Nevada hosts Cal first time since 1915, both 2-0

SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press Writer

RENO, Nev.(AP) California's stingy defense collides with Nevada's high-powered offense Friday night in a nationally televised matchup that should help provide a better idea of whether either team has a shot at winning their conference.

Both 2-0, the Pac-10's Golden Bears are crossing the state line to play the Western Athletic Conference's Wolf Pack for the first time in Reno since Cal won 81-6 in 1915.

The Bears are giving up an NCAA-fewest 161 yards per game and have a balanced, big-play offense that exploded for victories at home over...