The UNLV Rebels will open their 58th season of football by hosting the Idaho State Bengals at Allegiant Stadium in the earliest game in Rebel history.

While talent on paper doesn’t guarantee victories, this new-look roster suggests the Rebels will be a force to reckon with when they kick off their season at 1 p.m. Saturday against Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium

UNLV will receive a significant windfall for moving its home-opening football game against Idaho State to Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. TKO Worldwide LLC, the parent company of the Las Vegas-based Ultimate Fighting Championship,

UNLV, which is receiving votes in both the The Associated Press and US LBM Coaches preseason polls, will attempt to win its fourth consecutive season-opener. The Rebels' current three-game season-opening winning streak began with a 52-21 win over Idaho State in 2022.