The Rebels weren’t at their best, but behind Jai’den Thomas’ three touchdowns, UNLV opened the Dan Mullen era with a 38-31 win over Idaho State.

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.

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.