RENO, Nev. – Garrett Grayson passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns, and Colorado State held off a late rally to preserve a 31-24 win over Nevada on Saturday night.

The Rams fashioned a 28-point lead in the third quarter, then held on as the Wolf Pack scored 21 second-half points.

Colorado State (5-1, 1-1 Mountain West) used an efficient passing attack that manhandled one of the worst passing defenses in the nation through three quarters.

After Nevada (3-3, 1-2 Mountain West) and the Rams failed to score in the opening quarter, Grayson took control, completing 9-for-10 for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the second quarter.

Grayson connected with wide receiver Rashard Higgins on two touchdowns (42 and 51 yards). Higgins led his team with 10 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns

Grayson finished 26-for-36.

Cody Fajardo was 27-for-50 for 297 yards two touchdowns and one interception for Nevada.