Hajj-Malik Williams News, Rumors, Updates - UNLV Rebels

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter Williams is listed as a co-starter for UNLV's game Saturday at Houston.

Impact UNLV's updated depth chart has Williams co-starting alongside Matthew Sluka and Cameron Friel. According to Mike Grimala of The Las Vegas Sun, UNLV's head coach Barry Odom has decided who his primary QB will be but is not publicly announcing it.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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