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The Boise State Broncos are just one quarter away from delivering their fans the win they've been expecting all week. Sitting on a score of 17-6, they have looked like the better team out there today, but there's still one more quarter to play.
WR Khalil Shakir has led the way so far for Boise State, as he has caught eight passes for 105 yards. The Wyoming Cowboys have enjoyed the tag-team combination of RB Xazavian Valladay and RB Trey Smith. The former has picked up 31 yards on the ground on seven carries, while the latter has picked up 38 yards on the ground on ten carries.
This is the least points the Cowboys have had yet this year going into the fourth quarter.
Who's Playing
Boise State @ Wyoming
Current Records: Boise State 4-1; Wyoming 2-3
What to Know
The Wyoming Cowboys are 1-4 against the Boise State Broncos since October of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. Wyoming and Boise State will face off in a Mountain West battle at 6 p.m. ET at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Cowboys nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
Last week, Wyoming lost 17-16 to the New Mexico Lobos. If the result catches you off guard, it should: Wyoming was far and away the favorite. The losing side was boosted by RB Trey Smith, who rushed for one TD and 154 yards on 24 carries. That touchdown -- a 58-yard rush in the second quarter -- was one of the highlights of the contest.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, which contributed ten. K John Hoyland delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
Meanwhile, Boise State was able to grind out a solid victory over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors three weeks ago, winning 40-32. WR Khalil Shakir and RB Andrew Van Buren were among the main playmakers for the Broncos as the former caught 11 passes for two TDs and 130 yards and the latter rushed for two TDs and 113 yards on 27 carries. That nimble footwork stands out as the first time Van Buren has hit the 100-yard rushing mark this season.
The Cowboys are now 2-3 while Boise State sits at 4-1. Boise State is 2-1 after wins this year, and Wyoming is 2-0 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium -- Laramie, Wyoming
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
Odds
The Broncos are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Cowboys, according to the latest college football odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Broncos as a 13.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Boise State have won four out of their last five games against Wyoming.
- Nov 09, 2019 - Boise State 20 vs. Wyoming 17
- Sep 29, 2018 - Boise State 34 vs. Wyoming 14
- Oct 21, 2017 - Boise State 24 vs. Wyoming 14
- Oct 29, 2016 - Wyoming 30 vs. Boise State 28
- Oct 24, 2015 - Boise State 34 vs. Wyoming 14
