Wyoming (1-1) at Colorado (0-2), 1:40 p.m. Mountain
Line: Colorado by 7.
Series Record: Colorado leads the series, 23-2-1.
Last Meeting: Sept. 27, 1997, Colorado, 20-19.
What’s at Stake
Colorado coach Dan Hawkins set the bar at 10 wins. But after opening the year with losses to Colorado State and Toledo, that goal looks way too rosy. The Cowboys are heading out on the road for the first time this season and face another Big 12 foe. Wyoming was wiped out by No. 2 Texas last week after leading 10-6 in the first half.
Key Matchup
Colorado RB Darrell Scott vs. Wyoming DL John Fletcher. Scott, a prized recruit who hasn’t yet turned into a dominate player, had 85 yards on 12 carries in the loss at Toledo. Fletcher is the anchor of the Cowboys line. He has two sacks this season, both in the opener against Weber State.
Players to watch
Wyoming: Junior FS Chris Prosinski had a career high 17 tackles against Texas last week and a pair of sophomores—LB Brian Hendricks and CB Marcell Gipson—added 14 and 12 tackles, respectively. LB Weston Johnson tied a career high with 11 tackles.
Colorado: Junior QB Cody Hawkins was knocked woozy after a helmet-to-helmet hit near the end zone against Toledo. But he’s expected to start again. The Buffaloes are trying to avoid stripping speedy QB Tyler Hansen of his redshirt year.
Facts & Figures
The Buffaloes will don throwback jerseys from the 1930s—the days of Byron “Whizzer” White—on Saturday. The uniforms feature gold jerseys with black numbers and silver pants. … The Buffaloes defense has allowed 16 plays of 20 or more yards this season. … Cowboys senior WR Greg Bolling returns after serving a two-game suspension for violating team rules. Bolling led Wyoming in receiving last season, hauling in 26 passes for 271 yards.
