The 1997 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the

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during the

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. Nevada competed as a member of the

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(BWC). The Wolf Pack were led by second–year head coach

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and played their home games at

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Schedule

References

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Nevada Wolf Pack football seasons Big West Conference football champion seasons

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