The 2021 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno, in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by fifth–year head coach Jay Norvell and played their home games at Mackay Stadium. They competed as members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference.
2021 Nevada Wolf Pack football | |
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Quick Lane Bowl, L 24–52 vs. Western Michigan | |
Conference | Mountain West Conference |
West Division | |
Record | 8–5 (5–3 MW) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Matt Mumme (5th season) |
Offensive scheme | Air raid |
Defensive coordinator | Brian Ward (2nd season) |
Base defense | Multiple |
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No. 24 Utah State xy$ | 6 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Air Force x | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boise State | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming | 2 | – | 6 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado State | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 25 San Diego State xy | 7 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fresno State | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
San Jose State | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UNLV | 2 | – | 6 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Utah State 46, San Diego State 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Listed in the order they were released
Award | Player | Position | Year |
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Maxwell Award[1] | Romeo Doubs | WR | SR |
Carson Strong | QB | JR | |
Chuck Bednarik Award[2] | Lawson Hall | LB | FY |
Davey O'Brien Award[3] | Carson Strong | QB | JR |
Fred Biletnikoff Award[4] | Elijah Cooks | WR | GS |
Romeo Doubs | SR | ||
Cole Turner | TE | ||
Rimington Trophy[5] | Tyler Orsini | OL | GS |
John Mackey Award[5] | Cole Turner | TE | SR |
Jim Thorpe Award[6] | Berdale Robins | DB | FY |
Lou Groza Award[7] | Brandon Talton | PK | JR |
Paul Hornung Award[8] | Romeo Doubs | WR | SR |
Manning Award[9] | Carson Strong | QB | JR |
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[10] |
The Mountain West media days were held on July 21–22, 2021, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise, Nevada.
The preseason poll was released on July 21, 2021. The Wolf Pack were predicted to finish in first place in the MW West Division.[11]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Nevada | 141 (19) |
2 | San Jose State | 121 (5) |
3 | San Diego State | 96 |
4 | Fresno State | 85 (1) |
5 | Hawaii | 56 |
6 | UNLV | 26 |
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Boise State | 148 (23) |
2 | Wyoming | 115 (2) |
3 | Air Force | 104 |
4 | Colorado State | 72 |
5 | Utah State | 47 |
6 | New Mexico | 39 |
The Wolf Pack had four players selected to the preseason All–Mountain West Team; three from the offense and one from the specialists.[12]
Offense Romeo Doubs – WR Carson Strong – QB Cole Turner – TE |
Specialists Brandon Talton – PK |
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 4 | 7:30 p.m. | at California* | FS1 | W 22–17 | 35,117 | |
September 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Idaho State* | KNSN-TV/Stadium | W 49–10 | 23,965 | |
September 18 | 11:00 a.m. | at Kansas State* | ESPN+ | L 17–38 | 48,768 | |
October 2 | 12:30 p.m. | at Boise State | FS1 | W 41–31 | 37,426 | |
October 9 | 7:30 p.m. | New Mexico State* |
| CBSSN | W 55–28 | 21,448 |
October 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Hawaii |
| CBSSN | W 34–17 | 22,098 |
October 23 | 4:00 p.m. | at Fresno State | FS1 | L 32–34 | 33,012 | |
October 29 | 7:00 p.m. | UNLV |
| CBSSN | W 51–20 | 28,960 |
November 6 | 7:00 p.m. | San Jose State |
| FS2 | W 27–24 | 17,770 |
November 13 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 22 San Diego State | CBSSN | L 21–23 | 11,821 | |
November 19 | 6:00 p.m. | Air Force |
| FS1 | L 39–41 3OT | 15,206 |
November 27 | 6:00 p.m. | at Colorado State | CBSSN | W 52–10 | 17,465 | |
December 27 | 8:00 a.m. | vs. Western Michigan* | ESPN | L 24–52 | 22,321 | |
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AP | RV | RV | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | RV | — | — | — | — | — | |
Coaches | RV | RV | RV | RV | — | RV | RV | — | — | — | RV | — | — | — | — | |
CFP | Not released | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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CAL –3 | 52.5[14] |
Statistics | Nevada | California |
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First downs | 19 | 17 |
Total yards | 373 | 330 |
Rushing yards | 61 | 153 |
Passing yards | 312 | 177 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of possession | 27:42 | 32:18 |
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Nevada | Passing | Carson Strong | 22/39, 312 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Toa Taua | 10 carries, 37 yards | |
Receiving | Tory Horton | 3 receptions, 94 yards | |
California | Passing | Chase Garbers | 25/38, 177 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Damien Moore | 15 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Jeremiah Hunter | 2 receptions, 35 yards |
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NEV –35 | 56.5[15] |
Statistics | Idaho State | Nevada |
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First downs | 18 | 26 |
Total yards | 283 | 586 |
Rushing yards | 141 | 145 |
Passing yards | 142 | 441 |
Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:49 | 27:11 |
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Idaho State | Passing | Tyler Vander Waal | 10/17, 107 yards |
Rushing | Malakai Rango | 10 carries, 72 yards | |
Receiving | Xavier Guillory | 5 receptions, 54 yards | |
Nevada | Passing | Carson Strong | 34/43, 381 yards, 4 TDs |
Rushing | Toa Taua | 9 carries, 103 yards | |
Receiving | Elijah Cooks | 7 receptions, 89 yards, 2 TDs |
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NEV –1.5 | 51.5[16] |
Statistics | Nevada | Kansas State |
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First downs | 14 | 22 |
Total yards | 331 | 398 |
Rushing yards | 25 | 269 |
Passing yards | 306 | 129 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Time of possession | 29:00 | 31:00 |
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Nevada | Passing | Carson Strong | 27/40, 262 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Devonte Lee | 10 carries, 24 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Romeo Doubs | 7 receptions, 121 yards | |
Kansas State | Passing | Will Howard | 7/10, 123 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Deuce Vaughn | 23 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Daniel Imatorbhebhe | 1 reception, 68 yards, 1 TD |
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BSU –3.5 | 59[17] |
Statistics | Nevada | Boise State |
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First downs | 18 | 24 |
Total yards | 393 | 410 |
Rushing yards | 130 | 22 |
Passing yards | 263 | 388 |
Turnovers | 0 | 6 |
Time of possession | 28:01 | 31:59 |
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Nevada | Passing | Carson Strong | 25/38, 263 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Toa Taua | 12 carries, 124 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Justin Lockhart | 5 receptions, 94 yards | |
Boise State | Passing | Hank Bachmeier | 34/47, 388 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Cyrus Habibi–Likio | 10 carries, 46 yards | |
Receiving | Stefan Cobbs | 10 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TDs |
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NEV –31.5 | 61.5[18] |
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