The Nevada Wolf Pack will kick off its most anticipated season since 2010 on Saturday against the Cal Golden Bears.
It marks the third time in five seasons under Jay Norvell when it’s opened a season against a Power-5 opponent. One of the two seasons it didn’t was last year — when it couldn’t play in any non-conference affairs due to COVID-19.
The Wolf Pack are, however, 1-1 in such games against Power-5 season-openers. What was the win, you ask? Down by 17 at halftime, Nevada stormed back and captured a 34-31 victory against Purdue after then-freshman placekicker Brandon Talton — a walk-on, at the time — nailed a 56-yard game-winning field goal as time expired.