The 1950 Nevada Wolf Pack football team was an

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team that represented the

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as an independent during the

1950 college football season The 1950 college football season finished with the unbeaten and untied Oklahoma Sooners (9–0) being the consensus choice for national champion. On New Year's Day, however, the Sooners were upset by the Kentucky Wildcats (ranked No. 7 in the A ...

. In its fourth season under head coach

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, the Wolf Pack compiled a 1–9 record and were outscored by opponents by a total of 363 to 117. Sheeketski resigned as athletic director and head coach.

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Nevada Wolf Pack football seasons

Nevada Wolf Pack football The Nevada Wolf Pack football program represents the University of Nevada, Reno (commonly referred to as "Nevada" in athletics) in college football. The Wolf Pack competes in the Mountain West Conference at the Football Bowl Subdivision level of ...