The Wyoming Cowboys open the season Saturday against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (BTN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wyoming vs. Illinois odds, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Cowboys were hit hard by defections via the transfer portal, including star RB Xazavian Valladay, who is now at Arizona State. Wyoming must start anew under center, too, losing productive WR Isaiah Neyer to Texas. It will be a slow go for the Pokes early on.
The Fighting Illini turn to former Syracuse starting QB Tommy DeVito to try and snap a streak of 10 consecutive seasons with a losing record. Illinois made some strides down the stretch, and new offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. is a good add to Bret Bielema’s staff.
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