Warriors and UNLV renew rivalry in today’s crucial Mountain West Conference opener.
UNLVSaving the best for first, the Mountain West opens league play with two marquee teams — Hawaii and UNLV — facing off today at the Clarence T. Last week, both teams suffered season-opening nonconference losses.
But Mullen said that should not derail the Rebels' hopes of earning a College Football Playoff invitation. "We're certainly in the mix for that, as everybody in America is," Mullen said.
"Only 12 people (on the selection committee) know what the heck's going on with that. We have zero control over that (CFP) goal.
We control the Mountain West championship. If you had to put a tangible goal on wins and losses, it's winning the Mountain West championship."
KEY POINTS
- Warriors and UNLV renew rivalry in today’s crucial Mountain West Conference opener.
- “First conference game and a big rivalry game,” UNLV coach Dan Mullen said, noting the teams will be competing for the Island Showdown Trophy.
- UH head coach Timmy Chang said both teams understand the importance of avoiding an 0-2 start.
- With only half of UH's 12 regular-season games at Ching, associate head coach Chris Brown said the Warriors need to hold serve on their home field.