The UNLV Rebels welcome NIU to Allegiant Stadium in a matchup that brings back a bit of history between these two programs. Dating back to their first meeting in 1987, these teams have crossed paths multiple times over the decades, including a 2014 contest that marked NIU's last visit to Las Vegas. With the Huskies now joining the Mountain West Conference, this Halloween night game takes on added significance as a conference rivalry is rekindled.

The game will be played in the climate-controlled comfort of Allegiant Stadium, where UNLV now calls home. The enclosed venue provides an ideal setting for a late October football game, with its modern amenities and 65,000-seat capacity. For fans of either program, there's something nostalgic about watching these teams meet again – they even shared time in the Big West Conference back in 1995. The Halloween timing adds a fun atmosphere to what should be an entertaining conference matchup under the lights.