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Nevada vs Colorado State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Nevada Wolf Pack | 5 | Colorado State leads |
 Colorado State Rams | 15 |
Meetings since 1974: 20. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Colorado State has won the last 3 meetings.
4-15 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
4-6 Last 10
26-31 Avg score
8 Longest Colorado State win run
Biggest Nevada win 51-6 in 2010, a 45-point margin.
Biggest Nevada loss 17-66 in 1974, a 49-point margin.
Every Nevada vs Colorado State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Colorado State win | Reno | 21-38 |
| 2023 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 20-30 |
| 2022 | Colorado State win | Reno | 14-17 |
| 2021 | Nevada win | Fort Collins | 52-10 |
| 2018 | Nevada win | Reno | 49-10 |
| 2017 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 42-44 |
| 2015 * | Nevada win | Neutral | 28-23 |
| 2014 | Colorado State win | Reno | 24-31 |
| 2013 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 17-38 |
| 2010 | Nevada win | Reno | 51-6 |
| 2009 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 20-35 |
| 2006 | Nevada win | Reno | 28-10 |
| 2005 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 21-42 |
| 2002 | Colorado State win | Reno | 28-32 |
| 2001 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 18-35 |
| 2000 | Colorado State win | Reno | 14-45 |
| 1999 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 33-38 |
| 1998 | Colorado State win | Reno | 14-26 |
| 1997 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 13-45 |
| 1974 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 17-66 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Nevada perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1974.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Colorado State Rams lead the series since 1974, 15-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Nevada and Colorado State meet.
How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State
When Nevada and Colorado State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Nevada radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Nevada vs Colorado State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Nevada this season
Follow Nevada in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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Nevada vs Colorado State: the essentials
Nevada Wolf Pack vs Colorado State Rams is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). Colorado State Rams lead the series since 1974, 15-5. Across 20 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Nevada vs Colorado State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Nevada Wolf Pack team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Colorado State against the whole conference, see Colorado State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Nevada and Colorado State?
Colorado State Rams lead the series since 1974, 15-5. The two programs have met 20 times on record.
How can I watch Nevada vs Colorado State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Nevada and Colorado State in the same conference?
No. Nevada plays in the Mountain West. Colorado State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.