Jones, Kelley help Nevada cruise past Western Kentucky 49-14 in a season opener
RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a season opener, Nevada prevailed over Western Kentucky 49-14. Quarterback Carter Jones connected on two touchdown passes, while Dominic Kelley added two more, including a 72-yard touchdown run. The Wolf Pack dominated, outscoring their opponents 49-14. Jones completed 9 of 15 passes for 163 yards. Kelley rushed for 152 yards on 11 carries.
Herschel Turner, Donnie Cheers, and Carter Jackson also scored touchdowns for Nevada. Rodney Tisdale Jr. completed 24 of 40 passes for 203 yards for Western Kentucky. Ajay Allen contributed 102 yards rushing on 21 carries and scored two touchdowns. Kelley's long touchdown run occurred on the second play from scrimmage. Turner's 8-yard touchdown run ended an 11-play, 88-yard drive late in the first quarter.
Allen's 10-yard touchdown run sealed the game with 1:18 left on the clock. Western Kentucky will face No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, while Nevada hosts FCS-top ranked Montana State on Saturday.
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