In this article we will formulate a Wyoming vs Colorado State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-4 (1-2) this year after they lost to Air Force by a score of 24-21 last week. Wyoming led 7-6 at halftime and 14-6 in the third quarter, but they allowed the next 18 points for the loss. The Cowboys out gained Air Force by a total of 409-363, went 6-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Kaden Anderson went 23-29 for 211 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Terron Kellman rushed nine times for 83 yards and two scores. Jaylen Sargent led the receivers with five receptions for 65 yards in the game. The Wyoming defense recorded one sack and four tackles for loss in the defeat.
Prior to that game, the Cowboys defeated San Jose State by a score of 35-28, but did lose to UNLV by a score of 31-17 before that. Wyoming has lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for seventh in the MW standings. The Cowboys have scored 20.0 points per game with 215.6 passing yards and 150.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.6 points against per game this season. Kaden Anderson has thrown for 1,480 yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Samuel Harris has rushed for 398 yards and one score on 69 carries this year.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams are 2-5 (1-2) this season after they lost to Hawaii by a score of 31-19 last week. Colorado State trailed 14-7 at halftime, but did cut the deficit to 24-19 in the fourth quarter, before falling short. The Rams were out gained by a total of 435-261, went 6-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Jackson Brousseau went 15-29 for 176 yards and one touchdown, while Lloyd Avant rushed eight times for 50 yards. Tay Lanier led the receivers with two catches for 56 yards in the loss. The CSU defense recorded zero sacks and one tackle for loss in the game.
Prior to that loss, Colorado State defeated Fresno State by a score of 49-21, but did lose to San Diego State by a score of 45-24 before that. The Rams have lost four of their last five games and they are currently near the bottom of the MW standings. Colorado State has scored 22.1 points per game with 184.1 passing yards and 148.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.0 points against per game this season. Jackson Brousseau has thrown for 741 yards, six touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Jalen Dupree has rushed for 429 yards and two scores this season.
Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win
- Wyoming has won each of its last nine home games against teams from Colorado.
- Colorado State has lost each of its last seven games as a road underdog.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between Colorado State and Wyoming.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Wyoming’s last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wyoming ranks T132nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.3).
- Wyoming ranks T131st among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (6.7).
- Colorado State ranks 128th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (3.0).
- Colorado State ranks T126th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-4.4).
Wyoming vs Colorado State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 1-2 conference records, so this is a huge game for each side. Wyoming has allowed 28+ points in four of their last five games, while Colorado State has allowed 31+ points in two of their last three. The Rams have switched quarterbacks this year, as their offense has been well below average. Wyoming tends to struggle on the road, but we know they play their best ball at home and I think they can take advantage of this CSU defense. I don’t love the idea of backing either defense, but I think the Wyoming offense offers more upside. Take the Cowboys here.
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