It’s probably not fair to describe Boise State as a nemesis for the Nevada football team. The Broncos are pretty much a nemesis for everyone.
But there’s no escaping the fact that a once-even rivalry has tilted toward the Broncos since the turn of the century. Boise State has won five straight in the series, and 15 of the last 16 overall — the exception, of course, being the “Mackay Miracle” in 2010, a 34-31 overtime win for the Wolf Pack.
But, as the teams prepare to meet for the 43rd time Saturday night at Mackay Stadium, the Wolf Pack staff and players have embraced the challenge the Broncos represent.