UNLV Football Begins Season at Home Against Alabama State

Rebels Face Tough Test in Season Opener

The UNLV Rebels football team will open the 2023 season at home against the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 26.

The Hornets, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), finished the 2022 season with a 6-5 record, including a 5-3 mark in conference play.

Alabama State is led by head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., the son of legendary Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson.

UNLV Feeling Good About Progress

UNLV is coming off a 2-10 season in 2022, but the Rebels are feeling good about their progress under first-year head coach Barry Odom.

Odom, the former head coach at Missouri, has brought a new energy and excitement to the UNLV program.

The Rebels return several key players from last season, including quarterback Doug Brumfield, running back Aidan Robbins, and wide receiver Kyle Williams.

Hornets Will Provide Tough Test

The Hornets will provide a tough test for the Rebels in the season opener.

Alabama State has a strong defense, led by All-SWAC linebacker Koby Perry.

The Hornets also have a talented offense, led by quarterback Ryan Nettles and running back Ezra Gray.

Conclusion

The UNLV Rebels football team will open the 2023 season at home against the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 26.

The Hornets will provide a tough test for the Rebels, but UNLV is feeling good about their progress under first-year head coach Barry Odom.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.