By Jeff Bugher
Big Milestones and a Pivotal Game:
Wyoming Head Coach Craig Bohl will coach in his 250th college game on Saturday against the Fresno State Bulldogs. Saturday will also mark the Pokes' last home game for 27 days until Wyoming hosts rival Colorado State University for the annual Border War to determine who shall retain the Bronze Boot. Yet, the Cowboys face a very big hurdle against Fresno State, who comes into Laramie with a 5-0 record which includes a 14-game win streak overall. Wyoming remains undefeated at home this season at 4-0, and a 2023 overall record of 4-1.
What to Expect:
Fresno has had Wyoming’s number for the last several years, including a shutout last year. The odds makers predict a Fresno win, but don’t count out the Cowboys as they always seem to find a way with their dynamic plays and explosive defensive dominance. Based on the stats below, Fresno leads most categories, especially in passing, total yards, and offensive plays. However, Wyoming shows a lead in rushing. Don’t underestimate Bohl’s ability to change the game plan, as he will have to if he expects to beat Fresno…he did that last week against New Mexico. On the offensive side, expect Wyoming to continue to use Waylee for explosive plays, and hopefully, the playbook will open up for more passing with Peasley laser-focused as the leader of the team. We cannot leave out the strong offensive line and the wide receiver corp. On the defensive side, expect to see a lot of linebackers Easton Gibbs, Shae Suiaunoa, and nose tackle Cole Godbout making an impact along with the entire dominant defensive unit. Wyett Ekeler was injured last weekend, and no information has been released if he will play or not on Saturday…but if he does play, he will be a force to contend with if he plays like he did last weekend.
PokesNews.com Pick: Wyoming
Statistical Comparison
Scoring
Total Points Per Game: Wyoming (25) vs. Fresno State (36.4) - Winner: Fresno State
Total Points: Wyoming (125) vs. Fresno State (182) - Winner: Fresno State
Total Touchdowns: Wyoming (14) vs. Fresno State (21) - Winner: Fresno State
Downs
Total 1st downs: Wyoming (85) vs. Fresno State (120) - Winner: Fresno State
Rushing 1st downs: Wyoming (44) vs. Fresno State (35) - Winner: Wyoming
Passing 1st downs: Wyoming (32) vs. Fresno State (74) - Winner: Fresno State
1st downs by penalty: Wyoming (9) vs. Fresno State (11) - Winner: Fresno State
3rd down success: Wyoming (19) vs. Fresno State (37) - Winner: Fresno State
3rd down attempts: Wyoming (60) vs. Fresno State (73) - Winner: Fresno State
3rd down %: Wyoming (31.67%) vs. Fresno State (50.69%) - Winner: Fresno State
4th down success: Wyoming (1) vs. Fresno State (3) - Winner: Fresno State
4th down efficiency: Wyoming (1) vs. Fresno State (5) - Winner: Fresno State
4th down %: Wyoming (100%) vs. Fresno State (60%) - Winner: Wyoming
Passing
Attempts: Wyoming (67) vs. Fresno State (139) - Winner: Fresno State
Comp-Att: Wyoming (118) vs. Fresno State (201) - Winner: Fresno State
Net Passing Yards: Wyoming (711) vs. Fresno State (1,524) - Winner: Fresno State
Yards Per Pass Attempt: Wyoming (6) vs. Fresno State (7.6) - Winner: Fresno State
Net Passing Yards Per Game: Wyoming (142.2) vs. Fresno State (304.8) - Winner: Fresno State
Passing Touchdowns: Wyoming (6) vs. Fresno State (15) - Winner: Fresno State
Interceptions: Wyoming (3) vs. Fresno State (4) - Winner: Fresno State
Sacks: Wyoming (8) vs. Fresno State (13) - Winner: Fresno State
Sacks-Yards Lost: Wyoming (60) vs. Fresno State (118) - Winner: Fresno State
Rushing
Rushing Attempts: Wyoming (179) vs. Fresno State (163) - Winner: Wyoming
Rushing Yards: Wyoming (912) vs. Fresno State (601) - Winner: Wyoming
Yards Per Rush Attempt: Wyoming (5.1) vs. Fresno State (3.7) - Winner: Wyoming
Rushing Yards Per Game: Wyoming (182.4) vs. Fresno State (120.2) - Winner: Wyoming
Rushing Touchdowns: Wyoming (8) vs. Fresno State (6) - Winner: Wyoming
Offense
Total Offensive Plays: Wyoming (305) vs. Fresno State (377) - Winner: Fresno State
Total Yards: Wyoming (1,623) vs. Fresno State (2,125) - Winner: Fresno State
Yards Per Game: Wyoming (324.6) vs. Fresno State (425) - Winner: Fresno State
Kicking
FG: Good Attempts: Wyoming (8) vs. Fresno State (11) - Winner: Fresno State
Penalties
Penalties: Wyoming (23) vs. Fresno State (29) - Winner: Fresno State
Total-Yards: Wyoming (194) vs. Fresno State (231) - Winner: Fresno State
Avg. Per Game (YDS): Wyoming (38) vs. Fresno State (46) - Winner: Fresno State
Time of Possession
Possession Time Seconds: Wyoming (29:47:00) vs. Fresno State (32:54:00) - Winner: Fresno State
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