Chris Murray

cmurray@rgj.com

With the proliferation of college football games being televised, afternoon kickoffs have become few and far between in recent seasons for West Coast schools.

But Nevada has scheduled at least home two games for afternoon kickoffs in 2017.

The Wolf Pack’s game against Idaho State on Sept. 16 will kick off at 4 p.m. at Mackay Stadium as the Bengals visit Reno for the first time since 1991. The Wolf Pack leads the all-time series against Idaho State, 18-11.

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Nevada’s game against rival UNLV on Nov. 25 will begin at 1 p.m. at Mackay Stadium as the Rebels and Wolf Pack play a Governor’s Series matchup to close the regular season. Nevada owns a 25-17 lead in the all-time series, including a 45-10 road win last season. The Wolf Pack is 13-8 all-time at Mackay Stadium against UNLV.

Nevada's games against Hawaii (Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.); Air Force (Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.); and San Diego State (Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.) have each been set for night kickoffs. The Hawaii and Air Force games are at home; the SDSU game is on the road. Each will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

The remainder of Nevada's seven games haven't had kickoff times set yet. All game times are subject to change, per the MW's television contracts.

2017 NEVADA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Sept. 2: at Northwestern, TBD

Sept. 9: vs. Toledo, TBD (ESPN Networks)

Sept: 16: vs. Idaho State, 4 p.m.

Sept. 23: at Washington State, TBD

Sept. 30: at Fresno State, TBD

Oct. 7: vs. Hawaii, 7:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

Oct. 14: at Colorado State, TBD (ESPN Networks)

Oct. 20: vs. Air Force, 6:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

Nov. 4: at Boise State, TBD (ESPN Networks)

Nov. 11: vs. San Jose State, TBD (ESPN Networks)

Nov. 18: at San Diego State, 7:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

Nov. 25: vs. UNLV, 1 p.m.