The Nevada Wolfpack has busted into the top 25 for the first time since 1948 after a 27-13 win on the road over the BYU Cougars. Head coach Chris Ault has been criticized for his team not performing in big games. They have almost always lost really ugly a couple times in the beginning of the season, only to pull it all together later on. But it is different this year as Ault has his squad at 4-0 and ready to start WAC play.
For the WAC, this is really good news. There are now two teams ranked and had Fresno State won at Ole' Miss, there would have been three. There will start to be a lot of excitement as we get nearer to November 26. The Broncos roll into Reno in what should be a top 25 match up as long as Nevada keeps winning. Colin Kaepernick has his offense rolling and should be a contender for WAC offensive player of the year, as he always seems to be.
I think this Nevada Wolfpack team is good. Are they top 25 good? I'm not sure yet. They beat a really crappy Eastern Washington team, a just as bad Colorado State, and a mediocre BCS team in California all at home. But the win at BYU tells a lot, even if this is the worst BYU teams in years. Looking at their remaining schedule, they shouldn't get tested until they have to go to Fresno on November 13. I guess at Hawai'i on October 16 might be kind of tricky. Don't get me wrong, I think Nevada has the best team that they have ever had under Chris Ault. All I'm saying is that we won't know how good the Wolfpack is until they face the Bulldogs of Fresno State. Until then, they should continue to win and move up the rankings. I cannot wait for November 13!
Have you seen this man's throwing finesse?
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