When: Saturday, 1:05 p.m. MDT
Where: Mackay Stadium (31,545), Reno, Nev.TV: None Radio: KWLW (700-AM), KVNU (610-AM)
Overall series: Nevada lead series 10-3
Utah State (2-7, 1-3 BWC)
Last week: New Mexico State 14, USU 6 (Nov. 6)
Looking ahead: at North Texas, Nov. 27, 1:35 p.m.
Who to watch: The Aggies emotional state. After being knocked out of the Big West title race with consecutive home losses and then taking a week off, will they be ready for this road game? Also watch the Aggie offense, which has struggled for several games in a row with a stagnant passing attack.
Notes: Demario Brown ranks 11th in the nation in rushing with a 124.9 average and is 16th in all-purpose yards. He needs 293 yards in his final two games to become the all-time leading rusher in Aggie history . . . Emmett White is 4th in the nation in punt returns with a 17.3 average . . . Freshman punter Steve Mullins ranks 14th in the nation in punting . . . Brent Passey has 118 tackles this season.
Nevada (3-7, 2-3 BWC)
Last week: Arkansas State 44, Nevada 28
Looking ahead: last game
Who to watch: The Wolf Pack's emotional state. With Jeff Tisdale turning in his resignation after last week's loss to Arkansas State, the team could either be sky high trying to win won for their departing coach or down in the dumps after a disappointing season . . . The Wolf Pack defense is the worst in the Big West, allowing 38 points and 467 yards per game.
Notes: Receiver Trevor Insley leads the nation in receptions (12 per game) and receiving yards (182 per game). He needs 12 catches to become the NCAA all-time reception leader . . . Nevada's offense ranks 7th in the country in passing offense and 8th in total offense . . . Running back Chris Lemon is the Big West all-time leader in touchdowns and carries . . . Nevada has won six of the last seven games with USU, losing in 1997 in Reno 38-19.