The Bobcats head to Reno, Nev., this Saturday to kick off their 2022 season against Nevada (1-0). The Wolf Pack opened their season with a 23-12 victory over New Mexico State in week zero, and head into the matchup as a one-point favorite over the maroon and gold. Chris Murray, writer and reporter for Nevada Sports Net, answered five questions about the Wolf Pack ahead of Saturday’s game. You can follow his coverage of the game on nevadasportsnet.com or via Twitter @ByChrisMurray.
Will the Wolf Pack be able to get firepower out of their passing attack?
Murray: That’s the big question after the passing game failed to stretch the field in the season opener, Nevada completing 14-of-23 passes for 78 yards in a 23-12 win over New Mexico State. Nevada used two quarterbacks in the opener, with Oklahoma State transfer Shane Illingworth and returner Nate Cox both seeing time against the Aggies. They’re both expected to play against Texas State. In addition to losing star quarterback Carson Strong in the offseason, Nevada lost its top-six pass-catchers, so the passing game is a work in progress. It will get better as the season moves along, but is fairly rudimentary at this stage. There’s talent here to do damage, but limited experience.
