The 1922 Nevada Sagebrushers football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno, during the 1922 college football season. The Sagebrushers competed as an independent team, unaffiliated with any formal conference.
Season overview
- Head coach: Ray Courtright (fourth season)
- Home stadium: Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada
- Record: 5–3–1
Key points
- The team was referred to as the "Sagebrushers," a nickname that predated the later adoption of the "Wolf Pack" moniker.
- Under Coach Courtright, the Sagebrushers posted a winning record, scoring a total of 124 points while allowing 85 points over the course of the season.
- Notable victories included wins against the Santa Clara Broncos and the Pacific Tigers.
Historical context
The 1922 season continued a period of growth for Nevada football, building on the program’s development in the early 20th century. The independent schedule allowed the Sagebrushers to face a variety of regional opponents, laying groundwork for future conference affiliations.
Note: The information presented reflects documented historical records from university archives and contemporary newspaper accounts.
