Nevada Sports Net Morning Download: Key Headlines for Today
In today’s Morning Download, we cover three major developments in the sports world impacting Nevada.
1. Pac-12 Media Rights Deal for 2025 Football Season
The Pac-12 has announced an exciting media rights deal for the 2025 football season, securing air time on CBS Sports, The CW Network, and ESPN. This deal guarantees national coverage for Oregon State and Washington State’s 13 home games, with two on CBS, nine on The CW, and two on ESPN. Pac-12 Enterprises will oversee production for the CW broadcasts. Commissioner Teresa Gould expressed enthusiasm for the increased visibility, marking this as a significant opportunity to showcase the remaining teams before upcoming expansion. While financial details remain undisclosed, this partnership hints at future growth, especially with the anticipated addition of schools from the Mountain West and Gonzaga as a non-football member in 2026.
2. Nevada President Joins NCAA Division I Board of Directors
Brian Sandoval, president of the University of Nevada, has been appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, effective this month. The board, composed of 24 members, oversees strategy and policy for the NCAA. Sandoval expressed his honor at this appointment, highlighting his commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience while promoting the benefits of intercollegiate athletics.
3. Former Bishop Manogue Star Joey Wright Signs with Nevada Football
In a strong addition to the Nevada football team, Joey Wright, a Bishop Manogue alumnus, has signed with the program. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound offensive tackle brings valuable experience, having previously played at USC and started two games at Sacramento State. With one season of eligibility remaining, Wright adds crucial depth to Nevada’s offensive line, joining fellow transfers Zachary Cochnauer and Trenton Scott.
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