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The Star-Tribune is taking an early look at each of Wyoming’s opponents in the order they appear on the Cowboys’ 2019 schedule. Next up is Nevada.

LARAMIE — The men’s basketball team has been all the rage in Reno the last few years, but Nevada is starting to make some noise on the football field as well.

Last season was evidence of that. Nevada had its best showing under second-year coach Jay Norvell, capping an eight-win season with an Arizona Bowl win over Arkansas State. It marked the most wins for the program since the Colin Kaepernick-led Wolf Pack racked up 13 wins in 2010 while their 5-3 record in Mountain West play was their first winning mark in league play since 2011.

Wyoming finds itself back on Nevada’s schedule this year as a result of the MW’s rotating slate. The teams will square off the first time since 2016 when Nevada visits War Memorial Stadium on Oct. 26.

Nevada had one of the league’s better offenses last season, ranking in the top 5 in yards, points and passing yards. It was spearheaded by quarterback Ty Gangi, who threw for more than 3,300 yards and 24 touchdowns.

But Gangi is out of eligibility, leaving a quarterback competition that’s high on numbers and intrigue.