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Battling for starting spot Bianco is in a three-way battle for the starting quarterback position, Jim Krajewski of the Reno Gazette Journal reports.

Impact Bianco is battling for the job alongside Carter Jones and Luke Duncan. Jones attempted 45 passes across seven appearances this past season, completing 60 percent of his passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Since Carter Jones (elbow) suffered a strained UCL in practice, the quarterback battle is expected to continue through the summer and possibly into the fall.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees action in finale Bianco was 6-for-8 passing for 43 yards during Saturday's 42-17 loss versus UNLV.

Impact Carter Jones got the start again for Nevada in the season finale, though Bianco did see some action in the fourth quarter, completing 75 percent of his passes. Bianco, a redshirt junior, appeared in seven games overall this season, completing 60 percent of his 45 pass attempts for 188 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Wyoming Bianco (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Wyoming.

Impact Bianco will be available for the Wolfpack this weekend after sitting out against SJSU in Week 12. The 6-foot-3 redshirt junior has appeared in eight games this season, throwing for 145 yards (21-of-37), one touchdown and one interception, adding on 10 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 12 Biacno (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against San Jose State.

Impact Bianco is a new addition to Nevada's availability report not long after he recently went 6-for-11 with 43 passing yards against Utah State. It looks like Week 12 will be another game with either Carter Jones or Chubba Purdy under center for the Wolf Pack.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Bianco was 6-for-11 passing for 43 yards during Saturday's 51-14 defeat to Utah State.

Impact Bianco entered the game in the third quarter after freshman Carter Jones struggled mightily in the first half. It didn't go much better for Bianco, who averaged just 3.9 yards per completion. The redshirt junior made one start earlier this season, completing 9-of-17 passes for 78 yards with an interception in a Week 3 loss to Middle Tennessee. It remains to be seen whether Bianco, Jones or Chubba Purdy will get the start next week in a home matchup with San Jose State.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warner throws 2 TD passes, Fresno State beats Nevada 20-17 for 5th straight win

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles in first start Bianco completed 9 of 17 passes for 78 yards and an interception during Saturday's 14-13 loss against Middle Tennessee State.

Impact With Chubba Purdy struggling to open the season, Bianco got his first start of the year Saturday. However, he'd struggle out of the gate, as Nevada was forced to punt on their first two possessions before turning to Purdy to open the second quarter. The two quarterbacks would split the workload later in the game, but it wouldn't get much better for Bianco, as he'd throw an interception on the first drive of the second half. It remains to be seen how Nevada will handle the quarterback position next week in a road matchup with Western Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vattiato drives Middle Tennessee to 2 scores in final 6 1/2 minutes, Blue Raiders top Nevada 14-13

Nicholas Vattiato scrambled 5 yards for a touchdown with 21 seconds remaining, lifting Middle Tennessee to a 14-13 victory over Nevada

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Singleton, Allen lead No. 2 Penn State in opening romp over Nevada

Nicholas Singleton ran for two touchdowns, Penn State forced three turnovers and the No. 2 Nittany Lions pulled away to beat Nevada 46-11 on Saturday in the opener for both teams

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Not likely primary quarterback Bianco is not likely to enter the Wolf Pack's fall camp as their primary quarterback, Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet.com reports.

Impact Going into fall camp, it looks like Chubba Purdy will be Nevada's primary quarterback, especially after he stuck out during spring practice. This is clearly a negative development for Bianco, whose summer and fall will have to show impressive signs in order for him to win the QB1 job.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees action vs. Hawaii Bianco was 13-for-21 passing for 131 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-13 defeat to Hawaii. He also had six rushes for seven yards.

Impact Chubba Purdy initially got the start Saturday with Brendon Lewis sidelined, though Bianco would wind up splitting the workload after Nevada failed to score in the first half. Bianco figures to retreat to the bench next week with Lewis expected to return.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in loss Head coach Ken Wilson indicated that Bianco suffered a side injury in Nevada's loss to Colorado State, NevadaSportsNet.com reports.

Impact Bianco exited the game following a big hit in the second quarter. The severity of the injury is thus far unknown, though Bianco will hope to be available for the Wolfpack's season finale against Wyoming on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Bianco is expected to start Saturday's game at Colorado State, Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet.com reports.

Impact After starting Saturday at Utah State and taking some hits, Bianco is expected to start again this Saturday at Colorado State. He played fairly well at Utah State, tossing two touchdown passes and adding 74 yards on the ground.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE