On the surface, the Wolf Pack football team's link with Notre Dame started in 2009 when the two teams faced off for the first time.
But if you go back nearly a full century, you'll see another long-lost link: The Fighting Irish made it a habit of having alums become Nevada's head coach.
Buck Shaw, one of the greatest tackles and kickers in Notre Dame history, was Nevada's head coach from 1925-28. After beginning his career at Creighton, Shaw transferred to Notre Dame and was an All-American who blocked for halfback George Gipp. Shaw was named to the all-time "Fighting Irish" football team.