WYOMING AT MISSISSIPPI
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Wyoming (2-1): Chances are, the Rebels are going to roll their pass coverage toward star receiver Jovon Bouknight, which could mean some more big plays for Michael Ford or Jason Wallace and some little ones for tight end John Wadkowski. Defensively, Wyoming is going to want to put some heat on the Rebels’ new starting quarterback, so defensive end John Flora needs a big game, along with the Cowboys’ linebackers who come on blitzes. After what cornerback Derrick Martin did to them last year, the Rebels probably will try to avoid throwing his way.
Ole Miss (1-1): Backup quarterback Robert Lane will be the focus of the Wyoming defense – and of everybody in the stands at Vaught-
Hemingway Stadium. He has thrown just six passes in his career, with two completions and an interception. Mike Espy is a threat as a wide receiver and a return specialist. Mario Hill has been the Rebels’ most productive receiver with 14 receptions for 238 yards. Senior defensive tackle McKinley Boykin and linebacker Kelvin Robinson are about as stubborn as they come against the run.
KEY STAT
Once a welcome visitor, Wyoming has won three of its past five games away from home.
KEY FOR WYOMING
The Cowboys are going to need an effective passing game to win. That means they’re going to have to do a good job protecting quarterback Corey Bramlet against a defense that failed to pressure Vanderbilt’s Jay Cutler last week.
KEY FOR OLE MISS
Getting pressure on Corey Bramlet. First-year Rebels coach Ed Orgeron prides himself on a stout defense and needs his “D” to come through on a week they have to go to their backup quarterback.
JOSEPH SANCHEZ
