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Big weekend: Wolf Pack football, basketball teams face important holiday tests

Nevada football coach Jay Norvell discusses what the UNLV rivalry means to the Pack's staff and players. Duke Ritenhouse, dritenhouse@rgj.com

Break out those pennants and sweatshirts, Wolf Pack fans, the first truly big sports weekend of the year is here — and it’s a long weekend.

The Nevada men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and football programs are all in action over the holiday weekend, and all are facing important tests. Here’s how it breaks down:

Football

Nevada vs. UNLV on the football field is annually the biggest single game in the state.