UNLV has announced that its home football game against Idaho State will move from Sept. 13 to Aug. 23.
The move is happening in order for Las Vegas to host the championship boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford at the Rebels’ home venue, Allegiant Stadium, according to ISU Assistant Athletic Director Jon Match.
The NCAA approved UNLV’s waiver request, which allowed the Rebels to move their home-opener to Week 0, and in turn allowed Allegiant Stadium to host the historic mega-fight in September.
Kickoff time between the Bengals and Rebels is still to be determined.