It is the game Boise State fans would love to forget, but two current Broncos will always remember what they saw in Reno in 2010.
Defensive tackle Chase Hatada and nose tackle Sonatane Lui, both juniors, were youngsters at the game at Mackay Stadium that November when Nevada scored a 34-31 upset win in overtime against national title hopeful Boise State.
They will play beside each other Saturday night in that very stadium — but eight years ago, they were on opposite sides.
Hatada’s stepmom, Holly, is a former Nevada dancer. Living in Rocklin, Calif., it was about a two-hour drive away.