The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Fresno State Bulldogs meet Saturday in college football action from Bulldog Stadium. Nevada last played Texas State over the weekend. In that matchup the Wolf Pack dropped to 0-4 overall with an 11-point loss. As for Fresno State, they’re coming off a game versus Kent State. The Bulldogs ended up cruising to a blowout victory. Check back all season long for free college football picks at Sports Chat Place.
Nevada Wolf Pack
The Wolf Pack opened up the year with a rough outing against a great USC team. That one didn’t go so well for Nevada in a 66-14 loss. The Wolf Pack took another blowout defeat at the hands of Idaho 33-6 in game two, but got closer to Kansas in a 31-24 loss for game three. Nevada QB Brendon Lewis ran for 58 yards and two scores in the defeat.
In the Texas State matchup, Nevada was up 17-0 at halftime. The Wolf Pack was outscored 35-7 from there however and lost a rough outcome 35-24. Lewis put up 151 yards and a pick, also leading the rush on 89 yards. Tops in receiving was Isaiah Essissima with 67 yards off two grabs.
Nevada Wolf Pack Team Facts
Nevada has lost each of its last 14 games.
Nevada has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four September games against AP-ranked teams.
Nevada has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Four of Nevada's last five games as an underdog against Fresno State have gone OVER the total points line.
Fresno State Bulldogs
Over on the Bulldogs’ side, they got off to a good start this year with a nice road win 39-35 versus a pesky Purdue squad. Fresno State was able to keep it going with another close win in game two 34-31 (OT) versus Eastern Washington. The next weekend was a blowout win as the Bulldogs topped Arizona State 29-0. QB Miley Keene finished with 281 yards and a pair of scores there.
Last weekend versus Kent State, Fresno State jumped out to a 36-10 lead in the first half on the way to a 53-10 blowout win. Keene logged 325 yards and four touchdowns in that one, and Mike Sherrod had 71 yards off 10 carries. Jalen Moss led the receivers on 120 yards and a score off seven catches.
Fresno State Bulldogs Team Facts
Fresno State has won each of its last 13 games.
Fresno State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
Fresno State has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Each of the last four games between Nevada and Fresno State have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
Fresno State ranked T10th among FBS teams for H2 win percentage last season (.714).
Fresno State ranked T12th among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage last season (.643).
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’m staying with Fresno State. The Bulldogs have looked great so far this year, and the Kent State matchup was no different. Fresno State posted 513 yards (370 passing), 7.7 yards per play, 29 first downs, 7-of-10 on third-down tries and zero turnovers in a dominant effort Saturday. The Bulldogs have 29 or more points in each of their four games so far and they should be able to handle Nevada at home.
Speaking of Nevada, they had an epic second-half collapse in their last game and it’s going to be a tough turnaround. Even if they play to their capabilities I don’t think the Wolf Pack can keep up with Fresno State.
