Fresno State Welcomes Wyoming for Key MWC Showdown on Nov. 15

Fresno State will host Wyoming in a crucial Mountain West Conference (MWC) matchup on November 15, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. EST. With Fresno State holding a record of 6-3 and Wyoming at 4-5, both teams will be looking to secure a vital victory as the season progresses.

Team Performance Overview

Fresno State’s offense has struggled to find its rhythm this season, ranking 100th in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) with an average of 347.1 yards per game. The team’s passing game averages 193.9 yards per game, placing it 102nd, while its rushing attack adds 153.2 yards, ranking 75th. The Bulldogs score an average of 26.1 points per game, putting them at 78th overall.

Defensively, Fresno State performs much better, allowing just 300.9 yards per game, which ranks 15th in the FBS. The team’s passing defense yields 173.2 yards per game (16th), while its rushing defense allows 127.7 yards (41st). They have a scoring defense average of 21.8 points, placing them at 43rd.

In contrast, Wyoming’s offense averages 346.2 yards per game, placing them 101st in the FBS. They are slightly more effective passing the ball, averaging 196.1 yards (101st), while their rushing game adds 150.1 yards (78th). Wyoming’s scoring average of 19.4 points per game ranks 122nd.

Defensively, Wyoming allows 348.0 yards per game, ranking 50th. Their passing defense is stronger at 184.9 yards per game (26th), but they struggle against the run, allowing 163.1 yards per game (95th). The Cowboys’ scoring defense averages 20.2 points per game, placing them at 30th.

Key Players and Recent Form

Fresno State’s offense is led by quarterback E.J. Warner, who has thrown for 1,486 yards with 10 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, boasting a completion percentage of 68.8%. The rushing attack is spearheaded by Rayshon Luke, who has accumulated 490 yards on 79 carries and scored 5 touchdowns. In the receiving department, Josiah Freeman leads with 353 yards on 31 receptions and 4 touchdowns.

For Wyoming, quarterback Kaden Anderson has recorded 1,727 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, achieving a 58.7% completion rate. The Cowboys’ rushing game is led by Samuel Harris, who has gained 450 yards on 85 carries with 1 touchdown, while Chris Durr Jr. leads the receiving corps with 442 yards on 38 catches and 4 touchdowns.

Both teams faced off against San Diego State and Boise State in their last games. Fresno State secured a convincing 30-7 victory over Boise State on November 1, where Carson Conklin completed 10 of 21 passes for 35 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Luke was a standout performer, rushing 16 times for 88 yards. On the contrary, Wyoming struggled against San Diego State, losing 24-7. Anderson threw for just 93 yards, completing 12 of 24 passes but suffered 3 interceptions. Landon Sims led the rushing attack with 52 yards on 4 carries.

Looking ahead, Fresno State will continue its campaign by hosting Utah State on November 22, while Wyoming will face Nevada on the same day. Both teams will aim to build momentum heading into the closing stretch of the season.