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UNLV record book

The school’s records in every stat, career, season and game, and its record year by year, as UNLV’s Wikipedia lists give them from the school’s media guide. Names lead to each player’s page where he has one.

Chasing the record

This season’s players already in the school’s top five, as the lists stood when Wikipedia’s editors last updated them.

  • Jai’Den Thomas No. 1 in single-game rushing touchdowns, 4; No. 1 in single-game rushing touchdowns, 4; No. 4 in career rushing touchdowns, 31
  • Ramon Villela No. 5 in career field goal percentage, 75.0%

Retired numbers

Passing

Passing yards

Career

  1. 8,020Randall Cunningham 1982–⁠84
  2. 6,560Omar Clayton 2007–⁠10
  3. 6,177Jon Denton 1996–⁠97
  4. 5,393Sam King 1979–⁠81
  5. 5,095Glenn Carano 1973–⁠76

Season

  1. 3,778Sam King 1981
  2. 3,591Jon Denton 1996
  3. 3,459Anthony Colandrea 2025
  4. 3,085Jayden Maiava 2023
  5. 2,886Blake Decker 2014

Game

  1. 503Jon Denton 1996 vs. San Diego State
  2. 486Jon Denton 1996 vs. Wyoming
  3. 476Sam King 1981 vs. UTEP
  4. 473Sam King 1981 vs. BYU
  5. 473Greg Van Ness 1977 vs. Idaho

Passing touchdowns

Career

  1. 59Randall Cunningham 1982–⁠84
  2. 48Omar Clayton 2007–⁠10
  3. 43Jon Denton 1996–⁠97
  4. 38Caleb Herring 2010–⁠13
  5. 37Glenn Carano 1973–⁠76

Season

  1. 25Jon Denton 1996
  2. 24Randall Cunningham 1984
  3. 24Caleb Herring 2013
  4. 23Anthony Colandrea 2025
  5. 22Larry Gentry 1980

Game

  1. 5Larry Gentry 1980 vs. UTEP
  2. 5Jon Denton 1997 vs. San Jose State
  3. 5Shane Steichen 2006 vs. New Mexico
  4. 5Caleb Herring 2013 vs. San Diego State

Rushing

Rushing yards

Career

  1. 4,201Charles Williams 2016–⁠21
  2. 3,733Tim Cornett 2010–⁠13
  3. 3,149Mike Thomas 1973–⁠74
  4. 2,834Dominique Dorsey 2001–⁠04
  5. 2,656Kirk Jones 1983–⁠86

Season

  1. 1,741Mike Thomas 1973
  2. 1,658Ickey Woods 1987
  3. 1,408Mike Thomas 1974
  4. 1,284Tim Cornett 2013
  5. 1,261Dominique Dorsey 2004

Game

  1. 314Mike Thomas 1973 vs. Santa Clara
  2. 266Mike Thomas 1974 vs. Boise State
  3. 266Charles Williams 2021 vs. Hawai’i
  4. 265Ickey Woods 1987 vs. Pacific
  5. 245Mike Thomas 1974 vs. Prairie View A&M

Rushing touchdowns

Career

  1. 37Mike Thomas 1973–⁠74
  2. 35Tim Cornett 2010–⁠13
  3. 34Charles Williams 2016–⁠21
  4. 31Jai’Den Thomas 2023–⁠25
  5. 25Mack Gilchrist 1968–⁠71

Game

  1. 4Mike Thomas 1973 vs. Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  2. 4Mike Thomas 1974 vs. Prairie View A&M
  3. 4Henry Melton 1974 vs. New Mexico Highlands
  4. 4Tim Cornett 2013 vs. Air Force
  5. 4Jai’Den Thomas 2023 vs. UTEP

Receiving

Receptions

Career

  1. 283Ryan Wolfe 2006–⁠09
  2. 218Ricky White 2022–⁠24
  3. 202Casey Flair 2005–⁠08
  4. 187Damon Williams 1995–⁠98
  5. 186Devante Davis 2011–⁠14

Season

  1. 88Randy Gatewood 1994
  2. 88Ryan Wolfe 2008
  3. 88Ricky White 2023
  4. 87Devante Davis 2013
  5. 79Michael Morton 1980

Game

  1. 23Randy Gatewood 1994 vs. Idaho
  2. 13Phillip Payne 2011 vs. Southern Utah
  3. 12Jeff Spek 1981 vs. Fresno State
  4. 12Earvin Johnson 2002 vs. Colorado State
  5. 12Steve Jenkins 2021 vs. Nevada

Receiving yards

Career

  1. 3,495Ryan Wolfe 2006–⁠09
  2. 3,143Ricky White 2022–⁠24
  3. 2,785Devante Davis 2011–⁠14
  4. 2,630Devonte Boyd 2014–⁠16
  5. 2,604Earvin Johnson 2001–⁠04

Season

  1. 1,483Ricky White 2023
  2. 1,346Jim Sandusky 1981
  3. 1,290Devante Davis 2013
  4. 1,203Randy Gatewood 1994
  5. 1,068Demond Thompkins 1993

