Nevada Wolf Pack Defeated UTEP 30-13
The Wolf Pack secured their second win of the season with a strong performance on the road in El Paso.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Football
Nevada improved to a 2-3 record after a decisive 30-13 victory over UTEP at the Sun Bowl. The Wolf Pack controlled the game on the ground, finishing with 276 rushing yards to pull away from the Miners.
Why it matters
This victory marks a momentum shift for the Wolf Pack as they look to move past a 2-3 start to the season. The win highlights a successful road trip against a struggling UTEP squad that is now 1-5.
Nevada dominated with 378 total yards of offense compared to 211 for UTEP. The Miners were held to just 40 yards of total offense in the first half while committing four penalties for 49 yards.
The players
Nevada Wolf Pack
The University of Nevada, Reno football team.
UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso Miners football team.
The details
Nevada used a balanced attack to control the game, entering halftime with a 13-7 lead. The team maintained that pressure throughout the second half to seal the 30-13 win. UTEP struggled to find rhythm, finishing with only 79 rushing yards in the contest.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Nevada defeated UTEP in the Sun Bowl.
The Truckee Meadows View
This win updates the Wolf Pack's 2026 season record to 2-3. It marks a departure from the team's earlier struggles as they work through their schedule.
Fans following the Wolf Pack's progress can track their updated 2-3 standing in the conference rankings. Future game schedules and ticket information remain available through the university's athletic department.
The takeaway
The Wolf Pack demonstrated the ability to dominate on the road by out-gaining their opponent by over 160 total yards. Keep an eye on the team's rushing efficiency as they prepare for the next matchup in their season schedule.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of the team's progress on our Football page.
