Nevada Wolf Pack defeat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49-14: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 14, Nevada Wolf Pack 49
The Nevada Wolf Pack beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49-14 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mackay Stadium. The Nevada Wolf Pack covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 51.5, with 63 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-2.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nevada Wolf Pack final score and game recap
The Nevada Wolf Pack led 14-0 after the first quarter and 21-7 at halftime. They outscored the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ajay Allen (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers): 21 carries for 102 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Rodney Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers): 24/40 passing for 203 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Dominic Kelley (Nevada Wolf Pack): 11 carries for 152 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Carter Jones (Nevada Wolf Pack): 9/15 passing for 163 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nevada Wolf Pack?
The Nevada Wolf Pack covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 35 points.
Did Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nevada Wolf Pack go over or under the total?
The game went over: 63 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, over by 11.5. 28 of the 63 points came in the first half.
How did AiQ's Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nevada Wolf Pack predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-2.
- Player props: 0-2, -$200 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nevada Wolf Pack player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-2 in this game, -$200 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Carter Jones (Nevada Wolf Pack): under 1.5 passing touchdowns at -180, finished with 2, a loss.
- Rodney Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -158, finished with 0, a loss.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nevada Wolf Pack odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at -111 and the Nevada Wolf Pack at -109. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers a 50% favorite. The Nevada Wolf Pack won as the underdog at -109: $91.74 profit on a $100 bet.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Nevada Wolf Pack betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Nevada Wolf Pack 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Nevada Wolf Pack?
Next for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: at the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Nevada Wolf Pack: the Montana State Bobcats at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.