Since becoming an annual matchup in 1989, the Fremont Cannon has been the ultimate prize. In 1966, UNLV, then Nevada Southern, students planned a daring raid to steal a cannon from Nevada’s campus.

RENO — The Fremont Cannon weighs 545 pounds, requiring wheeling from UNLV’s sideline inside Mackay Stadium across the football field, down a long paved pathway — and into an ebullient Rebels ...

It’ll be the 50th installment of the Battle For the Fremont Cannon, with possible playoff implications for the Rebels. Meanwhile, the Pack will be playing for the cannon and their first ...