The 2013 UNLV Rebels football team represented the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bobby Hauck, the Rebels compiled an overall record of 7–6 record with mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third place the MW's West Division. UNLV was invited to the Heart of Dallas Bowl, where the Rebels lost to North Texas. The team played home games at Sam Boyd Stadium in Whitney, Nevada.

This was the first season since 2000 and last until 2023 in which UNLV went to a bowl game.

Schedule

Game summaries At Minnesota

In their first game of the season, the Rebels lost, 51–23 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Arizona

In their second game of the season, the Rebels lost, 58–13 to the Arizona Wildcats.

Central Michigan

In their third game of the season, the Rebels won, 31–21 over the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Western Illinois

In their fourth game of the season, the Rebels won, 38–7 over the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

At New Mexico

In their fifth game of the season, the Rebels won, 56–42 over the New Mexico Lobos.

Hawaii

In their sixth game of the season, the Rebels won, 39–37 over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

At Fresno State

In their seventh game of the season, the Rebels lost, 38–14 to the Fresno State Bulldogs.

At Nevada

In their eighth game of the season, the Rebels won, 27–22 over the Nevada Wolf Pack.

San Jose State

In their ninth game of the season, the Rebels lost, 34–24 to the San Jose State Spartans.

Utah State

In their tenth game of the season, the Rebels lost, 28–24 to the Utah State Aggies.

At Air Force

In their eleventh game of the season, the Rebels won, 41–21 over the Air Force Falcons to become bowl eligible for the first time since the year 2000.

San Diego State

In their twelfth game of the season, the Rebels won, 45–19 over the San Diego State Aztecs.

Vs. North Texas (Heart of Dallas Bowl)

In their thirteenth game of the season, the Rebels lost, 36–14 to the North Texas Mean Green in the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

Weekly starters The following players were the weekly offensive and defensive game starters.

Opponent LT LG C RG RT TE QB RB WR WR WR Minnesota Boyko Jefferson Waterman Gstrein Oberg Phillips Sherry Cornett Davis Williams Mataele Arizona Boyko Jefferson Waterman Gstrein Oberg Phillips Sherry Cornett Davis Williams Criswell Central Michigan Boyko Jefferson Waterman Gstrein Oberg Phillips Sherry Cornett Davis Mataele Criswell Western Illinois Boyko Jefferson Waterman Gstrein Oberg Phillips Herring Cornett Davis Williams Barnhill New Mexico Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Phillips Herring Cornett Davis Williams Barnhill Hawaii Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Sullivan Herring Cornett Davis Williams Mataele Fresno State Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Sullivan Herring Cornett Davis Williams Mataele Nevada Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Price Herring Cornett Davis Sullivan Mataele San Jose State Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Barnhill Herring Cornett Davis Sullivan Mataele Utah State Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Barnhill Herring Cornett Davis Sullivan Mataele Air Force Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Price Herring Cornett Davis Sullivan Mataele San Diego State Boyko Jefferson Waterman Scoggins Oberg Phillips Herring Cornett Davis Sullivan Barnhill Opponent DE DT DT DE LB LB LB CB CB SS FS Minnesota Sanitoa Klorman Garrick Sparkman Lotulelei Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Hodge Vea Crawford Arizona Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Horsey Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Hodge Vea Crawford Central Michigan Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Lotulelei Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford Western Illinois Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Ehlert Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford New Mexico Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Lotulelei Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford Hawaii Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Ehlert Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford Fresno State Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Horsey Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford Nevada Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Ehlert Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford San Jose State Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Horsey Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford Utah State Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Valoaga Ehlert Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Crawford Air Force Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Ehlert Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Horsey San Diego State Sanitoa Gaston Garrick Sparkman Lotulelei Maka Hasson, Ti Hasson, Ta Penny Vea Horsey – started as third cornerback, – started as fullback, – started as fourth WR

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