Nevada linebacker Malik Reed discusses the Wolf Pack's 28-25 win at Air Force. Duke Ritenhouse, dritenhouse@rgj.com
COLORADO SPRINGS – All of the pregame talk was about Air Force’s dangerous triple-option offense.
But maybe it should have been about the Nevada defense.
The Wolf Pack kept the Falcons mostly in check Saturday, especially in a dominant first half in which Air Force was held to 24 total yards. Nevada led, 21-7, at the half and extended its advantage to as much as 28-10 in third quarter.
In the end, Air Force finished with 154 yards rushing, 250 total yards, and less than 29 minutes of possession time – all below its season averages.