Jai'Den Thomas News, Rumors, Updates - UNLV Rebels

Finds end zone Saturday Thomas accrued 17 rushes for 48 yards and one touchdown and caught 5 of 8 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 41-31 loss against Air Force.

Impact While Thomas didn't put up huge numbers on the ground Saturday, he did manage to punch in his fifth total touchdown this season, after he was held out of the end zone in each of his previous two contests. Through seven games this season, Thomas has totaled 543 yards on 112 carries while adding another 147 yards on 19 receptions.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) is no longer listed ahead of Saturday's game versus Air Force, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Thomas was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he worked through an injury but appears to be a full-go ahead of the contest. The senior running back will be a major force for the offense as he has totaled over 100 rushing yards in two of his last three outings.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Thomas is questionable for Saturday's game against Air Force.

Impact Thomas saw a season-high 22 carries last week and may be feeling the effects of it. There hasn't been any specific injury reported, as his status will be worth monitoring over the next two days.,

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards vs. NDSU Thomas compiled 22 rushes for 112 yards and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for seven yards during Saturday's 13-7 win against North Dakota State.

Impact While Thomas has held out of the end zone Saturday, the senior did see a season-high 22 carries while topping 100 yards for the third time in six games. Overall, Thomas is up to 495 rushing yards with a pair of touchdowns on 95 carries this year. He's added another 115 yards and two more scores on 14 receptions.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV defense stymies North Dakota behind Porter's pick-6 in Rebels' 13-7 win

Andre Porter’s 23-yard interception return for a touchdown was UNLV’s only touchdown and the Rebels stifled North Dakota’s usually high-flying offense in a 13-7 win

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Quiet day in victory Thomas tallied 16 carries for 46 yards and gathered in 2 of 4 targets for two yards during Saturday's 39-31 win over California.

Impact Thomas saw his usual volume in the running game Saturday, though he struggled to find space, averaging just 2.9 yards per carry. Through five contests this season, Thomas has rushed for 383 yards and two touchdowns on 73 carries while brining in 12 receptions (on 20 targets) for 108 yards and two more scores.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in win Thomas notched 15 rushes for 113 yards and a touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 54 yards and two scores during Saturday's 38-10 victory over Akron.

Impact After he was held to 37 total yards in UNLV's last game against North Texas, Thomas bounced back as the focal point of the Rebels' offense Saturday. The senior was involved in the passing game early, catching a pair of scores in the first half, before rushing for a 16-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Through four games, Thomas has totaled 443 all-purpose yards with four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jai'Den Thomas has 167 total yards and 3 touchdowns to lead UNLV past Akron 38-10

Jackson Arnold threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns, Jai’Den Thomas had 167 total yards and three touchdowns, and UNLV beat Akron 38-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Quiet in defeat Thomas accrued 10 carries for 37 yards during Saturday's 44-6 loss to North Texas.

Impact It was a tough day for Thomas and the UNLV offense as a whole, as they were held out of the end zone in the defeat. Through three games, Thomas has totaled 276 all-purpose yards and a touchdown. UNLV will now get a bye before traveling to Akron in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win Thomas recorded 20 carries for 143 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-6 victory versus Hawaii.

Impact After running the ball just 12 times in UNLV's Week 0 opener, Thomas took advantage of a more run-friendly game script Saturday. The senior capped his day with a 50-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter, his first score this season. Thomas has now rushed for 187 yards on 32 attempts through two games this year after totaling 1,036 yards on 148 carries in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check in Week 0 Thomas logged 12 carries for 44 yards and gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 54 yards during Saturday's 27-21 loss versus Memphis.

Impact While Thomas didn't put up big numbers on the ground Saturday, the senior did make an impact through the air, ultimately leading UNLV in targets, receptions and yards. If Thomas can establish a significant role in the passing game, it would further entrench him as one of the nation's most prolific running backs. He rushed for 1,036 yards with 12 touchdowns on 148 carries last season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling excellent entering season Thomas revealed that this is the best he has ever felt heading into a 2026 season in which he figures to have a prominent role in UNLV's backfield, according to Steve Cofield of ES...

Impact Thomas is entering camp in a strong spot after handling a significant role for UNLV last season, and he could be in line for his biggest workload yet. His comments are a positive sign for his readiness ahead of the Rebels' opener.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another 11 carries Thomas notched 11 carries for 51 yards during Tuesday's 17-10 loss against Ohio.

