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BYU Defeats Wyoming 34-14 - Recap

Wyoming was unable to slow down Chase Roberts, who produced 129 receiving yards as the Cougars defeated the Cowboys 34-14 on Saturday.

Bettors who backed the Cougars were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 40.0.

Jake Retzlaff rushed for 62 yards, while Pokaiaua Haunga added 35 yards in the win. Chase Roberts and Keanu Hill added 129 and 36 receiving yards respectively.

Evan Svoboda rushed for 32 yards for Wyoming, while Sam Scott added 20 yards. Evan Svoboda threw for 140 yards for the Cowboys, while receivers Tyler King and Clay Nanke had 52 and 24 yards respectively.

Wyoming was outgained by BYU 458-217 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-13 by the Cougars.

The time of possession battle favored BYU as their offense was on the field for 33:22, longer than the 26:38 of their opponents.

BYU heads into a 4 battle against Kansas State. Wyoming, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.