HAJJ-MALIK WILLIAMS NEWS

Poor showing in bowl win Williams completed 5 of 18 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 24-13 victory over California. He also had 10 rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Williams didn't look at his best in the bowl win over Cal, averaging just 2.7 yards per carry and completing less than 30 percent of his passes. Williams was promoted to the starting job in Week 5 and finished the campaign with below-average numbers, completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 1,941 yards and posting a 19:5 TD:INT across his 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hajj-Malik Williams throws 2 TDs passes to help No. 24 UNLV beat Cal 24-13 in the LA Bowl

Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wedn...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Rough showing vs. Broncos Williams was 13-for-28 passing for 110 yards and one interception during Friday's 21-7 defeat versus Boise State. He also had 21 rushes for 56 yards.

Impact Williams had a tough outing in the Mountain West title game. His 110 passing yards were his lowest output on the season as a starter, and he also failed to score a touchdown for the first time as a starter this fall. Williams had a valiant season as the Runnin' Rebels' starting quarterback from Week 5 and onwards, and now he must decide if he's going to play in the bowl game against California on Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads UNLV to MWC championship game Williams was 14-for-21 passing for 168 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-14 win against Nevada. He also had 10 rushes for 104 yards with an additional score.

Impact Williams was effective on the ground Saturday, topping the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season. Since taking over as UNLV's starter in Week 5, Williams has completed 64.1 percent of his passes for 1,735 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 680 yards and nine scores. Williams and the Rebels will now face Boise State in the Mountain West Championship, where a victory would likely secure a spot in the College Football Playoffs.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Williams accounts for 3 TDs, No. 21 UNLV beats Nevada 38-14 to make Mountain West title game

Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score and No. 21 UNLV will play for the Mountain West championship after defeating Nevada 38-14

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Modest output in victory Williams was 11-for-20 passing for 131 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Friday's 27-16 win over San Jose State. He also had 11 rushes for 18 yards.

Impact Williams has cooled off after a fast start with UNLV -- he's completed 57.7 percent of his passes for 729 yards in his last four games while rushing for just 47 yards in his previous two contests. Still, Williams has led the Rebels to a 6-2 record since taking over as the starter. UNLV can claim a spot in the Mountain West championship game with a win next week against Nevada.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win Williams completed 20 of 29 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 41-20 victory over San Diego State. He also had 10 rushes for 29 yards with two scores.

Impact While Williams posted his lowest rushing yardage total of the season, the senior was able to punch in a pair of touchdowns on the ground, giving him eight rushing scores on the season. Williams was efficient through the air as well, completing 69 percent of his throws, his highest mark since Week 6. Overall, he's completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 1,436 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for another 646 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hajj-Malik Williams accounts for 3 TDs, UNLV beats San Diego State 41-20

Hajj-Malik Williams threw a touchdown pass and ran for two more TDs to help UNLV beat San Diego State 41-20

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

For UNLV football, Hajj-Malik Williams is leading the way — literally To call Hajj-Malik Williams a dual-threat quarterback may be doing him a disservice. Sure, the sixth-year senior has super-charged the UNLV...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Another 100 yards on the ground Williams went 13-for-27 passing for 175 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 win versus Hawaii. He also had 19 rushes for 122 yards with an additional score.

Impact Williams was held below 200 yards for a third straight game though he's now topped 100 rushing yards in back-to-back contests. Overall, the senior's completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,192 yards, 13 touchdowns and three interceptions this season while rushing for 617 yards on 99 attempts with six scores. Williams will face San Diego State at home in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hajj-Malik Williams helps UNLV hold on for 29-27 victory over Hawaii

Hajj-Malik Williams had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run to lead UNLV to a 29-27 victory over Hawaii on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Tops 100 rushing yards Williams was 12-for-21 passing for 179 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Friday's 29-24 defeat versus Boise State. He also had 19 rushes for 105 yards with another s...

Impact Williams has now accounted for six touchdowns in his last three games. While the Rebels struggled at times to move the ball through the air Friday, Williams has shown the ability to make up for it as a rushing threat. Overall, the senior's completed 67.9 of his passes for 1,017 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions through six starts while adding another 495 yards and five scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three more touchdowns Saturday Williams was 15-for-27 passing for 196 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Saturday's 33-25 victory over Oregon State. He also had 13 rushes for 65 yards with two touchdo...

