MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wyoming men’s cross country program finished 30th as a team with 707 points at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
The Cowboys were led by junior Jacob White throughout the whole race. White finished 119th with a time of 30:00.4. Following a theme of Cowboys finishing together throughout the season, senior Ryker Holtzen finished right by White in 120th, improving his placement at each 1K interval since the 7K mark, with a time of 30:01.3.
To close out his collegiate cross country career, senior Gus McIntyre came in 184th crossing the line at 30:34.9. In his first year in Wyoming, senior Dylan van der Hock finished with a time of 30:58.8 for 211th after improving his standing by nine places in the last kilometer. To close out the scoring five, senior Mason Norman grabbed 214th with a time of 31:00.8.
Two more Cowboys, and Wyoming natives, started the 10K in seniors Trevor Stephen and Asefa Wetzel. Stephen finished in a time of 31:24.4 for 233rd overall. Wetzel remained in 251st place at the 5K and 6K mark before having to step out.
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As a team, the Cowboys averaged a 30:31.2 10K with individual finishes of 119-120-184-211-214 and point totals of 99-100-153-176-179.
Ashton Jeanty will lead the Boise State Broncos (9-1) into their game versus the Wyoming Cowboys (2-8) at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch Boise State vs. Wyoming
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming
Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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Boise State vs. Wyoming: Head to Head
Boise State has won against Wyoming two times in the past two matchups.
Each team has covered in one game in the past two matchups while failing to go over the total once.
Boise State has scored 52 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 24 to Wyoming.
Boise State’s 2024 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Score
8/31/2024
at Georgia Southern
W 56-45
9/7/2024
at Oregon
L 37-34
9/21/2024
vs. Portland State
W 56-14
9/28/2024
vs. Washington State
W 45-24
10/5/2024
vs. Utah State
W 62-30
10/12/2024
at Hawaii
W 28-7
10/25/2024
at UNLV
W 29-24
11/1/2024
vs. San Diego State
W 56-24
11/9/2024
vs. Nevada
W 28-21
11/16/2024
at San Jose State
W 42-21
11/23/2024
at Wyoming
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11/29/2024
vs. Oregon State
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Boise State 2024 Stats & Insights
Boise State owns the 73rd-ranked defense this year (371.7 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking fourth-best with a tally of 492.2 yards per game.
With 267 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS, Boise State has been forced to lean on their 60th-ranked passing offense (233.5 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Broncos have been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best in the FBS by compiling 43.6 points per game. They rank 68th on defense (24.7 points allowed per game).
The Broncos have been firing on all cylinders in the running game this season, as they rank third-best in rushing offense (258.7 rushing yards per game) and 13th-best in rushing defense (104.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
Boise State has the 89th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking fourth-best with a 52.3% third-down conversion rate.
With 14 forced turnovers (55th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (sixth in the FBS), the Broncos’ +7 turnover margin is the 23rd-best in college football.
Wyoming has lots of room to get better, as it ranks 16th-worst in total yards per game (325.8) and 19th-worst in total yards allowed per game (429).
Wyoming is accumulating 185.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (109th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 227.8 passing yards per contest (80th-ranked) on defense.
The Cowboys’ offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 20.4 points per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 107th with 30.9 points ceded per contest.
The Cowboys’ defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, surrendering 201.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On offense, they rank 89th with 140.4 rushing yards per contest.
Wyoming’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 28.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 37.5% third-down rate, which ranks 88th.
At -4, the Cowboys sport the 95th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (117th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (51st in the FBS).
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Following deliberation and public input, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted 6–5 today against the proposed rule allowing the concealed carrying of dangerous weapons on campus grounds.
This means that the University of Wyoming will continue to operate under current policy prohibiting any dangerous weapon on university grounds, concealed or not and regardless of the bearer’s status as a concealed carry permit holder.
In a campus-wide email, UW President Ed Seidel said that the nature of the issue, with the university having been directed by Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon to make a decision on the rule before the state legislature makes it instead, means the issue will likely rise again.
“In that event, be assured that the administration will continue to work in the best interests of the university, with the safety of campus as our top priority,” Seidel said.
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Members of the Board of Trustees appeared to agree with that sentiment, as Board Chairman Kermit Brown said in the body’s Thursday meeting that continued deliberation over the issue will be like “sawing sawdust.”
The board members who voted in favor of the rule are Kermit Brown, Brad LaCroix, Jim Mathis, John McKinley and Dave True. The board members opposed are David Fall, Brad Bonner, Carol Linton, Macey Moore, Laura Schmid-Pizzato and Michelle Sullivan.
According to Seidel, some exceptions to the current rule may be allowed at the discretion of the UW Police, which would have enforced the new rule if it were implemented starting around the new year. The UW Police website can be viewed here.
The state legislature will begin meeting for the 2025 General Session the second Tuesday of January. During the session, a new bill regarding concealed carry on campus is likely to spring up. Wyoming’s legislature can be monitored at the body’s website here.