LAS VEGAS — Dan Mullen added Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold after Anthony Colandrea reversed his return pledge and transferred to Nebraska. The quarterback change came as Mullen rebuilt the offensive line and replaced veterans across the roster.
Colandrea started 14 games in 2025: 275 completions on 417 attempts, 3,459 yards, 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His 649 rushing yards and 10 scores brought his total offense to 4,108 yards. Arnold made eight Auburn starts after playing at Oklahoma, passing for 1,309 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 311 yards and eight scores.
This tracker covers reports through Jan. 25, 2026. Dates identify commitment reports, not enrollment. Departure announcements can precede portal entry; destinations reflect later commitments. Roster and eligibility updates appear separately below.
Incoming transfer commitments
The commitments include four offensive linemen, three receivers and three linebackers. Their previous schools and reported commitment dates appear below; none establishes enrollment on its own.
- Tony-Louis Nkuba, DB (Arizona State), reported Jan. 6, 2026
- Jackson Arnold, QB (Auburn / Oklahoma), reported Jan. 7, 2026
- Avery Helm, DB (Florida / TCU)
- Colton Thomasson, OL (Baylor), reported Jan. 7, 2026
- BJ Tolo, OL (New Mexico State), reported Jan. 7, 2026
- Taz Reddicks, WR (Oregon State), reported Jan. 8, 2026
- Landyn Cleveland, DB (Oklahoma State), reported Jan. 13, 2026
- Keyan Burnett, TE (Arizona / Kansas), reported Jan. 13, 2026
- Tyson Jacobson, LS (Idaho / Eastern Washington)
- Herb Gray, DL (Tennessee), reported Jan. 14, 2026
- Amorion Walker, WR (Michigan / MTSU), reported Jan. 14, 2026
- Dee Crayton, LB (Clemson)
- Mark Iheanachor, LB (SMU), reported Jan. 25, 2026
- Cam Santee, LB (Holy Cross), reported Jan. 18, 2026
- Kyron Chambers, DB (SMU / TCU), reported Jan. 16, 2026
- Matt Choules, P (Kennesaw State), reported Jan. 16, 2026
- Jackson Brown, OL (Pitt / Cal)
- Griffin Scroggs, OL (Georgia / App State), reported Jan. 23, 2026
- Ethan Schwartz, P (Saddleback College), reported Jan. 18, 2026
- Troy Stellato, WR (Clemson / Kentucky), reported Jan. 19, 2026
Portal departures
These 16 departures were announced. Justin Flowe subsequently returned to UNLV’s roster.
- Toby Moore, OL – Jan. 8, 2026 (Committed to SEMO)
- Nijrell Eason II, DB – Jan. 8, 2026 (Committed to NAU)
- Troy Omeire, WR – Jan. 8, 2026 (Committed to New Mexico)
- Devin Hartsuck, DB – Jan. 7, 2026
- Cameron Brown, P – Jan. 7, 2026 (Committed to Michigan)
- Justin Flowe, LB – Jan. 7, 2026
- Yasir Muhammad, DB – Jan. 6, 2026
- Kodi DeCambra, DB – Jan. 3, 2026 (Committed to Hawaii)
- Andrew Powdrell, DB – Jan. 3, 2026 (Committed to West Virginia)
- Isaiah Patterson, LB – Jan. 1, 2026 (Committed to West Virginia)
- Sam Wolfenden, LS – Jan. 1, 2026 (Committed to Temple)
- Dyllan Drummond, OL – Jan. 1, 2026 (Committed to Montana)
- Gael Ochoa, QB – Dec. 29, 2025 (Committed to Rice)
- Tunmise Adeleye, DL – Dec. 26, 2025 (Committed to Syracuse)
- Anthony Colandrea, QB – Dec. 26, 2025 (Committed to Nebraska)
- Maysan Neubauer, OT/OG – Dec. 26, 2025
Veteran departures and later updates
These 27 expected veteran departures exclude junior tight end Velltray Jefferson and medically redshirted defensive back Denver Harris, who returned in 2026, according to UNLV’s biographies. Cohen Fuller, Laterrance Welch and linebacker Donovan Spellman pursued eligibility to return; Fuller appears on the 2026 roster.
