UNLV will play North Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Jan. 1, a source confirmed Sunday morning. North Texas has officially announced its appearance in the game, and the Rebels are waiting until after the BCS announcement show tonight at 5:30 p.m.
The game is played at the Cotton Bowl and kicks off at 11 a.m. New Year’s Day on ESPNU.
Bowl scenarios for the Mountain West’s seven eligible teams, especially the bottom five, have been fluctuating all week. Fresno State won the inaugural Mountain West Championship Game on Saturday night and accepted a bid to the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl.
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