The Fresno State Bulldogs host the Wyoming Cowboys Saturday and you can stay up to date with the action live in the BarkBoard Game Thread. Get the inside look from the BarkBoard staff from on the field and in the press box, and discuss the game with fellow Fresno State fans live as it is happening. Click here to join the Game Thread: https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/Board/102987/Contents/Fresno-State-Football-BarkBoard-Game-Thread-Bulldogs-vs-Wyoming-Cowboys-Live-Updates-Scores-Discussion-Message-Boards-123262844/ Fresno State (4-1, 1-0) and Wyoming (2-4, 0-2) will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on ESPNU. The game can also be heard on 940 ESPN Fresno. The Bulldogs are heavy favorites in Saturday's game, but are expecting a battle. Of this week's opponent, Fresno State Head Coach Jeff Tedford said, "You have to remember they have played Washington State, they've played Missouri, Boise State - so they've had a tough schedule. Last week they held Hawaii to 10 points before a last-minutes scramble and throw to the end zone for a winning touchdown type of thing. They are a very physical group. They are as talented, for sure, as any defense in our conference." Wyoming has six players from the Central Valley on its roster. ***VIP: Insider Practice Report - Fresno State run game preps for Wyoming. Try a 7-Day Free Trial today! https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/Board/103004/Contents/Insider-Practice-Report-Wyoming-Week-Running-Game-123177620/<doc-sep>FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno State football team beat Wyoming 27-3 to improve to 5-1 on the year and a perfect 2-0 in Mountain West Conference play.Trailing by a field goal, the Bulldogs offense got started with senior quarterback from Dinuba Marcus McMaryion connecting with tight end Jared Rice. The senior signal caller would rush for another touchdown as the Bulldogs took a 13-3 lead into the break.In the second half, McMaryion connected with another tight end David Tangipa to make it 20-3.McMaryion managed the offense throwing for 22/32 287 yards, 2 TDs and 2 rushing touchdowns. The defense didn't allow a touchdown for the second straight game (last one surrendered in 4th quarter v. Toledo).The Bulldogs travel next week to face New Mexico (3-3) before returning to Bulldog Stadium to face West Division leaders Hawaii (6-2, MW 3-0).<doc-sep>The Cowboys can’t keep performing like they are through the air. Or else this season is going to get away from them — and fast. Short fields kill Wyoming’s offensive issues didn’t make it easy for the defense given that the Cowboys spent a majority of the night backed up in the shadow of their own end zone. Wyoming started seven of its 11 possessions at its own 20-yard line or deeper with five of those beginning no farther than the 14. The Cowboys ended up punting on all of them with Fresno State starting three drives in Wyoming territory. With two of those coming in the first half, the Bulldogs essentially had the game won at halftime with a pair of touchdowns given the way Wyoming’s offense was floundering. The Bulldogs scored on all three of those possessions, with only one of their four touchdown drives covering more than 47 yards. Rothe still strong It will easily get lost amid more offensive ineptitude and a third consecutive loss, but Cooper Rothe is the most consistent thing going for Wyoming right now.<doc-sep>The Fresno State Bulldogs host the Wyoming Cowboys Saturday in a matchup that will put the 'Dogs on national television for a fifth straight game. The Bulldogs and Cowboys will be televised on EPNU at 7:30 p.m. PT. It will be the Bulldogs' third straight appearance on ESPNU. Fresno State is 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in Mountain West play. Wyoming is 2-4 and 0-2 in conference play. Game 6: Fresno State vs Wyoming Date: Saturday, Oct. 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. PT Location: Fresno, Calif. Stadium: Bulldog Stadium Broadcast: ESPNU HOW TO WATCH: ESPNU will broadcast Saturday's game on national television. Locally, ESPNU can be found on the following channels: AT&T U-verse: 605 / 1605 Comcast XFINITY: 420 / 788 DirecTV: 208 Dish: 141 Those with a cable subscription with ESPNU can also access an online stream through ESPN Watch and connected applications: http://www.espn.com/watch/ Mike Couzens will have the play-by-play call, joined by analyst Kirk Morrison. How to Listen: 940 ESPN Fresno - Gameday Live begins at 4:30 p.m. PT. Paul Loeffler, Pat Hill and Cam Worrell will have the call starting with the pregame show at 6:30 p.m. PT. Following the game, Tony D'addato and BarkBoard.com Publisher Jackson Moore will host Bulldogs Live, the postgame call-in show. A Spanish broadcast is also available on ESPN Deportes (1600 AM) by Jesse Beltran and Octavio Duarte. A satellite radio broadcast will also be aired on Internet Radio Ch. 990. Weather There will be a high of 85 degrees as Fresno State fans tailgate on Saturday, but forecasts say the temperature should drop to the mid-70s by kickoff and mid-60s by the final whistle. Predictions As of Friday Fresno State is a 19-point favorite versus Wyoming, according to Sportsline.com. The over/under total score is 43. The BarkBoard staff has also given their predictions. FREE: Sign up for BarkBoard.com newsletters to have Fresno State sports and recruiting news sent directly to you! Click here to sign up: https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/distribution/signup What to watch The Wyoming Cowboys enter Saturday's game with a reputation for strong defense, but have gotten no help from their offense. The Cowboys are averaging just 17.5 points per game, one of the worst in the nation. Look for Fresno State's impressive defense to feast on a struggling offense with little to show in the passing game. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs come off a rough rushing performance in a 21-3 victory at Nevada. Look for Fresno State to try to establish the running game against a Wyoming defense with multiple all-conference level players, including two defensive linemen. Series History Fresno State and Wyoming have played 11 times with the Bulldogs leading the series 6-5. Last season Fresno State earned a 13-7 win in Wyoming. The last time the Cowboys came to Bulldog Stadium, they left with a 45-17 win in 2014. Fresno State aims for their fourth win in five games against Wyoming as Mountain West conference mates.<doc-sep>
Jackson Moore - BarkBoard.com Publisher Wyoming has had a rough year on offense. This week they'll play against what might be the best defense they've faced all season with the Fresno State Bulldogs. Not to mention Wyoming is just seven days removed from traveling to Hawaii and losing there in a heartbreak. This seems like a recipe for another big day for the Bulldog defense. Wyoming quarterback Tyler Vander Wal has scored only three touchdowns all season. In comparison, Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion has had a game with four passing touchdowns and another game with four rushing touchdowns. The Cowboys have not had a touchdown drive of more than five plays against FBS competition since August in a 29-7 win over New Mexico State. Nearly all their scores since have come on big plays or good field position, mostly well after they had fallen behind. The only thing the Wyoming offense has going for it is the play of running back Nico Evans - 612 yards on 78 carries at 7.8 yards per carry in four games. The Bulldogs shut down a back with similar numbers last week in Nevada's Toa Taua, however. And despite a 192-yard performance for Evans last week at Hawaii, the Cowboys' offense was held out of the end zone for the entire game. Barring a miscue from the 'Dogs I don't see Wyoming scoring a touchdown on offense in this matchup. That would give the Bulldogs eight consecutive quarters of keeping opponents out of the end zone and give the Cowboys eight consecutive quarters of not scoring an offensive touchdown. Regardless, that does not mean that this will be a blowout game for the Bulldogs. Wyoming's defense held Fresno State to 13 points last year and have the talent to limit the 'Dogs again this year. Look for an ugly game where Fresno State may have to play the field position game and need a few big plays to get points on the board, similar to last week's matchup at Nevada. If Fresno State can force turnovers, it will help them separate sooner. Prediction: Fresno State 27, Wyoming 6