Game

  1. 363Randy Gatewood 1994 vs. Idaho
  2. 212Demond Thompkins 1992 vs. Cal State Fullerton
  3. 206Jeff Spek 1981 vs. UTEP
  4. 201Demond Thompkins 1992 vs. Hawaii
  5. 200Len Ware 1996 vs. San Diego State

Receiving touchdowns

Career

  1. 26Phillip Payne 2008–⁠11
  2. 24Henry Bailey 1991–⁠94
  3. 23Ricky White 2022–⁠24
  4. 22Devante Davis 2011–⁠14
  5. 21Sam Greene 1979–⁠80

Season

  1. 14Devante Davis 2013
  2. 11Sam Greene 1980
  3. 11Ricky White 2024
  4. 10Henry Bailey 1994
  5. 10Nate Turner 2000

Game

  1. 4Nate Hawkins 1971 vs. New Mexico Highlands
  2. 4Henry Bailey 1994 vs. Idaho
  3. 4Devante Davis 2013 vs. San Diego State

Total offense

Total offense yards

Career

  1. 8,224Randall Cunningham 1982–⁠84
  2. 7,334Omar Clayton 2007–⁠10
  3. 6,525Jason Thomas 2000–⁠02
  4. 6,220Jon Denton 1996–⁠97
  5. 5,234Glenn Carano 1973–⁠76

Season

  1. 4,108Anthony Colandrea 2025
  2. 3,629Jon Denton 1996
  3. 3,562Sam King 1981
  4. 3,362Jayden Maiava 2023
  5. 3,252Blake Decker 2014

Game

  1. 513Jon Denton 1996 vs. San Diego State
  2. 491Jon Denton 1996 vs. Wyoming
  3. 468Sam King 1981 vs. BYU
  4. 466Randall Cunningham 1982 vs. Cal State Fullerton
  5. 457Sam King 1981 vs. UTEP

Touchdowns responsible for

Career

  1. 68Randall Cunningham 1982–⁠84
  2. 57Glenn Carano 1973–⁠76
  3. 55Omar Clayton 2007–⁠10
  4. 49Jon Denton 1996–⁠97
  5. 45Caleb Herring 2010–⁠13

Defense

Interceptions

Career

  1. 17Marlon Beavers 1973–⁠76
  2. 14Charles Jarvis 1978–⁠81
  3. 14Kevin Thomas 1998–⁠01
  4. 13Cameron Oliver 2021–⁠24
  5. 11Patt Medchill 1970–⁠72

Season

  1. 7Kevin Thomas 2001
  2. 6Marlon Beavers 1976
  3. 6Aaron Mitchell 1978
  4. 6Alvin Horn 1986
  5. 6Jamaal Brimmer 2003

Game

  1. 3Ed Saignes 1984 vs. Idaho State

Tackles

Career

  1. 433Adam Seward 2001–⁠04
  2. 334Jason Beauchamp 2006–⁠09
  3. 328Peni Vea 2012–⁠15
  4. 320Beau Bell 2004–⁠07
  5. 277Tau Lotelelei 2013–⁠16

Season

  1. 147Scott Patton 1997
  2. 137Jason Medlock 1993
  3. 135Jackson Woodard 2024
  4. 133Adam Seward 2002
  5. 132Kirk Dodge 1983

Game

  1. 22Quincy Sanders 1999 vs. Air Force

Sacks

Career

  1. 28.0Daryl Knox 1984–⁠85
  2. 22.0Todd Liebenstein 1978–⁠81
  3. 20.5Mark Byers 1993–⁠94
  4. 20.0Phil O’Neill 1978–⁠80
  5. 18.5Ryan Claridge 2000–⁠04

Season

  1. 20.5Mark Byers 1994
  2. 20.0Daryl Knox 1984
  3. 11.0Ken Mitchell 1971
  4. 10.0Craig Silverman 1979
  5. 10.0Todd Liebenstein 1980

Game

  1. 7.0Daryl Knox 1985 vs. New Mexico State
  2. 5.0Mark Byers 1994 vs. Utah State
  3. 4.0Anton Palepoi 2000 vs. Wyoming

Kicking

Field goals made

Career

  1. 55Daniel Gutierrez 2017–⁠22
  2. 53Nick Garritano 1991–⁠94
  3. 48Sergio Aguayo 2004–⁠07
  4. 40Dillon Pieffer 2000–⁠03
  5. 39Nolan Kohorst 2010–⁠13

Season

  1. 26Jose Pizano 2023
  2. 26Caden Chittenden 2024
  3. 21Nick Garritano 1994
  4. 20Dillon Pieffer 2003
  5. 18Daniel Gutierrez 2022

Game

  1. 6Jose Pizano 2023 vs. Colorado State
  2. 5Daniel Gutierrez 2022 vs. Fresno State
  3. 4Jim Gaetano 1978 vs. Wyoming
  4. 4Joey DiGiovanna 1984 vs. Fresno State
  5. 4Nick Garritano 1992 vs. Cal State Fullerton

