FBS head coach fired after 5-7 record in 2022, per report

UNLV has parted ways with head coach Marcus Arroyo, according to a report from Pete Thamel of ESPN.

UNLV has let go Marcus Arroyo, per sources. Rebels went 5-7 this year and had a chance at a bowl.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 28, 2022

Arroyo was originally hired by UNLV in Dec. 2019 after previously serving as the Oregon offensive coordinator. Arroyo’s record over three years with UNLV was 7-23 overall and 5-17 in the Mountain West Conference.

He had two years remaining on his contract.

“We thank Marcus Arroyo for his unwavering efforts leading our student-athletes on and off the field for these three seasons,” Director of Athletics Erick Harper said in a statement. “His program represented this institution in the community and classroom in a manner that is to be commended. However, with our increased expectations at UNLV we felt a change was in order at this time. We all wish Marcus and his family the best in their future endeavors.”

Crissy Froyd

Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.