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Nevada Dismantled in the Islands, losing 34-13 to Hawaii

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October 27, 2024

Nevada Dismantled in the Islands, losing 34-13 to Hawaii

Nevada football fans had to stay up late Saturday night to watch the Wolf Pack take on the Rainbow Warriors in Hawaii. Unfortunately, the late night ended in a bitter 34-13 loss for Nevada, plagued by injuries, undisciplined football, and an incomplete team effort.

Perhaps there’s a Timmy Chang curse. Chang, the current head coach of Hawaii and former Nevada assistant coach from 2017-21, is now 3-0 against Nevada despite being 4-23 against non-Nevada FBS schools.

Either way, Nevada was dominated physically. There was no Brendon Lewis. Savion Red got hurt during the game. Nevada’s chances of a bowl game have almost diminished, and the team will continue to look for its first conference win of the season.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

10:10- Brayden Schager 1-yard TD run (Kansei Matsuzawa PAT)

Nevada 0 – Hawaii 7

0:28- Brayden Schager 1-yard TD run (Kansei Matsuzawa PAT)

Nevada 0 – Hawaii 14

2nd Quarter

0:09- Kansei Matsuzawa 29-yard FG

Nevada 0 – Hawaii 17

3rd Quarter

14:29- Marcus Bellon 63-yard TD pass from Chubba Purdy (Matthew Killam PAT)

Nevada 7 – Hawaii 17

1:57- Brayden Schager 3-yard TD run (Kansei Matsuzawa PAT)

Nevada 7 – Hawaii 24

4th Quarter

14:07- Brayden Schager 6-yard TD run (Kansei Matsuzawa PAT)

Nevada 7 – Hawaii 31

8:43- Marcus Bellon TD pass from AJ Bianco (2-pt conversion attempt failed)

Nevada 13 – Hawaii 31

2:53- Kansei Matsuzawa 30-yard FG

Nevada 13 – Hawaii 34

Final: Nevada 13, Hawaii 34

Offense

With Lewis out, it wasn’t expected that the running game would be the same. Still, it took a huge hit.

Nevada only rushed for 94 total yards on 29 attempts. The Pack’s leading rusher was QB Chubba Purdy, who got the start but was subbed in and out with AJ Bianco. Purdy rushed for 41 yards on attempts.

Red only had one carry until he came out with a toe injury. With how heavy Nevada relies on its run game, not having Lewis or Red hurt more than anything. It was the second straight game Nevada was held under 100 rushing yards.

However, Nevada’s passing game outperformed Hawaii’s. Purdy went 13-18 with 155 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Bianco went 13-21 with 131 yards and a touchdown pass.

Both QBs relied heavily on wide receiver Marcus Bellon, who finished the night with 111 yards on six receptions and two touchdowns.

Defense

Hawaii QB Brayden Schager channeled his inner Lewis as he dominated the Pack’s defense with his legs.

On 19 carries, Schager rushed for 120 yards and four rushing touchdowns. He also went 14-25 in the air with 135 yards and an interception by Nevada CB Michael Coats Jr., his fourth of the year.

Outside of Schager’s dominant run performance, Nevada reverted to bad habits in the penalty department. Nevada was flagged 12 times for 108 yards, many of them coming from unsportsmanlike penalties.

Overall, it was a sloppy, undisciplined game mixed with a lot of injuries.

What’s Next

Nevada is now one of two teams to be winless in the Mountain West (Air Force is the other.) The Pack now sit at 3-6 and 0-3 in conference play, with the already slim chances at a bowl game going even lower.

Nevada will return home to face old friend Jay Norvell and the Colorado State Rams. The Rams are 5-3 and 3-0 in the MW, and one more win would send Colorado State bowling for the first time since 2017.

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Second annual Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival celebrates Tahoe winter recreation at SnowFest

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March 4, 2026

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Second annual Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival celebrates Tahoe winter recreation at SnowFest

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – It’s time to “free your heels” and embrace Tahoe’s winter recreation at the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival on March 7. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or you’re trying to get your feet wet, Saturday’s event is teeming with nature, brews, and camaraderie.

The Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival takes place Saturday, March 7

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Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is teaming up with Nevada Nordic, Tahoe Multisport, Alibi Ale Works, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and other local partners in the wondrous Tahoe Meadows, providing attendees a chance to engage with outdoor recreation experts, check out free cross-country and snowshoe rentals, and more.

“We’re excited to see the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival enter its second year, building on last year’s strong community response. In collaboration with our local partners, this event is thoughtfully curated with residents in mind – offering free equipment for the day, expert instruction, locally crafted brews, and other experiences in a welcoming setting,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. “It’s designed to make it easy for residents to get outside, try something new, and bring people together. Events like this reflect the spirit of North Lake Tahoe and what’s possible when our community comes together.”

Along with opportunities to test out free demos and rentals, there will be live music, beer tasting and races.

Tahoe Meadows is known for its gentle trails, and is a popular spot for snowshoeing due to its flat terrain. This event, located near Chickadee Ridge, will offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

This family-friendly event is on the second to last day of the 10-day SnowFest winter festival that’s been taking place in the North Lake Tahoe area. It starts bright and early at 9 a.m. and will close out at 2 p.m.

“Nevada Nordic is thrilled to be a part of SnowFest again this year,” said Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic Board Member. “We love sharing our passion for cross-country skiing and watching our community grow. We are proud to keep winter recreation accessible by offering free access to our 20km trail network. This is the perfect opportunity for our community to gather together and free our heels!”

For more information about the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival or to check out the SnowFest schedule, visit tahoesnowfest.org.

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Earthquake swarm rattles central Nevada near Tonopah along newly identified fault

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March 4, 2026

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Earthquake swarm rattles central Nevada near Tonopah along newly identified fault

A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling a remote stretch of central Nevada near Tonopah, including a magnitude 4.0 quake that hit near Warm Springs Tuesday morning.

Seismologists said the activity is typical for Nevada, where clusters of earthquakes can flare up in a concentrated area. “This is a very Nevada-style earthquake sequence. We have these a lot where we just see an uptick in activity in a certain spot,” said Christie Rowe, director of the Nevada Seismological Lab.

The latest magnitude 4.0 quake struck east of Tonopah near Warm Springs. The largest earthquake in the swarm so far has measured a 4.2.

What has stood out to researchers is the fault involved. Rowe said the earthquakes are occurring along a fault stretching along the southern edge of the Monitor and Antelope ranges — and that it was previously unknown to scientists. “We didn’t know this fault was there. It’s a new fault to us — not to the Earth, obviously — but it was previously unknown,” Rowe said.

For now, the earthquakes have remained moderate. Rowe said the lab would not deploy additional temporary sensors unless activity increases to around a magnitude 5 or greater.

Seismologists said they are continuing to watch the swarm closely as Nevada works to bring the ShakeAlert early warning system to the state. The program, already active in neighboring states, can send cellphone alerts seconds before shaking arrives. “For me, it’s a really high priority. That distance to the faults gives us enough time to warn people — and that can make a big difference in reducing injuries and damage,” Rowe said.

Seismologists encouraged anyone who feels shaking to report it through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It” system, saying even small quakes can help scientists better understand Nevada’s seismic activity.

Experts said the swarm is worth monitoring but is not cause for alarm. They noted that earthquakes like the 5.8 that hit near Yerington in December 2024 typically happen in Nevada about every eight to 10 years, and said they will continue monitoring the current activity closely.

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Kalshi Enforcement Action Belongs in Nevada Court, Judge Says

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March 3, 2026

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Kalshi Enforcement Action Belongs in Nevada Court, Judge Says

Nevada state court is the proper venue for reviewing whether KalshiEX LLC is improperly accepting sports wagers without a license, a federal district court said.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board showed that the state statutes under which it seeks relief don’t require interpreting federal law, Judge Miranda M. Du of the US District Court for the District of Nevada said in a Monday order. The board’s action is now remanded to the First Judicial District Court in Carson City, Nev., the order said.

The board in 2025 urged Kalshi, a financial services company, to get a gaming license, but the …

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