Nevada at Colorado State, 3 p.m., Saturday
For the record: The Wolf Pack had a bye week last weekend after losing 35-0 at Notre Dame to open the season.
Streaking: Wide receiver Chris Wellington has caught a pass in 14 consecutive games.
Who’s hot: On an otherwise dismal day for the offense in South Bend, running back Vai Taua topped the 100-yard rushing mark (18 carries-114 yards), the ninth in his career.
Who’s not: The offense was shut out and the defense gave up 510 yards to Notre Dame.
Key stat: Nevada was 0-for-3 in the red zone against Notre Dame.
FYI: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was named the Western Athletic Conference offensive player of the year as a sophomore in 2008, beating, among others, Broncos rookie quarterback Tom Brandstater of Fresno State. The 6-feet-6, 220-pound dual threat QB was taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 43rd round of the Major League Baseball 2009 amateur draft. He hadn’t pitched since high school. . . . Former CSU secondary coach James Ward is in his second season coaching the defensive backs for Nevada.
Injuries: Not available
Coachspeak: “As I told (Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis), I’m sorry we didn’t give him a better game so we could see what his ballclub is like.” Nevada coach Chris Ault
Natalie Meisler, The Denver Post
