MON SIX

Dan Mullen has his next field general.

UNLV footballannounced on Wednesday, Jan. 7 that it has landed formerOklahomaandAuburnquarterbackJackson Arnoldin the transfer portal.

The Rebelswill be the third program that Arnold has played for in the last three years. It is the second consecutive season that Arnold has transferred to a new program in the offseason.

Field general 🪖Welcome to Las Vegas@_JacksonArnold_🎰pic.twitter.com/ZcdAvT2qfW

— UNLV Football (@unlvfootball)January 7, 2026

At UNLV, Arnold will take over a Rebels offense that led the Mountain West this past season in scoring offense (30.4 points per game) and total offense (446.4 yards per game) under Anthony Colandrea, who hasnow transferred to Kentuckyafter an initial commitment to Nebraska.

A former five-star recruit at Oklahoma, Arnold started the 2024 season as theSooners' starting quarterback but was briefly benched for Michael Hawkins Jr. after some early struggles before finishing the regular season in the starting role.

That narrative followed Arnold atAuburn, where Arnold was benched after the first half on the road against Arkansas on Saturday, Oct. 25. He completed 136-of-215 passing for 1,309 yards with six touchdown passes and two interceptions in his lone season at Auburn, where he led the Tigers to a 3-4 overall record (0-4 in SEC play).

As noted by Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser— part of the USA TODAY Network — Arnold met with new Auburn coach Alex Golesh's staff in early December following his hiring and was encouraged to explore other opportunities.

Jackson Arnold recruiting rankings

• As transfer: Three-star | No. 553 nationally ranked player | No. 45 ranked quarterback

• As recruit: Five-star | No. 8 nationally ranked player | No. 4 ranked quarterback

Arnold was listed as a three-star recruit and the No. 45 nationally ranked player in the transfer portal,according to 247Sports' rankings.His grading in his second go-around as a transfer is a notable drop from his rankings coming out of high school, as he was a five-star recruit and the No. 8 nationally ranked player in the 2023 recruiting class,according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings.

Jackson Arnold stats

Here's a look at Arnold's stats at Oklahoma and Auburn:

• 2023 (Oklahoma): 44-of-69 passing for 563 yards with four touchdown passes and three interceptions; 116 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 31 carries

• 2024 (Oklahoma): 154-of-246 passing for 1,421 yards with 12 touchdown passes and three interceptions; 444 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 150 carries

• 2025 (Auburn): 136-of-215 passing for 1,309 yards with six touchdown passes and two interceptions; 311 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 112 carries

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Fans of theKardashian clanwere reportedly left confused whenNorth West'sInstagram account abruptlyvanishedwithout explanation. The 12-year-old launched her solo page on December 20 with parental approval, but the account's sudden absence fueled speculation across social media.

Now, an alleged source close to the family has claimed the move came from her mother, Kim Kardashian. Reportedly, the 45-year-oldgrew concernedafter spotting some red flags.

"Kim didn't like what she saw. Some of the content, comments, and attention wereworrying,and she felt it wasn't safe for North yet," claimed an insider.

Kim Kardashian temporarily deleted daughter North West's social media account after noticing "worrying" content

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North's Instagram bio during her debut on the photo-sharing app stated "account managed by parents," signaling that Kardashian and Kanye West wereoverseeingthe content.

However, by January 5, fans noticed the profile had disappeared entirely, returning a "page isn't available" message.

According to journalist Rob Shuter'sNaughty But NiceSubstack, Kardashian personally made the call to take the account down.

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An insider echoed this concern, sharing, "The account was fine at first, but Kim noticed posts and interactions that made her pause. She's very hands-on and protective — this was her call, no question."

Interestingly, the disappearance lasted only a day. By January 6, North's account was back online with five posts and the same bio disclaimer.

The brief shutdown triggered a wave ofbacklash, with many accusing the media personality of acting too late.

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"Too late, Kim, the barn door is open," one critic wrote. "A little late to the game — damage is done," said another.

Others criticized her parenting, alleging she "should try being a parent to her child."

Another blasted her, saying, "She is no role model," while one commented, "She was never there for her! The nanny was always watching her, so now she wants attention."

North West's account deletion came following the 12-year-old posting several controversial posts, sparking outrage online

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The temporary shutdown of the Instagram account came amidgrowing backlashover North's recent online appearances.

Ever since her debut on social media, the pre-teen has shared several TikTok videos and photos showcasing bold fashion choices.

In a TikTok video shared on January 3, North appeared sporting faux facialpiercings, black grills, fake tattoos, dramatic makeup, and a striking 106-carat diamond skull pendant reportedly gifted by her mother for Christmas.

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Her clip garnered widespread backlash as critics called her behavior "a desperate cry for help and attention."

AsreportedbyBored Panda,Kardashian was blasted for allowing North to hang out with adults after the teen was spotted in New York City with her friends, including 25-year-old American rapper and singer Babyxsosa.

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North's third post on Instagram, which featured a boldlookpaired with diamond "shark" grillz, Chrome Heart x Rick Owens sneakers, and a Balenciaga Tat hoodie, also received divided reactions.

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One critic remarked, "Where's Child Protective Services?"

This isn't the first time Kim has been brutally called out for her parenting and North's appearance.

Kim Kardashian has faced backlash over North's look and her parenting long before her Instagram debut

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Kim Kardashian has been embroiled incontroversyover her daughter's appearance and her parenting several times now.

Months before North launched her Instagram, Kim was roasted for letting her wear corsets, heavy makeup, and edgy outfits during public outings.

In August 2025, Kim was criticized for letting her daughter dress like a supermodel, with many calling the teen's outfit "disturbing."

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At the time, Kim addressed the scrutiny on theCall Her Daddypodcast, admitting thatparentingin the public eye comes with its own challenges.

"Unfortunately, we made that mistake in front of the whole world," said Kim, explaining that North was experimenting with styles worn by her friends.

Furthermore, Kardashian has repeatedly defended North's creativity, alleging she doesn't want to suppress her daughter's self-expression.

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"She teaches me a lot. So she has a really unique style. She puts me on to so many brands. Like, she just loves what she loves."

Beyond the online berating, North's online presence has also been a point of tension between Kardashian andKanye West. While the former favors control and supervision, the rapper has historically opposed his children being active on social media.

"Pathetic that Kim let it happen at all," criticized one netizen for allowing North West to use social media