Wyoming vs Colorado State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Originally posted on College Football News
By Pete Fiutak | Last updated Nov 15, 2024 5:46 AM ET

No, it’s not Alabama-Auburn or Michigan-Ohio State, but the Border War between Wyoming and Colorado is a giant deal. This season it’s a season-maker for the winner.

Wyoming hasn’t exactly adjusted after the retirement of head coach Craig Bohl, but even at 2-7 is’t still fighting, it’s playing a slew of close games, and it managed to get by New Mexico a few weeks ago in a wild shoot. With Boise State and Washington State after this, the team gets the fun role of being the spoiler.

Colorado State has very, very quietly been winning. The Mountain West might be all about Boise State, but the Rams have pulled off four straight wins and are still unbeaten in conference play. With Fresno State and Utah State to close, win two of the last three and they’re in the Mountain West title game.

Wyoming vs Colorado State: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
Venue: Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO
Teams: Colorado State (6-3), Wyoming (2-7)
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Why Wyoming Will Win

For all of the problems, the Cowboys have been great defensively on third downs, and on the other side the running game has been rolling.

The offense put up over 600 yards on New Mexico - but who doesn’t? - with the ground attack rolling after putting up 276 yards against Utah State the week before.

The Colorado State run defense has been fine, but it allowed five yards per carry in the win over Nevada last week, all while the offense has been just okay-to-mediocre offensively on third downs. But …

Why Colorado State Will Win

The Wyoming defense is awful.

It can’t generate any pressure in the backfield, the front is getting powered over, and the offense isn’t making up for it with anything consistent. Yes, the ground game is doing okay, but the passing attack is way too inefficient.

Colorado State is winning by not screwing up - the penalties have stopped and the turnovers are at a minimum - to go with an almost perfect balance on offense. The steadiness should matter against the Cowboys, and …

Wyoming vs Colorado State: Who Will Win?

The Rams are coming up with takeaways. The nine generated over the last three games, have been a big deal, and they’ll get at least two in this.

But again, the steady running game will be what takes over. Wyoming will have its moments, but Colorado State will always have an answer.