Toledo vs. Wyoming Short Report | Dec 30, 2023
Arizona Stadium
Tucson, AZ
Dec 30, 2023
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Game Recap
The Wyoming Cowboys triumphed over the Toledo Rockets in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, securing a 16-15 win in Craig Bohl's final game as head coach. Wyoming overcame a 9-point deficit in the final quarter to give Bohl a memorable send-off into retirement.
Toledo led 15-6 heading into the fourth quarter, thanks to an 80-yard touchdown run by Jacquez Stuart and a mix of defensive stops and special teams plays, including a safety by Darius Alexander. The Cowboys rallied late, with backup QB Evan Svoboda scoring a crucial 1-yard touchdown and kicker John Hoyland sealing the game with a 24-yard field goal as time expired. The victory marked Wyoming's best season since 1996 at 9-4.
Key Plays:
John Hoyland (Wyoming Cowboys)
Hoyland initiated the scoring with a 34-yard field goal capping a 13-play, 77-yard drive, giving the Cowboys an early 3-0 lead.
John Hoyland (Wyoming Cowboys)
Hoyland added to the Cowboy's lead with a 52-yard field goal that hit the crossbar before going through, making the score 6-0.
Luke Pawlak (Toledo Rockets)
Pawlak put the Rockets on the scoreboard with a 33-yard field goal, trimming Wyoming's lead to 6-3.
Jacquez Stuart (Toledo Rockets)
Stuart ran 80 yards for a touchdown on a play that took just 12 seconds, giving Toledo a 10-6 lead
Darius Alexander (Toledo Rockets)
Alexander sacked Wyoming's Andrew Peasley in the endzone for a safety, expanding Toledo's lead to 12-6.
Evan Svoboda (Wyoming Cowboys)
Svoboda, replacing an injured Peasley, scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak to bring Wyoming within 2 points at 15-13.
John Hoyland (Wyoming Cowboys)
Hoyland kicked a 24-yard field goal to clinch the game for Wyoming as time expired, ending with a 16-15 victory.
Devan Rogers (Toledo Rockets)
Rogers appeared to score on a 29-yard touchdown after catching a deflected pass, but the play was overturned due to illegal touching.
Standout Players:
Jacquez Stuart (Toledo Rockets, RB)
Amassed 99 yards rushing on 9 carries, including a stellar 80-yard touchdown run. He also totaled 208 all-purpose yards, contributing significantly in kickoff returns.
John Hoyland (Wyoming Cowboys, K)
Perfect on all his field goal attempts, including the game-winning 24-yarder. Scored 10 of Wyoming's 16 points, earning MVP honors of the Arizona Bowl.
Evan Svoboda (Wyoming Cowboys, QB)
Replaced injured Andrew Peasley and led a crucial drive, scoring on a 1-yard run to bring Wyoming back into contention.
Andrew Peasley (Wyoming Cowboys, QB)
Completed 20 of 25 passes for 168 yards. Showed resilience by returning to the game after an injury to help set up the final drive.
Darius Alexander (Toledo Rockets, DT)
Recorded a pivotal sack in the endzone that resulted in a safety, adding two points to Toledo's lead and maintaining strong defensive pressure throughout the game.
Tucker Gleason (Toledo Rockets, QB)
Threw for 184 yards on 14 completions and added 42 rushing yards in his first start of the season, stepping in for the departing Dequan Finn.
References:
Toledo Rockets vs. Wyoming Cowboys Live Score and Stats - December 30, 2023 Gametracker - CBSSports.com
Points and Highlights: Wyoming Cowboys 16-15 Toledo Rockets in NCAAF Game | December 30, 2023 - VAVEL USA
Football vs University of Toledo on 12/30/2023 - Box Score - University of Wyoming Athletics
Wyoming wins last Bohl game, knocking off Toledo 16-15 at the buzzer in Arizona - Hustle Belt
NCAAF Betting Odds, Spreads & Lines
Team
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Toledo Rockets
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10
5
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15
Wyoming Cowboys
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3
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10
16
