Carson Strong
Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer during the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Howell, Ross, "Punt God" still available on Day 3 of draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

National Team receiver Romeo Doubs catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nevada's Strong still has 2 favorite targets at Senior Bowl

By John Zenor Feb. 02, 2022 03:13 PM EST

Nevada running back Devonte Lee (2) rushes during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Western Michigan cruises past Nevada for 2nd bowl victory

By Dana Gauruder Dec. 27, 2021 02:55 PM EST

FILE - Western Michigan's Skyy Moore plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Mich. Moore caught 91 passes for 1,256 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. The sophomore torched Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois defensive backs in the Broncos’ last two games, catching a combined 24 passes for 387 yards and five TDs.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Nevada missing leaders at Quick Lane Bowl vs. W. Michigan

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 01:57 PM EST

Nevada wide receiver Zach Lewis catches a pass next to Colorado State's Rashad Ajayi during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Jon Austria/The Coloradoan via AP)
Western Michigan, Nevada to meet in Quick Lane Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Strong's 4 TD passes gets Nevada past Colorado State 52-10

Nov. 28, 2021 12:44 AM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Carson Strong threw four touchdown passes and Nevada routed Colorado State 52-10 on Saturday night. Strong...

Hughes, Air Force beat Nevada 41-39 in 3OT

Nov. 20, 2021 01:50 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — DeAndre Hughes rushed for a school-record 279 yards — scoring two touchdowns and adding a successful 2-point conversion...

San Diego State quarterback Lucas Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Nevada at San Diego State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:57 PM EST

Talton's late FG lifts Nevada over San Jose State 27-24

Nov. 07, 2021 01:34 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Brandon Talton kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left in the game and Nevada used two defensive touchdowns to fend off San Jose...

Georgia running back James Cook (4) stretches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Stephen B. Morton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Walker runs for five TDs

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2021 09:52 PM EDT

Nevada's Melquan Stovall (1) tries to get away from UNLV's Davone Walden Jr. (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Strong with 4 TD passes, Nevada defeats UNLV 51-20

Oct. 30, 2021 01:39 AM EDT

Nevada's Cole Turner (19) and Jacques Badolato-Birdsell (23) celebrate after a touchdown against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
UNLV at Nevada 10/29/2021

Oct. 29, 2021 11:57 PM EDT

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs catches a two-point conversion-try as he is pushed out of bounds by Fresno State defensive back Justin Houston to end the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The catch was ruled out of bounds. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Fresno State holds off Nevada for 34-32 win

Oct. 23, 2021 11:25 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper heads for a long gain against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada at Fresno State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Strong helps Nevada pull away for 34-17 victory over Hawaii

Oct. 17, 2021 02:24 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong passed for 395 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns and Nevada pulled away after halftime to beat Hawaii 34-17 in Mountain...

Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager (13) hands the ball off to Dae Dae Hunter (0) during the first half against Nevada in an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
Hawaii at Nevada 10/16/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 12:13 AM EDT

Strong passes for 6 TDs, Nevada beats New Mexico St. 55-28

Oct. 10, 2021 02:36 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong threw a career-high six touchdown passes — four in the second quarter — and Nevada cruised to a 55-28 win over New Mexico State...

New Mexico State quarterback Jonah Johnson (10) throws to wide receiver Cole Harrity (14) during the first half against Nevada in an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
New Mexico State at Nevada 10/9/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 12:23 AM EDT

Strong, Taua lead Nevada past Boise State, 41-31

By Jason Chatraw Oct. 02, 2021 07:29 PM EDT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Carson Strong threw for 263 yards and a touchdown, Toa Taua rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns and Nevada defeated Boise State 41-31...

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) dives for an extra yard after being tripped by Boise State cornerback Tyric LeBeauf (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Nevada at Boise State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 05:17 PM EDT