Wyoming Hosts Colorado State in Key Mountain West Clash

The Mountain West Conference matchup on October 25, 2023, features the Wyoming Cowboys facing off against the Colorado State Rams. The game is set to kick off at 19:30 EDT at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Broadcast coverage will be provided by CBS Sports Network.

Team Performance Overview

Both teams are struggling this season, with Wyoming holding a record of 3-4 and Colorado State at 2-5. The Cowboys’ offense averages 365.6 yards per game, ranking 88th in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). They generate 215.6 yards through the air and 150.0 yards on the ground, scoring an average of 20.0 points per game, placing them 116th overall.

In contrast, Colorado State’s offense is slightly less productive, averaging 332.4 yards per game, which is 110th in the FBS. Their passing game accounts for 184.1 yards per game, while their rushing attack brings in 148.3 yards. They average 21.9 points per game, ranking 108th.

On the defensive side, Wyoming allows 348.1 yards per game, placing them 49th in the FBS. Their passing defense is particularly strong, yielding just 179.9 yards per game, ranking 26th. However, they struggle against the run, giving up 168.3 yards and allowing an average of 22.6 points per game, which ranks 52nd.

Colorado State’s defense has been less effective, allowing 409.7 yards per game, the 109th worst in the FBS. Their passing defense gives up 236.9 yards, while their rush defense allows 172.9 yards per game. They average 27.0 points allowed, ranking 89th.

Key Players and Recent Performances

Wyoming’s offense is led by quarterback Kaden Anderson, who has thrown for 1,480 yards, with 9 touchdowns against 6 interceptions, completing 58.8% of his passes. In the ground game, Samuel Harris has rushed for 398 yards on 69 carries, contributing 1 touchdown. In receiving, Chris Durr Jr. has been a standout with 375 yards and 3 touchdowns on 31 catches.

On the other side, Colorado State’s Jackson Brousseau has passed for 741 yards with 6 touchdowns and no interceptions, boasting a completion rate of 61.6%. The Rams’ leading rusher, Jalen Dupree, has accumulated 429 yards on 83 carries, while Armani Winfield leads in receiving with 261 yards and 2 touchdowns.

In their last outings, Wyoming narrowly lost to Air Force with a score of 24-21 on October 18. Anderson completed 23 of 29 passes for 211 yards, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Meanwhile, Colorado State fell to Hawaii, losing 31-19 on the same day. Brousseau managed 176 yards on 15 of 29 passing attempts, recording 1 touchdown.

Looking ahead, Wyoming will face San Diego State on November 1, while Colorado State will host UNLV on November 8. Both teams will aim to improve their records as they seek to make a push in the Mountain West Conference standings.