Overview

• The Blue Raiders scored twice in the final 6½ minutes after being shut out until late in the fourth quarter.
• Joe McFadden missed a 41-yard attempt with 2:17 left and a 56-yarder on the final play.
• Nicholas Vattiato completed 27 of 44 passes for 247 yards with a touchdown and an interception and added a rushing score and 32 rushing yards.
• Nevada rotated co-starters AJ Bianco and Chubba Purdy at quarterback, and both were intercepted by safety Juwon Gaston; Purdy connected with Kalen Woods for a 47-yard touchdown.
• The game was the programs’ first meeting and left both teams at 1-2.