Las Vegas Review-Journal · Feb 14, 2016
Non-conference scheduling has become big business for UNLV
Non-conference scheduling has become big business for UNLV
UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez waits to talk to his team during a timeout against San Diego State at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. San Diego State leads at the half 31-0. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @bleblancphoto)When UNLV played at Michigan's storied Big House last season, it was a priceless experience for the Rebels players, who will have a tale to tell for the rest of their lives despite the 28-7 defeat.
The game also was a very valuable one to the university, which in addition to receiving national exposure for its football team took home a guaranteed $1 million payday from Michigan.