Ricky White III News, Rumors, Updates - UNLV Rebels

Finds end zone in finale White recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 55 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-14 victory over Nevada.

Impact White capped UNLV's scoring with a 17-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter, his 11th of the season though just his second in his last five games. The senior White now has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons -- he'll head into the Mountain West championship game with 1,020 yards on 75 receptions through 12 games this year.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seven grabs in win White hauled in 7 of 10 targets for 98 yards during Friday's 27-16 victory over San Jose State.

Impact It was a solid performance from White, who came two yards shy of topping 100 for the fifth time this year. The senior wideout will head into next week's regular-season finale with 70 receptions for 965 yards and 10 touchdowns through 11 games.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet vs. SDSU White recorded five receptions (on nine targets) for 68 yards during Saturday's 41-20 win against San Diego State.

Impact While White did see at least nine targets for the seventh time this season, the senior wideout ultimately wasn't needed much in a comfortable UNLV victory. White now has 63 receptions for 867 yards and 10 touchdowns through 10 games this year.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing vs. Hawaii White logged seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 128 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 29-27 victory over Hawaii.

Impact It was a nice bounce-back effort from White, who was held to 57 yards on five receptions last week against Boise State. The senior wideout capped the outing with a 37-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter, his 10th of the season. Overall, White's up to 799 yards on 58 grabs through nine games this year.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet vs. Broncos White compiled five receptions (on seven targets) for 57 yards during Friday's 29-24 defeat to Boise State.

Impact While no other UNLV receiver had more than two grabs Friday, it was a down game overall for White, who logged 488 yards and six touchdowns on 36 receptions in his previous four contests. The senior figures to bounce back when the Rebels take on Hawaii following a bye week.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nine more grabs White posted nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 88 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 33-25 victory against Oregon State.

Impact White continues to roll after a slow start to the season. He has at least one touchdown in his last four games, totaling 36 grabs for 488 yards and six scores in that span.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more touchdowns White caught 7 of 9 targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 50-34 win over Utah State.

Impact White extended the Rebels' lead to 14-0 in the first quarter with an 18-yard touchdown grab before adding a 31-yard score to cap UNLV's 41-point first half. The senior wideout has been on a tear since Hajj-Malik Williams took over at quarterback -- White now has 27 grabs for 400 yards and five touchdowns in his last three games. He's up to 37 receptions for 526 yards and eight scores on the season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Another big day White recorded 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 135 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 44-41 overtime loss to Syracuse.

Impact After logging just 126 yards on 10 receptions in his first three games this year, White's now posted consecutive 10-catch outings while totaling 262 yards with three touchdowns since Hajj-Malik Williams took over at quarterback.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Two scores in win White accrued 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 127 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-14 win over Fresno State. He'd also add a touchdown on a blocked punt.

Impact White had a huge game in the Rebels' conference opener, returning a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first quarter before hauling in two more scores through the air. It appears that White could actually be in for a boost in production with Hajj-Malik Williams taking over for Matthew Sluka (redshirt) under center -- the senior wideout logged season highs in catches, targets and yardage Saturday. Overall, White's up to 253 yards and five touchdowns on 20 receptions through four games this year.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in Week 3 White notched three receptions (on nine targets) for four yards during Friday's 23-20 victory against Kansas.

Impact The UNLV offense as a whole failed to get much going through the air Friday -- they amassed just 86 passing yards while White was the lone receiver to log more than one reception. While it's certainly a disappointing result for White managers, his nine targets were by far the most on the team. Expect better games from the senior wideout going forward as he continues to develop chemistry with quarterback Matthew Sluka.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in Week 2 White tallied five receptions (on six targets) for 111 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 72-14 win over Utah Tech.

Impact After a disappointing showing in Week 1, White returned to his 2023 form in Week 2 with a three-touchdown performance, including a 55-yard score in the first quarter. The senior wideout now has 122 yards on seven receptions through two games this year after breaking out with 1,483 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Sluka, Ricky White III spark UNLV to 72-14 romp over Utah Tech in home opener

Matthew Sluka and Ricky White III teamed up for three first-quarter touchdowns and UNLV breezed to a 72-14 victory over Utah Tech in the Rebels’ home opener

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in opener White gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 27-7 win over Houston.

Impact It was a disappointing start to the year for White after he exploded for a conference-leading 1,483 yards and eight touchdowns on 88 receptions last season. However, UNLV only logged 113 passing yards as a team in the defensive-led effort. Expect better things ahead for White, starting next week when the Rebels host Utah Tech.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bond between stars Ricky White, Jackson Woodard drives UNLV into big season The tight-knit pair is more than comfortable with being tasked as the shepherds to what might be the most anticipated season in UNLV footbal...

JULY 12 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Ricky White returning to UNLV for senior year Ricky White’s assault on the UNLV record book will continue for another year. After shattering the program’s all-time mark in receiving yard...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Will remain with UNLV White has decided to skip the 2024 NFL Draft and stay with UNLV for the 2024 season, Mike Grimala of The Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact White shattered the program's all-time mark in receiving yards in 2023, but the junior wideout confirmed on Sunday he intends to return to college for his senior season. The star receiver caught 81 passes for 1,386 yards and seven touchdowns while finishing with 100 or more yards in five of his last six contests.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another 100-yard game in finale White reeled in 5 of 11 targets for 111 yards during Saturday's 37-31 loss to San Jose State.

Impact White surpassed 100 yards in seven of his last eight games, totaling 53 receptions for 989 yards and seven touchdowns in that span. UNLV's star receiver will head into next week's MWC championship game with 1,308 yards, sixth-most in the nation, and seven touchdowns on 76 receptions across 12 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth straight 100-yard day White caught 8 of 10 targets for 169 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-27 win over Air Force.

Impact White's outstanding season continued Saturday -- he opened the scoring with a 78-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter en route to a fourth consecutive game with over 140 yards. Over his last six games, White has 48 receptions for 878 yards and seven touchdowns. Overall, he's up to 1,197 receiving yards, sixth-most in the nation, on 71 grabs heading into next week's regular-season finale vs. San Jose State.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game day: Maiava to White touchdown gives UNLV early lead at Air Force It only took two offensive plays for UNLV to announce its intentions today, as Jayden Maiava launched a 78-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Whit...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Keeps rolling White logged eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 144 yards in Friday's 34-14 win against Wyoming.

Impact White has now eclipsed 100 yards in three straight games while tallying 709 yards with six touchdowns in his last five contests. The junior wideout has established himself as an elite option at wideout this season -- he's up to 1,028 yards on 63 catches across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big-play receiver Ricky White elevating UNLV offense UNLV football is red-hot right now, and the player most responsible for turning up the heat has been junior wide receiver Ricky White. White...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Two scores in win White reeled in 7 of 10 targets for 152 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 defeat to Fresno State.

Impact White delivered another excellent performance Saturday, as the junior wideout now has 24 grabs for 400 yards and four touchdowns in his last three games. Overall, he's up to 719 yards on 47 receptions this season. White continues to show chemistry with freshman quarterback Jayden Maiava -- he's poised for another big game next week against a New Mexico defense that's allowed an average of 360 yards per game this year.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Rebels with 13 targets White gathered in 9 of 13 targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 25-23 victory over Colorado State.

Impact While he didn't match his 174-yard performance from the week prior, it was another productive day for White, who's now seen 21 targets in his last two games. The junior wideout has emerged as Jayden Maiava's go-to target, tallying 40 receptions for 567 yards and two touchdowns through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Michigan hosts UNLV in second game without suspended coach Harbaugh

The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines have national championship hopes and can’t afford an upset against UNLV on Saturday in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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