1939 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

The 1939 Nevada Wolf Pack football team was an American football team that represented the University of Nevada in the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1939 college football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Aiken, the team compiled a 5–4 record (3–0 against conference opponents) and won the conference championship.[1][2][3] Bob Robinett was a prominent player.[4]

1939 Nevada Wolf Pack football
Far Western champion
Conference	Far Western Conference
1939 record	5–4 (3–0 FWC)
Head coach	Jim Aiken (1st season)
Home stadium	Mackay Field

1939 Far Western Conference football standings
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Nevada $	3	–	0	–	0			5	–	4	–	0
Pacific (CA)	2	–	1	–	0			6	–	6	–	1
Chico State	1	–	2	–	0			2	–	4	–	2
Cal Aggies	0	–	3	–	0			4	–	4	–	0
$ – Conference champion

This was the Wolf Pack's last year as a member of the FWC as they went independent for the 1940 season.

Previous season

The Wolf Pack finished the 1938 season 2–3–1 and 1–2 in FWC play to finish in third place. Head coach Doug Dashiell resigned and was replaced by Jim Aiken.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 22	San Francisco State*	Mackay Field Reno, NV	W 13–6		[5]
September 30	at Arizona State–Flagstaff*	Flagstaff, AZ	L 7–9
October 7	at San Jose State*	Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA	L 0–28
October 14	at Fresno State*	Fresno State College Stadium Fresno, CA	L 0–45	9,533	[6]
October 21	BYU*	Mackay Field Reno, NV	L 0–7	5,000	[7]
October 28	Cal Aggies	Mackay Field Reno, NV	W 3–0
November 4	at Chico State	College Field Chico, CA	W 3–0
November 11	Colorado State–Greeley*	Mackay Field Reno, NV	W 15–6
December 2	at Pacific (CA)	Baxter Stadium Stockton, CA	W 8–0
*Non-conference game Homecoming

References

1. "Nevada Football 2018 Bowl Guide" (PDF). University of Nevada, Reno. 2018. p. 133. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
2. "Nevada Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 30, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
4. http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/genrel/052507aab.html
5. "Nevada Opens With Victory". The San Bernardino County Sun. San Bernardino, California. September 24, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved July 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Fresno Crushes Nevada Wolves". The San Bernardino County Sun. San Bernardino, California. October 15, 1939. p. 18. Retrieved February 3, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Brigham Young Outgained, But Noses Out Nevada, 7-0: Intercepted Pass Hands Invaders Lone Score; Nevada Line Play Tops". Nevada State Journal. October 22, 1939. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.