Nevada junior running back Vai Taua was named to Sports Illustrated's 2009 All-America team as an honorable mention.

Taua led the Wolf Pack with 1,359 yards on 172 carries for a 7.8 average with 10 touchdowns. Taua had a long of 89 and also caught 12 passes for 99 yards and two scores.

Taua and the Wolf Pack will play Southern Methodist University on Dec. 24 in the Hawaii Bowl.