Laramie, WY
Sep 28, 2024
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The Wyoming Cowboys captured their first win of the season, defeating the Air Force Falcons 31-19 at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys, led by quarterback Evan Svoboda, opened the game aggressively. On their first drive, Svoboda converted a crucial fourth down setting up Sam Scott's eight-yard rushing touchdown to give Wyoming an early 7-0 lead.
Air Force responded fiercely in the second quarter, turning a 72-yard drive into a field goal by Matthew Dapore and later taking a 13-7 halftime lead with Kade Frew's four-yard touchdown run. The game turned decisively in the third quarter when Svoboda led Wyoming on consecutive touchdown drives, aided by key performances from receivers Chris Durr Jr. and tight end John Michael Gyllenborg. The Cowboys capped off a dominant second half with Svoboda's 17-yard rushing touchdown to secure the win, neutralizing a late scoring attempt by Air Force after Aiden Calvert's impressive 37-yard touchdown run.
Sam Scott (Wyoming)
Wyoming, opting for an aggressive start, went for it on fourth down early, which set up Sam Scott's 8-yard touchdown run, establishing the initial 7-0 lead for the Cowboys.
Matthew Dapore (Air Force)
Dapore's 28-yard field goal concluded a 72-yard drive for Air Force, marking their first score and adding credibility to their methodical offensive approach in the first half.
Kade Frew (Air Force)
With a powerful 4-yard rush, Frew's touchdown was part of nine-play, 81-yard drive that gave Air Force a 10-7 lead, showcasing their ground game efficiency.
Evan Svoboda (Wyoming)
Svoboda's 1-yard touchdown run was pivotal, not only reclaiming the lead for Wyoming but also swinging the momentum definitively in their favor early in the second half.
Tyce Westland (Wyoming)
Westland executed a 12-yard sack on Air Force QB John Busha, decimating a critical drive and ensuring the Cowboys maintained their defensive stronghold late in the game.
Evan Svoboda (Wyoming)
Svoboda's 17-yard touchdown run sealed the victory with a convincing charge that concluded a steady 75-yard drive, cementing the Cowboys' 31-19 win.
Evan Svoboda (Wyoming, QB)
Svoboda demonstrated resilience, completing 71% of his passes for 165 yards and leading with 70 rushing yards, including three crucial touchdown runs that galvanized Wyoming's comeback.
Sam Scott (Wyoming, RB)
Running the ball 19 times for 97 yards, Scott also played a significant role in blocking, crucially contributing to the offense's tempo and function.
Cade Harris (Air Force, WR)
Harris stood out by hauling in five receptions for 106 yards, becoming Air Force's first 100-yard receiver since 2022 and a primary target for QB John Busha.
Tyce Westland (Wyoming, DE)
Westland's performance was stellar on defense, especially with his pivotal sack on John Busha, disrupting Air Force's momentum when it was needed most.
Air Force Falcons
0
13
0
6
19
Wyoming Cowboys
7
0
14
10
31
