Nevada
2024 Nevada Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Nevada had a nice run going until the last two years. The Wolf Pack had four consecutive winning campaigns and four straight bowl berths before going 2-10 in each of the past two years.
Those last two seasons were all Ken Wilson had to be the head coach before being fired. Taking over is Jeff Choate, who was Texas’ co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach the previous three seasons. His other college head coaching job came at Montana State, where he was 28-22 in four seasons and led the Bobcats to two FCS playoff appearances from 2016-2019.
This is a team made up of many players who started their careers at other schools. Now this transient squad will attempt to get back to its winning ways with a new coach.
Nevada’s odds to win the Mountain West are +25000, via BetMGM.
Nevada’s win total and Over/Under is 2.5, with Under 2.5 at -135 and Over 2.5 at +110.
8/24 vs SMU
8/31 at Troy
9/7 vs Georgia Southern
9/14 at Minnesota
9/21 vs Eastern Washington
10/5 at San Jose State
10/12 vs Oregon State
10/19 vs Fresno State
10/26 at Hawaii
11/2 vs Colorado State
11/9 at Boise State
11/23 vs Air Force
11/30 at UNLV
Bold indicates Mountain West contests
2023 All-Mountain West Honorable Mention
LB Tongiaki Mateialona
LB Drue Watts
OL Isaiah World
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Many potential key players for this season have come from the transfer portal either this year or seasons past. The two main competitors for the quarterback job are Brendon Lewis, who began his career at Colorado and is entering his second season at Nevada, and Chubba Purdy, who had stints at Florida State and Nebraska.
This past season, Lewis appeared in 12 games for Nevada, making 10 starts. He completed 131 of 236 passes (55%) for 1,313 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also rushed for 495 yards and four touchdowns. Purdy spent two seasons at Florida State before playing the last two at Nebraska. He appeared in 12 games for Nebraska, making four starts in those two seasons.
Leading the running game is Sean Dollars, who began his career at Oregon but led the Wolf Pack in rushing last year during his first season in Reno. He rushed for 527 yards and six touchdowns.
One of this year’s expected top receivers is Cortez Braham, who began his career at Hutchinson Community College and transferred from West Virginia.
Tight end Andrew Savalinaea joins the team after spending his first two years at Florida.
Left tackle Isaiah World has started 22 games over the past two years and heads up the offensive line.
Two others who have been with the Nevada program for a long time are linebackers Jrue Watts and Tongiaki Mateialona, who are both third-year starters.
One of the expected top defensive players will be sixth-year defensive end Henry Ikahihifo. He spent his first two seasons in 2019 and 2020 at Nevada as a tight end before moving to defensive end in his one season at the College of Canyons. He also played defensive end in his one season at California in 2022 before rejoining Nevada and redshirting last year.
Another expected key defensive contributor will be cornerback Kitan Crawford, who spent the past four seasons at Texas where he appeared in 46 games.
I predict Nevada won’t win the Mountain West title and will win two games.
Even if Nevada wins twice, it likely has to be done in the first 10 games because the final three are against Boise State, Air Force, and UNLV. For Nevada to earn two wins, it would have to beat FCS Eastern Washington. Then its two games against Sun Belt teams (Troy and Georgia Southern) won’t be easy. Other Mountain West teams Nevada could defeat are Hawaii and San Jose State. The margin for error is slim even for two wins.
If the offense improves after averaging just 17.3 points per game, Nevada could exceed these expectations, but the first season of the Choate regime may not look too different results-wise from Nevada’s previous two years.
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Wolf Pack are headed on a road trip! A whole group of Nevada coaches, student athletes and staff are hitting the road across Northern Nevada to spread the brand of Wolf Pack athletics.
The trip will span over three days and over a thousand miles across the region, giving them the chance to connect with fans, alumni, and all the communities across Northern Nevada.
“It’s a really fun opportunity to get out in a lot of communities in Northern Nevada that often times come to Reno to support the Wolf Pack,” said head football coach Jeff Choate. “It’s an opportunity for us to get our brand out locally and just interact with some great people.”
The Coaches Caravan kicked off their journey Monday morning in Carson City, gathering at the Nevada State Capitol, greeted by a group of Wolf Pack faithful who were beyond excited to have the opportunity for interaction.
“So much about what college athletics is are bringing communities together. There’s nothing that brings a community together like sports,” said athletic director Stephanie Rempe. “It lets them get to know our coaches and athletes and the things that they’re trying to do to represent the university and the state of Nevada. Getting to know them and meet them makes you care that much more and makes them want to come support and cheer on the Pack!”
The Coaches Caravan continues through Northern Nevada until their final stop on Wednesday afternoon, meeting with thirteen communities around the region in total.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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