The Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs and the University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) Wolf Pack will kick off the college football season in a primetime clash during Week 0. The game, which will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network, is set to begin at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 27th, 2023.
The SMU Mustangs and the Nevada Wolf Pack are both looking to start their seasons off on a high note when they face off in a primetime showdown during college football's Week 0 festivities. The game, which will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network, is set to begin at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 27th, 2023.
SMU is coming off a 7-6 season in 2022, which included a victory in the Fenway Bowl. The Mustangs are led by head coach Rhett Lashlee, who is entering his third season at the helm. Lashlee has a proven track record of success, having led the Mustangs to a bowl game in each of his first two seasons.
SMU and Nevada Kick Off College Football Season in Primetime Showdown
Nevada, on the other hand, is coming off a 2-10 season in 2022. The Wolf Pack are led by head coach Ken Wilson, who is entering his second season at the helm. Wilson is looking to turn around the Wolf Pack program, which has not had a winning season since 2018.
The Mustangs are the favorites to win the game, but the Wolf Pack should not be overlooked. Nevada has a talented roster, led by quarterback Nate Cox and running back Devonte Lee. The Wolf Pack also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Daiyan Henley.
The game is expected to be a close one, and it could come down to the wire. The Mustangs have the experience edge, but the Wolf Pack have the home-field advantage.
Here is a more detailed look at each team:
* Head coach: Rhett Lashlee
* 2022 record: 7-6
* Key players: Quarterback Tanner Mordecai, running back Tre Siggers, wide receiver Rashee Rice, linebacker Jaylon Jones
* Strengths: Offense, experience
* Weaknesses: Defense, depth
* Head coach: Ken Wilson
* 2022 record: 2-10
* Key players: Quarterback Nate Cox, running back Devonte Lee, wide receiver Romeo Doubs, linebacker Daiyan Henley
* Strengths: Defense, home-field advantage
* Weaknesses: Offense, experience
The game will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 27th, 2023.
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