Most times, a football team will gladly accept a bye week, but when it slows down momentum, it can be not as welcome.
Both Boise State and Wyoming had last week off as they prepared to face each other this Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. Though the timing isn’t ideal, coming in mid-September and all, it was useful for the Broncos and Cowboys.
For Boise State, it was a time for reflection after a 44-21 loss at Oklahoma State, and for Wyoming, it was a time for recuperation after a flurry of injuries.
“I’d always prefer it later .