2010 schedule
Nevada
Big West
Final rank
#1
Record
12-1
Points
31
Diff
+267
Scored
554
Allowed
287
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2010 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCS opponent | Home | 49 – 24 | W | 0 |
| 2 | Colorado State(Tier 3) | Home | 51 – 6 | W | +3 |
| 3 | California(Premier) | Home | 52 – 31 | W | +5 |
| 4 | BYU(Premier) | Away | 27 – 13 | W | +5 |
| 5 | UNLV(Tier 4) | Away | 44 – 26 | W | +2 |
| 6 | San Jose State(Tier 5) | Home | 35 – 13 | W | +1 |
| 7 | Hawaii(Tier 2) | Away | 21 – 27 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Utah State(Tier 5) | Home | 56 – 42 | W | +1 |
| 10 | Idaho(Tier 4) | Away | 63 – 17 | W | +2 |
| 11 | Fresno State(Tier 2) | Away | 35 – 34 | W | +4 |
| 12 | New Mexico State(Tier 5) | Home | 52 – 6 | W | +1 |
| 13 | Boise State(Premier) | Home | 34 – 31 | W | +5 |
| 14 | Louisiana Tech(Tier 4) | Away | 35 – 17 | W | +2 |
