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QB Jackson Arnold headed to UNLV, third team in three seasons

It is official, UNLV has signed former super recruit Jackson Arnold. A headline that would confuse many a month ago when offensive player of the year Anthony Colandrea stated he would be returning to UNLV. Since then, Colandrea has left for Nebraska, and the Rebels promptly found a high-level replacement.

Steve Russ returns to Air Force as defensive coordinator

Air Force has made a hire at defensive coordinator. Steve Russ, who is plenty familiar with the Falcons’ football program, returns to Colorado Springs to lead the defense. Russ was the defensive backs coach back when Weston Steelhammer was dominating the Mountain West.

The lone hoops score from last night

Final#BleedBlue x #UnbreakableCulture x @bankfirstfed pic.twitter.com/nU9G2gDZa8
— Boise State MBB (@BroncoSportsMBB) January 8, 2026

Some of the latest portal additions in the Mountain West

Big play threat incoming 😤
Welcome to the #BRADDAHHOOD, Audric!@audricharris2 x #GoBows pic.twitter.com/TcdD1GAFYQ
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) January 8, 2026

Welcome to The Mesa @solomondaviss
🏠 Inland Empire, Calif.
🏈 Safety
🏫 University of Oregon#A2TECLE6ACY x #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/QtSKnaGURr
— San Diego State Football (@AztecFB) January 7, 2026

it's OFFICIAL
Welcome to Spartan Nation, Dominique McKenzie #AllSpartans pic.twitter.com/vRcmARi6eF
— San José State Football (@SanJoseStateFB) January 8, 2026

On The Horizon:

Today – 2026 Hula Bowl Preview

Today – Stats Corner: Understanding Basketball Ranking Methods

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