No. 25 UNLV begins tough stretch by hosting Syracuse

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Every team faces challenges over the course of a long season, but No. 25 UNLV absorbed a major dose of adversity last week.

The Rebels passed their first test following the departure of starting quarterback Matthew Sluka and will look to ace another challenge Friday when Syracuse visits Las Vegasfor an intriguing nonconference matchup.

UNLV (4-0) is ranked for the first time