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Clash at Valley Children's Stadium: Wyoming Cowboys vs Fresno State Bulldogs in College Football Showdown

As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Valley Children's Stadium, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying game of football. The Cowboys' recent performance suggests that they have a fighting chance, despite some challenges that need addressing.


Sep 30, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) runs against the New Mexico Lobos during the second quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on November 20th, the Cowboys fell short against Boise State Broncos with a close score of 17-20. The statistics from that game reveal both strengths and weaknesses in their play. On one hand, the rushing offense was impressive; they averaged almost 9 yards per carry and scored two touchdowns on the ground. However, turnovers were a significant issue as they gave up three interceptions.


The passing game also struggled with only an 18 percent completion rate and no touchdowns through the air. This is an area where WYO must improve if they want to secure victory against FRE. A silver lining from this defeat was their defense which forced two fumbles and defended five passes.


Looking back further to November 13th against Colorado State Rams, WYO eked out a narrow win with a score of 14-13. Their defense shined once again with five sacks and nine quarterback hits, showcasing their ability to disrupt offensive plays effectively.


A notable performance came on October 30th when WYO defeated Hawai'i Warriors by scoring 27 points while allowing only 20 points against them. The running game was dominant as it has been throughout most of the season; accumulating over eight yards per carry and contributing three touchdowns.


The upcoming match-up will test whether WYO can capitalize on its robust rushing attack while tightening up its passing strategy and reducing turnovers. It's clear that if they can maintain possession time like they did in Honolulu (over half-hour), keep penalties low (only six for sixty yards), and continue forcing turnovers without giving them up themselves – then victory is within reach.


Fresno State Bulldogs will not make it easy though; as hosts at Valley Children's Stadium, they'll have home-field advantage which often proves pivotal in college sports atmospheres.


Wyoming fans should mark their calendars for November 26th when these two teams collide under the lights at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno at precisely midnight Mountain Time (3:00 AM Eastern). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 via satellite channel number two hundred nineteen – don't miss what could be one of college football’s most compelling games this season!

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