- Cameron Friel, QB
- Keyvone Lee, RB
- Rogerick Ray, RB
- DaeDae Reynolds, WR
- Koy Moore, WR
- Jaden Bradley, WR
- JoJo Earle, WR
- Nick Elksnis, TE
- Var’Keyes Gumms, TE
- Malik McGowan, OL
- Nick Scalise, OL
- Reid Williams, OL
- James Faminu, OL
- Alani Makihele, OL
- Donavan Manson, OL
- Ose Egbase, DL
- Waisale Muavesi, DL
- Jalen Lee, DL
- Cory Hall, DL
- Chief Borders, LB
- Marsel McDuffie, LB
- Jordan Eubanks, LB
- Bryce Edmondson, LB
- Jaheem Joseph, DB
- Aamaris Brown, DB
- Andrew McIlquham, LS
- Caden Costa, K
High school signees
UNLV announced 24 scholarship signees Dec. 3, including Cole Albrecht and DeMari Nunley. These 25 include that class and defensive lineman Bryce Robinson, recorded in January coverage.
- Derek Garcia, QB – Ventura HS (Ventura, Calif.)
- Skylar Lendsey-Vann, RB – Western HS (Anaheim, Calif.)
- Jesse Harden, WR – Spoto HS (Tampa, Fla.)
- Tatum Bell Jr., WR – Heritage HS (Frisco, Texas)
- Peyton Zachary, WR – Carrollton HS (Carrollton, Ga.)
- Vincent Carner, WR – Newbury Park HS (Newbury Park, Calif.)
- Malik White, OT – Rancho Cucamonga HS (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.)
- Jesus Garcia II, OT – Lincoln HS (San Diego, Calif.)
- Mateo Bilaver, OT – Chaminade HS (West Hills, Calif.)
- Zach Scott, OT – Coronado HS (Henderson, Nev.)
- Josh Haney, IOL – JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
- Eli Sanchez, IOL – Perkins HS (Sandusky, Ohio)
- Prin Fox, DL – Cashmere HS (Cashmere, Wash.)
- Poe Purcell Jr., DL – Bishop Gorman HS (Las Vegas, Nev.)
- Bryce Robinson, DL – Locust Grove HS (Locust Grove, Ga.)
- Bryce Waters, DL – Carrollwood Day (Tampa, Fla.)
- Jordan Njoku, LB – Culver City HS (Culver City, Calif.)
- Ronnell Hewitt Jr., LB – Chaminade HS (West Hills, Calif.)
- Tylen Mathews, S – Lake Cormorant HS (Lake Cormorant, Miss.)
- Darien Lewis, S – Palo Duro HS (Amarillo, Texas)
- Vern Blair, CB – Palo Duro HS (Amarillo, Texas)
- Cameron Parodi, S – Cambridge HS (Alpharetta, Ga.)
- Andreas Diaz-Nicolaidis, TE – Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
- Cole Albrecht, OLB – Alta HS (Sandy, Utah)
- DeMari Nunley, WR – St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy (Downey, Calif.)
Offers and destinations
These 23 entries record reported offers and outcomes, separate from UNLV commitments. Offers do not establish enrollment.
- Collins Acheampong, EDGE (Bowling Green)
- Noah St-Juste, CB (South Dakota State)
- Andrew Bennett, P (Charlotte) – Committed to James Madison
- Parker Stone, LS (Tulsa)
- Brennan Smith, OL (Mississippi State)
- Mantrez Walker, LB (Colorado) – Committed to UAB
- Don Volante III, LS (West Florida) – Committed to South Florida
- Hayden John, DB (Idaho) – Committed to UC Davis
- Arhmad Branch, WR (Purdue) – Committed to USF
- Joseph Metzger, OL (Holy Cross)
- Kylan Fox, TE (UCF) – Committed to Purdue
- Caden Marshall, LB (Bowling Green) – Committed to SMU
- Melvin Jordan IV, LB (Georgia Tech) – Withdrew (Staying at GT)
- Ryley Zalusky, TE (junior college) – Committed to USF
- Melvin Hills, DT (Texas) – Committed to UConn
- Andrew Zock, DE (Mercer) – Committed to Toledo
- Montreze Smith Jr., LB (Austin Peay) – Committed to Iowa State
- Mathias Nielsen, OL (Virginia Union) – Committed to Charlotte
- Peyton Christian, DL (Lamar) – Committed to Eastern Michigan
- Darius Snow, LB (Michigan State)
- Ezekiel Larry, EDGE (Yale) – Committed to Virginia
- Austin Harnetiaux, LB (Reno)
- Keshawn Thomas, LB (Old Dominion) – Committed to App State
