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2012 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

American college football season

American college football season

FieldValue
year2012
teamNevada Wolf Pack
sportfootball
imageNevada Wolf Pack wordmark.svg
conferenceMountain West Conference
short_confMW
record7–6
conf_record4–4
head_coachChris Ault
hc_year28th
off_coachNick Rolovich
oc_year1st
off_schemePistol
def_coachMike Bradeson
dc_year1st
def_scheme[4–3](4-3-defense)
stadiumMackay Stadium
bowl[New Mexico Bowl](2012-new-mexico-bowl)
bowl_resultL 48–49 vs. [Arizona](2012-arizona-wildcats-football-team)

The 2012 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by Chris Ault in his 28th overall and 9th straight season since taking over as head coach for the third time in 2004 and later resigned from coaching at the end of the season. They played their home games at Mackay Stadium and were first–year members of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 7–6 and 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in fifth place. They were invited to the New Mexico Bowl where they lost to Arizona.

Schedule

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Rankings

Preseason

Mountain West media days

The Mountain West media days were held on July 24–26, 2012, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise, Nevada.

Media poll

The preseason poll was released on July 24, 2012. The Wolf Pack were predicted to finish in second place.

Preseason All–Mountain West Team

The Wolf Pack had four players selected to the preseason All–Mountain West Team; three from the offense and one from the defense.

Offense

Stefphon Jefferson – RB

Brandon Wimberly – WR

Jeff Nady – OL Defense

Albert Rosette – LB

Game summaries

At California

Berkeley, CA

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaCalifornia Golden Bears}}"California
First downs2721
Total yards450364
Rushing yards220113
Passing yards230251
Turnovers75
Time of possession35:0624:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo25/32, 230 yards
RushingStefphon Jefferson34 carries, 147 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingBrandon Wimberly7 receptions, 83 yards
California Golden Bears}}; text-align:center;"**California**PassingZach Maynard17/30, 245 yards, 2 TDs
RushingC. J. Anderson14 carries, 66 yards
ReceivingKeenan Allen6 receptions, 67 yards

South Florida

Reno, NV

StatisticsSouth Florida Bulls}}"South FloridaNevada Wolf Pack}}"Nevada
First downs2630
Total yards572549
Rushing yards209278
Passing yards363271
Turnovers27
Time of possession26:2033:40
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South Florida Bulls}}; text-align:center;"**South Florida**PassingB. J. Daniels22/40, 363 yards, 3 TDs
RushingLindsey Lamar8 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAndre Davis12 receptions, 191 yards, 2 TDs
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo27/38, 271 yards, 1 TD
RushingStefphon Jefferson30 carries, 135 yards
ReceivingZach Sudfeld5 receptions, 67 yards

Northwestern State

Reno, NV

StatisticsNorthwestern State Demons}}"Northwestern StateNevada Wolf Pack}}"Nevada
First downs3137
Total yards585655
Rushing yards228418
Passing yards357237
Turnovers51
Time of possession31:5228:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northwestern State Demons}}; text-align:center;"**Northwestern State**PassingBrad Henderson28/53, 357 yards, 2 TDs
RushingBrad Henderson11 carries, 102 yards
ReceivingLouis Hollier8 receptions, 107 yards
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo21/33, 237 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingStefphon Jefferson27 carries, 247 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingBrandon Wimberly8 receptions, 82 yards

At Hawaii

Halawa, HI

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaHawaii Warriors}}"Hawaii
First downs3020
Total yards575378
Rushing yards355144
Passing yards220234
Turnovers02
Time of possession28:0331:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo14/20, 220 yards, 2 TDs
RushingStefphon Jefferson31 carries, 170 yards, 6 TDs
ReceivingStefphon Jefferson3 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD
Hawaii Warriors}}; text-align:center;"**Hawaii**PassingSean Schroeder22/40, 234 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingWill Gregory16 carries, 92 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJeremiah Ostrowski7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD

