The Wolf Pack football program is in its What Could Have Been years.
It started in 2011 when Nevada let a 20-3 fourth-quarter lead against Louisiana Tech in the WAC title game turn into a mind-numbing 24-20 loss, souring what should have been a special season.
It continued in 2012 when Nevada lost three double-digit leads in the final four minutes (in games against South Florida, San Diego State and Arizona), turning a potential 10-3 year into a 7-6 campaign.
After a coaching transition turned 2013 into the only non-bowl season in the last decade, the 2014 season was much like 2011 and 2012.