Nevada Football Team History
Nevada Wolf Pack
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University of Nevada
Reno, NV
Founded: 1874
Stadium: Mackay Stadium
Capacity: 31,545
Colors: Silver & Blue
Coach: Brian Polian
Conference: Mountain West-West
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| 2016 Season Highlights |
| Brian Polian enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Nevada. |
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| 2016 Season |
| Date |
Opponent | Score |
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| Fri., Sep. 2 | vs. Cal Poly
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30 |
27 |
W |
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| | Sat., Sep. 10 | @
Notre Dame
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10 |
39 |
L |
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| | Sat., Sep. 17 | vs.
Buffalo
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38 |
14 |
W |
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| | Sat., Sep. 24 | @
Purdue
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14 |
24 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 1 | @
Hawaii
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17 |
38 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 8 | vs.
Fresno State
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27 |
22 |
W |
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| | Sat., Oct. 15 | @
San Jose State
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10 |
14 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 22 | vs.
Wyoming
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34 |
42 |
L |
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| | Sat., Nov. 5 | @
New Mexico
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26 |
35 |
L |
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| | Sat., Nov. 12 | vs.
San Diego State
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16 |
46 |
L |
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| | Sat., Nov. 19 | vs.
Utah State
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38 |
37 |
W |
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| | Sat., Nov. 26 | @
Nevada Las Vegas
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45 |
10 |
W |
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| 2016 Season Totals |
| Record | 5-7
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| Points Scored | 305 |
| Scoring Average | 25.4 |
| Points Allowed | 348 |
| Defense Average | 29.0 |
| Opponents Record | 56-83
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| Conference Record | 3-5 |
| Home Record | 4-2
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| Away Record | 1-5
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| 2016 NCAA Final Rankings |
| Rank |
Record |
Source |
| was not ranked. |
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| 2016 All American Awards |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
| 2016 All Mountain West Conference Players |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.
