1976 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1976 Nevada Wolf Pack football Independent 8–3 Chris Ault 1st Wing T 6–2 or 5–2 Mackay Stadium The 1976 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Chris Ault, the Wolf Pack compiled a record of 8–3. The team played home games at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada. Schedule 1976 NCAA Division II Associated Press Pacific September 11 w Cal State Hayward Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 30–13 5,300–5,400 Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Cal State Hayward) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/98/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 16, 2022 September 18 w 1976 Willamette Bearcats Willamette McCulloch Stadium Salem, OR 39–6 1,500 September 25 l Idaho State ASISU Minidome Pocatello, ID 22–27 7,672–7,762 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ogden-standard-examiner-idaho-state/161152241/ The Ogden Standard-Examiner Idaho State grabs 27–22 win over Nevada–Reno September 26, 1976 December 18, 2024 Newspapers.com Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Idaho State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/294/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 18, 2024 October 2 w 1976 Montana Tech Orediggers Montana Tech Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 57–7 5,000 October 9 w y 1976 Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 56–39 7,500–8,000 Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Santa Clara) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/631/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 23, 2022 October 16 w 1976 Simon Fraser Clan Simon Fraser Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 44–13 5,000 October 23 l y Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise, ID rivalry 8–26 16,587 https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-idaho-press-kickoff-return-ignites/161151179/ South Idaho Press Kickoff return ignites BSU to 26–8 non-conference win October 24, 1976 December 18, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 w Chico State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 43–14 3,600–5,600 Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Chico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/95/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 22, 2022 November 6 w Sacramento State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 42–27 5,800 November 13 w 1976 Portland State Vikings Portland State Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 35–22 7,000 November 20 l y UNLV 7 Las Vegas Stadium East Las Vegas, NV Fremont Cannon 33–49 14,270 Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Nevada) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/466/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 23, 2022 1976 Football Schedule https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/football/schedule/1976 Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics December 24, 2025 2025 Nevada Football Record Book https://nevadawolfpack.com/documents/2025/7/31/2025_Nevada_Football_Record_Book.pdf Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics 33 December 24, 2025 References Nevada Category:Nevada Wolf Pack football seasons Nevada Wolf Pack football