LIVE UPDATES: UNLV faces Akron in Week 4 matchup

UNLV Rebels will meet the Akron Zips in a Week 4 nonconference clash Saturday at InfoCision Stadium, looking to build momentum after a 44‑6 setback to North Texas and a bye week. Both teams enter the game with identical 1‑2 overall records. UNLV holds a 1‑0 mark in Mountain West play, while Akron is 0‑0 in the MAC. Dan Mullen’s squad aims to produce a bounce‑back performance on offense and defense. Akron’s record mirrors UNLV’s, having faced two Power Four opponents this season—Minnesota and Wake Forest. The Zips’ sole victory came against FCS opponent Robert Morris, a 45‑10 win. The Rebels’ passing game has struggled early, and wide receivers are expected to help spark improvement. Junior quarterback Jackson Arnold has yet to throw a touchdown pass since the season‑opening loss to Memphis. **How to watch** - **Date:** Saturday - **Time:** 9 a.m. PT - **Venue:** InfoCision Stadium - **TV:** ESPN+ - **Radio:** ESPN 1100 AM & 100.9 FM - **Tickets:** Available **Betting odds (Caesars Sportsbook, as of Saturday morning)** - Spread: UNLV ‑13.5 - Over/under: 53½ points - Moneyline: UNLV (‑530), Akron (+400) **UNLV 2026 schedule** - Week 0: L, 27‑21 vs Memphis Tigers - Week 1: W, 21‑6 at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors - Week 2: L, 44‑6 at North Texas Mean Green - Week 3: BYE WEEK - Week 4: Sept. 26, at Akron Zips, 9 a.m., ESPN+ - Week 5: Oct. 3, vs Cal Golden Bears, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network - Week 6: Oct. 10, vs NDSU Bison, 4 p.m., The CW - Week 7: Oct. 17, at Air Force Falcons, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network - Week 8: BYE WEEK - Week 9: Oct. 31, vs NIU Huskies, 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network - Week 10: Nov. 7, vs Wyoming Cowboys, 7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network - Week 11: Nov. 14, at New Mexico Lobos, 4:30 p.m., The CW - Week 12: Nov. 21, at SJSU Spartans, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network - Week 13: Nov. 28, vs UNR Wolf Pack, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network