The UNLV Rebels close out their nonconference road schedule against the Akron Zips on Saturday, looking to build momentum before returning home for a two-game stretch.
After a 44-6 loss to the North Texas Mean Green and a bye week to regroup, Dan Mullen’s squad is looking for a bounce-back performance on both sides of the ball.
The Zips share the same 1-2 record as UNLV and have faced two Power Four opponents to this point in the season, including the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Akron’s lone win came against FCS program Robert Morris, as the Zips defeated the Colonials 45-10.
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Wide-out turnaround
After a slow start offensively this season, UNLV’s wide receivers will look to help turn things around against Akron. That starts with quarterback Jackson Arnold, who has not thrown for a touchdown since UNLV’s season-opening loss to the Memphis Tigers.
UNLV vs Akron channel, TV schedule
Records:
UNLV 1-2, 1-0 (MWC), Akron 1-2, 0-0 (MAC)
When:
Saturday
Time:
9 a.m. PT
Where:
InfoCision Stadium
TV:
ESPN+
Radio:
ESPN 1100 AM & 100.9 FM
Tickets:
Available
UNLV vs Akron odds
Spread: UNLV -13.5
Over/under: 53½ points
Moneyline: UNLV (-530), Akron (+400)
Odds are provided by Caesars sportsbook as of Saturday morning.
UNLV schedule 2026
Week 0: L, 27-21 vs Memphis Tigers
Week 1: W, 21-6 at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Week 2: L, 44-6 at North Texas Mean Green
Week 3, BYE WEEK
Week 4, Sept. 26, at Akron Zips, 9 a.m., ESPN+
Week 5, Oct. 3, vs Cal Golden Bears, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Week 6, Oct. 10, vs NDSU Bison, 4 p.m., The CW
Week 7, Oct. 17, at Air Force Falcons, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Week 8, BYE WEEK
Week 9, Oct. 31, vs NIU Huskies, 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Week 10, Nov. 7, vs Wyoming Cowboys, 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Week 11, Nov. 14, at New Mexico Lobos, 4:30 p.m., The CW
Week 12, Nov. 21, at SJSU Spartans, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Week 13, Nov. 28 vs UNR Wolf Pack, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network
