The Mountain West Conference (MWC) matchup on October 25, 2023, features the Wyoming Cowboys hosting the Colorado State Rams at 7:30 p.m. EDT. This game comes at a pivotal point in the season for both teams, as they seek to improve their standings in the conference.
Wyoming enters the game with a record of 3-4, while Colorado State stands at 2-5. Both teams are struggling to find consistent success, making this contest a critical opportunity to gain momentum.
Offensive and Defensive Stats
In terms of offensive output, Wyoming averages 365.6 yards per game, ranking 88th in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Their passing game is slightly more robust, with 215.6 yards per game, but they have struggled to finish drives, scoring an average of only 20.0 points per game, placing them 116th nationally.
Conversely, Colorado State’s offense is less productive, averaging 332.4 yards per game, which ranks 110th in the FBS. Their scoring is marginally better at 21.9 points per game, placing them 108th overall.
Defensively, Wyoming has been more effective, allowing 348.1 yards per game, ranking 49th. They have a strong pass defense, giving up only 179.9 yards through the air, but struggle against the run, allowing 168.3 yards per game. Colorado State, on the other hand, has a defense that allows 409.7 yards per game, ranking 109th.
Turnover margins could play a significant role in the outcome; Wyoming is currently ranked 109th in the FBS with a -4 turnover margin, while Colorado State ranks 40th with a +3 margin.
Key Players and Recent Performances
Looking at individual performances, Wyoming’s Kaden Anderson leads the passing game with 1,480 yards, connecting for 9 touchdowns against 6 interceptions and achieving a completion percentage of 58.8%. On the ground, Samuel Harris has rushed for 398 yards on 69 carries, scoring once. In the receiving department, Chris Durr Jr. has amassed 375 yards on 31 catches with 3 touchdowns.
Colorado State’s offense features Jackson Brousseau, who has thrown for 741 yards with 6 touchdowns and no interceptions, boasting a completion rate of 61.6%. Jalen Dupree leads the rushing attack with 429 yards on 83 carries and 2 touchdowns, while Armani Winfield is the top receiver with 261 yards and 2 touchdowns.
In their most recent games, Wyoming narrowly lost to Air Force on October 18, falling 24-21. Anderson completed 23 of 29 passes for 211 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Samuel Harris contributed with 83 rushing yards on 17 carries.
Colorado State faced a setback against Hawaii on the same day, losing 31-19. Brousseau managed to throw for 176 yards on 15 of 29 attempts, including one touchdown.
As both teams prepare for this crucial matchup, the outcome could significantly influence their respective seasons. Following this game, Wyoming will face San Diego State on November 1, while Colorado State will host UNLV on November 8. Fans can catch the action on CBS Sports Network.
