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Nevada Football Narrowly Misses Victory in Tight Mountain West Matchup
19 Oct
Summary
- Nevada scores most points this season, but loses 14th straight conference game
- New Mexico scores on opening drive, leads 24-19 after 3 quarters
- Nevada's freshman QB throws for 209 yards, but team struggles to run the ball
On October 19, 2025, the Nevada Wolf Pack football team put up their highest-scoring performance of the season, but it wasn't enough as they fell 24-22 to the New Mexico Lobos in a close Mountain West Conference matchup.
The Lobos got off to a fast start, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive, something they had failed to do all season. New Mexico led 14-12 at halftime and extended their advantage to 24-19 after three quarters. Nevada made a late push, driving down the field in the fourth quarter, but their attempt to convert on fourth-and-seven came up short, allowing the Lobos to run out the clock and secure the victory.
Despite the loss, Nevada's freshman quarterback Carter Jones had an impressive outing, completing 23 of 29 passes for 209 yards. However, the Wolf Pack struggled to establish their ground game, managing just 48 rushing yards on the night. Wide receivers Marshaun Bown and Dakota Thomas were bright spots, combining for 15 catches and 142 receiving yards.
The defeat drops Nevada to 1-6 overall and 0-3 in the Mountain West, while New Mexico improves to 4-3 on the season and 1-2 in conference play.
