Survive and advance. While not a term commonly used in college football, that is what happened with Dan Mullen, former Florida Gators head coach, and his UNLV Rebels on Saturday. Mullen’s first game on the UNLV sideline didn’t exactly go as scripted, but the Rebels found a way to escape with a 38-31 win over Idaho State on Saturday night.

Jai'Den Thomas scored three touchdowns, the UNLV defense authored four interceptions, and the heavily favored Rebels held off Idaho State 38-31 on Saturday in the debut of Dan Mullen, an effort the veteran coach and his new club are "going to enjoy.

Jai’Den Thomas scored three touchdowns, the UNLV defense had four interceptions and the Rebels held off Idaho State 38-31 in the debut of Dan Mullen as their coach