SMU vs. Nevada Picks, Predictions and Odds: College Football Week 0 Kick-Off

• This is one of four college football games in Week 0

• SMU is in its first year as a member of the ACC

• SMU went 11-3 last year, while Nevada went 2-10

The SMU Mustangs will begin their new chapter as a first-year member of the ACC conference with a non-conference matchup against the Nevada Wolf Pack, who are looking to forget the woes of a 2-10 2023 campaign.

Here, we will share our thoughts and favorite betting picks for the SMU vs. Nevada matchup in Week 0 of the 2024 college football season. 

SMU vs. Nevada Odds 

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SMU vs. Nevada Predictions 

The Wolf Pack brought in the Mountain West’s third-ranked transfer portal class and have a new start under coach Jeff Choate, who helped elevate a 5-6 Montana State team to 11-4 after four years with the program. 

He also spent the last three years working as a co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Texas and should bring new life to a Wolf Pack team, especially in front of their home crowd.

Meanwhile, SMU recruited the nation’s 32nd-ranked portal class and brought back important returners such as QB Preston Stone (3,197 yards, 28 TDs, 6 INTs) and DE Elijah Roberts (37 tackles, 9.5 sacks). 

The offense was 10th in points per game (36.4) and the defense was 14th in points allowed (19.2), giving them tremendous balance on both sides. 

SMU vs. Nevada Pick: Nevada +27.5 (-110) at BetMGM

• My Pick: Nevada to cover the spread at +27.5 (-110 via BetMGM)

Nevada is looking for a breath of fresh air under a coach that has a proven record to elevate a losing program and that was a crucial part of a reigning national semifinalist, Texas.

SMU’s overall strength on both sides of the ball leads us to believe they will win, but we believe in Nevada’s ability to hold up on the spread through their new identity and in front of their home crowd.

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How to Watch SMU vs. Nevada

• When: Saturday, August 24, 5:00/8:00 p.m. PT/ET

• Where: Mackay Stadium, Reno, NV

• Coverage: CBSSN 

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SMU vs. Nevada Injuries

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