Looking into our crystal ball to predict UNLV football’s record

Looking into our crystal ball to predict UNLV football’s record UNLV play prediction On Aug. 29, UNLV hosts Memphis and Ed Graney forecasts a WIN. He notes the Tigers resemble last year’s UNLV squad—new coach, new players, largely new everything—while the Rebels enter their second season under Dan Mullen. On Sept. 5, UNLV travels to Hawaii; Graney predicts a WIN, acknowledging the difficulty of road games in Honolulu but pointing out that the Rebels defeated the Rainbow Warriors in Mullen’s first season and that wide receiver Pofele Ashlock is not at full strength. On Sept. 12, UNLV faces North Texas on the road; Graney projects a WIN, citing the Rebels’ recent success in similar away contests and the Mean Green’s need to replace nearly its entire roster, though the quick turnaround from the Hawaii trip could pose a challenge. On Sept. 26, UNLV visits Akron; Graney expects a WIN, noting the Zips have not recorded a winning season since 2015. On Oct. 3, UNLV hosts California; Graney predicts a LOSS, highlighting quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele as one of the toughest passers the Rebels will face, bolstered by talent acquired via the transfer portal. On Oct. 10, UNLV hosts North Dakota State; Graney forecasts a WIN, posing the question of which sideline will draw more fans at Allegiant Stadium and calling the matchup tougher than many anticipate. On Oct. 17, UNLV goes to Air Force; Graney projects a LOSS, reminding readers that the Falcons exploded for 51 points in a 51‑48 defeat of UNLV last year and will now have explosive back Liam Szarka in the lineup when they host the Rebels. On Oct. 31, UNLV hosts Northern Illinois; Graney predicts a WIN, suggesting the visitors are likely to finish as the worst team in the revamped Mountain West. On Nov. 7, UNLV hosts Wyoming; Graney forecasts a WIN, stating the Cowboys must first prove they can move the ball and will struggle against what should be a high‑powered UNLV offense. On Nov. 14, UNLV travels to New Mexico; Graney projects a LOSS, labeling the game the toughest on the schedule, noting the Lobos’ questions at running back to start the season but their 6‑0 home record a year ago and expected improvements by then. On Nov. 21, UNLV visits San Jose State; Graney expects a WIN, observing that the Spartans, like several other opponents, are undergoing significant roster turnover and should not cause UNLV many problems. On Nov. 28, UNLV hosts Nevada (UNR); Graney predicts a WIN, declaring the Rebels a superior program and anticipating the Fremont Cannon to stay red. Predicted record: 9‑3 Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review‑Journal