The 2012 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by Chris Ault in his 28th overall and 9th straight season since taking over as head coach for the third time in 2004 and later resigned from coaching at the end of the season. They played their home games at Mackay Stadium and were first–year members of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 7–6 and 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in fifth place. They were invited to the New Mexico Bowl where they lost to Arizona.
Preseason
Mountain West media days
The Mountain West media days were held on July 24–26, 2012, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise, Nevada.
Media poll
The preseason poll was released on July 24, 2012. The Wolf Pack were predicted to finish in second place.
Preseason All–Mountain West Team
The Wolf Pack had four players selected to the preseason All–Mountain West Team; three from the offense and one from the defense.
Schedule
Rankings
Personnel
Game summaries
At California
South Florida
Northwestern State
At Hawaii
At Texas State
Wyoming
At UNLV
San Diego State
At Air Force
Fresno State
At New Mexico
Boise State
Vs. Arizona (New Mexico Bowl)
Players in the 2013 NFL Draft
Team awards
The 2012 Team Awards were handed out December 9, 2012.
Golden Helmet Award (MVP)
- Albert Rosette, senior linebacker
Outstanding Offensive Player
- Stefphon Jefferson, junior running back
Outstanding Defensive Player
- Duke Williams, senior safety
Outstanding Special Teams Player
- Khalid Wooten, senior punt returner
Nevadatude Award (best representative of the beliefs and ideals of the program)
- Zach Sudfeld, senior tight end
Basalite Big Blocker (given the offensive lineman who grades out the best in victories)
- Matt Galas – UNLV
- Joel Bitonio – Northwestern State, Hawaii, Wyoming
- Jeff Nady – Cal, Texas State, New Mexico
Blackout Award (big hitter)
- Duke Williams, senior safety
Fireman's Award (stepping up in a time of need)
- Devin Combs, sophomore quarterback
Full-speed, Effort and Habit Awards (scout team players of the year)
- Offense: Chris Solomon, freshman running back
- Defense: Gabe Lee, sophomore defensive back
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