of Mexican Independence Day festivities.
The best way to watch UNLV vs. Idaho State on TV
Followers can catch Saturday afternoon’s recreation between the Rebels and Bengals dwell on the Mountain West Community or the Silver State Sports activities & Leisure Community.
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. PT
Channel: Mountain West Community or Silver State Sports activities & Leisure Community
Tickets for UNLV vs. Idaho State
Scholar tickets can be found for gratis for all present UNLV college students. Click on right here to obtain your pupil ticket.
Followers attending Saturday’s recreation can get tickets for as little as $29 on UNLVtickets.com, the college’s official ticketing platform.
Climate Forecast For UNLV Sport Day
Saturday goes to be a heat day in Las Vegas, however with the sport indoors, followers ought to have a terrific expertise.
The excessive temperature for Aug. 23 is forecast at 105 levels, proper across the seasonal common of round 104.
Whether or not you are tailgating on the recreation, strolling to the stadium or spending time on the Strip, you will need to keep hydrated and watch out of surfaces that may very well be scorching to the contact.
What to observe for: UNLV vs. Idaho State
New season, new coach — The Rebels are the primary staff in Mountain West historical past to enhance their win whole 4 consecutive seasons by a number of wins. Their new head coach, Dan Mullen, is 11-2 all-time in season openers at his two stops main Mississippi State and Florida, together with 5 straight wins. Mullen can be promising to improve the leisure expertise at Allegiant Stadium with new seating for followers, a grand entrance for the staff and different fan-friendly stadium experiences.
50+ years of historical past — As for the Rebels vs. Bengals, UNLV leads 7-2 in a collection that dates again to Insurgent soccer’s second 12 months of existence, when the Rebels defeated Idaho State 35-31 in 1969. The next season, UNLV traveled to Pocatello and performed the primary collegiate recreation staged in Holt Enviornment, which was then referred to as the ISU Minidome, in 1970. All 9 conferences between UNLV and ISU have been gained by the house staff.
Quarterback battle — The Rebels have two quarterbacks who might begin and play vital minutes: #1 Alex Orji, who transferred from the College of Michigan and #10 Anthony Colandrea, who transferred from the College of Virginia. As of Wednesday, Mullen has not stated who will begin or who will get a lot of the enjoying time.
Watch the run — The Rebels’ floor recreation, led by Jai’den “Jet” Thomas, is anticipated to be a powerful side of the 2025 Rebels offense. How they carry out in Saturday’s opener will likely be a great indication of what this staff will do that season.