Impact In all but three of UNLV's games this season, one that Thomas sat out, he logged at least 10 carries. While part of UNLV, the running back has regularly recorded opportunities to run with the ball, and he maximized his chances in 2025, a year that saw him log well over 1,000 rushing yards. In total, Thomas recorded 148 carries for 1,036 yards and seven touchdowns. He also logged 39 receptions for 237 yards and a receiving TD.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Thomas compiled 10 carries for 41 yards during Friday's 38-21 loss against Boise State. He also had one receptions for 10 yards.

Impact Thomas provided steady but unspectacular production as Boise's defensive front controlled most of the rushing lanes. His workload remained intact, marking his third game in a row with at least 10 touches, but explosive plays were hard to come by. He remains a volume-based RB2/3 heading into the bowl season, with upside if UNLV recommits to the run.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores four times in win Thomas tallied 11 carries for 103 yards and four touchdowns and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 42-17 victory against Nevada.

Impact Thomas put a bow on an excellent regular season with a huge day Saturday, rushing for a career-high four touchdowns. The junior will head into the Mountain West championship game with 944 yards and 12 touchdowns on 127 carries, with another 211 yards and a score on 35 receptions.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas runs for 4 TDs, UNLV beats Nevada 42-17 to clinch share of MWC regular-season title

Jai’Den Thomas had 103 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 11 carries to help UNLV beat Nevada 42-17 and clinch a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Thomas (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's game against Nevada, The Scarlet Standard reports.

Impact Thomas was a game-time decision for the contest due to an unspecified injury, but he's been given the green light. The standout junior running back has accumulated 841 rushing yards, 187 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns across 10 games in 2025.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Saturday's game against Nevada.

Impact A decision on Thomas' status will be made closer to Saturday's 9 p.m. ET kickoff. He had 13 carries for 61 yards in Week 13, when he was also questionable in a 38-10 win over Hawaii. The star tailback has racked up 116 carries for 841 yards and eight touchdowns this season across 10 contests, so not having him would be a huge blow for the Rebels.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Thomas (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Nevada.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Thomas will be questionable for a UNLV game. The first time Thomas was questionable did not affect his availability in Week 13, as he logged 13 rushing attempts for 61 yards. Both he and UNLV will hope Week 14 results in a similar situation, where his tag is just a precaution.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Middling output in return Thomas recorded 13 carries for 61 yards and reeled in all two targets for 14 yards during Friday's 38-10 victory versus Hawaii.

Impact Thomas returned from a one-game absence to face Hawaii. The junior tailback's 13 carries tied for his most since Week 6. Thomas has rushed 116 times for 841 yards and eight touchdowns, and he's also caught 32 passes for 187 yards and one TD.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Rainbow Warriors Thomas (hamstring) will play against Hawaii on Friday, per The Scarlet Standard.

Impact Thomas reportedly practiced all week, and indeed, the star tailback is a go against Hawaii on Friday night. The tailback, who missed last week against Utah State, has racked up 953 all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns this season. He should immediately resume his role as a focal point for the Runnin' Rebels.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quesetionable on final report Thomas (hamstring) remains questionable on UNLV's injury report and appears to be a game-time call.

Impact The star running back is trending towards being a true game-time decision for the Runnin' Rebels, but Thomas' head coach Dan Mullen did indicate earlier in the week that he expects him to play. Thomas has been dynamic this season, picking up 780 rushing yards and eight scores on 7.6 yards per carry, as well as 30 grabs for 173 yards and one score through the air.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Hawaii UNLV head coach Dan Mullen expects Thomas (hamstring) to play in Friday's game against Hawaii, The Scarlet Standard reports.

Impact Thomas was able to participate in practice this week, and he'll now likely be able to suit up against Hawaii. The starting running back's true designation should be decided based on pregame warm-ups, but he's currently trending in the right direction. He's recorded 103 carries for 780 yards and eight touchdowns across nine appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Hawaii Thomas (hamstring) is listed questionable for Friday's game against Hawaii.

Impact Thomas missed last week's game as he continues working his way back from a hamstring injury and is in danger of missing another matchup. The junior running back has totaled 103 carries for 780 yards and eight touchdowns across nine appearances. More news regarding his availability should surface in the coming days.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Thomas is dealing with a hamstring injury, Steve Cofield of ESPN Las Vegas reports.

Impact A hamstring injury explains why Thomas did not play Week 12's game between UNLV and Utah State. It indicates why he may be available or out for Friday's game against Hawaii, which is a relatively quicker turnaround for him to recover from an injury.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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