The 1973 UNLV Rebels football team was an

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team that represented the

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as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach

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, the team compiled an 8–3 record, a significant improvement over the previous season (one victory). The Rebels played eight games at Las Vegas Stadium; general admission tickets were $2.50, reserved seats were $4.50, and season tickets were thirty dollars.

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UNLV Rebels football seasons

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