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: Joe Sheetketski Conference: Independent-
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1949 Season Highlights |
Joe Sheetketski enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Nevada. |
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1949 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 17 | @ Cincinnati (OH)
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41 |
21 |
W |
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| Sun., Sep. 25 | @ Portland
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53 |
27 |
W |
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| Sun., Oct. 2 | @ Saint Marys (CA)
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14 |
20 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | @ Pacific
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6 |
47 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 15 | vs. Wichita State
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20 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 22 | @
Fresno State
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34 |
13 |
W |
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| Sun., Oct. 30 | @ San Francisco
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13 |
41 |
L |
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| Sun., Nov. 6 | @ Dayton
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14 |
16 |
L |
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| Fri., Nov. 11 | @ Loyola Marymount
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12 |
13 |
L |
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| Thu., Nov. 24 | vs.
North Texas
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28 |
7 |
W |
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1949 Season Totals |
Record | 5-5
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Points Scored | 235 |
Scoring Average | 23.5 |
Points Allowed | 212 |
Defense Average | 21.2 |
Opponents Record | 11-12
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-0
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Away Record | 3-5
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1949 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1949 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1949 All Independent 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.