LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV football senior Jacob De Jesus has been named the Raising Cane's Outstanding Rebel of the Week, the school announced Thursday.

The award goes to the student-athlete who turned in the best individual performance during the previous week of competition from Monday through Sunday as voted on by the UNLV Athletics Strategic Communications department.

De Jesus, a native of Manteca, California, led the Rebels to a 24-13 victory over Cal in the Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. The versatile wide receiver was named the Offensive MVP with 142 all-purpose yards, which included two catches for 38 yards and one touchdown to go along with 102 combined kick and punt return yards. Early in the second quarter, he scored a nine-yard receiving touchdown to give the Rebels a lead they would not relinquish.

The victory marked the Rebels' first bowl game win since 2000 and the first 11-win season in over 40 years.

2024-25 Outstanding Rebel of the Week Award Winners
Sept. 5 - Jordyn Freeman, Volleyball
Sept. 12 - Ricky White III, Football
Sept. 19 - Jackson Woodard, Football
Sept. 26 - Caden Fioroni, Men's Golf
Oct. 3 - Hajj-Malik Williams, Football
Oct. 10 - Illia Maksymchuk, Men's Tennis
Oct. 17 - Jackson Woodard, Football
Oct. 24 - Hugo Lemos, Men's Soccer
Oct. 31 - Nico Lopez, Men's Soccer
Nov. 7 - Erika Carlson, Swim & Dive
Nov. 14 - Illia Maksymchuk, Men's Tennis
Nov. 21 - Jalen Catalon, Football
Nov. 28 - Jai'Den Thomas, Football
Dec. 5 - Hajj-Malik Williams, Football
Dec. 12 - Daniel Nicusan, Swim & Dive
Dec. 19 - Julian Rishwain, Men's Basketball
Dec. 26 - Jacob De Jesus, Football

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