UNLV's football team achieved a historic milestone by securing its first bowl victory in 24 years with a 24-13 win over California in the LA Bowl. Despite facing challenges such as losing their starting quarterback early in the season and their head coach just days before the game, the 24th-ranked Rebels delivered a stellar performance to cap off their best season in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
The Rebels, now boasting an impressive 11-3 record, were led by quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams, who threw two touchdown passes, and running back Kylin James, who added another rushing touchdown. This victory marked UNLV's first bowl win since 2000 and their first 11-win season as an FBS program.
