The Rebels were led by fifth year head coach Tony Sanchez and played their home games at Sam Boyd Stadium.

On November 25, UNLV and Sanchez agreed that he would leave as head coach after the team's final game of the season.

The Rebels Did move into the newly constructed Allegiant Stadium in 2020 where they will share the venue with the National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders.

The preseason poll was released at the Mountain West media days on July 23, 2019.

The Rebels were predicted to finish in fifth place in the MW West Division.