7220sports.com Kickoff Show: Flush It, Move On

LARAMIE -- What do you want to see from your Wyoming Cowboys today?

Would you be satisfied with a one-point win? Does this need to be a convincing victory? What if the Pokes lose to an FCS program in front of a sold-out crowd today inside War Memorial Stadium?

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No offense to Idaho, but after last week's disaster at Arizona State, can you even imagine?

There has been a constant message coming from players and coaches this week -- "flush it." They want to leave that 48-7 loss to the Sun Devils in the rear-view mirror. Can't let one bad loss turn into two, head coach Jay Sawvel said postgame.

Give the 7220sports.com Kickoff Show a listen to get you ready for this, I don't mind saying it, must-win outing in Laradise. Just click right HERE.

Wyoming has won seven straight over the Vandals, but it hasn't been easy. That scrappy bunch from Moscow has taken the Poke to the brinks a number of times, including in the last meeting back in 2019.

Running back Trey Smith saved the day with an 80-yard jaunt to the end zone in the fourth quarter of a 21-16 win. The 2012 meeting in the Kibbie Dome was an overtime thriller. Does the 1996 squad win 10 games and compete for a conference title in Las Vegas if it loses to Idaho in the season opener? Not likely.

The Cowpokes will look to turn the page today in Laramie. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time and the game will be televised on TruTV. You can also stream it on MAX.

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* Rants and Raves: Arizona State Edition

* Turning point, unsung hero and what's next for UW football

* Tuck's Take: How do the Pokes bounce back from this?

Meet the Vandals:

* Head coach: Jason Eck (3rd year) 16-10 overall record, 12-4 in Big Sky play

* Offensive coordinator: Luke Schleusner (2nd season); Defensive coordinator: Dan Jackson (1st season)

* Record in 2023: 9-4 overall, 6-2 in Big Sky Conference

* Offense in 2024: Average 14 ppg, 217 ypg (49 rush, 168 pass)

* Defense in 2024: Allow 24 ppg, 487 ypg (107 rush, 380 pass)

* Key Returners/ Newcomers - Offense: Jack Wagner (QB - 0-2, INT; 2 rush, 5 yds), Elisha Cummings (RB - 8 rush, 43 yds; 2 catch, 35 yds), Nate Thomas (RB - 2 rush, 10 yds; catch, 16 yds), Mark Hamper (WR - 3 catch, 57 yds), Jordan Dwyer (WR - 2 catch, 19 yds), Jake Cox (TE - catch, 36 yds, TD)

* Key Returners - Defense: Jaxton Eck (LB - 14 tackles), Tommy McCormick (DB - 11 tackles), Isiah King (LB - 9 tackles), Andrew Marshall (DB - 9 tackles, PBU), Mathias Bertram (LB - 8 tackles), Keyshawn James-Newby (DL - 6 tackles, 2 sack, FF), Dallas Afalava (DB - 3 tackles, sack, FR)

* Injuries: Jack Layne (QB - 11-25, 168 yds, TD, INT; 8 rush, -9 yards, TD)

Here is all you need to know -- and the links -- for Saturday's tilt in Laramie:

WHO: Idaho (0-1, 0-0) at Wyoming (0-1, 0-0)
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m. MST
WEATHER: High of 80, low 49, mostly sunny, wind 9 mph
WHERE: War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, Wyo. (29,181 capacity)
TRAVEL: WyoRoad
STREAMING: MAX
TV: TruTV
RADIO: Cowboy Sports Network
TICKETS: Wyoming Ticket office
BOX SCORE: ESPN
ROSTERS: Wyoming / Idaho
HISTORY: Wyoming leads the all-time series, 7-1
BETTING ODDS: Wyoming -7.5, O/U 42.5
HEAD COACHES: Jay Sawvel / Jason Eck

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