2012 Nevada Wolf Pack football team explained
The 2012 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by Chris Ault in his 28th overall and 9th straight season since taking over as head coach for the third time in 2004 and later resigned from coaching at the end of the season. They played their home games at Mackay Stadium and were first–year members of the Mountain West Conference.[1] [2] They finished the season 7–6 and 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in fifth place. They were invited to the New Mexico Bowl where they lost to Arizona.
Preseason
Mountain West media days
The Mountain West media days were held on July 24–26, 2012, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise, Nevada.[3]
Media poll
The preseason poll was released on July 24, 2012. The Wolf Pack were predicted to finish in second place.[4]
| 1 | Boise State | 296 (27) |
| 2 | Nevada | 244 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 231 (2) |
| 4 | Wyoming | 213 |
| 5 | San Diego State | 173 (1) |
| 6 | Air Force | 170 |
| 7 | Hawaii | 116 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 111 |
| 9 | UNLV | 63 |
| 10 | New Mexico | 33 | |
Preseason All–Mountain West Team
The Wolf Pack had four players selected to the preseason All–Mountain West Team; three from the offense and one from the defense.
Offense
Stefphon Jefferson – RB
Brandon Wimberly – WR
Jeff Nady – OLDefense
Albert Rosette – LB
Game summaries
At California
See also: 2012 California Golden Bears football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
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| N/A | N/A[5] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | California |
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| First downs | 27 | 21 |
| Total yards | 450 | 364 |
| Rushing yards | 220 | 113 |
| Passing yards | 230 | 251 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 5 |
| Time of possession | 35:06 | 24:54 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | 25/32, 230 yards |
| Rushing | | 34 carries, 147 yards, 3 TDs |
| Receiving | Brandon Wimberly | 7 receptions, 83 yards |
| California | Passing | | 17/30, 245 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | | 14 carries, 66 yards |
| Receiving | | 6 receptions, 67 yards | |
South Florida
See also: 2012 South Florida Bulls football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| N/A | N/A[6] | |
| Statistics | South Florida | Nevada |
|---|
| First downs | 26 | 30 |
| Total yards | 572 | 549 |
| Rushing yards | 209 | 278 |
| Passing yards | 363 | 271 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 7 |
| Time of possession | 26:20 | 33:40 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| South Florida | Passing | | 22/40, 363 yards, 3 TDs |
| Rushing | | 8 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | | 12 receptions, 191 yards, 2 TDs |
| Nevada | Passing | | 27/38, 271 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | | 30 carries, 135 yards |
| Receiving | | 5 receptions, 67 yards | |
Northwestern State
See also: 2012 Northwestern State Demons football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| N/A | N/A[7] | |
| Statistics | Northwestern State | Nevada |
|---|
| First downs | 31 | 37 |
| Total yards | 585 | 655 |
| Rushing yards | 228 | 418 |
| Passing yards | 357 | 237 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 31:52 | 28:08 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Northwestern State | Passing | Brad Henderson | 28/53, 357 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Brad Henderson | 11 carries, 102 yards |
| Receiving | Louis Hollier | 8 receptions, 107 yards |
| Nevada | Passing | | 21/33, 237 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 27 carries, 247 yards, 2 TDs |
| Receiving | Brandon Wimberly | 8 receptions, 82 yards | |
At Hawaii
See also: 2012 Hawaii Warriors football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NEV –7 | 61[8] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | Hawaii |
|---|
| First downs | 30 | 20 |
| Total yards | 575 | 378 |
| Rushing yards | 355 | 144 |
| Passing yards | 220 | 234 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 28:03 | 31:57 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | 14/20, 220 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | | 31 carries, 170 yards, 6 TDs |
| Receiving | Stefphon Jefferson | 3 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD |
| Hawaii | Passing | Sean Schroeder | 22/40, 234 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | Will Gregory | 16 carries, 92 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Jeremiah Ostrowski | 7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD | |
At Texas State
See also: 2012 Texas State Bobcats football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NEV –20 | 63[9] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | Texas State |
|---|
| First downs | 31 | 18 |
| Total yards | 559 | 254 |
| Rushing yards | 273 | 68 |
| Passing yards | 286 | 186 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 33:45 | 26:15 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | 21/34, 286 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 40 carries, 178 yards |
