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The 2026 college football season opened with mixed results, prompting debate over whether early struggles warrant panic. Florida State won but underperformed, UNLV lost at home, and USC faced low attendance despite a victory. Analysts argue these are overreactions, while others note legitimate concerns.
With only one guaranteed College Football Playoff slot for non-Power Four teams, Boise State, UNLV, and North Dakota State emerge as top contenders. Rule changes and coaching shifts have intensified the competition, while Power Four teams like Ohio State and Indiana dominate national title predictions.
The 2026 college football season begins Saturday with eight FBS games, headlined by a rematch between TCU and North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland. The slate features the FBS debuts of North Dakota State and Sacramento State, a critical Group of 6 matchup between Memphis and UNLV, and the only ranked team in action, No. 14 USC, facing San Jose State. Predictions favor TCU, Virginia, UNLV, and USC, while betting models highlight value in underdogs like New Mexico State.
After a 20-month dispute, the Mountain West and Pac-12 settled two lawsuits, ending the court battle. The MW is projected to receive roughly $82.5 million from its media-rights deal, distributed as about $20.2 million each for UNLV and Air Force; about $9.5 million for Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming; and about $4.1 million for Hawaii, with none for the incoming members. The agreement preserves media rights through 2032, could let UNLV regain its rights if it joins a Power 4 conference, relocates conference offices to Las Vegas, and keeps MW men’s basketball tournaments at Thomas & Mack through 2032. Rather than a courtroom showdown, the two leagues will now compete on the court and field for West supremacy starting next season.
Boise State will host UNLV for the 2025 Mountain West Football Championship on December 5 at Albertsons Stadium, marking their third consecutive meeting for the title. Boise State earned the hosting rights after a tie-breaker based on rankings and their head-to-head victory. UNLV, seeking its first MW title, enters with a 10-2 record and a four-game winning streak, while Boise State aims for its third straight championship and sixth overall. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
UCLA's football team suffered a 30-23 loss to UNLV, highlighting ongoing issues such as slow starts, defensive lapses, and penalties, with coach DeShaun Foster under pressure to improve team performance early in the season.
Alex Orji's debut for the UNLV Rebels was disastrous, featuring a fumble, a touchback, and him being benched after just one drive, as the team struggled offensively in Week 0 against Idaho State.
UNLV has appointed Dan Mullen, a former SEC head coach with a successful track record at Florida and Mississippi State, as the new head coach of its football program. Mullen, who has spent the last three years as an ESPN analyst, brings nearly three decades of coaching experience and a history of leading teams to national prominence. He aims to build on UNLV's recent successes and lead the team to compete for championships regularly.
UNLV has hired Dan Mullen, former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, on a five-year contract to replace Barry Odom, who recently joined Purdue. Mullen, known for his offensive expertise and quarterback development, has 13 years of head-coaching experience in the SEC, including a successful tenure at Mississippi State and a mixed record at Florida. He has spent the last three years as an ESPN analyst.
Dan Mullen, former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, is reportedly set to become the next head coach at UNLV, replacing Barry Odom who left for Purdue. Mullen, who has been an ESPN analyst for the past three years, brings a history of success, including leading Mississippi State to its longest bowl streak and Florida to an SEC title game. UNLV, coming off a successful 10-3 season, aims to continue its winning momentum under Mullen's leadership.
Dan Mullen, former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State and current ESPN college football analyst, has agreed in principle to a five-year deal to become the head coach at UNLV. Mullen, who has a career coaching record of 103-61, will replace Barry Odom, who recently left for Purdue. The deal is expected to be finalized soon.
Dan Mullen is set to become the new head coach of UNLV, replacing Barry Odom, who left for Purdue. Mullen, who has been an ESPN analyst for the past two years, previously coached at Florida and Mississippi State, achieving notable success. Despite enjoying his media role, Mullen expressed openness to returning to coaching if the right opportunity arose. UNLV, which improved significantly under Odom, will now be led by Mullen as they aim to build on their recent success.
Dan Mullen, former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, has been hired by UNLV, enticed by the university's commitment to increased name, image, and likeness (NIL) budgets and a revenue-sharing model for players. This move follows Barry Odom's departure to Purdue after leading UNLV to significant success in the Mountain West. Mullen, with a 103-61 coaching record, aims to build on UNLV's recent achievements, despite past NIL-related controversies involving players like Matthew Sluka.
Barry Odom has been named the new head coach of Purdue's football program, according to reports by Ross Dellenger. Odom, who led UNLV to a successful season with 10 wins, is known for revitalizing the team and bringing them to their first bowl game in a decade. Despite a mixed record at Missouri in the SEC, Odom's offensive strategies have been effective, making him a promising addition to Purdue, which has struggled offensively.
Barry Odom, who led UNLV to a 19-8 record over two seasons, is reportedly set to become the next head coach at Purdue, replacing Ryan Walters after a dismal 1-11 season. Odom, previously a head coach at Missouri and a defensive coordinator at Arkansas, faces a significant rebuilding challenge with the Boilermakers, who struggled significantly in the past season.