Wyoming Cowboys vs Illinois Fighting Illini 8/27/2022 Picks

Wyoming Cowboys vs Illinois Fighting Illini 8/27/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Wyoming Cowboys and the Illinois Fighting Illini will meet in the first week of NCAAF 2022 at the Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 4:00 PM (EDT).

The Cowboys ended the 2021 season with a record of 7-6. In the Mountain West Division, the team had a conference record of 2-6. Wyoming lost some key players and this included a couple of quarterback options and wide receiver Isiah Neyer.

The Cowboys had struggled with the offensive line last year and needed improvement in that area. However, the team takes pride in their defense, which they will rely on in this match.

The Cowboys passed a total of 162.7 yards last year and rushed for 211.7. Quarterback Sean Chambers passed for 1,125 yards while running back Xazavian Valley rushed for 1,070 yards.

Wide receiver Isiah Neyor leads the receivers with 878 yards while linebacker Chad Muma leads the defensive line with 142 tackles as he made three interceptions.

The total went OVER in 5 of Wyoming’s last 6 matches.
The Wyoming Cowboys are 3-6 SU in their last 9 matches.
The Cowboys are 4-10 SU in their last 14 matches on the road.

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Wyoming Cowboys vs Illinois Fighting Illini Predictions 8/27/2022

Over on the Illinois side, the Illinois Fighting Illini ended last year’s season with a record of 5-7. The team had a 4-5 record in the Big Ten West Division while being led by coach Bret Bielema.

Illinois started hot last season, hauling a 30-22 home victory against Nebraska. The team struggled a bit in the late season but the team is looking to make a change here.

The team finished in last place in the Big Ten in passing but a difference will be made here as the Fighting Illini brought in Barry Lunney Jr to be the offensive coordinator. Quarterback Tommy DeVito is expected to be the starter in this matchup.

The Fighting Illini passed for 156.2 yards last year and rushed for 173.6 yards. Quarterback Brandon Peters passed for 1,170 yards while running back Chase Brown rushed for 1,005 yards.

Wide receiver Isaiah Williams led the receivers with 525 yards while linebacker Tarique Barnes made 80 tackles and safety Kerby Joseph intercepted five passes for the Fighting Illini.

The total went UNDER in 8 of Illinois’ last 10 matches.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are 5-10 SU in their last 15 matches.
The total went UNDER in 4 of Illinois’ last 5 matches at home.

Wyoming Cowboys vs Illinois Fighting Illini. The NCAAF pick is the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Cowboys were placed 113rd in tempo while the Fighting Illini finished in 93rd place.

Both teams will be relying on their defensive line here but the stronger play is on the home team. Take the Illinois Fighting Illini to win at home with a predicted score of 28-14.

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