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Nevada vs. Wyoming: Game Preview, How to Watch, Central Players, Keys & Prediction

The Nevada Wolf Pack travels to the high plains of Wyoming to snap its six-game losing streak against the Wyoming Cowboys.

 

Nevada vs. Wyoming: Game Preview, How to Watch, Central Players, Keys & Prediction

The Wolf Pack travels to the high plains of Wyoming to snap its six-game losing streak against the Cowboys.

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WHO: Nevada (15-3, 2-2 in the MWC) vs. Wyoming (9-8, 2-2 in the MWC)

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 20, 5:30 PM MT

WHERE: Arena-Auditorium “Dome of Doom”, Laramie, Wyo.

TELEVISION: Mountain West Network

STREAM:  FuboTV – Get a free trial

LINE: Nevada +8.5

RANKINGS:

  Nevada Wyoming
AP RV (22) NR
USA TODAY COACHES POLL RV (14) NR
NET RANKINGS 45 204
KENPOM 47 214

The last victory for the Nevada Wolf Pack against the Wyoming Cowboys came in the 2020 COVID-19 season, Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder’s first season. Linder and the Pokes have won six straight from that season sweep of the Cowboys, including four games in Laramie.

Nevada’s season, thus far, is the best since the 2018-19 season, when they played in the NCAA Tournament as a seven-seed. The Wolf Pack is one of the best defensive teams in the Mountain West Conference (MWC), allowing the fewest points in the league. Coupled with three players scoring in double figures, Nevada has become one of the top teams in the conference. However, the team has lost two straight matchups against Boise State and San Diego State.

Both losses included some of Nevada’s worst shooting percentages of the season and the most fouls committed in a game against the Aztecs. The Wolf Pack allowed 41 rebounds in both games, the most in a season. Although both teams are in the top four in the conference for rebounding, Wyoming and Nevada are in the middle of the MWC.

The Cowboys have a season of many unknowns. They lost four starters from last season to graduation or the transfer portal. The only returning players for Wyoming are Brendan Wenzel, Caden Powell, Kenny Foster — who experienced a season-ending injury in the preseason — and Cort Roberson — who mainly works on the scout team.

As the team has already matched its win total from last year, the Cowboys are looking to reach double-digit wins with an upset over the Wolf Pack. Games at the “Dome of Doom” have favored Wyoming thus far this season, with a 6-1 record, including two conference victories, courtesy of Akuel Kot’s game-winning buzzer-beaters over San Jose State and Fresno State.

Turnovers have troubled the Pokes all season as the 20th most per game in the NCAA. Sam Griffin and Kot lead the team with 3.1 turnovers each per game. Only two games have seen the Cowboys commit less than 10 turnovers.

While Nevada looks to get back on track in conference play, Wyoming aims to achieve a winning record in the conference.

Key Players to the Game:

G Kenan Blackshear–Nevada

23-24 Stats: 16.3 PPG, 4.7 APG, 5.3 RPG, 1.5 SPG & 51.4% FG

Last time out: 14 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals on 6-12 (50%) shooting, including 2-5 from the line, at San Diego State.

Kenan Blackshear is an all-around player for the Wolf Pack. He leads the team in assists and steals and is second among starters in scoring, rebounds and shooting percentage. His four highest-scoring games have all come this season, with a career-high of 31 points at Washington in November. 

Both guards — Blackshear and Jarod Lucas — are prominent players for Nevada, but the stature of Blackshear may pose difficulties for Wyoming’s defense. His passing vision and abilities can help propel the Wolf Pack while drawing attention away from others.

F Caden Powell-Wyoming

23-24 Stats: 7.2 PPG, 1.0 APG, 5.9 RPG, 0.9 BPG & 50% FG

Last time out: 2 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a block on 0-2 shooting against Fresno State.

