2024 Nevada Wolf Pack football team explained
The 2024 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the Mountain West Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by Jeff Choate in his first year as the head coach. The Wolf Pack played their home games at Mackay Stadium, located in Reno, Nevada.[1]
Preseason
Mountain West media poll
The Mountain West's preseason prediction poll was released on July 10, 2024.[2]
| Mountain West media poll |
| 1 | Boise State | 543 (38) |
| 2 | UNLV | 471 (4) |
| 3 | Fresno State | 460 (4) |
| 4 | Air Force | 384 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 337 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 296 |
| 7 | Utah State | 285 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 251 |
| 9 | Hawaii | 214 |
| 10 | San Jose State | 185 |
| 11 | New Mexico | 85 |
| 12 | Nevada | 77 | |
Schedule
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Game summaries
vs. SMU
See also: 2024 SMU Mustangs football team.
| Statistics | SMU | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | 22 | 16 |
| Total yards | 408 | 298 |
| Rushing yards | 34–100 | 43–148 |
| Passing yards | 308 | 150 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 21–35–1 | 15–28–0 |
| Time of possession | 23:43 | 36:17 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| SMU | Passing | | 17/30, 254 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | | 11 carries, 67 yards, TD |
| Receiving | | 8 receptions, 162 yards, TD |
| Nevada | Passing | | 14/26, 132 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Brendon Lewis | 18 carries, 77 yards |
| Receiving | Cortez Braham | 4 receptions, 66 yards, TD | |
at Troy
See also: 2024 Troy Trojans football team.
| Statistics | NEV | TROY |
|---|
| First downs | 17 | 24 |
| Total yards | 393 | 391 |
| Rushing yards | 214 | 190 |
| Passing yards | 179 | 201 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 18–21–0 | 20–30–0 |
| Time of possession | 29:35 | 30:25 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 17/20, 158 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Savion Red | 11 carries, 135 yards |
| Receiving | Jaden Smith | 6 receptions, 81 yards |
| Troy | Passing | Goose Crowder | 20/30, 201 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Damien Taylor | 11 carries, 103 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Devonte Ross | 7 receptions, 103 yards, TD | |
vs. Georgia Southern
See also: 2024 Georgia Southern Eagles football team.
| Statistics | GASO | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | 20 | 26 |
| Total yards | 285 | 498 |
| Rushing yards | 42 | 227 |
| Passing yards | 243 | 271 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 23–37–0 | 23–35–0 |
| Time of possession | 22:39 | 37:21 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Georgia Southern | Passing | | 23/37, 243 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | OJ Arnold | 7 carries, 23 yards |
| Receiving | Dalen Cobb | 7 receptions, 81 yards, TD |
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 23/35, 271 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Brendon Lewis | 18 carries, 97 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Cortez Braham | 9 receptions, 110 yards, TD | |
at Minnesota
See also: 2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team.
| Statistics | NEV | MINN |
|---|
| First downs | 10 | 20 |
| Total yards | 172 | 386 |
| Rushing yards | 58 | 195 |
| Passing yards | 114 | 191 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 15–22–3 | 16–26–1 |
| Time of possession | 30:47 | 29:13 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 15/22, 114 yards, 3 INT |
| Rushing | Patrick Garwo III | 7 carries, 23 yards |
| Receiving | Jaden Smith | 1 reception, 25 yards |
| Minnesota | Passing | | 16/26, 191 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | | 11 carries, 124 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | | 4 receptions, 61 yards | |
vs. Eastern Washington (FCS)
See also: 2024 Eastern Washington Eagles football team.
| Statistics | EWU | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | 21 | 27 |
| Total yards | 348 | 534 |
| Rushing yards | 170 | 320 |
| Passing yards | 178 | 214 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 21-30-1 | 18-24-1 |
| Time of possession | 26:50 | 33:10 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Washington | Passing | Kekoa Visperas | 15/22, 116 yards |
| Rushing | Jared Taylor | 12 carries, 73 yards |
| Receiving | Efton Chism III | 11 receptions, 85 yards |
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 16/22, 193 yards, 2 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Savion Red | 10 carries, 117 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Marcus Bellon | 5 receptions, 83 yards, TD | |
at San Jose State
See also: 2024 San Jose State Spartans football team.
| Statistics | NEV | SJSU |
|---|
| First downs | | |
| Total yards | | |
| Rushing yards | | |
| Passing yards | | |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
| Time of possession | | |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| San Jose State | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
vs. Oregon State
See also: 2024 Oregon State Beavers football team.
