UNLV welcomes a new football coach this year in Tony Sanchez, who looks to build upon a 2014 season that saw the team’s first bowl appearance in 14 years. As part of that rebirth, the Rebels unveiled new uniforms this week, celebrating the team’s heritage as well as the city of Las Vegas itself, central to UNLV’s identity.
UNLV now boasts three different jerseys — scarlet, black and white — each emblazoned with beloved mascot Hey Reb on either shoulder and “REBELS” on the chest, proudly shouting out team unity. The pants, however, also available in three colors, may represent the biggest, loudest departure.
Both the black and scarlet pants feature a bold diamond pattern inspired by the world famous sign from the defunct Stardust casino, now part of the Neon Museum, a Vegas landmark. The white pants, meanwhile, sport “LAS VEGAS” in oversize lettering up and down each leg, another tribute to the hometown that supports the university.
Finally, the new UNLV football uniforms are topped off with two new helmets. The silver lid is embedded with red flakes that match up to the red facemask, while the scarlet helmet is contrasted by black facemask. Both helmets boast the truly iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on the back.
A celebration of the school and its legendary hometown, the new UNLV football uniforms get their on-field debut September 5, when the Rebels open the season against Northern Illinois.