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Tyrin Jones is set to return against Missouri, giving UNLV another piece of its rotation as Josh Pastner pushes the Runnin’ Rebels to clean up their turnovers. Pastner previews Missouri’s defense, explains the mistakes that hurt UNLV against Utah and BYU, and discusses how many players he needs to sustain his pressing style. He also provides injury and eligibility updates and confirms Jones will play no more than 20 minutes in his return. Sebastian Mack discusses the confidence he has found in Pastner’s offense, balancing his scoring with ball movement, and building a connection with Jones. Jones talks about returning from shoulder surgery, getting back on the floor with his teammates, and his goal of becoming a defender the Rebels can trust beyond blocking shots. CHAPTERS 00:00 Josh Pastner: Missouri preview, turnovers and availability updates 12:50 Sebastian Mack: Confidence, scoring and his fit at UNLV 17:30 Tyrin Jones: His return, rebounding and defensive goals Follow The Scarlet Standard for UNLV news, interviews and analysis. More coverage: the-scarlet-standard.com Subscribe for more Runnin’ Rebels interviews throughout the season. #UNLV #UNLVBasketball #RunninRebels

Dan Mullen discusses his future at UNLV, the support he wants for the program and the Rebels’ return from the bye week ahead of Northern Illinois. Mullen provides updates on Austin Boyd and Conti, addresses UNLV’s tackling and defensive line depth after the Air Force loss, and explains how Jackson Arnold’s scrambling has contributed to the running game. Also covered: • Improving over the final five regular-season games • Injuries creating opportunities for younger players • Consistency in the kicking and punting games • The physical and mental benefits of the bye week • Halloween night at Allegiant Stadium UNLV players also discuss cutting down on penalties and missed assignments, receiver chemistry with Arnold, blocking and the defense’s response to the Air Force game. More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ #UNLV #UNLVFootball #DanMullen

UNLV battled No. 25 BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center but couldn't hold off the Cougars in an 89-77 exhibition loss. The Scarlet Standard's Darrell Lutey breaks down the Runnin' Rebels' performance, including an impressive start, a second-half offensive slowdown and the turnover problems that continue to concern head coach Josh Pastner. Playing without several key contributors, UNLV built a double-digit lead before BYU fought back. The Rebels remained competitive despite their limited rotation, but turnovers, second-chance opportunities and defensive breakdowns ultimately proved costly. Sebastian Mack led UNLV with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting, adding three assists and committing just one turnover. Cam Miles contributed 14 points and four assists, while Jeremy Fumena and Dontrez Williams each collected nine rebounds. Williams made his UNLV debut, finishing with nine points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes. UNLV won the rebounding battle 41-36 but finished with 18 turnovers against only 12 assists. Pastner praised his team's improvement from the Utah exhibition while acknowledging that offensive execution and ball security must improve. In this report: How UNLV built an early lead against BYUSebastian Mack's 26-point performanceCam Miles' development at point guardDontrez Williams' debutJeremy Fumena's work around the basketPastner's concerns about turnovers and ball movementUNLV's injury situation heading toward the regular seasonNEXT GAME UNLV vs. Missouri Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:00 PM Pacific Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas Reporting: Darrell Lutey The Scarlet Standard For more original UNLV basketball coverage, interviews and analysis: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe to The Scarlet Standard for UNLV basketball, football, hockey and more. #UNLV #RunninRebels #BYU #JoshPastner #CollegeBasketball #TheScarletStandard

UNLV head coach Josh Pastner addresses the media following the Runnin’ Rebels’ 89–77 exhibition loss to No. 25 BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center. Pastner discusses the Rebels’ improvement from their first exhibition against Utah, the ongoing turnover problems, defensive breakdowns and the challenge of playing with several key players sidelined. He also evaluates Cam Miles, Dontrez Williams, Jeremy Fumena, Sebastian Mack, Coda Suttle and Jackson Kiss while addressing AJ Storr’s eligibility situation and how returning players will fit into the rotation. Pastner says UNLV surrendered 36 combined points from turnovers and second-chance opportunities, an issue he wants corrected before the regular season. Topics covered: UNLV's progress from Utah to BYUTurnovers and defensive reboundingAJ Storr’s eligibility situationDontrez Williams' debut and defensive instinctsCam Miles' development at point guardJeremy Fumena's positioning around the basketSebastian Mack's offensive decision-makingBYU's Robert Wright and Jackson KohlerWhy Pastner will not guarantee returning players immediate minutesNext up: UNLV hosts Missouri on Thursday, October 29, before opening the regular season against Northern Arizona on November 3. For more UNLV basketball reporting, interviews and analysis: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Coverage: The Scarlet Standard #UNLV #JoshPastner #RunninRebels #BYU #CollegeBasketball

