The North Dakota State Bison (5-0) visit the UNLV Rebels (3-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on The CW. DraftKings lists the spread at NDSU -3.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are North Dakota State -162 · UNLV +136. Below is our North Dakota State vs UNLV preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
North Dakota State vs UNLV Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | North Dakota State at UNLV |
| Records | North Dakota State 5-0 · UNLV 3-2 |
| Spread | NDSU -3.5 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota State -162 · UNLV +136 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | The CW |
| Head Coaches | North Dakota State: HC Tim Polasek, OC Dan Larson · UNLV: HC Dan Mullen, OC Corey Dennis |
North Dakota State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The North Dakota State Bison are 5-0 overall, 2-0 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 33-7 vs Jacksonville State; Sep 5 — W 38-0 vs Fordham; Sep 12 — W 38-32 at Air Force; Sep 19 — W 31-10 at Sacramento State; Oct 3 — W 28-0 vs Wyoming. Most recently, North Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 at home. Through 5 games, North Dakota State is averaging 33.6 points scored and 9.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tim Polasek (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Dan Larson. Defensive coordinator: Grant Olson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Nathan Hayes (QB) — 75/116, 995 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: DJ Scott (RB) — 70 carries, 298 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Jackson Williams (WR) — 22 receptions, 358 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Kelton McCaslin (DE) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Donovan Woolen (LB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 5-0 start; an offense averaging 33.6 points per game; a defense allowing only 9.8 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UNLV Rebels are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 27-21 vs Memphis; Sep 5 — W 21-6 at Hawai'i; Sep 12 — L 44-6 at North Texas; Sep 26 — W 38-10 at Akron; Oct 3 — W 39-31 vs California. Most recently, UNLV beat California 39-31 at home. Through 5 games, UNLV is averaging 25.0 points scored and 23.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dan Mullen (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Corey Dennis. Defensive coordinator: Paul Guenther.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jackson Arnold (QB) — 79/133, 1,063 yards, 8 TD
- Rushing leader: Jai'Den Thomas (RB) — 73 carries, 383 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Taz Reddicks (WR) — 14 receptions, 272 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Tre Fulton (DB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jake Pope (S) — 36 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 39-31 win over California. Questions: Holding serve at Allegiant Stadium against North Dakota State.
How to Watch North Dakota State vs UNLV
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- TV / Streaming: The CW
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.