Strong’s 2 TD passes lead Nevada past Cal 22-17

Published September 5, 2021 12:21 AM

By JOSH DUBOW
AP Sports Writer

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Carson Strong threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns to lead Nevada to a 22-17 victory over California in the season opener for both teams. Strong connected on TDs to Romeo Doubs and Elijah Cooks for a happy homecoming to Northern California. Strong grew up about an hour away from Memorial Stadium, attending Cal games and camps. But after a knee injury his senior year in high school in Vacaville the Bears didn’t recruit him and he has turned into a star at Nevada. Cal lost its first regular-season nonconference under fifth-year coach Justin Wilcox.

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