UNLV faces No. 25 BYU with several key players sidelined as Josh Pastner prepares the Runnin' Rebels for another challenging exhibition at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Scarlet Standard's Darrell Lutey breaks down UNLV's injury situation, Cam Miles stepping into the starting point guard role, AJ Storr's ongoing eligibility battle and what the Rebels need to improve against Kevin Young's BYU Cougars. With Tyrin Jones, Terrance Ford Jr., Tyler Harris and Isaac Williamson unavailable, UNLV will rely on a limited rotation. MJ Thomas remains a game-time decision, while Dontrez Williams is expected to make his exhibition debut after missing the Utah game with an ankle injury. Pastner also discusses BYU's aggressive defense, limiting turnovers, rebounding and the effort he expects from his players. 📰 READ DARRELL LUTEY'S FULL ARTICLE: UNLV vs BYU Game Day Preview https://the-scarlet-standard.com/2026/10/24/unlv-vs-byu-game-day-preview/ 🏀 GAME INFORMATION UNLV vs. No. 25 BYU Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:00 PM Pacific Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada 🎙️ Reporting: Darrell Lutey 📰 The Scarlet Standard For more original UNLV sports coverage, interviews and analysis, visit: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe to The Scarlet Standard for UNLV basketball, football, hockey and more. #UNLV #RunninRebels #BYU #JoshPastner #TheScarletStandard

Cam Miles discusses his role at UNLV ahead of the Rebels’ exhibition against No. 25 BYU. With Terrance Ford Jr. out because of a concussion, Miles talks about playing point guard, becoming more vocal on the court and helping UNLV execute its offense. Miles also explains why the Rebels’ consistent recruitment brought him to Las Vegas after his freshman season at Florida State, his opportunity for more minutes and what UNLV needs to carry from practice into the BYU game. He scored 16 points and made three 3-pointers in UNLV’s exhibition opener against Utah. Interview recorded Oct. 23, 2026, with The Scarlet Standard’s Darrell Lutey and other reporters. UNLV vs. BYU: Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. Pacific at the Thomas & Mack Center. Watch on MW+. More UNLV reporting: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe for UNLV interviews, press conferences and reporting throughout the season. #UNLV #CamMiles #CollegeBasketball

Dontrez Williams says he expects to make his UNLV debut against No. 25 BYU after missing the Utah exhibition with a sprained ankle. Speaking with The Scarlet Standard’s Darrell Lutey and other reporters on Oct. 23, Williams says the ankle is close to 100 percent and that he plans to wear a brace. Williams also discusses a broken wrist he says affected his shooting last season at Lindenwood, his work on 3-pointers and free throws, anticipating passes on defense, and adjusting to Josh Pastner’s practices. He shares what he learned watching the Utah exhibition and talks about his teammates and life in Las Vegas. UNLV hosts BYU on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific at the Thomas & Mack Center. Watch on MW+. Reporting: Darrell Lutey / The Scarlet Standard More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe for UNLV interviews, press conferences and reporting throughout the season. #UNLV #DontrezWilliams #CollegeBasketball

Josh Pastner previews UNLV’s exhibition against No. 25 BYU and provides updates on the Rebels’ injuries, available rotation and AJ Storr’s eligibility. Pastner says UNLV has eight players ready to go, with MJ Thomas a game-time decision. Tyrin Jones, Tyler Harris, Issac Williamson and Terrance Ford Jr. are out for BYU, while Storr remains ineligible. Pastner discusses Ford’s concussion, the possibility Harris and Williamson miss the opening week of the regular season, and his expectation that Jones will be ready for the opener. He also breaks down BYU’s Robert Wright III, freshman Bruce Branch III and the Cougars’ defensive pressure, explains what he wants to see after the Utah exhibition, and discusses eligibility rules and players returning to college after NBA Summer League. UNLV vs. BYU: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. Pacific at the Thomas & Mack Center. Watch on MW+. More UNLV reporting from The Scarlet Standard: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe for UNLV press conferences, interviews and reporting throughout the season. #UNLV #RunninRebels #CollegeBasketball

