UNLV fans say pride outweighs disappointment after the Rebels’ Mountain West title loss, pointing to the program’s dramatic rise from past struggles and a newfound belief in the team’s future.

Boise State claimed its third straight Mountain West Conference championship, overpowering UNLV 38–21 on Saturday.

For the third straight year, UNLV Football is facing Boise State for the Mountain West championship.

Jack Layne threw three touchdown passes, D.J. McKinney scored the winning touchdown with 3 minutes to go, and New Mexico defeated UNLV 40-35 on Saturday.

UNLV Football has already had a record-setting season, but the 6-1 Rebels were far from satisfied at Monday’s press conference.

The defending ACHA champion UNLV Skatin’ Rebels open their 2025 season Friday against Utah with a banner reveal and renewed determination.