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The Nevada Wolf Pack will head out on the road to face off against the San Diego State Aztecs at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. Nevada is hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Nevada traveled a rocky road last season, and unfortunately for them the road hasn't gotten any smoother. The game between Nevada and UNLV on Saturday wasn't a total blowout, but with Nevada falling 45-27 at home it was darn close to turning into one. That's two games in a row now that Nevada has lost by exactly 18 points.
The losing side was boosted by Brendon Lewis, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and also threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Dalevon Campbell was another key contributor, picking up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, San Diego State's four-game losing streak finally came to an end on Saturday. They came out on top against Hawaii by a score of 41-34. The victory was just what San Diego State needed coming off of a 49-10 loss in their prior contest.
San Diego State got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mekhi Shaw out in front who picked up 126 receiving yards and a touchdown. Shaw was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 69 yards. Deshawn McCuin made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
San Diego State's victory bumped their season record to 3-5 while Nevada's defeat dropped theirs to 1-6.
Nevada is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. For those looking to play the spread, keep Nevada's opponent in mind: they have a solid 4-1 record against the spread vs San Diego State over their last five matchups.
Nevada ended up a good deal behind San Diego State when the teams last played back in October of 2022, losing 23-7. Can Nevada avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
