Wolf Pack cruises past NIU, 28-7

DeKALB, Ill. - Two first-half Nevada takeaways led to touchdowns, keying the Wolf Pack jumping on NIU and cruising to a 28-7 victory Saturday in DeKalb.

Cornerback

Joshua Scott fought a lofted ball away from his mark on NIU's opening possession, the interception setting the Wolf Pack up on the Huskie 40-yard line. Eight plays later

Herschel Turner Jr. went around left end from six yards out for the 7-0 Nevada lead, starting a big day which saw him finish with 153 yards on 13 carries and two scores.

The Pack's second takeaway came as linebacker

EJ Smith stripped NIU quarterback Taron Dickens at the Nevada 40, the ball popping up right into the hands of

Isaiah Jordan who returned to midfield.…