The Colorado State Rams (0-4, 0-0 MWC) and Nevada Wolf Pack (2-3, 0-1 MWC) meet Friday at Mackay Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado State vs. Nevada odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Colorado State QB'Clay Millen left with a shoulder injury in the 2nd quarter of a 41-10 home loss to the Sacramento State Hornets on Sept. 24. Backup QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi threw for 116 yards and 1 TD on 6-of-15 passing and is expected to make his first college start Friday.
Coach Jay Norvell returns to Mackay Stadium for the first time since leaving Nevada for Colorado State last December.
Nevada failed to cover the spread as a 24-point underdog in a 48-20 loss at the Air Force Falcons on Sept. 23. Wolf Pack RB Toa Taua rushed for 2 TDs and 73 yards while QB Nate Cox threw for 130 yards on 12-of-20 passing.