Nevada running back Toa Taua (35) slips past Vanderbilt linebacker Brayden DeVault-Smith (12) and defensive back Tae Daley (3) during the first half at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Could this finally be the year when San Jose State Spartans football ends the nearly two decades without winning a game in Reno, Nevada?

The last time San Jose State had a win against the Nevada Wolf Pack on the other side of the state line was on October 21, 2000, in an offensive track meet with a 49-30 final score. Running backs Jarmar Julien and Deonce Whitaker combined for six rushing touchdowns for San Jose State. For Nevada, future NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson caught seven passes for 150 yards.

Since that game, Nevada has had eight straight home wins over San Jose State dating back to 2002 in the head-to-head series. San Jose State could also win two straight games for the first time since 2014. There is no clear team with an advantage. On October 4, San Jose State got its first conference win of the year at home 32-21 over New Mexico. That was a Friday game, so San Jose State has had an extra day to prep for the Nevada game. Nevada comes off a bye week at a most fortunate time, following a 54-3 drubbing at home to Hawaii September 28. Nevada is making a change at quarterback to a name familiar to those who watch a particular online documentary series about college football.