Overview
- The move marks Arnold's third program in three seasons after earlier stops at Oklahoma and Auburn.
- He was benched at Auburn in late October and finished 2025 with 1,309 passing yards, six touchdowns, two interceptions, and 311 rushing yards with eight scores.
- At Oklahoma in 2024, he opened as the starter and logged 1,421 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, three interceptions, and 444 rushing yards before entering the portal.
- Arnold will work under head coach Dan Mullen and offensive coordinator Corey Dennis, both credited with developing high-level quarterbacks.
- UNLV sought a new starter after 2025 standout Anthony Colandrea left via the portal, with reports noting an initial Nebraska commitment followed by a transfer to Kentucky.