Dan Mullen Set to Lead UNLV Football

Dan Mullen, former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, is set to become the next head coach of UNLV's football team, following Barry Odom's departure to Purdue. Mullen, who has been an ESPN analyst since 2021, was attracted to UNLV's commitment to increase its name, image, and likeness (NIL) budget and participate in a revenue-sharing plan for players. Despite the change, Mullen will not coach UNLV during their upcoming LA Bowl game against Cal, with wide receivers coach Del Alexander serving as interim head coach. Mullen's career includes a 103-61 record and successful seasons with both Mississippi State and Florida, including appearances in New Year's Six Bowls and the 2020 SEC Championship game. UNLV's engagement with Mullen follows a period of success under Odom, who achieved a 10-3 record and two conference championship game appearances.