There are 26 former Power Four football players dotting UNLV’s roster.

Rebels coach Dan Mullen wasn’t fooling around. He wanted to bring in some big-time talent and did.

But it can be tricky to bring in so many new faces at once. It’s hard to develop chemistry and establish a culture in a short amount of time. That doesn’t seem to be an issue at UNLV.

“That was one thing I was a little nervous about coming in,” said junior defensive back Jake Pope, who spent time at Alabama and Georgia before joining the Rebels. “Just trying to get the team to jell together. But if I’m being honest and real, that was probably the fastest thing that happened. Guys jelled really fast.

“I like the culture we have created. It surprised me, but I’m really glad things panned out that way.”

Pope said Mullen

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