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Reno Gazette-Journal sports columnist Chris Murray breaks down Nevada’s game at Northwestern with a position-by-position analysis.
Nevada (0-0) at Northwestern (0-0)
When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. (Pacific time)
Where: Ryan Field (capacity 47,130)
Weather: High of 76; low of 62
TV/Radio: Big Ten Network/94.5 FM
Online: None
Payout: Nevada gets $1.3 million to play game
Betting line: Northwestern by 24
Position-by-position
Quarterback: Northwestern’s Clayton Thorson is experienced and solid after throwing for 3,182 yards with 22 touchdowns against just nine picks last season.