AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosiah Hall (53) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the field after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLocal electrician "Big" Wes Dalles cheers as the Wyoming Cowboys play the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Dalles said of his look for the game, which had temperatures in the teens, "Those are former 365-pound bench press pecs." The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs breaks up a pass intended for Cooper Rothe (40) of the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs stretches for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWyoming Cowboys players take the field against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRico Gafford (5) of the Wyoming Cowboys breaks up a pass intended for Mikah Holder (6) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMarcus Epps (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys stops Donnel Pumphrey (19) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys drops back against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKevin Prosser (42) of the Wyoming Cowboys tackles Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSidney Malauulu (96) of the Wyoming Cowboys runs with the ball after making an interception against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs runs against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs stiff arms Rico Gafford (5) of the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys forces a fumble that resulted in a touchback after throwing an interception to Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys reacts after forcing a fumble that resulted in a touchback on an interception by Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWyoming Cowboys players watch the replay of a challenge that resulted on a possession for the Cowboys against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWyoming Cowboys fans bundle up as the watch Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys take the snap against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLogan Wilson (30) of the Wyoming Cowboys misses a tackle on a punt return by Quest Truxton (85) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWyoming Cowboys hold a sign honoring head coach Craig Bohl's resemblance to Freddy Kruger as the Cowboys play the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAntonio Rosales (67) of the San Diego State Aztecs watches the action against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRyan Pope (77) of the San Diego State Aztecs watches the action against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles and is stopped by Sergio Phillips (65) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJacob Hollister (88) of the Wyoming Cowboys kneels after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKameron Kelly (7) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates a third down stop against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys lays on the turf after being hit against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMarcus Epps (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys upends Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRon Smith (17) of the San Diego State Aztecs defends a pass intended for Tanner Gentry (4) of the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndrew Wingard (28) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the field after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon Porter (18) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKameron Kelly (7) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendrick Mathis (4) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKyahva Tezino (44) of the San Diego State Aztecs, Donnel Pumphrey (19) and Ronley Lakalaka (39) celebrate after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
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Josiah Hall (53) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the field after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.
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The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. San Diego State won over the Wyoming Cowboys 27-24 on Saturday, December 3, 2016.





































