Barry Odom led UNLV to a good number of wins the past few years. The Rebels even reached the Mountain West Championship each of the past two seasons.
But that success led to Odom leaving to become the head coach at Purdue. UNLV has since replaced him with former Florida and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, who had spent the last three seasons as a college football analyst on ESPN.
Here’s more about Dan Mullen and his resume.
What’s UNLV Head Coach Dan Mullen’s Salary?
Dan Mullen signed a five-year, $17.5 million contract to be the head coach at UNLV. That means he’ll receive about $3.5 million per year before incentives. Former UNLV head coach Barry Odom earned $1.8 million in total pay in 2024, according to USA Today.
Dan Mullen’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2025-Present | UNLV | HC |
| 2018-21 | Florida | HC |
| 2009-17 | Mississippi St. | HC |
| 2005-08 | Florida | OC/QBs |
| 2003-04 | Utah | QBs |
| 2001-02 | Bowling Green | QBs |
| 1999-2000 | Notre Dame | GA |
| 1998 | Syracuse | GA |
| 1996-97 | Columbia | WRs |
| 1994-95 | Wagner | WRs |
What’s UNLV Head Coach Dan Mullen’s Record?
Dan Mullen is 103-61 in the FBS as a head coach. He went 34-15 at Florida from 2018-21 and was 69-46 at Mississippi State from 2009-17. He’s 7-3 in bowl games and helped Florida reach the SEC Championship in 2020.
How Old Is UNLV Head Coach Dan Mullen?
Dan Mullen is 53 years old.
UNLV Head Coach Dan Mullen’s Background
Beyond his head coaching experience, Mullen was successful as an assistant as well.
He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Florida from 2005-08. He was also the OC at Utah from 2003-04. He was an offensive graduate assistant at Notre Dame from 1999-2000 and at Syracuse in 1998. He worked with wide receivers at Columbia (1996-97) and at Wagner (1994-95).
