# UNLV Rebels football season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unlv-rebels-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-03T23:46:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The UNLV Rebels football team secured consecutive victories in September and October 2026.

In early September, UNLV defeated Hawaii 21-6 to claim the Ninth Island Trophy. Quarterback Jackson Arnold contributed two rushing touchdowns, while Jai’Den ‘Jet’ Thomas added a 50-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. The UNLV defense prevented Hawaii from scoring, recording five sacks and an interception.

On October 3, UNLV defeated California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium. Jackson Arnold led the offense with five total touchdowns, including three passing and two rushing. Despite a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by California, UNLV regained the lead following a 42-yard run by Arnold. The California Golden Bears played the game with several roster challenges, including injuries to Adam Mohammed, Kingston Lopa, and quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: UNLV defeats California 39-31 behind Jackson Arnold's five touchdowns

Jackson Arnold recorded five touchdowns to lead UNLV to a 39-31 victory over California, despite a fourth-quarter rally by the Bears and injuries to Cal's starting quarterback.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unlv-defeats-california-39-31-behind-jackson-arnolds-five-touchdowns

### 2026-09-06: UNLV defeats Hawaii 21-6 to claim Ninth Island Trophy

UNLV defeated Hawaii 21-6 to win the Ninth Island Trophy, led by two rushing touchdowns from Jackson Arnold and a 50-yard score from Jai’Den Thomas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unlv-defeats-hawaii-21-6-to-claim-ninth-island-trophy

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