The obvious answer for the Pokes is leading scorer Griffin or Kot with the buzzer-beaters and scoring double digits in all but one game this season. However, Powell must be a dominant force on the glass. As Nevada has allowed over 40 rebounds in their last two games, it’s central for the Cowboys to continue that trend.

Powell also makes half the shots he puts up, and while playing the best scoring defense in the conference, throwing up the most efficient shots is vital. Since MWC play started, Powell has yet to post double figures, only averaging 4.8 points on 46.2%. A dominant big-man performance can send Wyoming into the driver’s seat of this game. 

Keys to the Game

For Nevada:  Control the glass. Improve shooting efficiency. Get back on defense.

The game plan must focus on rebounds after allowing over 40 rebounds in back-to-back games. The Wolf Pack has been outrebounded in half of its games this season. Additionally, the team’s rebound margin is even at zero, ranking 193 in the NCAA. The combination of Nick Davidson and Blackshear must be highly prominent in the paint, offensively and defensively. 

The Wolf Pack also must find efficient shots to take. Since MWC play started, the team’s field goal percentage has dropped 4.4 percentage points. Nevada shot 36% against Boise State. Additionally, the team has become less effective at the line, dropping nearly six percentage points in that same time. The goal is always to have more points than the opponent, and decreasing numbers is not a good sign for winning. 

Against San Diego State, Nevada gave up 15 fast break points. In MWC games, the average Nevada has allowed is 7.75, but it has only scored 7.83 on the season. It is pertinent to ensure that the Cowboys can’t get fast points against an unset defense, notably when Wyoming is ranked 19th lowest in fast break points.

For Wyoming: Get to the charity stripe. Box out and snag the rebounds. Beyond the arc action.

The Cowboys are one of the best from the line in the league. At 75.3%, Wyoming only trails Colorado State in free throw percentage. In addition, Nevada fouls the third most in the MWC, sending San Diego State to the line for 34 shots. Not a single player for Wyoming shoots under 50% from the line, with seven players shooting 80% or better.

Rebounding is a fundamental key to winning games. As a middle-tier rebounding team in the conference, Wyoming posts a 6-3 record when winning the rebound margin while 3-5 when opponents outrebound the Pokes.

Wyoming is one of the best from beyond the arc. Despite the low number of shots beyond the arc per game, the team shoots 38.6% from three and is ranked 16th in the NCAA. Wyoming has shot over 40% in eight games this season and won seven of them. Even when the team shoots above its average, it holds an 8-2 record while 1-6 when below. The magic number for the Pokes is 38.6%.

Prediction:

Nevada 68, Wyoming 60

Wyoming will cover the spread of +8.5 but ultimately come up short. While Nevada has not been able to grab a board the past two games, this came against the conference’s top teams. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, they are neither a top team in the MWC nor prolific at grabbing boards. The Wolf Pack will also clean up some of their foul troubles and return to the win column. Nevada will halt the Pokes’ domination over them and move to 16-3.

Kaycee Clark-Mellott covers college football and basketball for the Mountain West Wire, mainly covering the Wyoming Cowboys.

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Hutmacher wins by pin in Nebraska wrestling debut

The Nebraska wrestling team competed in a three-team meet on Saturday afternoon, hosting Wyoming and Northern Iowa.

The Nebraska wrestling team competed in a three-team meet on Saturday afternoon, hosting Wyoming and Northern Iowa. The Huskers swept the triangular, crushing the Cowboys 44-3 and sneaking away from the Wildcats 18-17.

The triangular also acted as the Nebraska wrestling debut for defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher. The Blackshirt returned to the mat for the first time since 2020. Hutmacher joined Nebraska wrestling after spending three seasons playing football.

Before Nebraska, Hutmacher wrestled for Chamberlain High School in South Dakota, where he was a four-time state champion. Hutmacher’s collegiate debut saw him win by fall in the first period, capping off a dominating win for Nebraska over Wyoming.

After falling in the first match, the Huskers won the remaining nine matches with authority, four by falls, two by tech falls, and one by a major decision.

