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2015 UNLV Rebels football team

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2015 UNLV Rebels football
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record3–9 (2–6 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBarney Cotton (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorKent Baer (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumSam Boyd Stadium
Seasons
← 2014
2016 →
2015 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
Air Force x   6 2     8 6  
New Mexico   5 3     7 6  
Utah State   5 3     6 7  
Boise State   5 3     9 4  
Colorado State   5 3     7 6  
Wyoming   2 6     2 10  
West Division
San Diego State x$   8 0     11 3  
Nevada   4 4     7 6  
San Jose State   4 4     6 7  
Fresno State   2 6     3 9  
UNLV   2 6     3 9  
Hawaii   0 8     3 10  
Championship: San Diego State 27, Air Force 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2015 UNLV Rebels football team represented the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels were led by first-year head coach Tony Sanchez and played their home games at Sam Boyd Stadium. They were members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 3–9, 2–6 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the West Division.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 54:30 p.m.at Northern Illinois*CBSSNL 30–3815,455
September 127:30 p.m.No. 13 UCLA*CBSSNL 3–3731,262
September 199:00 a.m.at Michigan*BTNL 7–28108,683
September 266:00 p.m.Idaho State*
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
MWNW 80–816,717
October 34:00 p.m.at NevadaMWNW 23–1729,551
October 106:00 p.m.San Jose State
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
MWNL 27–33 OT19,190
October 167:30 p.m.at Fresno StateESPN2L 28–3125,604
October 3112:30 p.m.Boise State
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
ESPNUL 27–5514,315
November 73:00 p.m.Hawaiidagger
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
MWN/Oceanic PPVW 41–2120,006
November 144:00 p.m.at Colorado StateRTRML 35–4915,641
November 217:30 p.m.San Diego State
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
CBSSNL 14–5214,738
November 2811:00 a.m.at WyomingRTRML 28–3511,149
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time
Schedule Source:[1]

Game summaries

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At Northern Illinois

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UNLV at Northern Illinois
1 234Total
Rebels 7 10310 30
Huskies 3 71414 38
  • Date: September 5, 2015
  • Location: Huskie Stadium
    Dekalb, IL
  • Game start: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 26 minutes
  • Game attendance: 15,455
  • Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: SE 6 MPH
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Andrew Catalon, Adam Archuleta and Rashan Ali (sideline)
  • Passing leaders: NIU – Drew Hare, 21–26, 360 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Blake Decker, 21–39, 319 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: NIU – Joel Bouagnon, 21 carries, 152 yards, 3 touchdowns and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 21 carries, 68 yards
  • Receiving leaders: NIU – Kenny Golladay, 9 receptions, 213 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 5 receptions, 107 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: NIU – Boomer Mays, 13 tackles and UNLV – Peni Vea, 9 tackles

UCLA

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UCLA at UNLV
1 234Total
No. 13 Bruins 10 7173 37
Rebels 0 003 3
  • Passing leaders: UCLA – Josh Rosen, 22–42, 223 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Blake Decker, 2–6, 52 yards
  • Rushing leaders: UCLA – Paul Perkins, 18 carries, 151 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 12 carries, 73 yards
  • Receiving leaders: UCLA – Jordan Payton, 5 receptions, 70 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 3 receptions, 55 yards
  • Tackling leaders: UCLA – Kenny Young, 5 tackles and UNLV – Peni Vea, 8 tackles

At Michigan

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UNLV at Michigan
1 234Total
Rebels 0 007 7
Wolverines 7 1407 28
  • Passing leaders: MICH – Jake Rudock, 14–22, 123 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 8–16, 96 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: MICH – Ty Isaac, 8 carries, 114 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 13 carries, 29 yards
  • Receiving leaders: MICH – Amara Darboh, 4 receptions, 34 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 3 receptions, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: MICH – Joe Bolden, 6 tackles and UNLV – Tau Lotulelei, 8 tackles

Idaho State

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Idaho State at UNLV
1 234Total
Bengals 0 800 8
Rebels 35 21177 80
  • Date: September 26, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 16 minutes
  • Game attendance: 16,717
  • Game weather: Temperature: 99 °F (37 °C) • Weather: Clear and Hot • Wind: SSE 9 MPH
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (MWN): Tony Cordasco and Caleb Herring
  • Passing leaders: ISU – Michael Sanders, 14–33, 164 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions and UNLV – Blake Decker, 7–11, 99 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Rushing leaders ISU – Xavier Finney, 15 carries, 59 yards and UNLV – Xzaviar Campbell, 9 carries, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Receiving leaders: ISU – Madison Mangum, 8 receptions, 97 yards and UNLV – Kendal Keys, 3 receptions, 30 yards
  • Tackling leaders: ISU – Cody Sorenson, 10 tackles and UNLV – Tau Lotulelei, 7 tackles

At Nevada

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UNLV at Nevada
(Battle for the Fremont Cannon / Governor's Series)
1 234Total
Rebels 7 6010 23
Wolf Pack 0 0314 17
  • Date: October 3, 2015
  • Location: Mackay Stadium
    Reno, NV
  • Game start: 4:05 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 19 minutes
  • Game attendance: 29,551
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: W 14 MPH
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (MWN): Ari Wolfe and Darius Walker
  • Passing leaders: NEV – Tyler Stewart, 20–44, 202 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 7–11, 86 yards, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: NEV – Tyler Stewart, 11 carries, 61 yards and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 16 carries, 76 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: NEV – Jerico Richardson, 8 receptions, 87 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 4 receptions, 39 yards
  • Tackling leaders: NEV – Matthew Lyons, 12 tackles and UNLV – Blake Richmond, 11 tackles

