Line: Nevada by 3.
Series Record: Colorado State leads the series, 8-1.
Last Meeting: Sept. 16, 2006, Nevada, 28-10.
What’s at Stake
The Rams haven’t started off 3-0 in 15 years. The Wolf Pack had an extra week to make adjustments to their explosive offense after Notre Dame shut them down in the opener.
Key Matchup
Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick vs. Rams defensive line. Kaepernick can pick apart teams with his wheels and his arm, although Notre Dame kept him contained in the opener. The Rams have six sacks so far and are ninth in the nation, allowing just 43.5 yards on the ground.
Players to watch
Nevada: Hard-charging junior running back Vai Taua was a bright spot in the loss at Notre Dame, rushing for 114 yards. He ran for 1,521 yards last season, the fourth-best single-season total in Nevada history.
Colorado State: The Rams will be at full strength in the backfield as junior John Mosure returns to the field after missing a week with a head injury.
Facts & Figures
With a win Saturday, Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild can tie Sonny Lubick at 10-6 for the second-best best start by a coach in program history. Bob Davis has the best mark, going 10-5-1 through 16 games in 1947-48. … Nevada will play seven teams that went to bowl games last season. … The Wolf Pack haven’t returned a kickoff for a touchdown since Oct. 31, 1998.
