I think Nevada is a live dog this week as Vanderbilt is off a misleading 35-7 final over Middle Tennessee their instate rival with Notre Dame on deck. Nevada has a Sr. QB in Ty Gangi who can really be a weapon in the air raid offense that Nevada runs and Vanderbilt rarely sees. Vanderbilt actually allowed MIddle Tenn twice as many yards in the first half, but held onto a 14-7 halftime lead. Overall MIddle Tennessee had 7 trips into VAnderbilt territory and came away with an amazing 0 points. Don't expect Nevada to fall into the same situation.

Vanderbilt should be down this year with just 5 returning on defense and 12 overall. Nevada held their own in a meaningful game a year ago at Northwestern losing 21-30 and I expect they will be in this game with a chance to win it in the end.