Dan Mullen is already being linked to the Maryland head coaching vacancy. But is leaving UNLV for a struggling Big Ten program actually worth it? On today's Rebel Daily Drive, Mike Cooper breaks down Maryland's coaching search, Mullen's future at UNLV, the financial differences between the programs, and why staying in Las Vegas could put Mullen in a better position for his next opportunity. Plus, what UNLV must do to retain Mullen, the Rebels' remaining Mountain West schedule, and a few thoughts on bringing back Hey Reb. Follow The Scarlet Standard UNLV Football: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Website: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Vegas Varsity: Use promo code SSM10 for 10% off your order. Subscribe for independent UNLV football coverage, analysis, interviews, and the Rebel Daily Drive. #UNLV #DanMullen #MarylandFootball #CollegeFootball #RebelDailyDrive

UNLV took a 24-20 lead into the fourth quarter against Air Force. Then everything fell apart. The Falcons scored three fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns and beat the Rebels 41-31, finishing with 430 rushing yards on 62 attempts. Air Force threw just three passes all night. UNLV knew what was coming and still could not stop it. That is where this Rebel Daily Drive starts. We break down why Air Force was able to repeatedly win at the line of scrimmage, UNLV’s tackling problems, the fourth-quarter collapse and why this cannot simply be dismissed as the difficulty of defending the triple option. Jackson Arnold actually gave UNLV enough offensively to win. He finished 21-of-33 for 244 yards and two touchdowns while adding 78 rushing yards and another score. Caden McGee emerged with 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns. But the Rebels again struggled to establish a traditional running game, with Jet Thomas held to 48 yards on 17 carries. Then we get into the bigger Dan Mullen conversation. Mullen is 14-7 at UNLV, and that should not simply be dismissed. But against FBS opponents at .500 or worse, the Rebels are 11-0 in the sample discussed here. Against teams with winning records, they are 2-7. The scoring drops from 36.5 points per game against the weaker group to 22.9 against winning teams. Defensively, UNLV goes from allowing 22.5 points per game to 31.1. That is the question now. UNLV is paying Dan Mullen to compete for championships, not simply beat the bottom of the schedule. But the season is not over. The Rebels are still 2-1 in Mountain West play with five games remaining. There are legitimate problems to fix, but firing Mullen in October is not the answer either. https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ https://x.com/SS_MediaLV https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/ #UNLVFB #UNLVFootball #AirForce #DanMullen #MountainWest #CollegeFootball

Dan Mullen previews UNLV’s road matchup with Air Force after the Rebels’ 13-7 win over North Dakota State. Mullen discusses why UNLV leaned heavily on the run in the second half against NDSU, defending Air Force’s option offense, Andre Porter’s development, Austin Boyd’s recovery and the continued growth of UNLV’s young defense. Jet Thomas and Kamuela Ka'aihue also meet with the media ahead of the matchup. More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ #UNLVFB #UNLVFootball #AirForce #MountainWest #CollegeFootball

UNLV beat previously undefeated North Dakota State 13-7, but this was one of the strangest wins of the season. The Rebels did not score an offensive touchdown. Instead, Paul Guenther’s defense carried the night, forcing Nathan Hayes into three interceptions, producing Andre Porter’s early pick-six and repeatedly winning the short-yardage situations that North Dakota State normally controls. UNLV held the Bison to seven points and stopped both of their fourth-and-one attempts. That deserves a ton of credit. But the offensive questions are real. Jackson Arnold finished 8-of-16 for 77 yards and an interception, and UNLV attempted only three passes after halftime that counted. The Rebels controlled possession and ran the football effectively, but the offense became predictable and conservative while the game remained within one score. The biggest question is Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas. Jet ran 22 times for 112 yards against a defense that entered the game allowing roughly 100 rushing yards per game. Yet UNLV repeatedly moved away from him in critical situations, including a first-and-goal possession after Jet had just produced 14 yards on two carries. We break down why the sequencing did not make sense, why the repeated quarterback runs became predictable, what Jackson Arnold could have done better, and why Dan Mullen may need to rethink the play-calling dynamic before UNLV reaches the most important part of its Mountain West schedule. The Rebels are 4-2, 2-0 in conference play and now own the head-to-head result over North Dakota State. The season is very much alive. The offense just has to catch up to the defense. https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPBxVqczV4vLqAlivI3FPw https://x.com/SS_MediaLV https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/ #UNLVFB #UNLVFootball #NDSU #MountainWest #CollegeFootball

