<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0McJM3_0wETLTNE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0McJM3_0wETLTNE00" width="1024" height="683" ><figcaption>University of Wyoming photo</figcaption></figure>October 20, 2024 — Wyo4NewsIt’s been that kind of season. Saturday, the Wyoming Cowboy defense forced three first-half turnovers by San Jose State, and the Pokes offense could not turn any of them into points. The UW defense even blocked a first-half field goal. Despite those efforts, Wyoming trailed 14-0 at the end of the first half on its way to a 24-14 loss to the Spartans.Wyoming is now 1- 2 in the Mountain West, 1-6 overall, while San Jose State improves to 3-1 in the conference and 5-2 overall.Offense:While UW threw the ball for a season-high 322 yards, they only rushed the ball for 56 yards. Wyoming threw for a season-high 310 yards but rushed for 56 yards on 38 carries. While the passing yardage was an improvement, the passing efficiency was still not the best. Starting quarterback Evan Svoboda was 14 of 27 for 127 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception. Backup Kaden Anderson, who entered the contest halfway through the fourth quarter, was 4 of 11 for 116 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.Cowboy tight end John Michael Gyllenborg caught five passes for 137 yards and one touchdown. The touchdown came one a 63-yard pass play from Anderson with less than a minute to go in the game. Justin Stevenson had the other touchdown pass reception, an 18-yard score from Svoboda in the third quarter. That score brought Wyoming to within seven points, 14-7.Defense:In total, the Cowboy D had two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in the contest. Defense back Wrook Brown led Wyoming’s D with eight tackles and one interception. Wyett Ekler had the Pokes’ other interception. How they Scored:1st Quarter0 – 7 San Jose State 39-yard touchdown run2nd Quarter0 – 14 San Jose Stae 17-yard touchdown pass3rd Quarter7 – 14 Wyoming Justin Stevenson 17-yard pass from Evan Svoboda7 – 17 San Jose State 26-yard field goal4th Quarter7 – 24 San Jose State 19-yard touchdown run14 – 24 Wyoming John Michael Gyllenborg 63-yard pass from Kaden AndersonUp Next:Wyoming will be home against Utah State. The Aggies (0-3, 1-6) lost to New Mexico (2-1, 3-4) 50-45 on Saturday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast on WyoRadio’s 99.7 JACK-FM and 99KSIT.com.Cowgirl Volleyball The Wyoming Cowgirls faltered on the road Saturday, losing in three sets at San Diego State. The Aztecs controlled the contest, 25-23, 25-16 and 25-19. The loss leaves Wyoming at 3-5 in the Mountain West and 11-7 overall. The Aztecs improved to 5-3 in the conference and 13-5 in the year. The Cowgirls will be at Air Force (1-7, 2-17) on Thursday.Cowgirl SoccerThe Cowgirls are in Las Vegas today to play UNLV. UW enters the match with 9 conference points (2-2-3), while the Rebels have 13 points (4-2-1). </div></body>

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It’s been that kind of season. Saturday, the Wyoming Cowboy defense forced three first-half turnovers by San Jose State, and the Pokes offense could not turn any of them into points. The UW defense even blocked a first-half field goal. Despite those efforts, Wyoming trailed 14-0 at the end of the first half on its way to a 24-14 loss to the Spartans.