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Nevada vs Idaho State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Nevada Wolf Pack | 1 | Series level |
 Idaho State Bengals | 1 |
Meetings since 2017: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
1-1 Last 2
39-20 Avg score
1 Longest Nevada win run
Biggest Nevada win 49-10 in 2021, a 39-point margin.
Biggest Nevada loss 28-30 in 2017, a 2-point margin.
Every Nevada vs Idaho State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nevada win | Reno | 49-10 |
| 2017 | Idaho State win | Reno | 28-30 |
Scores from the Nevada perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2017.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 2017 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Nevada and Idaho State meet.
How to watch Nevada vs Idaho State
When Nevada and Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho State: the essentials
Nevada Wolf Pack vs Idaho State Bengals is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Big Sky (FCS). The series since 2017 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Nevada vs Idaho 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 Idaho State against the whole conference, see Idaho State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Nevada and Idaho State?
The series since 2017 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Nevada vs Idaho 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 Idaho State in the same conference?
No. Nevada plays in the Mountain West. Idaho State plays in the Big Sky (FCS). This is a non-conference game.