Nevada Football Faces Hardest Mountain West Schedule in 2025 Amid Fan Base Revitalization Efforts

Nevada football aims to return to postseason play in 2025 for the first time since 2021, with coach Jeff Choate emphasizing the importance of rekindling local fan enthusiasm alongside winning games. The Wolf Pack faces a challenging schedule ranked as the hardest in the Mountain West Conference, including an opener against top-five Penn State and multiple games against strong conference opponents like Boise State, UNLV, and San Jose State. Despite recent struggles with just seven wins from 2022-24—the fewest in nearly seven decades—Choate has actively engaged with the community to rebuild support. The team’s historical performance shows moments of success, with standout seasons in 2010 and 2021, but recent years have been difficult, contributing to waning fan interest. Meanwhile, neighboring programs such as UNLV have shown significant improvement under coaches like Barry Odom, who led the Rebels to notable records before departing. These dynamics set the stage for a competitive 2025 season in the Mountain West, where Nevada hopes to reverse its fortunes and revive its football culture.