Impact Williams struggled at times throwing the ball Saturday, though he remained productive on the ground, adding his third and fourth rushing touchdowns of the year. Overall, the senior's completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 838 yards through five games while adding 390 rushing yards.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three more touchdowns Saturday Williams was 15-for-27 passing for 196 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Saturday's 33-25 victory over Oregon State. He also had 13 rushes for 65 yards with two touchdo...

Impact Williams struggled at times throwing the ball Saturday, though he remained productive on the ground, adding his third and fourth rushing touchdowns of the year. Overall, the senior's completed 70.5 percent of his passes for 838 yards through five games while adding 390 rushing yards.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hajj-Malik Williams accounts for 3 TDs; UNLV beats Oregon State 33-25

Hajj-Malik Williams accounted for three touchdowns, Caden Chittenden kicked field goals of 20, 34, 34 and 29 yards and UNLV beat Oregon State 33-25

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Another impressive effort Williams was 13-for-20 passing for 233 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 50-34 win over Utah State. He also had 14 rushes for 65 yards.

Impact Williams continues to shine as UNLV's QB1-- he's now thrown three touchdown passes in each of his three starts while throwing just one interception in that span. Overall, Williams has completed an outstanding 77 percent of his passes for 642 yards this year while adding another 325 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Williams throws 3 TD passes; UNLV scores 27 2nd-quarter points, beats Utah State 50-34

Hajj-Malik Williams threw three first-half touchdown passes, Kylin James ran for three TDs and UNLV erupted for 27 second-quarter points as the Runnin’ Rebels beat Utah State 50-34

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Four scores in OT loss Williams completed 21 of 25 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns and an interception during Friday's 44-41 overtime loss to Syracuse. He also had 12 rushes for 53 yards with a to...

Impact While UNLV ultimately came up short against the Orange, Williams put up big numbers again in his second start. The senior's now completed 82.9 percent of his passes for 409 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception while adding 260 rushing yards with two additional scores on the ground. Williams and the Rebels will look to get back in the win column next week in a conference matchup with Utah State on the road.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads UNLV to victory Williams completed 13 of 16 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 59-14 win over Fresno State. He also had 12 rushes for 119 yards with an additional score.

Impact It was an impressive effort from Williams in his first start following the highly-publicized departure of Matthew Sluka (redshirt) -- the senior accounted for four total touchdowns en route to a decisive victory in the Rebels' conference opener. Williams joined UNLV in the offseason after posting back-to-back 2,000-yard campaigns at Campbell. The dual-threat quarterback will look to keep it rolling next week in a home matchup with Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV, Hajj-Malik Williams Put NIL Controversy Behind Them with Emphatic Win Over Fresno New quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams piloted the UNLV Rebels to a 59-14 pasting of Fresno State in their Mountain West opener Saturday aftern...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Hajj-Malik Williams guides unbeaten UNLV to 59-14 romp over Fresno State

Hajj-Malik Williams threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, Ricky White III returned a blocked punt for a score and caught two touchdown passes, and Jai’Den Thomas return...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Expected to be named starter Williams is expected to be named UNLV's starting quarterback in the wake of Matthew Sluka's departure, Brandon Marcello of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Williams was the QB2 for the Runnin' Rebels, so it comes as little surprise that he'll assume the starting role after Sluka departed the program amidst an NIL scandal. The quarterback has yet to record a statistic for UNLV, but he spent five seasons at the FCS ranks with Campbell, and showed steady improvement there as a passer. He'll now inherit a UNLV team that's dreaming big following a 3-0 start.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Saturday Williams could start during Saturday's contest against Fresno State after starter Matthew Sulka (redshirt) announced he is set to miss the rest of the 2024 season.

Impact Williams, who handled backup duties behind Sulka, could be in line to start under center for the Rebels during Saturday's matchup against Fresno State. The senior quarterback has not thrown a pass this year but has totaled 10 carries for 88 yards, logging a total of 27 snaps across two games. More news regarding the team's plans at the position should surface in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be QB2 Williams will be UNLV's backup quarterback in Week 1, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Williams was in a quarterback battle with Matthew Sluka during the offseason, and the two were listed as co-starters on the initial depth chart. However, Sluka is taking the majority of reps as the Runnin' Rebels warm up ahead of Week 1, meaning Sluka is slated to start and Williams will be the backup.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE