by Rod Pearson
Friday, Sep 15, 2023
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, September 16, 2023
Venue: Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
Where to Watch: LHN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Wyoming +29, Texas -29; Over/Under: 48.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Wyoming +29.5, Texas -29.5; Over/Under: 48.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Wyoming +29.5, Texas -29.5; Over/Under: 48.5 points
Season Record
Wyoming Cowboys: 2-0 (0-0) (2nd place, MWC)
Texas Longhorns: 2-0 (0-0) (6th place, Big 12)
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Wyoming Cowboys: won their last game at home against the Portland State Vikings 31-17.
Texas Longhorns: won their last game on the road against the Alabama Crimson Tide 34-24.
Wyoming Cowboys vs Texas Longhorns Preview and Analysis
Wyoming is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Portland State 31-17. Andrew Peasley was the starting QB and he completed 11/16 passes for 201 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Sam Scott led the team in rushing yards with 70. Ayir Asante led the receivers with 78 receiving yards on 2 receptions and 2 TDs. Wrook Brown led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Cole Godbout led the defense in sacks with 1.5. Wyett Ekeler came away with the only interception for them in that game.
Texas is entering this game with a 2-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Alabama 34-24. Quinn Ewers was the starting QB and he completed 24/38 passes for 349 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jonathon Brooks led the team in rushing yards with 57 and 1 TD. Ja'Tavion Sanders led the receivers with 114 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Jalen Catalon led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Anthony Hill Jr. led the defense in sacks with 2. Jahdae Barron and Jerrin Thompson each came away with 1 interception for them in that game.
Wyoming vs Texas Prediction
The current betting odds have Texas listed as a 29 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Texas is 2-0 this season and they are now ranked in the top 4 of the country after going into Tuscaloosa and beating Alabama in their last game. That was a really good win for them but they still have something to prove this year in their last season of the Big 12 and they will be looking to follow up that huge road win with another big win over a bad team at home. Wyoming doesn't have a great team this season and they usually play a lot better in their home games. Being on the road in this game doesn't help them at all and they don't really have the talent to keep with Texas either. Texas is going to roll them with all the momentum they have from that Alabama win last week. The best way to place a bet here is on Texas to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Wyoming Cowboys: 21-15 ATS after scoring 31 points or more in 2 straight games. 18-6 UNDER as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points. 17-9 UNDER off a no-cover where the team won as a favorite. 11-4 UNDER off 2 consecutive home wins.
Texas Longhorns: 5-11 ATS after gaining 300 or more passing yards in 3 straight games. 5-9 ATS after 2 consecutive game where they committed no turnovers. 7-1 UNDER after scoring 31 points or more in 2 straight games. 9-5 UNDER in home games.
Key Injuries
Wyoming Cowboys: H. Waylee (RB) Prob Sat - Knee. W. Pelissier (WR) Late Sept - Finger. A. Peasley (QB) Ques Sat - Shoulder. D. McNeely (RB) out for season - Knee.
Texas Longhorns: C. Baxter (RB) Ques Sat - Ribs.
Notable Quotes
“I’ve had the chance to look at the University of Texas for 35 years. A lot of years coaching against them. This is the best Texas football team I’ve seen. I think they’re as good as what’s been advertised.” - Craig Bohl on Texas coming into this game against them this week.
“We showed a play today of Byron Murphy defeating a double team and making a really good tackle at the line of scrimmage. Just quality, quality effort.” - Steve Sarkisian after his team’s win against Alabama in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Wyoming Cowboys
WR Brown, Alex
WR Marquez, Ryan
WR Wieland, Wyatt
TE Welch, Treyton
QB Peasley, Andrew
RB Scott, Sam
FB Driskill, Caleb
Texas Longhorns
WR Worthy, Xavier
WR Mitchell, Adonai
WR Whittington, Jordan
TE Sanders, Ja'Tavion
QB Ewers, Quinn
RB Baxter, CJ
Statistical Leaders
Wyoming Cowboys
Passing: A. Peasley (350)
Rushing: S. Scott (114)
Receiving: A. Asante (96)
Touchdowns: A. Asante (2)
Texas Longhorns
Passing: Q. Ewers (609)
Rushing: J. Brooks (109)
Receiving: X. Worthy (165)
Touchdowns: A. Mitchell (3)
Coaches:
Wyoming Cowboys: Craig Bohl (10th season)
Texas Longhorns: Steve Sarkisian (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
