LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — UNLV backup quarterback Alex Orji is out for the season after suffering a hamstring injury over the weekend.
Orji was hit out of bounds in the first quarter of the UCLA vs UNLV game on Saturday, which is when the injury occurred.
At head coach Dan Mullen’s press conference on Monday afternoon, he stated it is a Grade 3 LCL sprain that tore the hamstring off of the bone and will require surgery in the coming weeks.
"The devastating part if not just the loss of his talent on the field, but his leadership, his demeanor, the man that he is; it's just heartbreaking," Mullen said.
“The devastating part is not just the loss of his talent on the field, but his leadership, his demeanor, the man that he is, it’s just heartbreaking.” - Coach Mullen on backup QB Alex Orji being out for the season due to a hamstring injury. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/qMCMOUMv2p
— Alex Eschelman (@alexeschelman) September 9, 2025
Rebels senior Cameron Friel will now step up as the backup behind starter Anthony Colandrea.
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