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Game Recap
The Nevada Wolf Pack didn't have too much breathing room in their game with the California Golden Bears on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 22-17 victory. The win came about thanks to a strong surge after the first quarter to overcome a 14 to nothing deficit.
No one had a standout game offensively for the Wolf Pack, but they got scores from WR Romeo Doubs and WR Elijah Cooks.
Special teams collected ten points for Nevada. K Brandon Talton delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
Despite the loss, the Golden Bears got a solid performance out of RB Damien Moore, who punched in one rushing touchdown.
The matchup pushed California down to 0-1 and pulled Nevada up to the reverse at 1-0.
Nevada will take on the Idaho State Bengals at 10:30 p.m. ET next Saturday at Clarence Mackay Stadium. Unlike Nevada, Idaho State will be stumbling in off of a defeat. As for California, they will go up against the TCU Horned Frogs at 3:30 p.m. ET next Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium. If the 10-7 final from the last time they met is any indication, this contest will be decided by the defense.
