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 firstâÂÂyear members of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 7âÂÂ6 and 4âÂÂ4 in Mountain West play to finish in fifth place. They were invited to the New Mexico Bowl where they lost to Arizona.
The Mountain West media days were held on July 24âÂÂ26, 2012, at the Cosmopolitan in Paradise, Nevada.
The preseason poll was released on July 24, 2012. The Wolf Pack were predicted to finish in second place.
The Wolf Pack had four players selected to the preseason AllâÂÂMountain West Team; three from the offense and one from the defense.
Offense
Stefphon Jefferson â RB
Brandon Wimberly â WR
Jeff Nady â OL
Defense
Albert Rosette â LB
The 2012 Team Awards were handed out December 9, 2012.
Golden Helmet Award (MVP)
Outstanding Offensive Player
Outstanding Defensive Player
Outstanding Special Teams Player
Nevadatude Award (best representative of the beliefs and ideals of the program)
Basalite Big Blocker (given the offensive lineman who grades out the best in victories)
Blackout Award (big hitter)
Fireman's Award (stepping up in a time of need)
Full-speed, Effort and Habit Awards (scout team players of the year)