Saturday, November 22, 2014

War Memorial Stadium in Laramie

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On Saturday night, the Boise State Broncos (8-2) will attempt to win their sixth consecutive game when they visit the Wyoming Cowboys (4-6). The Broncos were able to blow out the Cowboys 48-7 at home last season.

Boise State scored 21 fourth-quarter points to pull off a 38-29 comeback win over San Diego State last Saturday. They rushed for 212 yards in that win and they converted nine of their 17 third down opportunities.

Through 10 games, the Broncos are 16th in the country in scoring by averaging 37.7 points per game. Running back Jay Ajayi has averaged 4.9 yards per carry this season and has 1,280 yards with 17 touchdowns. Quarterback Grant Hedrick has thrown for 2,795 yards so far this year with 17 touchdown passes and 13 picks.

In their last game, Wyoming couldn't find a way to get into the end zone and were beaten 20-3 by Utah State. They turned the ball over twice in that loss and they committed 10 penalties, which cost them 95 yards.

So far this season, the Cowboys have given up 29.5 points per game to their opponents. Their best offensive performer has been running back Shaun Wick, who has 705 rushing yards with five touchdowns through 10 games. Senior quarterback Colby Kirkegaard has thrown for 2,214 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions so far this season.

Boise State Broncos Betting Trends

Boise State Broncos are 5-5-0 Against the Spread

Boise State Broncos are 7-3-0 against the Over/Under

Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

Wyoming Cowboys are 4-6-0 Against the Spread

Wyoming Cowboys are 4-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Boise State Broncos

11/02/14 CB Mercy Maston Shin out for season
10/12/14 WR Matt Miller Ankle out for season
09/16/14 CB Kevin Person Academics left the team
09/05/14 DT Tyler Horn Knee out for season
08/28/14 DL Justin Taimatuia Undisclosed out for season
08/28/14 DB Taylor Loffler Undisclosed out for season

Wyoming Cowboys

11/16/14 DB Jesse Sampson Knee "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
11/16/14 DE Sonny Puletasi Leg "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
11/16/14 LB Malkaam Muhammad Elbow "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
11/16/14 DE Riley Lange Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Boise State
11/02/14 OT Nathan Leddige Personal has left team
10/31/14 DB DeAndre Jones Personal has left team
10/28/14 RB Shaun Wick Hand out indefinitely
10/25/14 RB D.J. May Knee out for season
10/22/14 LB Mark Nzeocha Knee out for season
10/17/14 DT John Jackson Personal out for season
10/13/14 FS Darrenn White Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Boise State

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