Nevada Vs Incarnate Word: Game Preview, How To Watch, Odds And Prediction
Nevada is looking to improve their record to 3-0 against Incarnate Word.
Nevada Wolf Pack (2-0) and Incarnate Word Cardinals (1-1) are playing each other on Saturday at 2:30 PM PT/3: 30 PM MT. Nevada is on ESPN 94.5 in Reno and Cardinals are on KUIW Internet Radio.
Nevada Wolf Pack defeated Texas State 38-14 in their last game. Incarnate Word Cardinals of the FCS won their season opener 64-29 over Southern Illinois. Nevada will take on an Incarnates Word team that is one of one the better passing offenses in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Nevada takes on Incarnate Word on Saturday. Here are three keys and a prediction for Nevada's game.
Incarnate Word had a prolific passing attack last season. The Cardinals won their first game against Southern Illinois. Nevada's defense will have to stop the Cardinals' passing offense. Nevada needs to get pressure on the quarterback and contain the wide receivers. If Nevada can do that, they have a good chance to win. They are a 10-3 favorite.
Nevada's passing game was better against Texas State than in the previous game. The team needs to continue to find balance on offense. Nevadas will play Incarnate Word. They will try to keep defenses honest. It doesn't matter who the quarterback is, the passing must improve.
Nevada is 2-0 and leads the nation in turnover margin at +9. Nevada's defense recorded six interceptions and three fumble recoveries in two games. Incarnate Word is a team with a high-flying offense. Nevada must continue this formula of clean, turnover free football on offense and the defense forcing turnovers to put their offense in a position to score.
Nevada is undefeated. Nevada needs to keep throwing the ball more. Nate Cox is a good quarterback. Incarnate Word is passing heavy. The Cardinals' passing game presents a challenge for Nevada's secondary. I expect Nevada to come away with the win on the strength of their pass defense and their running game. The score is Nevada 31, Incarnates Word 21.