At Texas State

San Marcos, TX

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaTexas State Bobcats}}"Texas State
First downs3118
Total yards559254
Rushing yards27368
Passing yards286186
Turnovers02
Time of possession33:4526:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo21/34, 286 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingStefphon Jefferson40 carries, 178 yards
ReceivingBrandon Wimberly6 receptions, 135 yards
Texas State Bobcats}}; text-align:center;"**Texas State**PassingShaun Rutherford15/22, 143 yards, 2 TDs
RushingMarcus Curry8 receptions, 33 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAndy Erickson8 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD

Wyoming

Reno, NV

StatisticsWyoming Cowboys}}"WyomingNevada Wolf Pack}}"Nevada
First downs2227
Total yards350565
Rushing yards143127
Passing yards207438
Turnovers44
Time of possession33:4326:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Wyoming Cowboys}}; text-align:center;"**Wyoming**PassingBrett Smith21/34, 197 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingBrett Smith15 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDominic Rufran5 receptions, 43 yards
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo19/26, 221 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingStefphon Jefferson23 carries, 78 yards
ReceivingRichy Turner7 receptions, 150 yards, 1 TD

At UNLV

(Battle for the Fremont Cannon / Governor's Series) Whitney, NV

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaUNLV Rebels}}"UNLV
First downs3326
Total yards496436
Rushing yards329193
Passing yards167243
Turnovers31
Time of possession31:4028:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingDevin Combs14/19, 167 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingStefphon Jefferson34 carries, 185 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingRichy Turner7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD
UNLV Rebels}}; text-align:center;"**UNLV**PassingNick Sherry21/35, 243 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTim Cornett20 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMarcus Sullivan5 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD

San Diego State

Reno, NV

StatisticsSan Diego State Aztecs}}"San Diego StateNevada Wolf Pack}}"Nevada
First downs2629
Total yards349480
Rushing yards152176
Passing yards197304
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:3729:23
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Diego State Aztecs}}; text-align:center;"**San Diego State**PassingAdam Dingwell14/23, 177 yards, 3 TDs
RushingWalter Kazee15 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDominique Sandifer5 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo29/40, 304 yards, 3 TDs
RushingStefphon Jefferson32 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingBrandon Wimberly10 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TDs

At Air Force

Colorado Springs, CO

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaAir Force Falcons}}"Air Force
First downs2136
Total yards380600
Rushing yards169461
Passing yards211139
Turnovers15
Time of possession25:2334:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo15/27, 211 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingStefphon Jefferson20 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingZach Sudfeld6 receptions, 79 yards
Air Force Falcons}}; text-align:center;"**Air Force**PassingConnor Dietz6/7, 139 yards, 2 TDs
RushingWes Cobb30 carries, 152 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDonald Strickland2 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD

Fresno State

Reno, NV

StatisticsFresno State Bulldogs}}"Fresno StateNevada Wolf Pack}}"Nevada
First downs2627
Total yards500404
Rushing yards280190
Passing yards220214
Turnovers34
Time of possession29:1330:47
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fresno State Bulldogs}}; text-align:center;"**Fresno State**PassingDerek Carr17/35, 220 yards, 2 TDs
RushingRobbie Rouse36 carries, 261 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingDavante Adams9 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo21/39, 214 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingStefphon Jefferson19 carries, 95 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingRichy Turner6 receptions, 73 yards

At New Mexico

(Battle of the Wolves) Albuquerque, NM

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaNew Mexico Lobos}}"New Mexico
First downs2214
Total yards491352
Rushing yards358352
Passing yards1330
Turnovers23
Time of possession29:4030:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo18/27, 133 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingCody Fajardo20 carries, 186 yards
ReceivingZach Sudfeld3 receptions, 42 yards
New Mexico Lobos}}; text-align:center;"**New Mexico**PassingCole Gautsche0/2
RushingKasey Carrier18 carries, 145 yards
ReceivingN/AN/A

