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Strong second half leads Pack to home opening win

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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Bentlee Sanders made two interceptions, including a 28-yard pick-six, and forced a fumble as Nevada came up with four takeaways in a 38-14 victory over Nevada on Saturday.

Sanders' touchdown gave the Wolf Pack a 38-7 lead and Nevada (2-0) cruised to another win after having five takeaways, including a Sanders' pick, in a 23-12 victory over New Mexico State last week.

Toa Taua rushed for pair of short touchdowns — one coming after Sanders' forced fumble — and Devonte Lee and Nate Cox added scoring runs. Brandon Talton kicked a 50-yard field goal in the rout of the Bobcats, who were playing their season opener.

Three Wolf Pack touchdowns came on drives created by turnovers. Nevada led 14-7 at halftime then scored 24 third-quarter points to pull away.

Arkansas State transfer Layne Hatcher was 33-of-51 passing for 293 yards for two touchdowns and the two picks in his first start for the Bobcats.

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Players Mentioned

Devonte Lee

#2 Devonte Lee

RB
5' 9"
Junior
Brandon Talton

#43 Brandon Talton

PK
5' 9"
Sophomore
Toa Taua

#35 Toa Taua

RB
5' 9"
Junior
Nate Cox

#16 Nate Cox

QB
6' 9"
Junior
Bentlee Sanders

#20 Bentlee Sanders

DB
5' 9"
Fifth Year

Players Mentioned

Devonte Lee

#2 Devonte Lee

5' 9"
Junior
RB
Brandon Talton

#43 Brandon Talton

5' 9"
Sophomore
PK
Toa Taua

#35 Toa Taua

5' 9"
Junior
RB
Nate Cox

#16 Nate Cox

6' 9"
Junior
QB
Bentlee Sanders

#20 Bentlee Sanders

5' 9"
Fifth Year
DB