Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. UNLV lost the first Battle for Nevada to UNR in 1969, but the first coat of paint on the prized Fremont Cannon was red.

UNR quarterback Cody Fajardo recently tweeted the Fremont Cannon will head back to Reno after the Wolf Pack play at UNLV this season. His coach, Brian Polian, supported the tweet.

UNLV students pull the Fremont Cannon onto the field at UNR on Oct. 28, 1995, after UNR regained possession of the cannon in a 55-32 win. Pre- and post-game incidents marred the contest.