Boise State

(rivalry) Reno, NV

StatisticsBoise State Broncos}}"Boise StateNevada Wolf Pack}}"Nevada
First downs2223
Total yards434430
Rushing yards215227
Passing yards219203
Turnovers02
Time of possession32:4427:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boise State Broncos}}; text-align:center;"**Boise State**PassingJoe Southwick19/26, 199 yards, 2 TDs
RushingD. J. Harper24 carries, 130 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMatt Miller7 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo14/20, 203 yards
RushingStefphon Jefferson28 carries, 139 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingZach Sudfeld3 receptions, 67 yards

Vs. Arizona (New Mexico Bowl)

(New Mexico Bowl) Albuquerque, NM

StatisticsNevada Wolf Pack}}"NevadaArizona Wildcats}}"Arizona
First downs3931
Total yards659578
Rushing yards403196
Passing yards256382
Turnovers63
Time of possession39:1020:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Nevada Wolf Pack}}; text-align:center;"**Nevada**PassingCody Fajardo22/31, 256 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingStefphon Jefferson34 carries, 180 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingRichy Turner6 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD
Arizona Wildcats}}; text-align:center;"**Arizona**PassingMatt Scott28/47, 382 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingKa'Deem Carey28 carries, 172 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingAustin Hill8 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TDs

Players in the 2013 NFL draft

Khalid WootenDB6202[Tennessee Titans](2013-tennessee-titans-season)

Roster

  • Chris Ault
  • Nick Rolovich – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Mike Bradeson – Defensive coordinator/safeties
  • Ken Wilson – Associate head coach/defensive ends/linebackers
  • Scott Baumgartner – Assistant coach
  • Larry Lewis – Special teams coordinator/running backs
  • James Ward – Cornerbacks
  • Darren Hiller – Offensive line
  • James Spady – Tight ends/assistant offensive Line
  • Barry Sacks – Defensive tackles
  • Mike Bethea – Graduate assistant (Defense)
  • Rickey Thenarse – Graduate assistant (Offense) Support staff
  • Dave Brown – Director of football operations
  • Andy Vaughn – Director of player personnel

Team awards

The 2012 Team Awards were handed out December 9, 2012.

Golden Helmet Award (MVP)

  • Albert Rosette, senior linebacker Outstanding Offensive Player
  • Stefphon Jefferson, junior running back Outstanding Defensive Player
  • Duke Williams, senior safety Outstanding Special Teams Player
  • Khalid Wooten, senior punt returner Nevadatude Award (best representative of the beliefs and ideals of the program)
  • Zach Sudfeld, senior tight end Basalite Big Blocker (given the offensive lineman who grades out the best in victories)
  • Matt Galas – UNLV
  • Joel Bitonio – Northwestern State, Hawaii, Wyoming
  • Jeff Nady – Cal, Texas State, New Mexico Blackout Award (big hitter)
  • Duke Williams, senior safety Fireman's Award (stepping up in a time of need)
  • Devin Combs, sophomore quarterback Full-speed, Effort and Habit Awards (scout team players of the year)
  • Offense: Chris Solomon, freshman running back
  • Defense: Gabe Lee, sophomore defensive back

References

References

  1. . ["Nevada Wolf Pack Schedule 2012"](https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/2440/season/2012). *[[ESPN]]*.
  2. . ["2012 Nevada Wolf Pack Schedule and Results"](https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/nevada/2012-schedule.html). *[[Sports Reference]]*.
  3. . ["2012 Football Schedule"](https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/football/schedule/2012). *Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics*.
  4. . ["2025 Nevada Football Record Book"](https://nevadawolfpack.com/documents/2025/7/31/2025_Nevada_Football_Record_Book.pdf). *Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics*.
  5. Murray, Chris. (July 23, 2012). "Mountain West football media days kick off Tuesday morning". [[Reno Gazette-Journal]].
  6. (July 24, 2012). "Three Cowboys Earn Preseason All-MW Accolades". [[Mountain West Conference]].
  7. "Rosette, Jefferson and Williams Highlight 2012 Nevada Football Awards - University of Nevada".
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