Saturday, November 1, 2014

Mackay Stadium in Reno

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The San Diego State Aztecs (4-3) will go for their third straight win on Saturday night when they take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (5-3). The Aztecs came up with a 51-44 overtime win over the Wolf Pack last season.

In their last game, San Diego State had one of their best defensive showings of the season when they defeated Hawaii 20-10 at home. They forced three turnovers in that win and they held Hawaii to just 264 total yards.

The Aztecs' defense has been one of the best in the country so far this season by only giving up 18.7 points per game. Their best player has been running back Donnel Pumphrey, who has 989 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns. Quarterback Quinn Kaehler has struggled this season, throwing for 1,045 yards with three touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Nevada won their second consecutive game last weekend when they beat Hawaii 26-18 on their home field. They had their running game going in that win, gaining 299 yards on the ground.

The Wolf Pack are averaging 29.9 points per game while their defense has given up 26.5 points per game. Quarterback Cody Fajardo has thrown for 1,814 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he also leads the team in rushing with 585 yards and 10 more touchdowns. Wide receiver Hasaan Henderson made 40 receptions this season for 505 yards and three touchdowns.

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

San Diego State Aztecs are 3-3-1 Against the Spread

San Diego State Aztecs are 0-7-0 against the Over/Under

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Trends

Nevada Wolf Pack are 5-3-0 Against the Spread

Nevada Wolf Pack are 2-6-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

San Diego State Aztecs

09/29/14 LB Derek Largent Appendix out indefinitely
09/14/14 WR Ezell Ruffin Collarbone expected to miss 6-8 weeks
09/01/14 LB Tyler Morris Knee out for season
08/23/14 LB Jake Fely Neck out indefinitely

Nevada Wolf Pack

10/26/14 DB Ahki Muhammad Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State
10/26/14 TE Patrick Clifford Concussion "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/17/14 OL Jeremy Macauley Knee out for season
08/29/14 DB Gabe Lee Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Nevada

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