![]() ![]() The Rebels embarked on their first post-season journey in a national quarterfinal against Alcorn State, defeating the Braves 35–22 in Las Vegas. The Rebels' success continued in 1974 with the only undefeated season in school history, finishing 11–0 and ranking second in the national Division II polls, the highest any Rebels football team has ever placed. The Rebels continued their strong campaign, breaking the national Division II top-10 and announcing their first All-American, running back Mike Thomas, who ran for the Division II national rushing title with 1,741 and setting nine school records in the process. Ireland was replaced by Ron Meyer before the start of the 1973 season and Meyer led the Rebels back to powerhouse status with an 8–3 record, including their first victory over a major college opponent, thrashing Marshall 31–9. At the end of the 1972 season with a disappointing 1–10 record, Ireland announced he was stepping down, leaving the Rebels with a 26–23–1 record.Ī football signed by the 1973 UNLV Runnin’ Rebels football team that was gifted to President Gerald Ford. On October 23, 1971, the Rebels opened their new home, Las Vegas Stadium, against Weber State, losing 17–30. On September 25, 1971, the Rebels played their first game against a Division I school, when they played Utah State of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA), ultimately losing 7–27. UNLV gained revenge, defeating Nevada the following year, 42–30, in the first year that the Fremont Cannon was awarded. ![]() The following year, the Rebels played their first game against in-state rival Nevada, losing to the Wolf Pack 28–30. ![]() The Rebels remained undefeated until the last game of the season, losing to the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen, 13–17, as the Rebels finished their inaugural campaign 8–1. The Rebels won the game, defeating the Gaels 27–20 in front of 8,000 fans. Mary's Gaels at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. The Rebels played their first game of their inaugural season against the St. In 1967, Nevada Southern University announced that they would field a collegiate football program beginning on Septemand announced that the team would be a Division II Independent and that Bill Ireland would be the program's first head coach. See also: List of UNLV Rebels football seasons Early history The program, which began on September 14, 1968, plays its home games at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The team is a member of the Mountain West Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) conference of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The UNLV Rebels football program is a college football team that represents the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Athletic program of the University of Nevada UNLV Rebels football ![]()
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