The UNLV Rebels look to build off a historic 2024 season by opening 2025 with a victory on Saturday, Aug. 23, when the Idaho Sate Bengals come to town for a Week 0 matchup.

The UNLV Rebels will open their 58th season of football by hosting the Idaho State Bengals at Allegiant Stadium in the earliest game in Rebel history.

Previewing UNLV Rebels versus Idaho State in Week Zero of the 2025 college football season. Expert prediction, key players, and what to expect this week.

Earlier this summer, the UNLV Rebels football team agreed to move their September 13 matchup with the Idaho State Bengals at Allegiant Stadium to Week 0 on Augu

Alex Orji didn't pan out at Michigan, but he is now part of the UNLV QB rotation with Virginia transfer Anthony Colandrea.

Both the Jayhawks and the Rebels open their 2025 seasons on Saturday with UNLV hosting Idaho State at 4 p.m. and Kansas set to take on Fresno State at 6:30. And like any fan, alum and especially, former player, Gianninoto and Semke both like to keep up with their former squads.

Despite all the changes for the UNLV Rebels, Las Vegas doesn't see much regression under new head coach Dan Mullen.