| Statistics | OSU | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | 35 | 20 |
| Total yards | 562 | 422 |
| Rushing yards | 214 | 353 |
| Passing yards | 348 | 69 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 27–42–4 | 6–13–0 |
| Time of possession | 33:57 | 26:03 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Oregon State | Passing | | 27/42, 348 yards, TD, 4 INT |
| Rushing | | 28 carries, 154 yards, 3 TD |
| Receiving | Trent Walker | 7 receptions, 96 yards, TD |
| Nevada | Passing | | 5/12, 51 yards |
| Rushing | Brendon Lewis | 9 carries, 151 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Brendon Lewis | 1 reception, 18 yards | |
Nevada advanced to 3–4 on the season. Wolf Pack quarterback
Brendon Lewis had the rare stat line where he led the team in passing, rushing and receiving yards. He ran for a career high 151 yards on nine attempts. His 18 yard reception came on a
double pass from backup quarterback
Chubba Purdy. Running back Savion Red also ran for a career high 137 yards and four touchdowns.
[4] vs. Fresno State
See also: 2024 Fresno State Bulldogs football team.
| Statistics | FRES | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | 16 | 16 |
| Total yards | 316 | 295 |
| Rushing yards | 126 | 84 |
| Passing yards | 190 | 211 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 13–20–1 | 16–25–0 |
| Time of possession | 27:39 | 32:10 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Fresno State | Passing | | 13/20, 190 yards, INT |
| Rushing | Elijah Gilliam | 20 carries, 66 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Ellijah Gilliam | 2 receptions, 74 yards |
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 13/19, 158 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Savion Red | 13 carries, 56 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Jaden Smith | 9 receptions, 134 yards | |
at Hawaii
See also: 2024 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team.
| Statistics | NEV | HAW |
|---|
| First downs | | |
| Total yards | | |
| Rushing yards | | |
| Passing yards | | |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
| Time of possession | | |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Nevada | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
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| Hawaii | Passing | | |
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| Receiving | | | |
vs. Colorado State
See also: 2024 Colorado State Rams football team.
| Statistics | CSU | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | 15 | 22 |
| Total yards | 327 | 441 |
| Rushing yards | 170 | 189 |
| Passing yards | 157 | 252 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 9–16–0 | 20–28–0 |
| Time of possession | 28:58 | 28:53 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Colorado State | Passing | | 9/15, 157 yards |
| Rushing | Avery Morrow | 18 carries, 77 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Caleb Goodie | 2 receptions, 66 yards |
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 20/28, 252 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Brendon Lewis | 14 carries, 109 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Cortez Braham Jr. | 9 receptions, 141 yards | |
at No. 12 Boise State (rivalry)
See also: 2024 Boise State Broncos football team and Boise State–Nevada football rivalry.
| Statistics | NEV | BSU |
|---|
| First downs | 13 | 21 |
| Total yards | 319 | 393 |
| Rushing yards | 87 | 274 |
| Passing yards | 232 | 119 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 18–27–0 | 9–20–1 |
| Time of possession | 28:45 | 31:15 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | Brendon Lewis | 17/26, 188 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Sean Dollars | 15 carries, 38 yards |
| Receiving | Jaden Smith | 4 receptions, 57 yards, TD |
| Boise State | Passing | | 9/20, 119 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | | 34 carries, 209 yards, 3 TD |
| Receiving | Matt Lauter | 5 receptions, 61 yards, TD | |
vs. Air Force
See also: 2024 Air Force Falcons football team.
| Statistics | AFA | NEV |
|---|
| First downs | | |
| Total yards | | |
| Rushing yards | | |
| Passing yards | | |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
| Time of possession | | |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Air Force | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Nevada | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
at No. 22 UNLV (Fremont Cannon)
See also: 2024 UNLV Rebels football team and Fremont Cannon.
| Statistics | NEV | UNLV |
|---|
| First downs | | |
| Total yards | | |
| Rushing yards | | |
| Passing yards | | |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
| Time of possession | | |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| UNLV | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: 2024 Football Coaching Staff . NevadaWolfPack.com . January 27, 2024.
- Web site: Boise State Picked to 2024 Mountain West Football Title . July 10, 2024 . September 1, 2024.
- Web site: 2024 Nevada Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . 27 January 2024.
- Web site: Ground attack carries Pack to win over Beavers. nevadawolfpack.com. October 12, 2024. October 12, 2024.