| Receiving | Brandon Wimberly | 6 receptions, 135 yards |
| Texas State | Passing | Shaun Rutherford | 15/22, 143 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Marcus Curry | 8 receptions, 33 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Andy Erickson | 8 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD | |
Wyoming
See also: 2012 Wyoming Cowboys football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
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| NEV –20 | 68[10] | |
| Statistics | Wyoming | Nevada |
|---|
| First downs | 22 | 27 |
| Total yards | 350 | 565 |
| Rushing yards | 143 | 127 |
| Passing yards | 207 | 438 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Time of possession | 33:43 | 26:17 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Wyoming | Passing | | 21/34, 197 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Brett Smith | 15 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Dominic Rufran | 5 receptions, 43 yards |
| Nevada | Passing | | 19/26, 221 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 23 carries, 78 yards |
| Receiving | Richy Turner | 7 receptions, 150 yards, 1 TD | |
At UNLV
See also: 2012 UNLV Rebels football team and Fremont Cannon.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NEV –14 | 62[11] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | UNLV |
|---|
| First downs | 33 | 26 |
| Total yards | 496 | 436 |
| Rushing yards | 329 | 193 |
| Passing yards | 167 | 243 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 31:40 | 28:20 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | Devin Combs | 14/19, 167 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 34 carries, 185 yards, 3 TDs |
| Receiving | Richy Turner | 7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD |
| UNLV | Passing | Nick Sherry | 21/35, 243 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Tim Cornett | 20 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Marcus Sullivan | 5 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD | |
San Diego State
See also: 2012 San Diego State Aztecs football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
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| NEV –7 | 67[12] | |
| Statistics | San Diego State | Nevada |
|---|
| First downs | 26 | 29 |
| Total yards | 349 | 480 |
| Rushing yards | 152 | 176 |
| Passing yards | 197 | 304 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 30:37 | 29:23 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| San Diego State | Passing | Adam Dingwell | 14/23, 177 yards, 3 TDs |
| Rushing | Walter Kazee | 15 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Dominique Sandifer | 5 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD |
| Nevada | Passing | | 29/40, 304 yards, 3 TDs |
| Rushing | | 32 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Brandon Wimberly | 10 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TDs | |
At Air Force
See also: 2012 Air Force Falcons football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NEV –4 | 66[13] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | Air Force |
|---|
| First downs | 21 | 36 |
| Total yards | 380 | 600 |
| Rushing yards | 169 | 461 |
| Passing yards | 211 | 139 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 5 |
| Time of possession | 25:23 | 34:37 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | 15/27, 211 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 20 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | | 6 receptions, 79 yards |
| Air Force | Passing | Connor Dietz | 6/7, 139 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Wes Cobb | 30 carries, 152 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Donald Strickland | 2 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD | |
Fresno State
See also: 2012 Fresno State Bulldogs football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| FS –3.5 | 71[14] | |
| Statistics | Fresno State | Nevada |
|---|
| First downs | 26 | 27 |
| Total yards | 500 | 404 |
| Rushing yards | 280 | 190 |
| Passing yards | 220 | 214 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Time of possession | 29:13 | 30:47 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Fresno State | Passing | | 17/35, 220 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | | 36 carries, 261 yards, 2 TDs |
| Receiving | | 9 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD |
| Nevada | Passing | | 21/39, 214 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | | 19 carries, 95 yards, 3 TDs |
| Receiving | Richy Turner | 6 receptions, 73 yards | |
At New Mexico
See also: 2012 New Mexico Lobos football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NEV –10 | 65[15] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | New Mexico |
|---|
| First downs | 22 | 14 |
| Total yards | 491 | 352 |
| Rushing yards | 358 | 352 |
| Passing yards | 133 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 29:40 | 30:20 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | 18/27, 133 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Cody Fajardo | 20 carries, 186 yards |