San Jose State

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San Jose State at UNLV
1 234OTTotal
Spartans 0 17376 33
Rebels 7 30170 27
  • Date: October 10, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 24 minutes
  • Game attendance: 19,190
  • Game weather: Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: E 6 MPH
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (MWN): Ray Crawford and Sherdrick Bonner
  • Passing leaders: SJSU – Kenny Potter, 30–48, 329 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 15–30, 217 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: SJSU – Tyler Ervin, 18 carries, 73 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 18 carries, 47 yards
  • Receiving leaders: SJSU – Tyler Ervin, 8 receptions, 74 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kendal Keys, 5 receptions, 84 yards
  • Tackling leaders: SJSU – Frank Ginda, 14 tackles and UNLV – Ryan McAleenan, 12 tackles

At Fresno State

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UNLV at Fresno State
1 234Total
Rebels 7 7140 28
Bulldogs 7 7314 31
  • Date: October 16, 2015
  • Location: Bulldog Stadium
    Fresno, CA
  • Game start: 7:32 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • Game attendance: 25,604
  • Game weather: Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: SW 8 MPH
  • Referee: Marvel July
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Russ Langer and Mike Pritchard
  • Passing leaders: FS – Kilton Anderson, 19–31, 193 yards and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 12–24, 111 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Rushing leaders: FS – Marteze Waller, 21 carries, 111 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 17 carries, 98 yards
  • Receiving leaders: FS – Jamire Jordan, 5 receptions, 42 yards and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 3 receptions, 14 yards
  • Tackling leaders: FS – Ejiro Ederaine, 12 tackles and UNLV – Ryan McAleenan, 10 tackles

Boise State

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Boise State at UNLV
1 234Total
Broncos 10 14328 55
Rebels 3 1437 27
  • Date: October 31, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 12:32 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 43 minutes
  • Game attendance: 14,315
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Sunny and Clear • Wind: E 2 MPH
  • Referee: Eddy Shelton
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick and John Congemi
  • Passing leaders: BSU – Brett Rypien, 35–52, 469 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Blake Decker, 29–50, 357 yards, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: BSU – Jeremy McNichols, 22 carries, 122 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Xzaviar Campbell, 9 carries, 29 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: BSU – Thomas Sperbeck, 10 receptions, 163 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 10 receptions, 116 yards
  • Tackling leaders: BSU – Jonathan Moxey, 9 tackles and UNLV – Blake Richmond, 10 tackles

Hawaii

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Hawaii at UNLV
1 234Total
Rainbow Warriors 0 777 21
Rebels 7 71017 41
  • Date: November 7, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 3:07 p.m. PST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 33 minutes
  • Game attendance: 20,006
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Sunny and Clear • Wind: N 10 MPH
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (MWN/Oceanic PPV): Robert Kekaula and Rich Miano
  • Passing leaders: UH – Ikaika Woolsey, 16–33, 187 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 15–24, 258 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: UH – Paul Harris, 20 carries, 192 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 21 carries, 124 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: UH – Devan Stubblefield, 5 receptions, 27 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 6 receptions, 120 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: UH – Julian Gener, 11 tackles and UNLV – Tau Lotulelei, 12 tackles

At Colorado State

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UNLV at Colorado State
1 234Total
Rebels 14 777 35
Rams 14 14714 49
  • Date: November 14, 2015
  • Location: Hughes Stadium
    Fort Collins, CO
  • Game start: 5:08 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 28 minutes
  • Game attendance: 15,641
  • Game weather: Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: SE 6 MPH
  • Referee: Marvel July
  • TV announcers (RTRM): Marc Stout, Sherdrick Bonner and Brad Thompson (sideline)
  • Passing leaders: CSU – Nick Stevens, 13–19, 209 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 13–19, 176 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Rushing leaders: CSU – Dalyn Dawkins, 19 carries, 151 yards and UNLV – Lexington Thomas, 11 carries, 118 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: CSU – Rashard Higgins, 7 receptions, 102 yards, 3 touchdown and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 8 receptions, 131 yards
  • Tackling leaders: CSU – Deonte Clyburn, 12 tackles and UNLV – Blake Richmond, 10 tackles

San Diego State

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San Diego State at UNLV
1 234Total
Aztecs 14 17147 52
Rebels 0 0140 14
  • Passing leaders: SDSU – Maxwell Smith, 11–17, 107 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 18–35, 190 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: SDSU – Donnel Pumphrey, 14 carries, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Lexington Thomas, 3 carries, 42 yards
  • Receiving leaders: SDSU – Chase Price, 2 receptions, 30 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kendal Keys, 8 receptions, 76 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: SDSU – Calvin Munson, 9 tackles and UNLV – Kimble Jenson, 13 tackles

At Wyoming

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UNLV at Wyoming
1 234Total
Rebels 7 0714 28
Cowboys 0 14714 35
  • Date: November 28, 2015
  • Location: War Memorial Stadium
    Laramie, WY
  • Game start: 12:07 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 8 minutes
  • Game attendance: 11,149
  • Game weather: Temperature: 18 °F (−8 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 0 MPH
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (RTRM): Marc Stout, Sherdrick Bonner and Tori Holt (sideline)
  • Passing leaders: UNLV – Blake Decker, 18–33, 270 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception and WYO – Cameron Coffman, 14–24, 248 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: UNLV – Xzaviar Campbell, 9 carries, 87 yards and WYO – Brian Hill, 35 carries, 232 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 6 receptions, 122 yards, 1 touchdown and WYO – Jacob Hollister, 5 receptions, 119 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: UNLV – Kimble Jensen, 14 tackles and WYO – Marcus Epps, 10 tackles

References

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  1. ^ "2015 UNLV Rebels Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved March 27, 2015.