LAS VEGAS -- The UNLV Rebels defeated the California Golden Bears, 39-31, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium and The Sporting Tribune's RJ Forbus and Paige Kuwata were there to capture the following TST Images.
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UNLV Football safety Jake Pope (7) tackles California Golden Bears wide reciever Tyree Sams (81) during the second quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV Football safety Jake Pope (7) breaks up a pass in front of California Golden Bears defensive back Daniel Harris (7) in the first quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV Rebels WR Taz Reddicks (2) scores a receiving touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the California Golden Bears on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UNLV Rebels TE Matt Byrnes (85) defends the kicker in the second quarter of a game against the California Golden Bears on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UNLV Rebels QB Jackson Arnold (11) scores a rushing touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the California Golden Bears on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UNLV Football wide receiver Kayden McGee (6) catches the past from UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) and scores a touchdown during the first quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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California Golden Bears wide reciever Ian Strong (9) catches a pass from California Golden Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) during the second quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV Football placekicker Ramon Villela (32) kicks a field goal during the second quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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California Golden Bears DB Aiden Manutai (14) celebrates with teammates after intercepting the ball in the second quarter of a game against the UNLV Rebels on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen runs with retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch prior to a game against the California Golden Bears on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen seen in the second quarter of a game against the California Golden Bears on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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California Golden Bears RB Carson Perry-Smith (21) celebrates with teammate Emmanuel Okoye (6) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the UNLV Rebels on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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California Golden Bears band seen prior to a game against the UNLV Rebels on Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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California Golden Bears running back Carson Berry-Smith (17) celebrates scoring a touch down during the third quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV Football wide receiver Peyton Zachary (82) fumbles the ball during the third quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.
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UNLV Football tight end Keyan Burnett (84) catches a pass from UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during the third quarter of a game on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium.