Nevada 18, Ball State 15
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| Ball State | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 15 |
The 1996 Las Vegas Bowl was a 1996 bowl game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the Ball State Cardinals. The Wolf Pack won 18-15. The payout for each team was $150,000.