Saturday, October 25, 2014

Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins

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The Wyoming Cowboys (3-4) will try to end their three-game losing skid when they face the Colorado State Rams (6-1) on Saturday. The Rams blew out the Cowboys 52-22 on the road last year.

Last Saturday, Wyoming had a hard time moving the ball against San Jose State's defense and lost 27-20 in overtime. They gained just 277 total yards in that game while their defense gave up 471 yards.

The Cowboys have scored just 18.6 points per game this season, which makes them one of the bottom 10 defenses in the country. Wyoming running back Shaun Wick has rushed for 707 yards this season and has five touchdowns. Quarterback Colby Kirkegaard has thrown for 1,347 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions.

Colorado State didn't play as well as they would have hoped in their game against Utah State last weekend, but they still pulled off a 16-13 win to extend their winning streak to five games. They had 243 passing yards in that win and held Utah State to just 260 total yards.

The Rams have had a very easy time throwing the football this season, averaging 307.9 passing yards per game. Quarterback Garrett Grayson has led the passing attack by throwing for 2,066 yards with 16 touchdown passes and five interceptions. Rashard Higgins has been one of the best wide receivers in the country by catching 54 passes for 963 yards with 10 touchdowns.

Wyoming Cowboys Betting Trends

Wyoming Cowboys are 2-5-0 Against the Spread

Wyoming Cowboys are 2-4-0 against the Over/Under

Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

Colorado State Rams are 5-2-0 Against the Spread

Colorado State Rams are 2-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Wyoming Cowboys

10/20/14 LB Mark Nzeocha Knee doubtful Saturday vs. Colorado State
10/19/14 RB D.J. May Suspension Served probable Saturday vs. Colorado State
10/19/14 LT Nathan Leddige Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
10/17/14 DT John Jackson Personal out for season
10/13/14 FS Darrenn White Leg out indefinitely

Colorado State Rams

10/01/14 TE Kivon Cartwright Ankle out for season
09/23/14 C Jake Bennett Knee out for season
08/21/14 OL Mason Hathaway Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado State

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