Wyoming Cowboys Edge Out Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field in Nail-Biting Football Game
The Wyoming Cowboys, with a season record of 7-6, narrowly defeated the Colorado State Rams, who now stand at 3-9, in a closely contested game that ended 14-13. The Cowboys managed to secure victory on the road at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium.
In an intense defensive showdown, the Wyoming defense was relentless, recording five sacks and applying consistent pressure with nine quarterback hits. Their efforts were complemented by an interception that helped stifle the Rams' offensive drives. The Cowboys' punting unit also played a strategic role in field positioning, averaging 48 yards across six attempts and successfully pinning the Rams inside their own 20-yard line three times.
On offense, Wyoming's ground game proved effective as they amassed 142 rushing yards over 37 carries. This effort was highlighted by a notable touchdown run of 14 yards which contributed to their total score. Through the air, the passing attack added another touchdown from a significant 32-yard completion—one of nine successful receptions out of fifteen attempts—culminating in an average gain of nearly ten yards per catch.
Despite these efforts, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Cowboys; they faced challenges including five penalties amounting to forty penalty yards and one missed field goal attempt from within thirty-nine yards range. However, their resilience shone through as they maintained possession for approximately twenty-nine minutes and achieved twelve first downs throughout the contest.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory on enemy turf against Colorado State University's team—the Rams—the Wyoming Cowboys will return home to face Boise State Broncos. This upcoming game is scheduled for November twentieth at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie with kickoff set for midnight UTC time zone (which translates to evening hours locally). Fans eager to support or follow along can tune into CBS Sports Network via satellite channel two hundred twenty-one to catch live coverage of what promises to be another exciting football event.