Brandon Talton’s game-winning 45-yard field goal gifted the Nevada Wolf Pack a 27-24 victory over the San Jose State Spartans on Saturday night at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nev.
Talton made two of his five field goal attempts — a 51-yarder and his eventual game-winning 45-yarder. He missed the first two attempts from 56 and 37 yards out, while his 52-yarder at the end of the first half was blocked.
It was the first time in his career where he’s missed three-plus field goals — but in the end, it didn’t matter.
“That just shows his character,” Nevada head coach Jay Norvell said after the game, discussing Talton battling adversity throughout the game.