Nevada Wolf Pack 2026 Preview

Nevada are 3-5 in 2026. They went 3-9 (2-6 in the Mountain West). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record

3-9

Conference

Mountain West

Preseason rank

Unranked

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What changed for Nevada in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026

Carter Jones returns at QB after a freshman season of 1,019 yards, 6 TDs, 8 INTs
Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB Herschel Turner is expected to start (353 yards, 0 TDs)
Top five players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Marshaun Brown (164 yards, 1 TD). Two transfers are expected to start in Southeast Missouri State transfer Donnie Cheers (585 yards, 5 TDs) and Towson transfer Jaceon Doss (657 yards, 5 TDs)
Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 18 sacks in 2025 (T-20th in CFB)
Returning two starters on defense, including their top defensive player in DE Dylan Labarbera (87 tackles, 6.5 sacks)

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Nevada Wolf Pack 2026 schedule

Game	Opponent	Site	Result
1	Western Kentucky	Home	W 49-14
2	Montana State	Home	L 7-20
3	Middle Tennessee	Away	L 20-27
4	Air Force	Home	L 33-36
5	UTEP	Away	W 30-13
6	North Dakota State	Away	L 17-31
7	San Jose State	Home	—
8	UCLA	Away	L 0-27
9	New Mexico	Home	—
10	Northern Illinois	Away	—
11	Hawaii	Home	—
12	UNLV	Away	—

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Nevada Wolf Pack betting FAQ

What is the Nevada Wolf Pack 2026 schedule?

Nevada Wolf Pack play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Western Kentucky. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the Nevada Wolf Pack ranked in the 2026 preseason?

Nevada is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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