UNLV spring football takes center stage as Mike Cooper is joined by Michael Matsumoto for a full breakdown of what’s standing out under Dan Mullen through spring practice and scrimmage work ahead of the spring game. The guys dive into how Mullen is running practice, why the quarterback battle between Jackson Arnold and Alex Orji feels very real, and why the size and depth upgrades in the trenches could be one of the biggest stories of the offseason.

Plus, a look at standout freshmen, why Cam Santee has emerged as a name to watch on defense, what Trey Fulton is showing in the secondary, how the running back room is shaping up behind Jett Thomas, and why the defensive communication under Paul Guenther and Mike Sherer may be a bigger storyline than people realize.

0:00 Dan Mullen Spring Ball First Impressions

4:03 Freshmen Standing Out

10:07 Jackson Arnold vs Alex Orji

13:26 Running Back Room Breakdown

16:58 Wide Receiver Room

20:37 Offensive Line Size Jump

24:15 Defensive Line and Front Seven

35:56 Secondary Standouts

39:22 Special Teams and Punter Battle

42:40 Scrimmage Takeaways

48:41 Cam Santee and Defensive Growth

52:47 Spring Game Preview

55:03 Final Thoughts

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UNLV lands another portal piece in MJ Thomas, a high-motor forward who fills one of the biggest needs on the roster, while Tulsa point guard Terrence Ford Jr. is in Las Vegas on a visit that could give Josh Pastner another major addition. Mike Cooper breaks down why Thomas is more than the numbers, what Ford could bring as a true lead guard, and why the Rebels may finally be starting to look like a real team.

The episode also resets the full roster picture, addresses the growing fan reaction around portal expectations, why “big splash” thinking misses the point, and what holes still remain as the portal window closes. Plus, what to make of Howie Fleming, Jacob Anarby, DGL to Texas Tech, and where the build goes next.

0:00 Resetting The Roster

4:45 Why Fans Need To Pump The Brakes

15:33 MJ Thomas Breakdown

26:41 Terrence Ford Jr Visit

34:20 DGL, Howie, Jacob Portal Fallout

37:06 Remaining Roster Needs

40:56 Final Thoughts

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UNLV lands its first transfer portal addition in Florida State guard Cam Miles as Josh Pastner begins to build out the Rebels’ roster with just days left in the portal window. Mike Cooper breaks down what Miles actually is, what the numbers say, and why the fit makes sense even if the questions are real.

The episode also resets the full roster picture, including the return of Tyrin Jones and Isaac Williamson, the departures that continue to shape the offseason, and the reality of where UNLV stands with less than a week to go. Plus, a look at Howie Fleming’s future, portal targets to watch, and what Pastner still needs to land if this program is going to take a real step forward.

0:00 Resetting The Roster

2:30 Cam Miles Film + First Impressions

5:30 Breaking Down The Numbers

8:40 Where He Fits At UNLV

10:40 Howie Fleming + Portal Reality

12:59 Addressing The “23% Continuity” Take

15:25 Pastner’s Portal Approach (Moneyball)

17:39 UNLV’s Revenue Share + Big Picture

20:03 Why Year Two Matters

22:14 Remaining Roster Needs

23:31 Portal Names To Watch

24:49 Final Takeaways On Miles

25:03 Closing Thoughts + What’s Next

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