TUCSON, Ariz. – In its first full day in Tucson, Ariz., Nevada found itself all over the city. The Wolf Pack visited a children's hospital, an air force base and experienced a special player's event at Old Tucson.

"My favorite part of the day was dinner and the dance and rap battle" said senior center Sean Krepsz. "The food was great and the hospitality of the Arizona Bowl staff is second to none."

Prior to its first practice in the Grand Canyon State, a few Pack players visited Diamond Children's Medical Center. The student-athletes, along with Nevada cheerleaders and Wolfie, the Wolf Pack's mascot, brought smiles to numerous kids staying in the hospital.

The team then had its first practice in Tucson, followed by an exciting trip to the Davis Monthan Air Force Base, the largest boneyard in the world.

The day ended with an exhilarating experience at Old Tucson, where both Nevada and Arkansas State gathered to watch a bull riding competition featuring riders sporting each schools' jerseys. Both teams were wildly rambunctious throughout and were treated to a steak dinner following the competition.

Before heading back to the hotel for the night, a rap battle between the two schools broke out. Quarterback Kaymen Cureton took center stage to represent the Pack.

"Today was awesome" said wide receiver Kaleb Fossum. "I loved the bull riding. It was a crazy atmosphere with both teams, and letting us be competitive with Arkansas State was needed after weeks of only practicing against ourselves."

The NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:15 a.m. PT and broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Tickets for the contest can be purchased here.