The 2012 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the

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in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by

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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

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and were first–year members of the

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. They finished the season 7–6 and 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in fifth place. They were invited to the

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where they lost to

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Preseason

Mountain West media days

The Mountain West media days were held on July 24–26, 2012, at the

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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

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– RB Brandon Wimberly – WR

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– OL Defense Albert Rosette – LB

Schedule

Rankings

Personnel

Game summaries

At California

South Florida

Northwestern State

At Hawaii

At Texas State

Wyoming

At UNLV

San Diego State

At Air Force

Fresno State

At New Mexico

Boise State

Vs. Arizona (New Mexico Bowl)

Players in the 2013 NFL Draft

Team awards

The 2012 Team Awards were handed out December 9, 2012. Golden Helmet Award (MVP) *Albert Rosette, senior linebacker Outstanding Offensive Player *

, 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 Zachary Jonathan Pagett Sudfeld (born April 17, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Nevada. Early years Sudfeld attended Mode ...

, 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 *

– 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

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