Fresno State faces its biggest test yet as they head to Laramie to take on the (4-1) Wyoming.
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Game: Fresno State Vs Wyoming
Where: War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, Wyoming
TV: Fox
Streaming: Fubo TV with a free trial
Series Record: 6-2 Fresno State leads
Websites: gobulldogs.com
Game Notes: Fresno State
Odds: -6
Players to Watch:
Morice Norris JR.
The Bulldogs sack leader will be a vital part if the Dogs are going to leave Laramie with a win. Norris is coming off his best game of the season with 1.5 sacks and one interception last week against Nevada. Just like Nevada the Wyoming Cowboys are also a run-heavy team. Norris is going to have to win the edges against this physical Cowboys O-line and contain the run game.
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WR – Jaelen Gill
Gill is coming off a career game with 8 receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Look for Keene to find Gill more as they have developed chemistry over the last couple of games. Gill has been looking more comfortable in the offense and is poised for another big game. The Bulldogs have also gotten Gill involved in the running game, which could help the offense open up.
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Keys to the Game:
When the Line of scrimmage
This is going to very physical gritty match-up for the Bulldogs. This will be the best O-line and the best team the Bulldogs have faced. If the Dogs are going to have any success on both sides of the ball it will start up front. Take away Wyoming’s greatest strength. If the Bulldogs can win up front it will also help contain Wyoming’s legit run game. On the offensive of the Ball, the o-line has to do a better job protecting Keene or the Wyoming defense is going to have its way with this Bulldogs offense.
Bulldogs DC Kevin Coyle says Wyoming’s offensive line might be the best they’ve faced all season. Expects the Cowboys to run the ball early and often. pic.twitter.com/awhW9qUxkz
— Alec Nolan (@AlecABC30) October 2, 2023
Finish Drives
We saw this last week and against Arizona State, the Bulldogs are leaving too many points on the board. Have to do a better job at finishing drives or Wyoming will make you pay for it as we saw in week one against Texas Tech. Mike Keene also has to make simple plays against this defense, throw the ball, and not try to make a play every time. The simple things will be the key to scoring seven instead of three.
Jeff Tedford postgame on the offensive struggles to sustain long drives (FS scored two of three TDs on 65+ yard plays): “We gotta learn how to throw the football away.” pic.twitter.com/0MDOOZUSJT
— Gabe Camarillo (@gabecamarillo_) October 1, 2023
Prediction:
Two good teams with two great Coaches on national television. Can Wyoming snap its four-game losing streak to the Bulldogs? Can Fresno State go into a hostile environment and come out unbeaten? Is Wyoming’s run going to have its way with this Bulldogs’ Defense? Can the Bulldogs o-line win the battle up front? This is shaping up to be one of the conference’s best games and could be a preview of the Mountain West championship. This one will come down to the wire and the Bulldogs’ defense will make a game-changing play late in this one.
Fresno State 27, Wyoming 20