Field goal percentage

Career

  1. 92.9%Evan Pantels 2016
  2. 89.7%Jose Pizano 2023
  3. 85.9%Daniel Gutierrez 2017–⁠22
  4. 78.8%Caden Chittenden 2024
  5. 75.0%Ramon Villela 2025

Season

  1. 94.7%Daniel Gutierrez 2022
  2. 92.9%Evan Pantels 2016
  3. 89.7%Jose Pizano 2023
  4. 88.9%Daniel Gutierrez 2021
  5. 88.2%Jim Cook 1987

Season by season

58 seasons; 9 differ from our games on file (marked)
SeasonCoachRecordConferenceBowlAP
2025Dan Mullen10–⁠46–⁠2, T–1st, division championsFrisco L
2024Barry Odom11–⁠36–⁠1, T–2nd, division championsLA W23
2023Barry Odom9–⁠56–⁠2, T–1st, division championsGuaranteed Rate L
2022Marcus Arroyo5–⁠73–⁠5, 4th
2021Marcus Arroyo2–⁠102–⁠6, 6th
2020Marcus Arroyo0–⁠60–⁠6, 12th
2019Tony Sanchez4–⁠82–⁠6, 5th
2018Tony Sanchez4–⁠82–⁠6, 5th
2017Tony Sanchez5–⁠74–⁠4, T–3rd
2016Tony Sanchez4–⁠83–⁠5, T–3rd
2015Tony Sanchez3–⁠92–⁠6, T–4th
2014Bobby Hauck2–⁠111–⁠7, 6th
2013Bobby Hauck7–⁠65–⁠3, T–3rdHeart of Dallas L
2012Bobby Hauck2–⁠112–⁠6, 8th
2011Bobby Hauck2–⁠101–⁠6, T–6th
2010Bobby Hauck2–⁠112–⁠6, T–6th
2009Mike Sanford Sr.5–⁠73–⁠5, 6th
2008Mike Sanford Sr.5–⁠72–⁠6, T–6th
2007Mike Sanford Sr.2–⁠101–⁠7, 9th
2006Mike Sanford Sr.2–⁠101–⁠7, T–8th
2005Mike Sanford Sr.2–⁠91–⁠7, 9th
2004John Robinson2–⁠91–⁠6, 8th
2003John Robinson6–⁠62–⁠5, T–7th
2002John Robinson5–⁠73–⁠4, T–5th
2001John Robinson4–⁠73–⁠4, 6th
2000John Robinson8–⁠54–⁠3, T–3rdLas Vegas W
1999John Robinson3–⁠81–⁠6, 8th
1998Jeff Horton0–⁠110–⁠8, 8th
1997Jeff Horton3–⁠82–⁠6, 7th
1996Jeff Horton1–⁠111–⁠8, 8th
1995Jeff Horton2–⁠91–⁠5, 10th
1994Jeff Horton7–⁠55–⁠1, T–2ndLas Vegas W
1993Jim Strong3–⁠82–⁠4, T–6th
1992Jim Strong6–⁠53–⁠3, T–4th
1991Jim Strong4–⁠72–⁠5, T–5th
1990Jim Strong4–⁠73–⁠4, 5th
1989Wayne Nunnely4–⁠73–⁠4, 5th
1988Wayne Nunnely4–⁠73–⁠4, T–5th
1987Wayne Nunnely5–⁠64–⁠3, T–2nd
1986Wayne Nunnely6–⁠53–⁠4, T–4th
1985Harvey Hyde5–⁠5–⁠14–⁠2–⁠1, 3rd
1984Harvey Hyde0–⁠13 (ours 11–⁠2)0–⁠7, 8thCalifornia L
1983Harvey Hyde0–⁠11 (ours 7–⁠4)0–⁠6, 7th
1982Harvey Hyde3–⁠81–⁠4, 6th
1981Tony Knap6–⁠6
1980Tony Knap7–⁠4
1979Tony Knap9–⁠1–⁠2
1978Tony Knap7–⁠4
1977Tony Knap9–⁠2 (ours 1–⁠1)
1976Tony Knap9–⁠3 (ours 0–⁠1)NCAA Division II Quarterfinal L
1975Ron Meyer7–⁠4
1974Ron Meyer12–⁠1 (ours 1–⁠0)NCAA Division II Semifinal L
1973Ron Meyer8–⁠3 (ours 1–⁠1)
1972Bill Ireland1–⁠10 (ours 0–⁠1)
1971Bill Ireland5–⁠4–⁠1 (ours 0–⁠1)
1970Bill Ireland6–⁠4 (ours 0–⁠1)
1969Bill Ireland6–⁠4
1968Bill Ireland8–⁠1

From Wikipedia’s record book and season list for the program (CC BY-SA), which cite the school’s media guide. Browse every program’s in the data.