Wyoming (4-5, 2-3 MWC) takes on Fresno State (6-3, 3-2 MWC) tonight in a Week 12 Mountain West matchup at Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, where the Bulldogs look to ride defensive momentum and home-field advantage, while the Cowboys try to steady their season and keep bowl hopes alive.
Fresno State enters on a high after a 30–7 dismantling of Boise State — a game defined by a revitalized ground attack (189 rushing yards, three touchdowns) and one of the nation’s stingiest defenses. The Bulldogs rank 15th nationally in total defense (300.9 yards/game) and sit top 20 against the pass (173.2 yards/game).
Their quarterback situation remains fluid with Carson Conklin now starting. He struggled last week (10-of-21 for 35 yards), leaving the offense to lean heavily on playmakers like Rayshon Luke (490 rushing yards, 5 TDs) and leading receiver Josiah Freeman (353 yards, 4 TDs). Fresno State’s control of game flow is a real edge — they rank 35th nationally in time of possession (31:16).
Wyoming, coming off a bye, is trying to rebound from a turnover-plagued 24–7 loss to San Diego State. The Cowboys committed four giveaways and mustered just 93 passing yards from quarterback Kaden Anderson, who now has 1,727 yards, 11 TDs, and 9 INTs on the season.
Wyoming’s offensive issues are structural: they rank 101st in total offense (346.2 yards/game) and 122nd in scoring (19.4 points/game), with one of the nation’s least efficient red-zone units (120th at 76.2%). Their strengths are clear — a disciplined pass defense that ranks 26th nationally (184.9 yards/game) and a run game led by Samuel Harris (450 yards) — but inconsistency and injuries, including to Landon Sims, have limited their ceiling.
This matchup ultimately pits Fresno State’s elite defense and ball-control advantage against Wyoming’s grind-it-out style and strong secondary. The Cowboys need to avoid turnovers and slow the Bulldogs’ rushing attack to pull off a road upset, but Fresno State’s defensive profile and efficiency metrics give them a significant edge at home.
Prediction
Both teams bring stout defenses and run-first identities, but Fresno State holds the edge with the home crowd, recent momentum, and a rushing game that fits this matchup. Wyoming has the toughness and could keep it close, yet the Bulldogs’ ability to control tempo and win the turnover battle gives them the nod.
Projected Score: Fresno State 28, Wyoming 21
How to Watch Wyoming vs. Fresno State
Kickoff for the game between Wyoming and Fresno State is set for 10:30 PM Eastern / 8:30 PM Mountain / 7:30 PM Pacific at Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, CA.
The game airs live on FS1 and streams on the FOX One and Sports apps and websites.
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Wyoming Cowboys vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM Eastern / 8:30 PM Mountain / 7:30 PM Pacific
Venue: Valley Children’s Stadium, Fresno, California
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOX One and FOX Sports apps and websites