| Receiving | | 3 receptions, 42 yards |
| New Mexico | Passing | Cole Gautsche | 0/2 |
| Rushing | Kasey Carrier | 18 carries, 145 yards |
| Receiving | N/A | N/A | |
Boise State
See also: 2012 Boise State Broncos football team and Boise State–Nevada football rivalry.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| BSU –8 | 54[16] | |
| Statistics | Boise State | Nevada |
|---|
| First downs | 22 | 23 |
| Total yards | 434 | 430 |
| Rushing yards | 215 | 227 |
| Passing yards | 219 | 203 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 32:44 | 27:16 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Boise State | Passing | Joe Southwick | 19/26, 199 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | | 24 carries, 130 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | | 7 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD |
| Nevada | Passing | | 14/20, 203 yards |
| Rushing | | 28 carries, 139 yards, 2 TDs |
| Receiving | | 3 receptions, 67 yards | |
Vs. Arizona (New Mexico Bowl)
See also: 2012 Arizona Wildcats football team and 2012 New Mexico Bowl.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| ARIZ –9 | 80[17] | |
| Statistics | Nevada | Arizona |
|---|
| First downs | 39 | 31 |
| Total yards | 659 | 578 |
| Rushing yards | 403 | 196 |
| Passing yards | 256 | 382 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 39:10 | 20:50 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nevada | Passing | | 22/31, 256 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | | 34 carries, 180 yards, 2 TDs |
| Receiving | Richy Turner | 6 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD |
| Arizona | Passing | | 28/47, 382 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | | 28 carries, 172 yards, 3 TDs |
| Receiving | Austin Hill | 8 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TDs | |
Players in the 2013 NFL Draft
See also: 2013 NFL draft.
Team awards
The 2012 Team Awards were handed out December 9, 2012.[18]
Golden Helmet Award (MVP)
- Albert Rosette, senior linebacker
Outstanding Offensive Player
Outstanding Defensive Player
Outstanding Special Teams Player
Nevadatude Award (best representative of the beliefs and ideals of the program)
Basalite Big Blocker (given the offensive lineman who grades out the best in victories)
- Matt Galas – UNLV
- Joel Bitonio – Northwestern State, Hawaii, Wyoming
- Jeff Nady – Cal, Texas State, New Mexico
Blackout Award (big hitter)
- Duke Williams, senior safety
Fireman's Award (stepping up in a time of need)
- Devin Combs, sophomore quarterback
Full-speed, Effort and Habit Awards (scout team players of the year)
- Offense: Chris Solomon, freshman running back
- Defense: Gabe Lee, sophomore defensive back
Notes and References
- Web site: Nevada Football 2018 Media Guide. University of Nevada, Reno. 2018. 138. May 25, 2020. September 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190907080612/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/nevadawolfpack.com/documents/2018/12/11/2018_Nevada_Football_Bowl_Media_Guide.pdf. dead.
- Web site: Nevada Yearly Results. College Football Data Warehouse. May 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905190056/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/n/nevada/2010-2014_yearly_results.php. September 5, 2015. dead.
- News: Murray. Chris. Mountain West football media days kick off Tuesday morning. July 23, 2012. Reno Gazette-Journal. January 19, 2021.
- Web site: Three Cowboys Earn Preseason All-MW Accolades. July 24, 2012. Mountain West Conference. January 19, 2021.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs California Golden Bears. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: USF Bulls vs Nevada Wolf Pack. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Northwestern State Demons vs Nevada Wolf Pack. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs Hawaii Warriors. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20120923065858/https://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/nevada-hawaii-odds-september-22-2012. September 23, 2012. live. en.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs Texas State Bobcats. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Wyoming Cowboys vs Nevada Wolf Pack. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs UNLV Rebels. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: San Diego State Aztecs vs Nevada Wolf Pack. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs Air Force Falcons. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Fresno State Bulldogs vs Nevada Wolf Pack. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs New Mexico Lobos. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Boise State Broncos vs Nevada Wolf Pack. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Nevada Wolf Pack vs Arizona Wildcats. Odds Shark. January 18, 2021. en.
- Web site: Rosette, Jefferson and Williams Highlight 2012 Nevada Football Awards - University of Nevada. University of Nevada. May 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20160513162324/http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120912aaa.html. May 13, 2016. dead.
