Wyoming at Colorado State - 2026 Matchup Preview
Wyoming logo   Wyoming Cowboys at Colorado State Rams  Colorado State logo
Saturday, September 5th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Canvas Stadium - Fort Collins, CO

 
Cowboys (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jay Sawvel (7 - 17)
Avg Score : 16 - 21 (11 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#80)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Colorado State -1  (SP+ WYO -4.5)
Projected Score: WYO: 21 - CSU: 22 (42)
CSU Win prob: 48% | Cover: 46%
WYO Travel: 57 miles
Rams (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jim Mora (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 19 - 31 (20 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#68)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Wyoming's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Wyoming at Colorado State+1

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Wyoming's Schedule
Colorado State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Colorado State vs Wyoming-1
Sat 9/12 Colorado State vs Southern Utah-10.5
Sat 9/19 Colorado State vs BYU+26.5
Sat 9/26 Colorado State at UTSA+13.5
Sat 10/3 Colorado State vs Oregon State-4.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/15 Colorado State at Texas State+15.5
Sat 10/24 Colorado State vs San Diego State+11
Sat 10/31 Colorado State at Utah State+8
Sat 11/7 Colorado State vs Boise State+13.5
Sat 11/14 Colorado State at Washington State+15
Sat 11/21 Colorado State at Fresno State+11.5
Sat 11/28 Colorado State vs TBD-10.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Colorado State's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WYO#123 (.05)38% (116)1638% (117)2.74 (108)13239% (103)1832.9 (127)#22 (.07)38% (24)20.540% (47)37% (20)2.77 (11)56.31.51.3
CSU#95 (.13)40% (98)18.544% (66)2.97 (63)10838% (110)2163.52 (87)#117 (.24)45% (118)30.846% (106)46% (116)4.03 (103)56.31.71.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WYO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WYO Offense121611.338.1%2.91.5183151321834.147%51%38%39%19%.05
CSU Defense1230.827.145.3%4.031.3 - - - - - 57%42%46%46%13%.24
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WYO Defense1220.522.738%2.771.3 - - - - - 55%44%40%37%13%.07
CSU Offense1218.519.940.3%3.521.7183241082163.645%54%44%38%19%.13

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Wyoming1228:3117.734%52%6.656.31.51.34.41.3325.5
Colorado State1226:5018.333%47%5.856.31.71.33.81.3126
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WYO Offense1247% (93)38% (117)32.4131.84.19 (107).02 (119)2.74 (108)56% (135)10% (91)0.96 (67)
CSU Defense1257% (131)46% (106) - - - - .17 (105)3.26 (123)77% (109)7% (129)0.94 (59)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WYO Defense1255% (120)40% (47) - - - - .09 (60)3 (94)74% (93)8% (121)0.93 (53)
CSU Offense1245% (107)44% (66)30.3108.33.613 (70).09 (79)2.97 (63)59% (132)12% (121)0.9 (96)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WYO Offense1251% (51)39% (103)17.9321835.710.213 (86)12 (108).12 (121)1.4 (132)35% (122)25% (118).16 (119)9% (132)1.8 (123)
CSU Defense1242% (7)46% (116) - - - - - - 8 (31).38 (120)1.7 (123)27% (129)35% (125).34 (94)6% (57)1.9 (31)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WYO Defense1244% (17)37% (20) - - - - - - 10 (75).13 (18)1.6 (92)34% (26)27% (25).17 (22)6% (86)1.9 (42)
CSU Offense1254% (29)38% (110)20.332.8215.96.610.715 (103)12 (7).2 (97)1.5 (91)35% (126)28% (87).25 (89)7% (110)2 (85)

Wyoming's Power Ratings
Wyoming's Power Rating: -11.63  #109
Wyoming's Offense Rating: -0.05  #134
Wyoming's Defense Rating: 16.58  #67
2026 Talent Rating: 542.00  #105
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #99
Wyoming's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Wyoming's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.3  #110
Wyoming's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.3  #129
Wyoming's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.7  #55

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 487.2
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17

Power Ratings Matchup
Wyoming: -11.63   Colorado State: -10.62

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wyoming: -11.3   Colorado State: -15.6




Colorado State's Power Ratings
Colorado State's Power Rating: -10.62  #100
Colorado State's Offense Rating: 6.87  #94
Colorado State's Defense Rating: 22.51  #111
2026 Talent Rating: 676.00  #78
Blue Chip Ratio: 4  #59
Colorado State's 2026 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Colorado State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.6  #124
Colorado State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.6  #120
Colorado State's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.9  #105

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 627.25
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17


Wyoming Scoring
Offense: 16 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.3
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.7

Wyoming's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado State 22
Wyoming 21

Projected Total Points: 42
Colorado State Scoring
Offense: 18.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 19.9
Defense: 30.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.1

