October 10, 2023 |
Photo – Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley – Bigfoot99 file photo
Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley was named the Offensive Player of the Week in the Mountain West Conference for the way he led the Cowboys to Saturday night’s 24-19 win over Fresno State.
This marks the second time that Peasley has earned the award as a Cowboy and his third overall. Peasley was recognized after Wyoming’s 37-40 double-overtime win over Tulsa last year.
In last year’s barnburner game against Tulsa, Peasley threw for 256 yards, connecting on 20 of 30 passes. John Hoyland kicked a 30-yard field goal to seal the win in a wild contest at War Memorial Stadium.
In Saturday’s win over Fresno State, Peasley tied a career-high with three touchdown passes.
Peasley enjoyed a big night at the War, finishing 19-of-27, completing 70 percent of his passes.
In his last two games, Peasley has completed 35-of-52 passes for 67 percent and four touchdowns.
He also garnered the conference honor in his time at Utah State in a win over New Mexico.
Wyoming’s win this past Saturday over top-25-ranked Fresno State aired in prime-time nationwide. Here’s how Bulldogs head coach Jeff Tedford summed up the loss during Monday’s news conference.
This is the second week in a row that their audio sucked. I should go get a job with them. Oh wait, I’d have to live in Cali. No thanks. I’m good.
Wyoming is now ranked #2 in the Mountain West Conference. Saturday night’s matchup with first-place Air Force will be a mid-October classic. The Falcons are 3-and-0 in conference play, 5-and-0 overall.
The Las Vegas oddsmakers have Wyoming listed as a 10.5 point underdog. The over/under is 42. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Saturday. We’ll roll at here at Bigfoot 99 with the pregame show at 3:30.
