The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (1-5, 0-1 MWC) play host to the University of Nevada Wolf Pack (2-4, 0-2 MWC), who will be looking to halt their losing run, at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex on Saturday. The Wolf Pack are 6.5-point favorites, and the total is 49.5. Nevada is coming off a narrow 17-14 loss at the hands of Colorado State at Clarence Mackay Stadium last Friday, their fourth straight defeat. Nate Cox threw for 244 yards and an interception. Toa Taua ran 23 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns. He added three receptions for 40 yards. B.J. Casteel caught nine passes for 87 yards. Hawaii lost 16-14 to San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium last Saturday. Brayden Schager was 20 of 34 for 196 yards and a touchdown. Dedrick Parson carried 14 times for 70 yards and a touchdown. Zion Bowens also scored once. He hauled in nine receptions for 108 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Wolf Pack won the only game between the teams last season, a 34-17 victory in October. Carson Strong threw two touchdowns for Nevada, as Toa Taua added two TDs. Dae Dae Hunter had two touchdowns for Hawaii.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Wolf Pack are averaging 22.7 points per game for the season, 105th in FBS, and they are facing a Rainbow Warriors defense that has surrendered 40.5 PPG (126th). Meanwhile, Hawaii has scored 16.8 points a game this season, 124th in the country, and Nevada is allowing 28.8 PPG (83rd).The Wolf Pack rank as one of the nation’s worst teams in passing yards per game (163.3, 118th), while they are 95th in rushing yards (130.0). The Rainbow Warriors are 80th in passing yards allowed per game (236.8) and 128th against the run (233.2).Hawaii is 109th in the nation in passing yards per game (196.5) and 98th in rushing (121.5), while the Wolf Pack are allowing 208.3 passing yards (45th) and 182.7 rushing yards per game (109th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, Nate Cox has thrown for two touchdowns (1 INT) and 124.3 yards per game to lead Nevada in passing. In three away games this season, he has zero TDs and an average of 52.3 yards passing. Toa Taua leads the team in rushing with an average of 71.7 yards a game over six games. He has seven touchdowns on the ground and one through the air. Jamaal Bell is the Wolf Pack’s leading receiver with 39.0 yards a game. Brayden Schager has two passing touchdowns (4 INT) with 171.0 yards per game through five games to lead Hawaii. In three home games this season, he has thrown for 132.7 yards per game with no TDs and four interceptions. Dedrick Parson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 56.0 yards a game through six games. He has seven touchdowns. Caleb Phillips has been the primary target in the Rainbow Warriors’ passing game, averaging 43.5 yards per game through four appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Nevada (-225)
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