Colorado State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/25Wyoming28Colorado State0Wyoming -5.5Wyoming46.5Under
202411/15Colorado State24Wyoming10Colorado State -8.5Colorado State47.5Under
202311/03Wyoming24Colorado State15Wyoming -6Wyoming41.0Under
202211/12Colorado State13Wyoming14Wyoming -8.5Colorado State42.5Under
202111/06Wyoming31Colorado State17Colorado State -3Wyoming41.5Over
202011/05Colorado State34Wyoming24Wyoming -3.5Colorado State53.5Over
201911/22Wyoming17Colorado State7Wyoming -5.5Wyoming50.5Under
201810/26Colorado State21Wyoming34Wyoming -3Wyoming47.5Over
201711/04Wyoming16Colorado State13Colorado State -4Wyoming48.5Under
201610/01Colorado State17Wyoming38Colorado State -5.5Wyoming53.5Over
201511/07Wyoming7Colorado State26Colorado State -11.5Colorado State55.5Under
201410/25Colorado State45Wyoming31Colorado State -21.5Wyoming0
201310/19Wyoming22Colorado State52Wyoming -6.5Colorado State0
201211/03Wyoming45Colorado State31
201112/03Colorado State19Wyoming22
201011/20Wyoming44Colorado State0
200911/27Colorado State16Wyoming17
200811/22Wyoming20Colorado State31
200711/23Colorado State36Wyoming28
200610/21Wyoming24Colorado State0
200510/22Colorado State39Wyoming31
200410/22Colorado State30Wyoming7
200311/01Wyoming35Colorado State28
200210/12Colorado State44Wyoming36
200109/29Wyoming14Colorado State42
200011/15Colorado State37Wyoming13
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Colorado State1254 Overs
Wyoming1487 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams17 - 98 - 54 - 34 - 2
Road Teams9 - 175 - 82 - 43 - 4

(#109) WYO at (#100) CSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWYOCSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #109 #100
SP+SP+ #110 #124
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #105 #78
Blue ChipsBC% #99 #59
Colorado State Notes
(2/4) New staff under Mora, OC Tracy was PGC (UConn)
(2/4) QB1 Curry (PT LY) vs Farrar (UConn transfer)
(2/4) RB could get huge boost if D. Robinson is healthy
(2/4) WR has 4 guys with exp but none very productive
(2/4) OL huge ? only 4 have any exp, 5 portal adds
(2/4) DL took 5 portals, run def grades are awful
(2/4) LBs decent unit. Diomande (UConn) huge add
(2/4) DBs 5 portals, decent parts to work with
(2/4) Roster TO w 37 portals in/38 out + 22 croots
Colorado State Injury Report
Wyoming on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
WYO OffCSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #116 #118
ExplosiveExp #117 #77
PPAPPA #123 #117
PowerPwr #134 #111
SP+SP+ #129 #105
Pts POPPO #127 #103
HavocHav #124 #116
Wyoming Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
WYO OffCSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #117 #106
Run ExplRExp #67 #59
PPAExp #119 #105
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #108 #123
Stuff RateStuff #116 #121
TackleTak - NR
Wyoming Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
WYO OffCSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #103 #116
Pass ExplPExl #132 #123
PPAExp #121 #120
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #91 #129
DB HavocDB #132 #57
Colorado State on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatCSU OffWYO Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #98 #24
ExplosiveExp #98 #47
PPAPPA #95 #22
PowerPwr #94 #67
SP+SP+ #120 #55
Pts POPPO #87 #11
HavocHav #125 #119
Colorado State Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
CSU OffWYO Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #66 #47
Run ExplRExp #96 #53
PPAExp #79 #60
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #63 #94
Stuff RateStuff #76 #105
TackleTak - NR
Colorado State Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatCSU OffWYO Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #110 #20
Pass ExplPExl #91 #92
PPAExp #97 #18
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #121 #121
DB HavocDB #110 #86
Program Comparison
CSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

WYO 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Canvas Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Wyoming beat Colorado State last year (28-0)
Colorado State beat Wyoming in 2024 (24-10)
Wyoming beat Colorado State in 2023 (24-15)

  
WYO's OC Christian Taylor (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Tyler Hughes (Tr)20430866%23302037.6
Mason Drube203853%187014.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Tyler Hughes (Tr)155670114.366
Samuel Harris10055215.550
Diore Hubbard (Tr)9633543.529
Landon Sims159716.537
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Samuel Harris16184011.552
Diore Hubbard (Tr)1615609.869
Eric Richardson10112111.241
Charlie Coenen599119.845

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WYO's DC Aaron Bohl (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brayden Johnson745013
Jones Thomas461004
Ethan Stuhlsatz402001
Desman Hearns283005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Esaia Bogar122101
Brayden Johnson745013
Cody Crawford20000
Keelan Anderson11000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Desman Hearns283005
Dainsus Miller253005
Travis Franklin Jr. (Tr)250004

CSU's OC Pryce Tracy (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Darius Curry7010765%740576.9
Ksaan Farrar (Tr)111861%84004.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jayden Brown3226228.249
Oliver Lundberg-Coleman2313816.017
Terrence Smith Jr. (Tr)147515.421
Durell Robinson (Tr)357119.054
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tommy Maher32358011.235
Javonte Vereen (Tr)21305514.550
Lavon Brown22244011.131
Jordan Mosley (Tr)8168121.075

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CSU's DC Tyson Summers (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Oumar Diomande (Tr)1168551
Jace Bellah581020
Elijah Mc-Cantos (Tr)521002
Jaseim Mitchell293110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Oumar Diomande (Tr)1168551
Stephon Wright (Tr)284232
Robby Harrison (Tr)162110
DeAndre Gill122120
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
C.J. Blocker230013
AJ Noland190042
Elijah Mc-Cantos (Tr)521002