The Wyoming Cowboys and Texas Longhorns meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys look for their first win over a ranked team since 2016 over Boise State. Wyoming looks for its third 3-0 start in the last 5 years. Andrew Peasley is completing 58 percent of his passes for 350 yards, 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. Ayir Asante and Wyatt Wieland have combined for 179 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while John Michael Gyllenborg has 7 receptions. The Wyoming Cowboys ground game is averaging 171 yards per contest, and Sam Scott leads the way with 114 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Wyoming is allowing 25 points and 388.5 yards per game. Shae Suiaunoa leads the Wyoming Cowboys with 16 tackles, Cole Godbout has 1.5 sacks and Wyett Ekeler has 1 interception.
Wyoming Cowboys Team Facts
- Wyoming has lost each of its last eight September games as a road underdog.
- Wyoming has covered the spread in each of its last five September games as an underdog.
- Wyoming has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
- Each of Wyoming’s last three road openers have gone OVER the total points line.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns hope to avoid a letdown after upsetting Alabama on the road last week. Texas looks for its first 3-0 start since the 2012 season, a year it beat Wyoming by 20 points. Quinn Ewers is completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 609 yards, 6 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Xavier Worthy and Ja’Tavion Sanders have combined for 323 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Adonai Mitchell has 6 receptions. The Texas Longhorns ground game is averaging 131.5 yards per contest, and Jonathon Brooks leads the way with 109 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Texas is allowing 17 points and 269 yards per game. David Gbenda leads the Texas Longhorns with 12 tackles, Ethan Burke has 2 sacks and Jaylan Ford has 1 interception.
Texas Longhorns Team Facts
- Texas has won each of its last nine September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 4th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- Texas has won the first half in nine of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
- Four of Texas’ last five games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas ranked T5th among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage last season (.769).
- Texas was one of only eight FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading after Q3 last season.
- Wyoming ranked T14th among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage last season (.615).
- Wyoming was one of only 20 FBS teams to win 3+ games when trailing at HT last season.
Randy’s Pick
There’s an obvious letdown spot for the Texas Longhorns after beating Alabama last week and instantly jumping into the playoff conversation. The Wyoming Cowboys beat Texas Tech in double overtime as a season opener and has stopped the run defensively at a decent clip. Still, I’m laying the chalk with Texas. Wyoming hasn’t looked good offensively despite a 2-0 start, and it’s 109th in passing offense. Andrew Peasley has to complete a higher percentage of his passes, and that’s unlikely here, given this is the best defenses he’s faced yet. Texas has shown a balanced attack up to this point, and I don’t see Wyoming finding enough production offensively to slow this train down.
