2015 UNLV Rebels football team

The 2015 UNLV Rebels football team represented the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels were led by first-year head coach Tony Sanchez and played their home games at Sam Boyd Stadium. They were members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 3–9, 2–6 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the West Division.

2015 UNLV Rebels football
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record3–9 (2–6 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBarney Cotton (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorKent Baer (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumSam Boyd Stadium
Seasons
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2016 →
2015 Mountain West Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Mountain Division
Air Force x 62  86 
New Mexico 53  76 
Utah State 53  67 
Boise State 53  94 
Colorado State 53  76 
Wyoming 26  210 
West Division
San Diego State x$ 80  113 
Nevada 44  76 
San Jose State 44  67 
Fresno State 26  39 
UNLV 26  39 
Hawaii 08  310 
Championship: San Diego State 27, Air Force 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 54:30 p.m.at Northern Illinois*CBSSNL 30–3815,455
September 127:30 p.m.No. 13 UCLA*CBSSNL 3–3731,262
September 199:00 a.m.at Michigan*BTNL 7–28108,683
September 266:00 p.m.Idaho State*
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
MWNW 80–816,717
October 34:00 p.m.at NevadaMWNW 23–1729,551
October 106:00 p.m.San Jose State
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
MWNL 27–33 OT19,190
October 167:30 p.m.at Fresno StateESPN2L 28–3125,604
October 3112:30 p.m.Boise State
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
ESPNUL 27–5514,315
November 73:00 p.m.Hawaii
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
MWN/Oceanic PPVW 41–2120,006
November 144:00 p.m.at Colorado StateRTRML 35–4915,641
November 217:30 p.m.San Diego State
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV
CBSSNL 14–5214,738
November 2811:00 a.m.at WyomingRTRML 28–3511,149
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time
Schedule Source:[1]

Game summaries

At Northern Illinois

UNLV at Northern Illinois
1234Total
Rebels71031030
Huskies37141438
  • Date: September 5, 2015
  • Location: Huskie Stadium
    Dekalb, IL
  • Game start: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 26 minutes
  • Game attendance: 15,455
  • Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: SE 6 MPH
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Andrew Catalon, Adam Archuleta and Rashan Ali (sideline)
  • Passing leaders: NIU – Drew Hare, 21–26, 360 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Blake Decker, 21–39, 319 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: NIU – Joel Bouagnon, 21 carries, 152 yards, 3 touchdowns and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 21 carries, 68 yards
  • Receiving leaders: NIU – Kenny Golladay, 9 receptions, 213 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 5 receptions, 107 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: NIU – Boomer Mays, 13 tackles and UNLV – Peni Vea, 9 tackles

UCLA

UCLA at UNLV
1234Total
No. 13 Bruins10717337
Rebels00033
  • Passing leaders: UCLA – Josh Rosen, 22–42, 223 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Blake Decker, 2–6, 52 yards
  • Rushing leaders: UCLA – Paul Perkins, 18 carries, 151 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 12 carries, 73 yards
  • Receiving leaders: UCLA – Jordan Payton, 5 receptions, 70 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 3 receptions, 55 yards
  • Tackling leaders: UCLA – Kenny Young, 5 tackles and UNLV – Peni Vea, 8 tackles

At Michigan

UNLV at Michigan
1234Total
Rebels00077
Wolverines7140728
  • Passing leaders: MICH – Jake Rudock, 14–22, 123 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 8–16, 96 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: MICH – Ty Isaac, 8 carries, 114 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 13 carries, 29 yards
  • Receiving leaders: MICH – Amara Darboh, 4 receptions, 34 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 3 receptions, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: MICH – Joe Bolden, 6 tackles and UNLV – Tau Lotulelei, 8 tackles

Idaho State

Idaho State at UNLV
1234Total
Bengals08008
Rebels352117780
  • Date: September 26, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 16 minutes
  • Game attendance: 16,717
  • Game weather: Temperature: 99 °F (37 °C) • Weather: Clear and Hot • Wind: SSE 9 MPH
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (MWN): Tony Cordasco and Caleb Herring
  • Passing leaders: ISU – Michael Sanders, 14–33, 164 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions and UNLV – Blake Decker, 7–11, 99 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Rushing leaders ISU – Xavier Finney, 15 carries, 59 yards and UNLV – Xzaviar Campbell, 9 carries, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Receiving leaders: ISU – Madison Mangum, 8 receptions, 97 yards and UNLV – Kendal Keys, 3 receptions, 30 yards
  • Tackling leaders: ISU – Cody Sorenson, 10 tackles and UNLV – Tau Lotulelei, 7 tackles

At Nevada

UNLV at Nevada
(Battle for the Fremont Cannon / Governor's Series)
1234Total
Rebels7601023
Wolf Pack0031417
  • Date: October 3, 2015
  • Location: Mackay Stadium
    Reno, NV
  • Game start: 4:05 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 19 minutes
  • Game attendance: 29,551
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: W 14 MPH
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (MWN): Ari Wolfe and Darius Walker
  • Passing leaders: NEV – Tyler Stewart, 20–44, 202 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 7–11, 86 yards, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: NEV – Tyler Stewart, 11 carries, 61 yards and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 16 carries, 76 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: NEV – Jerico Richardson, 8 receptions, 87 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 4 receptions, 39 yards
  • Tackling leaders: NEV – Matthew Lyons, 12 tackles and UNLV – Blake Richmond, 11 tackles

