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.