The Nevada Wolf Pack and Minnesota Golden Gophers are set for a non-conference showdown on September 14, 2024, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Both teams are looking to establish momentum early in the season, but they come into this game with different trajectories. Minnesota, led by head coach P.J. Fleck, has started the season 1-1. The Golden Gophers’ offense has been led by quarterback Max Brosmer, who has thrown for 165 yards but struggled to find the end zone. Minnesota’s ground game, powered by running back Darius Taylor, has shown promise, but inconsistency on both sides of the ball has been evident.

Nevada, under head coach Ken Wilson, comes into this matchup with a 1-1 record, showing resilience in a hard-fought win over Troy. Quarterback Brendon Lewis has been a bright spot for the Wolf Pack, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns. However, Nevada’s defense, which has allowed an average of 27.5 points per game, will face a tougher challenge against a Minnesota offense looking to bounce back. The key to this game will be Nevada’s ability to contain Minnesota’s rushing attack and force Brosmer to make plays under pressure. Meanwhile, Minnesota will need to tighten up their secondary to avoid giving up big plays against Nevada’s passing game.