San Jose State

San Jose State at UNLV
1234OTTotal
Spartans01737633
Rebels73017027
  • Date: October 10, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 24 minutes
  • Game attendance: 19,190
  • Game weather: Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: E 6 MPH
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (MWN): Ray Crawford and Sherdrick Bonner
  • Passing leaders: SJSU – Kenny Potter, 30–48, 329 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 15–30, 217 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: SJSU – Tyler Ervin, 18 carries, 73 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 18 carries, 47 yards
  • Receiving leaders: SJSU – Tyler Ervin, 8 receptions, 74 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kendal Keys, 5 receptions, 84 yards
  • Tackling leaders: SJSU – Frank Ginda, 14 tackles and UNLV – Ryan McAleenan, 12 tackles

At Fresno State

UNLV at Fresno State
1234Total
Rebels7714028
Bulldogs7731431
  • Date: October 16, 2015
  • Location: Bulldog Stadium
    Fresno, CA
  • Game start: 7:32 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • Game attendance: 25,604
  • Game weather: Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: SW 8 MPH
  • Referee: Marvel July
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Russ Langer and Mike Pritchard
  • Passing leaders: FS – Kilton Anderson, 19–31, 193 yards and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 12–24, 111 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Rushing leaders: FS – Marteze Waller, 21 carries, 111 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 17 carries, 98 yards
  • Receiving leaders: FS – Jamire Jordan, 5 receptions, 42 yards and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 3 receptions, 14 yards
  • Tackling leaders: FS – Ejiro Ederaine, 12 tackles and UNLV – Ryan McAleenan, 10 tackles

Boise State

Boise State at UNLV
1234Total
Broncos101432855
Rebels3143727
  • Passing leaders: BSU – Brett Rypien, 35–52, 469 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Blake Decker, 29–50, 357 yards, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: BSU – Jeremy McNichols, 22 carries, 122 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Xzaviar Campbell, 9 carries, 29 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: BSU – Thomas Sperbeck, 10 receptions, 163 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 10 receptions, 116 yards
  • Tackling leaders: BSU – Jonathan Moxey, 9 tackles and UNLV – Blake Richmond, 10 tackles

Hawaii

Hawaii at UNLV
1234Total
Rainbow Warriors077721
Rebels77101741
  • Date: November 7, 2015
  • Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
    Whitney, NV
  • Game start: 3:07 p.m. PST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 33 minutes
  • Game attendance: 20,006
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Sunny and Clear • Wind: N 10 MPH
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (MWN/Oceanic PPV): Robert Kekaula and Rich Miano
  • Passing leaders: UH – Ikaika Woolsey, 16–33, 187 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 15–24, 258 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: UH – Paul Harris, 20 carries, 192 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Keith Whitley, 21 carries, 124 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: UH – Devan Stubblefield, 5 receptions, 27 yards and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 6 receptions, 120 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: UH – Julian Gener, 11 tackles and UNLV – Tau Lotulelei, 12 tackles

At Colorado State

UNLV at Colorado State
1234Total
Rebels1477735
Rams141471449
  • Date: November 14, 2015
  • Location: Hughes Stadium
    Fort Collins, CO
  • Game start: 5:08 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 28 minutes
  • Game attendance: 15,641
  • Game weather: Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: SE 6 MPH
  • Referee: Marvel July
  • TV announcers (RTRM): Marc Stout, Sherdrick Bonner and Brad Thompson (sideline)
  • Passing leaders: CSU – Nick Stevens, 13–19, 209 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception and UNLV – Blake Decker, 13–19, 176 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Rushing leaders: CSU – Dalyn Dawkins, 19 carries, 151 yards and UNLV – Lexington Thomas, 11 carries, 118 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: CSU – Rashard Higgins, 7 receptions, 102 yards, 3 touchdown and UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 8 receptions, 131 yards
  • Tackling leaders: CSU – Deonte Clyburn, 12 tackles and UNLV – Blake Richmond, 10 tackles

San Diego State

San Diego State at UNLV
1234Total
Aztecs141714752
Rebels0014014
  • Passing leaders: SDSU – Maxwell Smith, 11–17, 107 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kurt Palandech, 18–35, 190 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • Rushing leaders: SDSU – Donnel Pumphrey, 14 carries, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns and UNLV – Lexington Thomas, 3 carries, 42 yards
  • Receiving leaders: SDSU – Chase Price, 2 receptions, 30 yards, 1 touchdown and UNLV – Kendal Keys, 8 receptions, 76 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: SDSU – Calvin Munson, 9 tackles and UNLV – Kimble Jenson, 13 tackles

At Wyoming

UNLV at Wyoming
1234Total
Rebels7071428
Cowboys01471435
  • Date: November 28, 2015
  • Location: War Memorial Stadium
    Laramie, WY
  • Game start: 12:07 p.m. MST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 8 minutes
  • Game attendance: 11,149
  • Game weather: Temperature: 18 °F (−8 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 0 MPH
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (RTRM): Marc Stout, Sherdrick Bonner and Tori Holt (sideline)
  • Passing leaders: UNLV – Blake Decker, 18–33, 270 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception and WYO – Cameron Coffman, 14–24, 248 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • Rushing leaders: UNLV – Xzaviar Campbell, 9 carries, 87 yards and WYO – Brian Hill, 35 carries, 232 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Receiving leaders: UNLV – Devonte Boyd, 6 receptions, 122 yards, 1 touchdown and WYO – Jacob Hollister, 5 receptions, 119 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Tackling leaders: UNLV – Kimble Jensen, 14 tackles and WYO – Marcus Epps, 10 tackles

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