Nevada’s comeback falls shy, loses to UNLV 27-22

The Nevada Wolf Pack concluded the 2022 regular season with a 27-22 loss to the UNLV Rebels on Saturday in the Battle for the Fremont Cannon. Let’s dive into my rapid reaction from the Saturday night Mountain West showdown!

1. Nevada’s last-ditch effort falls short

Nevada trailed by 11 — 27-16 — with 6:45 remaining. Averaging just 3.6 yards in the second half up to that point, Nevada marched 75 yards down the field on 12 plays in 4:17, which was capped by a one-yard rushing touchdown from Toa Taua — his 11th-and-final of the season.

The Pack defense answered the bell on the following drive, forcing a three-and-out and givin Nate Cox and the offense one last-ditch effort. Cox began the drive…