FBS-CFB Game Preview: Colorado State Rams (2-5) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (3-4)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium, East Grand Ave & North 22nd St, Laramie, WY 82072

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET (5:30 PM MT local)

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

Weather Forecast: 59°F at kickoff, partly cloudy, winds up to 20–25 mph, sunset during first half.

Team Recent Form

Wyoming Cowboys:

Last game: 24-21 loss vs. Air Force

Offense: 20.0 PPG, 365.6 YPG (215 pass, 150 rush)

Defense: 22.6 PPG allowed, 348.1 YPG allowed (26th vs. pass, 100th vs. run)

Strength: Efficient QB play, strong pass defense.

Colorado State Rams:

Last game: 31-19 loss vs. Hawaii

Offense: 21.9 PPG, 332.4 YPG (184 pass, 148 rush)

Defense: 27.0 PPG allowed, 409.7 YPG allowed (94th vs. pass, 105th vs. run)

Weakness: Struggles in red-zone efficiency and stopping the run.

Injury Report

Wyoming: No major injuries reported; QB Kaden Anderson fully active.

Colorado State: Interim coach Tyson Summers takes over after Jay Norvell’s firing; no significant player absences.

Key Player Matchups

QB Kaden Anderson (WYO): 1,480 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT, 58.8% completion.

RB Samuel Harris (WYO): 398 yards, 1 TD, 5.8 YPC.

WR Chris Durr Jr. (WYO): 375 yards, 3 TD.

QB Jackson Brousseau (CSU): 741 yards, 6 TD, 0 INT, 61.6% completion.

RB Jalen Dupree (CSU): 429 yards, 2 TD.

WR Armani Winfield (CSU): 261 yards, 2 TD.

Series History

All-time: Colorado State leads 59–51–5.

Trophy: Bronze Boot (since 1968).

Recent: Wyoming has won 3 of last 4; CSU won 24-10 in 2024.

At Laramie: CSU hasn’t won since 2015.

Betting Trends

Wyoming: 4-3 ATS this season; 2-0 ATS as 4.5+ point favorite.

Colorado State: 3-4 ATS; 3-1 ATS as 4.5+ point underdog.

Totals: Wyoming 2 of 7 OVER; CSU 3 of 7 OVER.

Head-to-Head: Wyoming 3-1 SU last 4 vs. CSU; ATS split 2-2.

Game Odds

Colorado State Rams      46.5

Wyoming Cowboys         – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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