How to watch UNLV vs. North Texas: TV channel, time, radio for Rebels Week 2 matchup

UNLV GAME DAY The UNLV Rebels aim to build on their first victory of the season when they travel to face the North Texas Mean Green in Week 2 of the college football schedule. UNLV at North Texas Records: UNLV 1‑1, 0‑0 (MW); North Texas 0‑1, 0‑0 (AAC) When: Saturday Time: 12:45 p.m. PT Where: DATCU Stadium TV: ESPNU Radio: ESPN 1100 AM & 100.9 FM Five things to watch The usage of Jet Thomas Jai’Den Thomas scored his first touchdown of the season in the third quarter of UNLV’s 21‑6 win over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, finishing with 143 rushing yards on 20 carries. In his career, whenever Thomas records 13 or more carries, the Rebels hold a 14‑1 record, with the only loss coming last season against the New Mexico Lobos. If Jet can seize early momentum, it may open up the passing attack that UNLV has struggled to make consistent in recent games. Questions on defense Against Hawaii, the Rebels allowed six points and limited Rainbow Warriors quarterback Micah Alejado to 176 passing yards, completing 17 of 41 attempts. The key question is whether this performance reflects the unit’s true potential or is merely a product of a favorable matchup. Last season, UNLV also held Alejado and the Hawaii offense to 10 points, yet in the Rebels’ Week 0 clash with the Memphis Tigers, defensive lapses yielded 27 points and 418 total yards. Which version of the UNLV defense appears on Saturday could prove decisive. Arnold’s development Through two games it is evident that Jackson Arnold’s role as the Rebels’ starting quarterback is to minimize errors. In Week 0, Arnold completed 25 of 37 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns. Against Hawaii, however, his passing output dipped to 116 yards on eight completions; he compensated with 89 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. If Arnold can locate a steady balance between his first two starts, continue to make sound decisions with the ball—he has not turned it over this season—and avoid mistakes, the results should follow. Battle in the trenches UNLV will remain without starting center Austin Boyd; head coach Dan Mullen indicated Boyd will be sidelined for at least “a couple” more weeks, meaning the offensive line rotation must keep producing. The Rebels surrendered only one sack versus Hawaii, which occurred on Arnold’s final possession when he slipped in the backfield. North Texas did not record a sack against Indiana while playing the defending champions on the road. Saturday’s contest may be won or lost in the trenches; if UNLV replicates its Hawaii performance, success is likely. Should the Rebels fail to contain the opposing defensive front as they did versus Memphis, a second loss of the season could loom. Finishing strong The Mean Green showed resilience in their season opener, refusing to fold when trailing by just nine points in the third quarter against the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers. For a UNLV squad that has displayed offensive inconsistencies thus far, that trait could pose a challenge. Through two games, the Rebels have tallied multiple times more points in the first half than in the second, needing a 50‑yard rushing touchdown from Thomas against Hawaii to pull away. UNLV must create a clearer separation on the scoreboard in Week 2 if it hopes to exit the hostile environment with a victory.