Nevada Wolf Pack Playoffs 2026
Nevada Wolf Pack 2026 playoff page. The Nevada are 3-6, 8th in the Mountain West with a -25 point differential and a 2-game losing streak.
Last time out they lost to the New Mexico Lobos 3-31 at home. Next up: away at the Northern Illinois Huskies (0-9) on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.296 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Nevada Playoff Outlook
Last game
L 3-31 vs 
New Mexico Lobos
· Week 1
Next game
at 
Northern Illinois Huskies (0-9)
· Week 1
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.296 · 0 vs current playoff teams
Mountain West Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Lobos | 8-1 | 4-0 | +213 | W4 |
| 2 |  North Dakota State Bison | 7-2 | 2-1 | +146 | W1 |
| 3 |  Air Force Falcons | 7-2 | 1-1 | +65 | W2 |
| 4 |  Wyoming Cowboys | 6-3 | 3-0 | +2 | W3 |
| 5 |  UNLV Rebels | 5-4 | 1-2 | +4 | L1 |
| 6 |  San Jose State Spartans | 5-5 | 2-2 | -11 | W1 |
| 7 |  Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | 3-6 | 2-1 | -27 | W2 |
| 8 | Nevada Wolf Pack | 3-6 | 1-2 | -25 | L2 |
| 9 |  UTEP Miners | 1-8 | 0-3 | -182 | L3 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois Huskies | 0-9 | 0-4 | -182 | L4 |
Season Trend
Nevada Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at North Dakota State | 7-2 | L 17-31 | |
| 1 | vs San Jose State | 5-5 | W 28-13 | |
| 1 | at  UCLA #8 | 9-0 | L 0-27 | |
| 1 | vs New Mexico | 8-1 | L 3-31 | |
| 1 | at Northern Illinois | 0-9 | ||
| 1 | vs Hawaii | 3-6 | ||
| 1 | at UNLV | 5-4 |
This Nevada Wolf Pack playoffs page refreshes after every Nevada game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the Mountain West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Nevada Wolf Pack playoffs FAQ
Are the Nevada Wolf Pack in the 2026 playoffs?
No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
What seed would the Nevada be?
They are outside the six playoff spots in the Mountain West today.
Who leads the Mountain West?
New Mexico Lobos (8-1); the Nevada are 8th.
When is the next Nevada game?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST, away at the Northern Illinois Huskies.
How hard is the Nevada remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.296 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Nevada clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Mountain West, or finish with one of the five best records among Mountain West non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.
What is the Nevada record at home and on the road?
1-1 at home, 0-2 away; 1-2 in the division and 1-2 in the half.