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UConn opens as 29 point underdog vs. Wyoming

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That spread seems about right. Yes, I believe Wyoming will cover. I plan on being there. Hoping for nice weather for another great tailgate.
 
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Army didn't yesterday much to the displeasure of some on here like you. Wyoming scored two touchdowns yesterday on int returns
With spreads this large the final game spread depends entirely how much PT the opposition wants to give his 2's and others left over on a 65 man roster. Early in the third yesterday it was 42-0 and could have ended up worse if they had so desired. But like it or not, Army will be playing UConn well into the future. Since Wyoming likely probably has no designs on coming east again, I am guessing that laying the points would be the better bet this time. But I am hoping for more baby steps for UConn next Saturday.
 

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I think 30 points is spot on. Will probably take Wyoming to cover but I don't think it's a slam dunk.
 
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We will score at least 21 this week! Offense should take another step forward. Would be nice to see defense take a step forward! If they do we will win outright.
I am rooting hard for this to be the best “post/handle” in quite some time…
 
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We will score at least 21 this week! Offense should take another step forward. Would be nice to see defense take a step forward! If they do we will win outright.
By "step" you're referring to like a Jolly-Green-Giant length step, right?

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1) RiceU 46.7 (two P5, 1 G5)
2) UConn 46.0 (one P5, 2 G5, 1 FCS) [47.3 vs FBS]
2) UMass 46.0 (two P5, 1 G5)
4) NoIll 44.7
 
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I just want to see us score a TD against their starters and keep them from scoring TDs on seven straight possessions. I'll call that significant progress. It will be enough to get me through another week.
Keep the faith - that'll happen.
 
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I’m not comfortable with this spread. It seems like the Pokes always under-perform when they are heavily favored. Wyoming by 14.
 
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I dont know if ESPN's "football power index" is any good, but here's UConn's win probability:

4.5% Wyoming 5
9.7% Vandy 3
21.8% UMass 2
39.3% Yale 1
6.1% MTSU 4
0.2% Clem 8
0.9% UCF 7
2.6% Hous 6

October or bust, literally.
 
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Here’s my take. Those glimmers of hope we saw on offense last Saturday should shine a bit brighter this week. And (thank goodness) we won’t be defending the triple option. Now factor in that since Wyoming began playing football in 1893, this is the farthest East they’ve ever come to play a football game. And they’re coming all that way—not to play Clemson (their originally scheduled foe), but to play UConn, a “certified pushover” in a money game swap. That’s all you need to know. Take UConn plus the points.
 
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That state of Wyoming must have a great recruiting base. Like New Jersey or Ohio. Don’t give me this crap that we can’t be competitive because of the size of our state. !
Personally I love Wyoming, but it’s not for everyone.
 
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