Hutmacher did not wrestle in the team’s follow-up match with Northern Iowa, a meet that came down to the wire. But Silas Allred earned a pin in the penultimate match, giving Nebraska a five-point lead, eventually leading to the 18-17 victory.

The Huskers moved to 5-0 on the season and will remain home to take on Iowa on Friday night. The duel is set for 6:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

A closer look at transfer portal target Isaiah Neyor

A former Texas wide receiver has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

A former Texas wide receiver has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Isaiah Neyor will be transferring for the second time in his football career.

Neyor spent his first two seasons at Wyoming. In 19 games as a Cowboy, he made 52 catches for 1,126 yards and 12 touchdowns.

His best season came in 2021 when he made 44 catches for 878 yards and 12 touchdowns. The wideout would transfer to Texas following the year.

Neyor would miss the 2022 season after tearing his ACL in the preseason. In 2023, he would only appear in one game, making one reception for 14 yards.

You can find a photo gallery of Isaiah Neyor’s career below.

Former Husker assistant to retire from coaching

A former Nebraska defensive coordinator has announced he is retiring from coaching.

A former Nebraska defensive coordinator has announced he is retiring from coaching. Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl will step away from his position after the team’s appearance in the Barstool Sports Bowl against Toledo.

Bohl is wrapping up his tenth season in Laramie and holds a record of 60-60 while leading the Cowboys. He will be replaced by defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel, who will take over after the bowl game.

Bohl’s most successful coaching stop came as the head coach of North Dakota State. He would finish with a record of 104-32 while in charge of the Bison and would end his run with three straight national championships (2011, 2012, 2013).

The Lincoln, Nebraska native would play defensive back for the Cornhuskers from 1977-1979. He would coach at Nebraska from 1995-2002.

Bohl would coach linebackers and spend time as a defensive coordinator before taking over in Fargo. The Wyoming Cowboys will face Toledo on December 30 at 2:30 p.m. in Tucson, Arizona.

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Air Force

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Air Force The NCAA 14 Video Game Predicts Air Force over UNLV 16-13 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV at Air Force

The NCAA 14 Video Game Predicts Air Force over UNLV 16-13

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For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

Last week our simulation favored Wyoming over UNLV by a score of 31-14. As you should know by now, things certainly didn’t play out that way on the field, as the Rebels nearly flipped that score, hammering the Pokes 34-14.

This weeks featured game reflects the matchup with the most consequence in the Mountain West Conference in week 12, as UNLV visits Colorado Springs, to play Air Force.

Contrary to reality of late, our simulation favored the Falcons, beating UNLV 16-13. The only thing as surprising as the score favoring Air Force would be the statistics behind it. The Reb’s held Air Force under 100 yards rushing for the game, while grinding out for 119 on the ground of their own. The thing more surprising here was Jensen Jones throwing for over 200 yards.

Keeping with the theme of turnovers, the Falcons couldn’t catch a break even in the sim as they coughed the ball up twice. Despite winning the turnover battle 2-0 and holding the Falcons to just over 90 yards rushing, UNLV still couldn’t win this game. The most notable reason would have to be the opposing defense.

I don’t know if this will be reflective of the result or even close on the scoreboard for Saturday’s game, but you have to believe with those stat lines we are going to be looking at a pretty emphatic victory for the Rebels.

When these two teams meet on the field Saturday, the likelihood of a spot in the Mountain West Championship game is at stake. Hopefully we have as competitive game as our simulation suggests.

If you have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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Nebraska women’s basketball tramples Wyoming 71-52

The Huskers hit the road for their second game of the 2023-2024 women’s basketball season, facing Wyoming for the third straight year. Nebraska’s trip ended with a big win as they took down the Cowgirls 71-52. The Huskers were deadlocked with …

The Huskers hit the road for their second game of the 2023-2024 women’s basketball season, facing Wyoming for the third straight year. Nebraska’s trip ended with a big win as they took down the Cowgirls 71-52.

