SJSU grad, former Cal assistant Arroyo tackles big challenge at UNLV

Marcus Arroyo is the former San Jose State quarterback and assistant at Cal and Oregon. He is now the head coach at UNLV, which has had one winning season since 2000. He was preparing Justin Herbert for a Rose Bowl game against Wisconsin when he went to Las Vegas to interview for the position.

Arroyo signed a five-year contract worth $7.7 million with UNLV. He is in his third season as a coach. The team won their opener against Idaho State. Arroye saw big opportunities in Las Vegas. UNL opened a 73,000-square foot football facility last year. The Raiders' $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium opened in 2020. There are frequent flights servicing tourists visiting casinos on The Strip. University has taken full advantage of the transfer portal. It allows players to move between schools. Ricky White, a wide receiver from Michigan State, made 8 catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Idaho.