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Colorado State vs Nevada
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado State Rams | 15 | Colorado State leads |
 Nevada Wolf Pack | 5 |
Meetings since 1974: 20. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Colorado State has won the last 3 meetings.
15-4 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
6-4 Last 10
31-26 Avg score
8 Longest Colorado State win run
Biggest Colorado State win 66-17 in 1974, a 49-point margin.
Biggest Colorado State loss 6-51 in 2010, a 45-point margin.
Every Colorado State vs Nevada meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Colorado State win | Reno | 38-21 |
| 2023 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 30-20 |
| 2022 | Colorado State win | Reno | 17-14 |
| 2021 | Nevada win | Fort Collins | 10-52 |
| 2018 | Nevada win | Reno | 10-49 |
| 2017 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 44-42 |
| 2015 * | Nevada win | Neutral | 23-28 |
| 2014 | Colorado State win | Reno | 31-24 |
| 2013 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 38-17 |
| 2010 | Nevada win | Reno | 6-51 |
| 2009 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 35-20 |
| 2006 | Nevada win | Reno | 10-28 |
| 2005 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 42-21 |
| 2002 | Colorado State win | Reno | 32-28 |
| 2001 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 35-18 |
| 2000 | Colorado State win | Reno | 45-14 |
| 1999 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 38-33 |
| 1998 | Colorado State win | Reno | 26-14 |
| 1997 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 45-13 |
| 1974 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 66-17 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Colorado State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1974.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Colorado State Rams lead the series since 1974, 15-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado State and Nevada meet.
How to watch Colorado State vs Nevada
When Colorado State and Nevada are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Colorado State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado State vs Nevada time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Colorado State this season
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Colorado State vs Nevada: the essentials
Colorado State Rams vs Nevada Wolf Pack is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Mountain West (Group of 6). Colorado State Rams lead the series since 1974, 15-5. Across 20 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado State vs Nevada head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Colorado State Rams team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Nevada against the whole conference, see Nevada vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Colorado State and Nevada?
Colorado State Rams lead the series since 1974, 15-5. The two programs have met 20 times on record.
How can I watch Colorado State vs Nevada?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Colorado State and Nevada in the same conference?
No. Colorado State plays in the Pac-12. Nevada plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.