UNLV opened exhibition play with an 89-79 loss to Utah, but there was plenty to take away from Josh Pastner’s shorthanded group. Darrell breaks down the Rebels’ 45-37 rebounding advantage, the 18 turnovers, poor free-throw shooting and a point-guard performance Pastner said needs to improve. Sebastian Mack led UNLV with 25 points, while MJ Thomas was active on the glass. Freshman Jackson Kiss showed his rebounding and passing ability, and Jeremy Foumena and Moustapha Loum gave the Rebels some encouraging minutes inside. The bigger questions are whether UNLV can cut down the turnovers, create better shots and get more consistent point-guard play before the regular season begins. Next up: BYU on October 24 at the Thomas & Mack Center. More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ #UNLVMBB #UNLVBasketball #RunninRebels #CollegeBasketball

Yeah. For a full press conference upload, the description should be much simpler. You do not need to recap the whole game in it. Use this: UNLV head coach Dan Mullen, Jackson Arnold and Andre Porter speak after the Rebels’ 13-7 win over North Dakota State at Allegiant Stadium. Mullen discusses UNLV’s defensive performance, the offense’s red-zone issues, Jet Thomas, the physicality of the matchup and his message to College GameDay after the win. Porter also breaks down his early pick-six and how the defense helped set the tone. More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPBxVqczV4vLqAlivI3FPw X: https://x.com/SS_MediaLV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/ #UNLVFB #UNLVFootball #NDSU #MountainWest #CollegeFootball

North Dakota State comes to Allegiant Stadium 5-0, 2-0 in Mountain West play and allowing only 49 points through five games. UNLV is 3-2 after back-to-back wins over Akron and Cal. This is the matchup that should tell us a lot about both teams. North Dakota State is disciplined, physical, well coached and has already forced 11 turnovers. The schedule has not tested the Bison the same way UNLV should, but the film shows a defense that understands its assignments, tackles well and can create pressure without constantly sending extra rushers. The key player on that side is linebacker Donovan Wolin. He can attack the run, threaten pressure, drop underneath routes and force the quarterback to identify him before the snap without knowing exactly what he is going to do afterward. That makes him one of the most important players Jackson Arnold and the UNLV offensive line have to account for. But Arnold gives UNLV a dimension North Dakota State has not consistently faced. Against Cal, Arnold threw three touchdowns and ran for 110 yards and two more scores. When Cal sold out to stop Jet Thomas, Arnold punished the space that created with his legs and the deep ball. North Dakota State now has to decide how much attention it can commit to Jet without opening those same opportunities for Arnold. Jet remains the other major piece. UNLV is undefeated this season when it has produced a 100-yard rusher. If Jet gets going early and forces North Dakota State to commit more bodies to the box, the passing lanes for Arnold, Taz Reddicks and Caden McGee become much more favorable. On the other side, North Dakota State is built around a patient, physical run game and a West Coast-influenced offense that can change personnel and formations without changing its basic identity. The Bison can run inside, attack the perimeter, use multiple tight ends, throw off play action and get quarterback Nathan Hayes involved with his legs. Hayes showed another part of that offense against Wyoming when he ran for 79 yards and two touchdowns. UNLV cannot focus so heavily on the backs that it opens clean lanes for him. That makes tackling enormous. North Dakota State wants four-yard runs to become six, stay ahead of the chains and keep the entire playbook available. UNLV has already shown this season what happens when missed tackles start multiplying. The Rebels have to end plays at first contact and force Hayes into obvious passing situations. For me, this game ultimately comes back to the UNLV offense. Paul Guenther’s defense has been good enough to keep UNLV in games. The question is whether Corey Dennis can call a complete game against one of the most disciplined defenses the Rebels will see all season. Can he get Jet going? Can he keep Arnold out of bad down-and-distance situations? Can UNLV continue creating the explosive plays that showed up against Akron and Cal without disappearing offensively for an entire quarter? That is the game. More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPBxVqczV4vLqAlivI3FPw X: https://x.com/SS_MediaLV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Scarlet-Standard-LV-61577609316045/ Vegas Varsity: https://vegasvarsity.com/ Use promo code SSM10 for 10% off your order. #UNLVFB #UNLVFootball #NDSU #MountainWest #CollegeFootball