Wyoming Cowboys vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wyoming Cowboys vs Texas Longhorns

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Longhorns (-28)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Wyoming Cowboys (2-0) are hitting the road to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023 where they will try to defeat the Texas Longhorns (2-0). Texas opens this contest as 28-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 49.5.

The Wyoming Cowboys head into this game 2-0 this year. In their last contest, the Cowboys played the Portland State Vikings and took home the win by a score of 31-17. Sam Scott was the rushing leader for the Cowboys with 11 carries for 70 yards (6.4 yards per attempt). Andrew Peasley connected on 11/16 with 201 yds passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rating of 223.7 and finished the contest with 1 interception. On the ground, the Cowboys conceded 90 yards on 40 attempts, which is an average of 2.3 yds per rush surrendered. Wyoming conceded 23 pass completions on 39 tries for a total of 254 yds, and a completion rate of 59.0%. When all was said and done, they ran 55 plays which gave them 371 yards. The Wyoming Cowboys ended up rushing 39 different times and accumulated 170 yds, which came out to an average of 4.4 yds per attempt.

The Cowboys currently have 691 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Wyoming has earned 5 touchdowns through the air and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 4 times. Wyoming has a total of 43 first downs, and they have been flagged for 6 infractions for 39 yards. As a team they're averaging 170.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 60th in D-1. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Wyoming Cowboys hold an average of 33.0 points per game.

The Cowboys rank 80th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 25.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.5 yards per tote and 91.5 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Overall, they have conceded 183 running yards through 2 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Cowboys have allowed 592 yds which puts them in 109th in the nation. They have conceded 296.0 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 62.8%. In total, they are giving up 387.5 yards per outing which puts them 96th in college football. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Longhorns come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Longhorns walked away with a victory by a final of 34-24 against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Quinn Ewers (3 touchdowns) ended the contest with 349 yards on 24/38 passing while his quarterback rating was 166.4. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 9.2. Jonathon Brooks carried the football 14 times for 57 yds, walking away from the contest with 4.1 yds per carry for Texas. Texas ended up running for 2.8 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 105 yds on 37 carries. The Longhorns finished the contest with a total of 454 yards and they ran 75 plays (6.1 yds per play). The Longhorns secondary conceded a completion percentage of 51.9%, surrendering 255 yards on 14 for 27 through the air. Texas gave up 35 rushing attempts for 107 yards (3.1 yards per rush).

The Texas Longhorns have an average of 456.0 yards per game, which is good for 37th in college football. The Texas offense has compiled 80 yds of penalties on 9 violations, which is good for 91st in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 131.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 263 yards for this year. They have tossed 0 interceptions while losing 0 fumbles and they have been able to earn 47 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Longhorns are sitting 44th in the nation averaging 35.5 points per game. For the year so far, the Longhorns have earned 649 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 324.5 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 14th in the country.

The Longhorns are relinquishing 17.0 points per game, which has them 47th in Division 1. Texas has given up a total of 134 yards on the ground (67.0 yards per contest) and 0 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This season, they have allowed 34 points. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game and 202.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 61st in the nation. The Longhorns defense has taken part in 113 plays, which is good for 17th in the nation. They have earned 1 fumble and 4 interceptions so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Cowboys/Longhorns college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cowboys +28

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