Final
September 5, 2026 β’ Mackay Stadium, Reno
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-1) takes on Nevada Wolf Pack (1-0) at Mackay Stadium, Reno.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Nevada Wolf Pack
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WES
|
0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
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NEV
|
14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:25
Dominic Kelley 72 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
2:17
Herschel Turner 8 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
5:20
Ajay Allen 4 Yd Run (Michael Smith Kick)
Score
2:21
Donnie Cheers 20 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
11:01
Donnie Cheers 32 Yd pass from Carter Jones (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
4:03
DJ Asiasi 14 Yd pass from Carter Jones (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
7:38
Dominic Kelley 1 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
6:07
Carter Jackson 1 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick)
Score
1:18
Ajay Allen 10 Yd Run (Michael Smith Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
VS
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Nevada Wolf Pack
Projected Score
WES 23
-
NEV 24
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
STAT
Nevada Wolf Pack
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Nevada Wolf Pack plays on familiar turf at Mackay Stadium, Reno.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Could Win
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Nevada Wolf Pack Could Win
Nevada Wolf Pack has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Mackay Stadium, Reno
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
19,404
Closing Odds
Line: WKU -1.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Leaders
Brock Glenn
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ajay Allen
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Moussa Barry
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Nevada Wolf Pack Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (100.0%)
Nevada Wolf Pack (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 32 circles
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