Wyoming Cowboys vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 11/15/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wyoming Cowboys vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Wyoming Cowboys (2-7) are hitting the road to Canvas Stadium on Friday, November 15, 2024 where they will take on the Colorado State Rams (6-3). Wyoming opens this contest as 10.0-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 48.5.

The Wyoming Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 2-7 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cowboys went up against the New Mexico Lobos and walked away with a win by a score of 49-45. Against the run, the Cowboys conceded 412 yards on 29 attempts, which calculates to 14.2 yards per run allowed. Wyoming gave up 16 completions on 31 tries for a total of 164 yds, and a completion percentage of 51.6%. At the end of the game, they ran 83 plays which gave them 604 yds. The Wyoming Cowboys ended up rushing 54 times and totaled 262 yards, which earned them an average of 4.9 yards per attempt.

The Cowboys currently have 3,031 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Wyoming has amassed 9 touchdowns through the air and 13 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 13 times. Wyoming has accrued 162 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 54 infractions for 493 yds. As a unit they're averaging 143.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 90th in the nation. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Wyoming Cowboys hold an average of 21.6 PPG.

When talking about passing yards, the Cowboys have conceded 2,080 yds which has them sitting in 79th in D-1. They have yielded 231.1 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 59.9%. For the season, they have surrendered 427.1 yards per outing which has them sitting 115th in the country. They have conceded 13 touchdowns through the air in addition to 17 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.6 yards per tote and 196.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have conceded 1,764 running yards through 9 games. The Cowboys sit in 108th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 31.7 points per game.

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The Rams head into this game 6-3 for this season. For their last game, the Rams walked away with a victory by a final of 38-21 when they faced the Nevada Wolf Pack. Colorado State ran the football for 4.7 yards per attempt, totaling 170 yds on 36 attempts. The Rams finished the game with 327 yds and they ran 52 plays (6.3 yds per play). The Rams pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 71.4%, surrendering 252 yds on 20 for 28 passing. Colorado State relinquished 38 run attempts for 189 yards (5.0 yds per carry).

The Colorado State Rams average 364.1 yards/game, which has them ranked 91st in the country. The Colorado State offense has racked up 411 penalty yards on 50 violations, which is 93rd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 180.9 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,628 yards overall. They have tossed 6 picks while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 153 first downs. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Rams rank 99th in college football with an average of 23.6 points per outing. Over the course of the season thus far, the Rams have a total of 1,649 passing yards along with an average of 183.2 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 110th in the nation.

Colorado State has conceded a total of 1,302 rushing yards (144.7 yards per contest) in addition to 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have surrendered 15 touchdowns via the pass as well as 263.6 yards per game, which has them in 122nd in the nation. Their defense has compiled 7 fumbles recovered and 8 picks this year. The Rams defense has been on the field for 630 plays, which ranks 91st in the nation. The Rams are relinquishing 24.1 points per game, which has them 64th in college football. Overall, they have surrendered 217 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rams -10.0

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