2012 schedule
Nevada
Big West
Final rank
#16
Record
7-5
Points
13
Diff
+54
Scored
444
Allowed
390
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2012 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 | California(Tier 2) | Away | 31 – 24 | W | +4 |
| 2 | South Florida(Tier 3) | Home | 31 – 32 | L | 0 |
| 3 | FCS opponent | Home | 45 – 34 | W | 0 |
| 4 | Hawaii(Tier 2) | Away | 69 – 24 | W | +4 |
| 5 | Texas State(Tier 5) | Away | 34 – 21 | W | +1 |
| 6 | Wyoming(Tier 4) | Home | 35 – 28 | W | +2 |
| 7 | UNLV(Tier 5) | Away | 42 – 37 | W | +1 |
| 8 | San Diego State(Tier 4) | Home | 38 – 39 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Air Force(Tier 3) | Away | 31 – 48 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Fresno State(Tier 3) | Home | 36 – 52 | L | 0 |
| 12 | New Mexico(Tier 5) | Away | 31 – 24 | W | +1 |
| 14 | Boise State(Premier) | Home | 21 – 27 | L | 0 |
