CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Western Kentucky
Offensive efficiency (PPA)14th pct.
Offensive success rate6th pct.
Explosiveness52th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)38th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed62th pct.
Havoc rate47th pct.
Nevada
Offensive efficiency (PPA)28th pct.
Offensive success rate26th pct.
Explosiveness75th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)38th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed68th pct.
Havoc rate8th pct.
Western Kentucky · Returning production
Overall (PPA)83.7%
Passing95.1%
Rushing54.7%
Receiving84.8%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 15-9 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin +1.5
Nevada · Returning production
Overall (PPA)35.5%
Passing-130.0%
Rushing-11.8%
Receiving41.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 11-11-2 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin -8.2
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026Western Kentucky 14–49 Nevada
2025Nevada 16–31 Western Kentucky
Venue & conditions
Mackay Stadium · Reno, NV
73°F · 20.8 mph wind · 3% precip. chance