The Huskers were deadlocked with Wyoming throughout the first half, going into the locker rooms only up by five. Nebraska came out on fire in the second half, outscoring the Cowgirls 39-24 to secure the win. Four of the Huskers starting five finished with double-digit points, combining for 58 on the night.

Alexis Markowski ended the game as the leading scorer, dropping 17 points, while also hauling in 12 rebounds for a double-double. Jaz Shelley finished behind Markowski with 15 points, but led the team in assists with seven, free throws with five and steals with three. Freshman Natalie Potts also dropped 15 points in the win, along with two steals and a block. Montana State transfer Darian White rounded out the Huskers’ main showing, scoring 11 points.

Nebraska moves to 2-0 on the season and will return home to host Alcorn State on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV vs. Wyoming

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV vs. Wyoming The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Wyoming drops the Reb’s 31-14 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: UNLV vs. Wyoming

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Wyoming drops the Reb’s 31-14

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For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

Last week our simulation favored Fresno State of Boise State by a score of 21-20. While Saturday’s game played out to a different score on the field, the end result matched our sim for the first time over the past five weeks!

In this Friday’s matchup between UNLV and Wyoming, both teams are going to hope for better redzone results than were experienced in this weeks simulation. Despite scoring 31 points, Wyoming scored on just one of their five trips to the red zone. No better, UNLV scored twice on their seven trips inside the 20. The result was a 31-14 victory for the visiting Cowboys.

With no turnovers on either side and very comparable passing numbers, the final score is a little headscratching. While Andrew Peasley had a solid game throwing the ball, Harrison Waylee was the real difference maker, accruing over 100 yards on the ground for the Pokes. The Reb’s weren’t able to must 70 on the ground as a team.

The biggest difference was in special teams, and that was despite just one field goal attempt all game. Punt returns and field position are what really helped propel Wyoming in this one.

These are two good Mountain West teams meeting on Friday night. Let’s see if the outcome on the field resembles the simulation this week!

If you have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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Wyoming Raises the Bronze Boot in Border War Victory Over Colorado State

A late comeback attempt by the Colorado State Rams falls short as the Wyoming Cowboys win the Border War 24-15.

Wyoming Raises the Bronze Boot in Border War Victory Over Colorado State

Cowboys become bowl-eligible in 24-15 win

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A late comeback attempt by the Colorado State Rams falls short as the Wyoming Cowboys win the Border War 24-15. Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl now has improved to 7-3 against the Rams.

The Cowboys were carried to the win by the team’s rushing attack, and heavy use of Harrison Waylee, who led the team with 140 yards from scrimmage.

 

The Highlights

Wyoming started the scoring early with a 30-yard John Hoyland field goal on their first drive of the game. Waylee added 21 yards on the ground to get the Pokes into field goal range.

A CSU drive with a 13-yard rush by Avery Morrow, a 14-yard reception by Dallin Holker and a 15-yard reception by Dylan Goffney ended with zero points. A 47-yard field goal attempt by Jordan Noyes left the Cowboys with the ball at their own 30-yard line.

The Pokes would score again to start the second quarter with a back shoulder 9-yard touchdown throw in the corner of the endzone to Gunner Gentry. This extended the lead to 10-0.

But by mid-second quarter, CSU would utilize Louis Brown IV for 42 yards including an 18-yard touchdown catch.

Following a Clayton Stewart 72-yard punt, Wyoming maintained a 10-7 lead heading to halftime.

Beginning the second half, the Cowboys ate up five and a half minutes to the CSU 35-yard-line through a rushing attack of Andrew Peasley, with 28 yards, and Waylee, 10 yards. Hoyland would attempt a 52-yard field goal but miss it, his second missed field goal of the game.

