Nevada Athletics Faces Busy Week Across Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and Cross Country
Nevada athletic teams compete across four sports this week, highlighted by the football team traveling to face Northern Illinois University on Saturday, nevadawolfpack.com reported.
The football team holds a 3-6 overall record and a 2-3 mark in Mountain West play. They travel to DeKalb, Illinois, to take on an NIU squad sitting at 0-9 overall and 0-5 in conference action.
Kickoff at Huskie Stadium is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The game streams exclusively on MW+ with Matt Rodewald handling play-by-play and Clay Harbor providing analysis.
Radio coverage is available on KOZZ 105.7 FM in Northern Nevada, online through the Varsity Network, and via the Varsity Network app. John Ramey and Mike Edwards will call the action, with a 60-minute pregame show starting at 11:30 a.m. PT.
Men’s Basketball Opens Road Schedule Against UCSB
Nevada men’s basketball continues its season away from home with a matchup against the University of California, Santa Barbara. The game takes place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. inside The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara.
The Wolf Pack enters the contest with a 2-0 record, while UCSB also stands at 2-0.
Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ with Hunter Shumake and Louis Renauld on the call, or listen on the Wolf Pack Radio Network at 95.5 FM in Reno.
Following the midweek game, Nevada returns to Reno to host Utah Valley on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center. That matchup streams on MW+, with radio coverage provided by Mike Stefansson on the Wolf Pack Radio Network.
Women’s Basketball Seeks First Win Against Jessup
Nevada women’s basketball searches for its first victory of the season in a home matchup against Jessup on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center.
Fans can watch the Jessup game on MW+ with Ryan Milano and Carissa Welch, or listen locally on KPLY 630 AM with Jacob Van Roekel.
The Wolf Pack then travels to Orem, Utah, to face Utah Valley on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. PT at the UCCU Center.
The road contest against Utah Valley streams on ESPN+, with radio broadcasts available on KPLY 630 AM and the Varsity Network.
Volleyball Concludes Home Slate Against San Jose State
Nevada volleyball plays its final two home matches of the season this week at the Virginia Street Gym, hosting San Jose State on Thursday, November 12, and Saturday, November 14. Thursday’s match begins at 6 p.m., while Saturday’s contest starts at 1 p.m.
The Wolf Pack carries a 5-19 overall record and a 3-11 conference mark into the series.
San Jose State enters at 7-17 overall and 2-12.
Nevada honors three seniors during Saturday’s Senior Day ceremony. The team returns home after dropping two matches on the road against Hawai’i.
Cross Country Compete at NCAA Mountain Regional
Nevada cross country travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the NCAA DI Mountain Regional on Friday, November 13, 2026. The women’s 6K begins at 10 a.m. PT, followed by the men’s 10K at 11 a.m. PT.
The Pack squads are coming off strong performances at the Mountain West Championships, where the men finished fourth and the women placed seventh.
Cael Mattioli and Marina Renna were front runners at the conference championships for the Pack, placing 23rd and 39th, respectively.
The regional meet features a deep, nationally ranked field in Albuquerque. Live results will be available online as the teams compete for postseason positioning.
Listen to Nevada Football and Basketball Schedules
Where can I listen to the Nevada football game against Northern Illinois?
Fans can tune into the radio broadcast on KOZZ 105.7 FM in Northern Nevada, online at the Varsity Network, or through the Varsity Network app. John Ramey and Mike Edwards provide the commentary, starting with a pregame show at 11:30 a.m. PT.
Who does the Nevada women’s basketball team play this week?
Nevada hosts Jessup on Tuesday night at Lawlor Events Center before traveling to Utah Valley for a Saturday afternoon game in Orem, Utah.
What time does the Nevada men’s basketball game start against UCSB?
The game tips off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, California, and will stream on ESPN+.