UNLV's football rivals include the University of Nevada, Reno, with whom UNLV plays in the annual Battle for Nevada in which the winner is awarded the Fremont Cannon and BYU, because of the large Mormon population in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
What division is UNLV football?
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
What college are the Rebels?
UNLV Rebels
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When did UNLV become the Rebels?
The nickname for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas' athletic teams, "Rebels," was chosen in 1954 when the Nevada Board of Regents established the Southern Regional Division of the University of Nevada (known then as Nevada Southern), a sort of rebellion against University of Nevada-Reno, which was more than 75 years
What is UNLV known for?
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a Carnegie Research University/Very High Research Activity and has distinguished itself nationally and internationally for its academic programs, faculty and student accomplishments, affordability, student diversity, student yield, and much more.
Is University of Las Vegas a d1 school?
The UNLV Rebels are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The Rebels compete in the NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision for college football) as a member of the Mountain West Conference.The UNLV Rebels are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The Rebels compete in the NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision for college football) as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
Is UNLV a d1 or d2?
More than 400 Rebels compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference, in 16 sports.More than 400 Rebels compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference, in 16 sports.