However, Wyoming would get the ball back after a Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi interception to Easton Gibbs. The Cowboys would respond with a six-play-drive capped off with an 11-yard touchdown to Ayir Asante. Pokes up 17-7.

 

Following another Fowler-Nicolosi pick, this time by Shae Suiaunoa, the Cowboys’ rushing attack could not be stopped as Sam Scott concluded the eight-play drive with a 6-yard touchdown.

CSU refused to quit down 17 points, and after a Peasley interception to Dom Jones, the Rams scored quickly with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Goffney, his second. Along with a two-point conversion by a Tory Horton pass to Fowler-Nicolosi, CSU only trailed 15-24.

But after a late Rams drive to the Wyoming 24-yard line, Fowler-Nicolosi fumbled the ball, and the Cowboys’ Tyce Westland ran it to the CSU 3-yard line.

Wyoming would burn 1:20 off the clock but failed to score. The Rams would attempt a last-minute miracle, similar to their victory over Boise State. But, after only traveling 45 yards, the Rams would turn it over on downs and allow Wyoming to raise the Bronze Boot for the third straight year.

Waylee became the star of the game, totaling 128 rushing yards and a 12-yard reception. Peasley would appear in big moments in drives as well rushing for 49 yards, several coming on third downs.

Despite the interception, Peasley would finish with a solid day’s work, throwing 15 completions on 22 attempts for 140 yards and two touchdowns.

Asante and Gentry finish with the receiving touchdowns.

The Suiaunoa and Gibbs interceptions led the defense in a positive turnover battle. Gibbs recorded the only sack for the Pokes’ defense on the day.

For the Rams, Fowler-Nicolosi ended the day 24-for-42 with 220 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Horton remained fairly quiet, exiting the game for injury for moments in the game. He finished with 7 receptions for 58 yards. Brown would reel in 55 yards and a touchdown, and Goffney racked up 37 yards and a touchdown.

Up Next?

The bowl-eligible Cowboys will travel to Las Vegas to play UNLV in another late Friday battle at 7:45 p.m. PST.

The Colorado State Rams will host the San Diego State Aztecs Saturday with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. MST.

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Colorado State vs Wyoming: How The Rams Can Win, How to Watch, Odds, Predicition

The Rams head north to Wyoming to face the Cowboys in the Border War. Here’s how the Rams can reclaim the Bronze Boot trophy

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Colorado State vs Wyoming: How The Rams Can Win, How to Watch, Odds, Predicition

The Rams head to Wyoming to face the Cowboys

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Can the Rams get rivalry victory?

WEEK 10: Colorado State Rams (3-5, 1-3 MW) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (5-3, 2-3 MW)

WHEN: Friday, November 3rd — 6:00 p.m. MST / 5:00 p.m. PST

WHERE: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium; Laramie, WY (29,181)

WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, high of 41 degrees

TV: CBS Sports Network (Stream CBS Sports on Fubo and click the link here for a free trial)

RADIO: K99-FM 99.1 / ESPN 1600 AM (Colorado)

SERIES RECORD: This will be the 115th all time matchup between the two schools. CSU leads 58-50-5 (Wyoming says it’s 59-50-5, CSU doesn’t count the first matchup due to a forfeit).

LAST MEETING: Wyoming won 14-13 in Fort Collins last season.

WEBSITES: CSURams.com, the official Colorado State athletics website | GoWyo.com, the official Wyoming athletics website

GAME NOTES (PDF): Colorado State | Wyoming

ODDS: Wyoming -5.5

OVER/UNDER: 41.5

SP+ PROJECTION: Wyoming by 8

FEI PROJECTION: Wyoming by 9.6

PARKER FLEMING PROJECTION: Wyoming 72.47% win probability (30.53 to 22.62)

Colorado State heads to Laramie, Wyoming to face the Wyoming Cowboys in the Border War. CSU is coming off a loss to the Air Force Falcons in a blizzard.

