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UNLV

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Starters

  1. QBJackson Arnold
  2. RBJai'Den Thomas
  3. WRTaeshaun Lyons
  4. TEKeyan Burnett
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    78
    Jackson ArnoldSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    55
    Alex OrjiRS SR/TR
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RB
  1. 9
    80
    Jai'Den ThomasSR
    Starter
  2. 0
    66
    Jaylon GloverRS SR/TR
  3. 24
    52
    DJ JonesRS JR
WR-X
  1. 8
    74
    Taeshaun LyonsRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    68
    Amorion WalkerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    59
    Tavian McNairRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 4
    71
    DeAngelo Irvin Jr.SR
    Starter
  2. 6
    65
    Kayden McGeeRS SO
  3. 81
    52
    Vincent CarnerFR
SLOT
  1. 2
    79
    Taz ReddicksRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 82
    58
    Peyton ZacharyFR
  3. 10
    50
    Troy StellatoRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 84
    64
    Keyan BurnettRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    55
    Matt ByrnesRS SR/TR
  3. 43
    55
    Jae Beasley IIJR
LT
  1. 72
    64
    Will ThomasRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    58
    Alekai AfoaRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 77
    78
    Colton ThomassonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    73
    Griffin ScroggsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 79
    71
    Austin BoydSR
    Starter
  2. 66
    58
    BJ ToloRS JR/TR
RG
  1. 74
    71
    Amare TaaseRS SO
    Starter
  2. 64
    64
    Joe MetzgerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 78
    81
    Jackson BrownRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    65
    Ed HaynesRS JR

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Next game kickoff time

UNLV Rebels plays Air Force away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDan Mullensince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorCorey Dennis
Defensive CoordinatorPaul Guenther

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
23.0
Yards/G
369.7
Pass Yds/G
191.5
Rush Yds/G
178.2
TO Margin
-3
3rd Down %
37.36%
Total TD
15
Sacks
16
TFL
27
INT
8
Team Analysis
WHY #71 IN WS POWER
Results this season-9.0 pts

Lost to Memphis Tigers, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: 2.3

85%

Roster talent: 59th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #63 national

6%

Returning production: 15%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −9.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

16 adds in two-deep · avg 75 OVR · top add: J. Brown (RT, 81, from Pittsburgh)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

UNLV Rebels transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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UNLV Starting Quarterback

UNLV Rebels starting lineup

UNLV starting lineup: QB Jackson Arnold, RB Jai'Den Thomas, WR-X Taeshaun Lyons, TE Keyan Burnett. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Jackson Arnold is the projected starting quarterback for UNLV as of October 15, 2026. Alex Orji is listed second.

UNLV also projects Jai'Den Thomas at running back, Taeshaun Lyons at wide receiver and Keyan Burnett at tight end.

The full UNLV Rebels two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Jackson Arnold · QBJai'Den Thomas · RBTaeshaun Lyons · WR-XKeyan Burnett · TE

Common questions

Who is UNLV's starting quarterback?
Jackson Arnold is the projected starting quarterback for UNLV as of October 15, 2026. Alex Orji is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UNLV?
Jai'Den Thomas is the projected starter at running back for UNLV, with Jaylon Glover listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UNLV?
Taeshaun Lyons is the projected starter at wide receiver for UNLV, with Amorion Walker listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UNLV?
Keyan Burnett is the projected starter at tight end for UNLV, with Matt Byrnes listed second.
When was the UNLV Rebels depth chart last updated?
The UNLV Rebels depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UNLV's record last season?
UNLV Rebels finished 10-4 (6-2 in Mountain West play).
When does UNLV Rebels play next?
UNLV Rebels plays Air Force away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

Full UNLV roster

Every player on the UNLV Rebels depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Taeshaun Lyons, Amorion Walker, Tavian McNair

WR: DeAngelo Irvin Jr., Kayden McGee, Vincent Carner

WR: Taz Reddicks, Peyton Zachary, Troy Stellato

LT: Will Thomas, Alekai Afoa

LG: Colton Thomasson, Griffin Scroggs

C: Austin Boyd, BJ Tolo

RG: Amare Taase, Joe Metzger

RT: Jackson Brown, Ed Haynes

TE: Keyan Burnett, Matt Byrnes, Jae Beasley II, Velltray Jefferson

QB: Jackson Arnold, Alex Orji

RB: Jai'Den Thomas, Jaylon Glover, DJ Jones

Defense

DE: Lucas Conti, Andre Porter, Kenji Scanlan

NT: Mohamed Altayeb, Poe Purcell, Eliah Logo, Mo Abbasher

DE: Kal-El Togafau, Elias Rudolph

WLB: Kamuela Ka'aihue, Blesyng Alualu-Tuiolemotu

MLB: Cam Santee, Justin Flowe

SLB: Dee Crayton, Mark Iheanachor

CB: Denver Harris, Avery Helm

SS: Tre Fulton, Logan Christensen

FS: Jake Pope, Landyn Cleveland

CB: Quandarius Keyes, Jaylen Allen

NB: Mumu Bin-Wahad, Tony-Louis Nkuba, Joshua Tuchek

RES: Herb Gray, Landen Thomas

Special Teams

PT: Matt Choules, Ethan Schwartz

PK: Ramon Villela, Noah Randazzo, Brayden Baker

KO: Brayden Baker, Noah Randazzo, Ramon Villela

LS: Tyson Jacobson, Andrew O'Reilly, Mason Senzaki

H: Matt Choules, Ethan Schwartz

PR: DeAngelo Irvin Jr., Taz Reddicks, Kayden McGee

KR: Jaylon Glover, Jai'Den Thomas, Kayden McGee