LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) -- UNLV senior offensive lineman Sid Acosta has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List it was announced Friday by the award's committee.
 
The Rimington Trophy is awarded each year to the nation's top college football center. The winner will be honored at the Rimington Trophy Presentation banquet at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Jan. 18, 2020.
 
Acosta, a native of Corona, California, and graduate of Centennial High School and transfer from Riverside City College, started 11 games last season as a junior for the nation's 19^th-ranked rushing attack. He was named 2019 Preseason Fourth Team All-Mountain West by Phil Steele's.
 
Since its inception, the 17-year-old award has raised more than $4.2 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which is committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Dave Rimington, the award's namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy's only two-time winner as the nation's finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy and a list of past recipients, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
 
The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA),
which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA
and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more
about the association.
 
UNLV opens its season August 31 by hosting Southern Utah. Season tickets, which start as low as $99, are available now and as part of UNLV's Faithful Fan Pricing initiative, fans purchasing season tickets this year may purchase season tickets for the same per-game price in the new Las Vegas Stadium opening in 2020.
 
Also, season ticket mini-plans for UNLV football recently went on sale. This year's mini-plan allows fans to purchase tickets for the games vs. Boise State, San Diego State and Hawai'i for one low price that includes a meal combo and commemorative giveaway T-shirt each week. Prices for the mini-plan are $99 for end-zone locations and $150 for sideline seats. Mini-plans, as well as full season tickets are available now by calling (702) 739-3267 (FANS) or visiting unlvtickets.com.