SMU Vs Nevada Week 0 Prediction
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“The wait is finally over. The College football season is finally upon us. Much anticipated, Week 0 will kick off on Saturday, August 24, and on primetime is a matchup between the SMU Mustangs and the Nevada Wolfpack at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.”
“This matchup marks the first between them since Christmas Eve, 2009 when the Mustangs thrashed Nevada 45-10.”
“After winning the American Athletic Conference, Mustangs are starting a new era in an improved conference, ACC. They boast a solid roster and look to start their ACC journey positively with a win.”
“The passing game should be devastating, and led by star quarterback Preston Stone (who had the fourth-most big-time throws in the country last season), the offensive side of the ball will be great.”
“SMU’s high-powered offense (averaged 38.7 points per game) will put up big numbers against a dreadful Nevada defense that allowed more than 30 points eight times last season, setting the stage for a potential points explosion.”
“Players like Justin Osborne, RJ Maryland, Jaylan Knighton, Elijah Roberts, and Jonathan McGill are other SMU players to watch against Nevada.”
“On the other side, Nevada is starting a new ear with a new head coach. They’re coming off two straight 2-10 seasons. Former Texas defensive coordinator Jeff Choate has taken over. He inherits a solid group of linebackers, nice corners, and enough coming in from the portal to keep the Mustangs’ offense from dominating – at least for stretches.”
SMU vs Nevada Prediction: Who Will Win
“The unfortunate reality for Nevada and new head coach Jeff Choate is that these two teams have been going in opposite directions in recent years.”
“We predict that Wolf Pack offense won’t be able to handle the SMU defensive front in the second half as too many drives stall. The only good news for them is that they’ll be playing at home. Everything else is bad news for them.”
Our Pick: We Say SMU and the Over
| FanDuel | Caesars | bet365 | DraftKings | |
| SMU | -27.5 -110 | -27 -115 | -27 -110 | -27.5 -110 |
| Nevada | +27.5 -110 | +27 -105 | +27 -110 | +27.5 -11 |
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