After a strong home victory against Toledo, the Fresno State Bulldogs traveled to Reno to face their first Mountain West opponent of the season, the University of Nevada Wolfpack. It would be a one-sided affair, however, with the Bulldogs dominating the entire game, especially on the defensive side and winning the game, 21-3.
Fresno State was looking for a victory that would cement them as a strong candidate for the West division title in the Mountain West. Nevada was coming off a close win against Air Force and they were looking to get another win in conference play.