Wyoming and Toledo head west for Arizona Bowl clash
Toledo receiver Junior Vandeross III flips over Miami (Ohio) defensive back Jacquez Warren (6) after a reception during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Carlos Osorio
Wyoming (8-4, Mountain West) vs. Toledo (11-2, Mid-American), Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Tucson, Arizona
TOP PLAYERS
Wyoming: QB Andrew Peasley, 1,823 passing pards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions, 403 rushing yards, seven touchdowns.
Toledo: RB Peny Boone, 1,359 rushing yards (11th nationally), 15 touchdowns.
NOTABLE
Wyoming: The Cowboys defeated two teams — Texas Tech and Fresno State — that were ranked in the Top 25 when the game was played.
Toledo tight end Anthony Torres (88), defended by Miami (Ohio) defensive back William Hardrick (3), catches the two-point coversion during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Carlos Osorio
Toledo: The Rockets won 11 consecutive games after losing their opener at Illinois. The streak ended with a loss to Miami (Ohio) in the MAC championship.
LAST TIME
Toledo 34, Wyoming 31, 2012 in Laramie, Wyoming.
BOWL HISTORY
Wyoming: Third Arizona Bowl appearance, and 19th bowl appearance
Toledo: First appearance in the Arizona Bowl, and 21st bowl appearance.