UNLV Rebels#85 · TE Matt Byrnes
66 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-6
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
Matt Byrnes is a TE (#85) for UNLV, from Chicago, IL. In the 2026 season he has 2 catches for 19 yards, 9.5 receiving yards per game over 2 games. He has 1.9 fantasy points (PPR), 1.0 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 10
Receptions 10
Receiving TDs 5
Total TDs 5
Scrimmage yards 10
Fantasy points 10
Efficiency
Yards per catch 10
Yards per game 8
Catch volume 10
TD rate 6
Receiving score 10
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 18
Frame 18
Experience 17
How we rate The MOUNTAINWESTFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
- People. Compiled by The MOUNTAINWESTFOOTBALL.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
2
Receptions
19
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
9.5
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Matt Byrnes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNLV | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| 2025 | UNLV | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4.4 |
| 2023 | HOU | 5 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 |
| 2022 | HOU | 6 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Career | All | 15 | 14 | 136 | 1 | 0 | 31.6 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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27
26
23
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs California | W 39-31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs Memphis | L 21-27 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUNLV TE: #85
- ClassSenior
- HometownChicago, IL
Matt Byrnes: UNLV TE profile and stats
Matt Byrnes is a TE (#85) for UNLV, from Chicago, IL. This profile tracks Matt Byrnes's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UNLV roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UNLV sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Matt Byrnes in the news
All newsPreviewNorth Dakota State at UNLV: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: North Dakota State visits UNLV at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on CW, The CW Network.2026-10-07RecapUNLV beat California 39-31 (Week 5, 2026)UNLV beat California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium. Now UNLV is 3-2, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and California is 2-3.2026-10-03RecapUNLV beat Akron 38-10 (Week 4, 2026)UNLV beat Akron 38-10 at InfoCision Stadium. Now UNLV is 2-2, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Akron is 1-3.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Matt Byrnes play for?
Matt Byrnes plays for UNLV, wearing #85 at TE.
What position does Matt Byrnes play?
Matt Byrnes is a TE for UNLV.
How tall is Matt Byrnes?
Matt Byrnes is 6-6 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Matt Byrnes in?
Matt Byrnes is listed as a senior on the UNLV roster.
Where is Matt Byrnes from?
Matt Byrnes is from Chicago, IL.
How many receptions does Matt Byrnes have?
Matt Byrnes has 2 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.