BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Boise State fans kind of dismissed the notion last week that UNLV was a good “rival” for the Broncos, with one of the main arguments being the Rebels’ poor record in the series, with no wins since the 1970s.

But for Bronco Nation, and really for the team, games against the Mountain West’s other Silver State team, the Nevada Wolf Pack, can carry plenty of animosity. Just last season, there was talk of “hard feelings” and a pretty terse handshake between the coaches after the game.

The two sides know that familiarity can breed contempt, and they’ve played 46 games since their first meeting, which came in 1971. Many of those games have been thrillers and even wrecked seasons.

Way back in 1990, Nevada beat Boise State 59-52 in triple overtime in the Division I-AA s

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