September 10, 2024 |
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The Wyoming Cowboys are 0-2 to start the season after lackluster play at Arizona State to start the season and against the University of Idaho in Laramie on Saturday.
The Cowboys have scored 20 points so far this season.
BYU comes to the War on Saturday after beating Southern Methodist 18-15, going into the game as a double-digit underdog this past Friday.
This will be the Cougars first trip to Laramie since 2009. The game marks the 79th all-time meeting between the two teams with the Cowboys owning a 17-16-3 record against the Cougars in Laramie. The two teams played the first night game in War Memorial Stadium in 1988 with the Cowboys earning a 24-14 win over the Cougars.
Despite the 0-and-2 record, Wyoming does have some bright spots. Linebacker Shae Suiaunoa recorded 10 tackles for a season-high for a Cowboy against Idaho. It marked his fourth double-digit tackle output of Suiaunoa’s career at Wyoming.
Safety Andrew Johnson made his first career start against Idaho. He finished the contest with five tackles including a big stop on a fake punt.
Despite the 17-points in the first half, the Cowboy defense was solid against Idaho. The Cowboys allowed only 225 yards of offense to the Vandals. The Pokes finished the game with nine tackles for loss and would hold the Vandals scoreless in the second half allowing only 80 yards of total offense.
Running back Daiwaiian McNeely played in his first game since 2022 on Saturday against Idaho. He missed all of 2023 with an injury. He had one rush for four yards in the contest.
Meanwhile, the Cougars are coming off last season’s 5-7 season after making the move to the Big 12 after being independent for several years.
The Cowboys will have to pack up the mistakes, miscues and missed opportunities, and play a hard-nosed game Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. inside the war and right here on Bigfoot 99. Pregame show at 5:30.
