2011 New Mexico Bowl: Wyoming -vs- Temple

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2011 New Mexico Bowl: Wyoming -vs- Temple
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The Basics: 2:00 PM ET on ESPN, from Albuquerque New Mexico (sure to have some explosive performances!). Temple (8-4, 5-3 MAC) and Wyoming (8-4, 5-2 MWC.

The History: Check out our previous coverage of this phenomenal tradition.

Temple’s Owls/Cosbys- Their best “win” was a 14-10 loss to Penn State early in the season, and they dropped a 13-10 game to Bowling Green as well. This is their second 8 win season under former Gator Steve Addazio; they are seventh in the nation in rushing yards (@255 yards a game- Bernard Pierce has 1380 on the season).

Wyoming Cowboys- Held off SDSU early in the season, and “only” lost to Nebraska 38-14 at home. QB Brett Smith has thrown for 2500 yards on the season.

Buckeye Connection- Temple WR coach Zach Smith is a strong candidate for the same position at Ohio State for under Meyer; Wyoming is 0-1 against the Ohio State, falling 24-10 in 1997.

Who We Got?

  • Chris- Temple
  • Eric- Temple
  • Jim- Temple
  • JoeD- Temple
  • Mali-Temple
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