Fowler-Nicolosi throws 2 touchdown passes and Colorado State defeats Nevada 30-20

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi threw for two touchdowns and Colorado State defeated Nevada 30-20 on Saturday.

Fowler-Nicolosi recorded his second TD pass, a 38-yarder to Louis Brown IV, with under 11 minutes remaining, giving the Rams (5-6, 3-4 Mountain West Conference) a 10-point cushion. Nevada (2-9, 2-5) struggled, managing only 14 yards on its final two possessions.

Interceptions by Henry Blackburn and Nuer Gatkuoth resulted in a touchdown and a field goal in the first half, during which the Rams scored on their first four possessions to take a 20-3 lead. However, the lead was narrowed to seven points by halftime on a Brandon Talton field goal and Richard Toney’s 66-yard pick-6 on the final play before the break.

Jordan Noyes kicked his third field goal to extend the lead to 23-13 in the third quarter, and the Wolf Pack again tightened the game with Brendon Lewis’ 9-yard touchdown run with seven minutes left in the period.

Colorado coach Jay Norvell once again emerged victorious against the program he left two seasons ago to take the Rams job.

Fowler-Nicolosi completed 15 of 30 passes for 245 yards. Justin Marshall rushed 19 times for 98 yards. Tory Horton racked up 78 receiving yards with a score.

Lewis threw for 169 yards and rushed for 61 more for Nevada. AJ Bianco, who left the game early after a big hit, threw the two interceptions.

Colorado State plays at Hawaii on Saturday. Nevada concludes its season at home against Wyoming on Saturday.

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