Sacramento State vs Nevada Picks and Predictions September 6 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/01/2025, 11:01 PM ET

The Sacramento State Hornets visit Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada Saturday to play the Nevada Wolf Pack. Sacramento State opened the regular season with a 20-3 loss Saturday to South Dakota State. Sacramento State was held to just 131 yards of total offense and committed two turnovers, while allowing South Dakota State to gain 445 yards of total offense.

Sacramento State Preview

Sacramento State quarterback Jaden Rashada has thrown for 107 yards with one interception. Rodney Hammond Jr leads Sacramento State in rushing with just 12 yards, and Jordan Anderson leads in receiving with 49 yards. Sacramento State linebacker Derek Houston leads the Hornets in tackles with 14. The Hornets made 7.0 quarterback sacks on opening night, but did not have any interceptions.

Nevada Preview

The Nevada Wolfpack opened the regular season with a 46-11 loss to the No. 2-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday afternoon. Nevada was held to just 203 yards of total offense and committed three costly turnovers. The Wolf Pack gave up 438 yards of total offense to Penn State. Nevada’s offensive line gave up three quarterback sacks in the loss on Saturday.

After just one game of the regular season, Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy has thrown for 97 yards with one interception. Purdy is the leading rusher with 55 yards, while the leading receiver is Marcus Bellon with 76 yards and one touchdown reception. Defensive back Murvin Kenion III leads Nevada in tackles with eight. Nevada's defense has one sack but no interceptions.

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Nevada vs Sacramento State Pick

Nevada opened with a disappointing loss to No. 2-ranked Penn State but will bounce back at home in Reno with a strong effort on Saturday against Sacramento State. The Hornets also lost their season opener to South Dakota State and were held to just 131 yards of total offense. The Hornets committed two turnovers in the loss to the Jackrabbits. Look for Nevada to open a big lead early and cover the number. Final Score Prediction: Nevada Wolfpack wins and covers ATS 41-7.

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