Wyoming is led by Craig Bohl in his tenth season in charge. Andrew Peasley is the man under center. Harrison Waylee is the Cowboys leading rusher and Wyatt Wieland is the Cowboys leading receiver. The Wyoming defense is led by LB Easton Gibbs and DB Wyett Ekeler.

Now onto some keys to victory for the Rams.

Three Keys to a colorado state victory

1. Everyone Needs to Step Up

We saw Hidetora Hanada gets his first action of the year. Nuer Gatkuoth was the Rams leading tackler against Air Force. And Justus Ross-Simmons was the Rams leading receiver last week. All three stepped up when called upon. Ross got a deep shot early. Hanada was asked to use his Sumo skills. And Gatkuoth was asked to play out of position.

The Rams will be potentially be missing a few starters and others need to step up the way these three did last week. Two weren’t completely unexpected, but if the Rams are missing starters others need to be ready to take their place. They don’t have to be perfect, but they need to make the Cowboys respect them.

2. Complete 60 minute game

The weather definitely played an impact, but the Rams once again failed to play a complete game. They went into halftime tied 13-13 with the Falcons and couldn’t take advantage in the second half. This has become the story of the year for the Rams and now they have to change it.

The Rams haven’t been on the same page in all three phases of the game in any game this season. If they want the Bronze Boot to come back home, they’ll need to make sure everyone does their job until the clock hits zeroes.

3. Take Your Shots

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi played in his first snow game ever and it become clear that the weather was having an impact. He started sailing throws in the second half and looking at his hand. Some of those throws were shots that would’ve put the Rams in good position.

This week, Fowler-Nicolosi needs to put that behind him and just play the game in front of him. With Tory Horton a game-time decision, other receivers need to be ready when their number is called. The Rams can take shots because they trust their receivers and those receivers need to repay that trust.

what will happen

It’s Border War time! No one knows what’s really going to happen in these game. Last year was a one score game and this year could be similar. The Cowboys have been up and down this year and Wyoming will be up for this game. It’s going to be a knockdown, drag-out type of game, but the Rams come out on top.

Final Score: Colorado State 24, Wyoming 20

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Fresno State vs. Boise State

Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Fresno State vs. Boise State The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Fresno State tops Boise 21-20 Contact/Follow @PSeanU1 & @MWCwire For those new to our simulations, we use the C ollege Football Revamped version …

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Mountain West Wire Game of the Week Simulation: Fresno State vs. Boise State

The NCAA 14 Video Game Says Fresno State tops Boise 21-20

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For those new to our simulations, we use the College Football Revamped version of EA Sports NCAA14, with updated 2024 rosters. There is no user impact, just a computer simulation of the given teams.

Last week saw UNLV eek one out over Fresno State in our simulation. However, when the two actually met on the gridiron, it was Fresno coming away with the win in a thriller.

For the second week in a row, the losing team of the prior weeks simulated matchup gets a shot at redemption. This time, it’s the Fresno State Bulldogs who are coming off a loss in our simulation to UNLV, to now face Boise State. And it was sweet victory the second time around for the Bulldogs! Mikey Keene outdueled Taylen Green, tossing three tuddies to help secure the victory.

The simulation didn’t implore a quarterback rotation like you’ll probably see from Boise this week, it was Taylen Green the whole way. Ironically, Green was pretty effective throwing the ball for nearly 300 yards, but had two costly turnovers.

Just as surprising was the ability of Fresno State to outgain the Broncos on the ground. I’m not sure many would expect that assuming Ashton Jeanty is in the lineup, but that’s why we love the simulations- expect the unexpected!

This marks the fourth consecutive week that our simulation winner has lost the matchup on the field. With the exception of our sim reflecting Air Force being blown out by Wyoming, every game has been close. Each of these games have also played out similarly on the field, with all four games being coming down to a single score difference.

If you have a strong opinion on who should be our featured simulation next week, let us hear about it @MWCwire. 

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