Ace Journeyman is building a dream season in Reno. The Wolfpack are undefeated and ranked #2 in the nation after seven games, including wins over two top-ten teams. The win at USC put Nevada made voters pay attention, and with every subsequent win, the 'Pack have climbed higher and higher. If the season ended today, Journeyman's squad would play Alabama for the national title. But, the Ace isn't thinking that way, and hopefully neither are his players, because Nevada hasn't exactly been dominant in their wins. It took overtime to survive a trip to Tempe and late TD's to beat both UCLA and Stanford. All eyes were on Mackay Stadium when #7 Notre Dame came to town last week, many fans hoping the Irish would put the upstart Wolfpack in their proper place. But after a back-and-forth defensive game, the score was tied up at 14-all. After two overtimes, it was 28-28 and the Wolfpack had the ball. They scored on 4 plays and capped the TD with a 2-pt pass. A penalty forced Notre Dame back 10 yards and a sack two plays later left them in an even bigger hole. Facing 4th and 21, they went for it all, with the ball being picked in the end zone. The Stadium erupted and jubilant fans rushed the field, but Journeyman looked less ecstatic. He knows there's still 5 games ahead, against tough competition, and that this high of a ranking might be a little inflated...and he knows the seven wins he has have been less than dominant and to make it worse there's now a target on his team's back. But for now, he fakes a smile and coaches on...2016 Season
UNLV - W 27-21
at #5 USC - W 29-28
Arizona St. - W 31-24 OT
at Arizona - W 38-26
UCLA - W 21-16
#25 Stanford - W 20-17
#7 Notre Dame - W 36-28 3OT
Remaining Games:
Oregon St.
at Cal
at #23 Oregon
at #15 Washington
New Mexico
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