Nevada's Offense

Nevada showed a good balanced passing and running attack form the start with  Colin Kaepernick throwing for 306 yards and completing 26 out of 37 passes with 1 TD and 2 rushing TDs as he rushed for 60 yards. Kaepernick connected with 7 different targets averaging around 10 yards a catch.

TE Virgil Green received the ball 7 times for 144 yards and 2 TDs ( 48,40 yards).

Nevada's rushing attack was spread out between 4 different players for a total of 214 yards. Kaepernick 11 carries for 60 yards, Vai Tua 12 carries for 51 yards for 2 TDs, Lampford Mark 7 carries for 52 yards for 1 TD, and Mike Ball 7 carries for 46 yards.

Eastern Washington had a hard time stopping but due to several penalties costing Nevada several drives in the 2nd half.

Nevada's Defense

Nevada's Defense is a different story. Nevada look good most of the game but gave up several big plays to East Washington's explosive RB Taiwan Jones. In the First half, a screen play to Taiwan Jones ended up in a 82  yard run for a Touchdown. In the 2nd half in a reverse Taiwan Jones ran for 72 yards to the Nevada 6 yard line. Through out the 2nd half there was several mistackles especially in the back field  which ended up in first downs. Nevada had about 5 sacks so the defense pressure was there but the mistackles is a huge issue. Two injuries happened to Nevada's secondary but doesnt seem too bad. The defense did received an interception and a fumble recovery.

Eastern Washington passed for 270 yards for 21/40 pass attempts, and rushed for 160 yards ( which was the one from the 74 yard dash).

For next week Nevada is gonna have to work on its defense especially on tackling.

Colin Kaepernick Press Conference

Coach Ault Press Conference

Box Score

Next Game: Vs Colorado State Sept 11th at 10:30 ET.