Brandon Talton
Nevada running back Devonte Lee (2) rushes during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Western Michigan cruises past Nevada for 2nd bowl victory

By Dana Gauruder Dec. 27, 2021 02:55 PM EST

Talton's late FG lifts Nevada over San Jose State 27-24

Nov. 07, 2021 01:34 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Brandon Talton kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left in the game and Nevada used two defensive touchdowns to fend off San Jose...

Nevada's Melquan Stovall (1) tries to get away from UNLV's Davone Walden Jr. (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Strong with 4 TD passes, Nevada defeats UNLV 51-20

Oct. 30, 2021 01:39 AM EDT

Strong helps Nevada pull away for 34-17 victory over Hawaii

Oct. 17, 2021 02:24 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong passed for 395 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns and Nevada pulled away after halftime to beat Hawaii 34-17 in Mountain...

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) run out of the pocket during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Strong's 2 TD passes lead Nevada past Cal 22-17

By Josh Dubow Sep. 05, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver L.J. Reed (11) is greeted by offensive lineman Ben Simonds (65) after Reed scored a touchdown against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Fresno State at Nevada 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Diego State running back Chance Bell (21) walks off the field as Nevada running back (3) Jamaal Bell and defensive end Sam Hammond celebrate their win in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Nevada goes to 5-0 with 26-21 win over San Diego State

Nov. 21, 2020 08:07 PM EST

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) catches a pass for a touchdown over New Mexico cornerback Donte Martin (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Doubs has 3 TD catches, Nevada beats New Mexico 27-20

Nov. 14, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Utah State's Justin McGriff (10) celebrates his touchdown reception with Cam Lampkin (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Strong, Doubs combine to spark Nevada to 34-9 victory

Nov. 05, 2020 10:42 PM EST

Wyoming placekicker John Hoyland (46) scores against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Strong gets Nevada past Wyoming 37-34 in OT to open season

Oct. 24, 2020 11:58 PM EDT

Nevada wide receiver Elijah Cooks, top, goes up for a pass over UNLV's Jericho Flowers (7) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
UNLV slips past Nevada 33-30 in overtime

Nov. 30, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Nevada defensive back Daniel Brown (25) intercepts a pass in front of San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith (92) during the first half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in San Diego. CA. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Cooks, Lee lead Nevada to 17-13 win vs. No. 24 San Diego St.

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 10, 2019 01:57 AM EST

Valladay's 206 rushing yards lead Wyoming past Nevada 31-3

Oct. 26, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Xazavian Valladay rushed for a career-high 206 yards, Sean Chambers threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns, and Wyoming defeated Nevada 31...

Bright runs for 2 TDs as Utah State beats Nevada 36-10

Oct. 20, 2019 02:24 AM EDT
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Gerold Bright had 126 yards rushing and two scores on 15 carries, Savon Scarver had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and Utah State beat...

Talton kicks 40-yard FG, Nevada beats San Jose State 41-38

Oct. 12, 2019 08:21 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Brandon Talton kicked a 40-yard field goal on the final play of the game, lifting Nevada to a 41-38 victory over San Jose State on Saturday after...

Hawaii receiver JoJo Ward (9) is grabbed by Nevada's Berdale Robins (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
McDonald, Byrd help Hawaii cruise to 54-3 win over Nevada

Sep. 29, 2019 01:54 AM EDT

Nevada head football coach Jay Norvell calls instructions from the sidelines during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Herbert throws 5 TDs and No. 16 Oregon routs Nevada 77-6

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 07, 2019 11:10 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before playing Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Pumped after opener, Nevada now visits No. 16 Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 06, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to throw against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 16 Oregon looks to get on track against Nevada

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:00 PM EDT

Nevada rallies late to stun Purdue 34-31

By Emerson Marcus Aug. 31, 2019 03:34 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — When Nevada quarterback Carson Strong and kicker Brandon Talton attended high school in Vacaville, California, neither paid too close attention to...