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

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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Out vs. Utah State Thomas (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Utah State, Steve Cofield of ESPN Las Vegas reports.

Impact Thomas was not spotted in uniform ahead of warm-ups for this matchup, meaning the Rebels will be without their best backfield threat. The absence of Thomas leaves the door open for the likes of Jaylon Glover and Keyvone Lee to see more snaps as rushing threats. Thomas' next chance to play will come against Hawaii on Friday, Nov. 21.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD for Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) remains questionable and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Utah State.

Impact Thomas hasn't missed a game this season, but that streak could come to an end Saturday. His availability may be determined by how his body responds to pregame warmups. If he can't play Saturday, Jaylon Glover would be in line to lead UNLV's backfield.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Utah State.

Impact Thomas popped up on Thursday's injury report, putting him at risk of missing his first game of the season. He has been dominant as the Rebels' lead back, totaling 933 yards from scrimmage and scoring nine touchdowns across nine games this season. If he's unable to go Keyvone Lee will likely lead the backfield.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win Thomas recorded seven carries for 131 yards and a touchdown and reeled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 42-10 win versus Colorado State.

Impact Thomas' 131 yards were his most in a game since UNLV's opening-week matchup against FCS Idaho State. The junior Thomas is averaging an impressive 7.6 yards per carry this season for 780 yards overall with nine total touchdowns across nine contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colandrea accounts for 4 TDs, UNLV runs for 320 yards in 42-10 win over Colorado State

Anthony Colandrea accounted for four touchdowns, Jai’Den Thomas had 131 yards rushing — which included a 57-yard touchdown — on seven carries, and UNLV beat Colorado State 42-10

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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

Colandrea accounts for 4 TDs, UNLV runs for 320 yards in 42-10 win over Colorado State