The Wyoming Cowboys won their second bowl game in three years.
Wyoming defeated the Georgia State Panthers 38-17 at the 2019 Arizona Bowl on Tuesday at Arizona Stadium. Quarterback Levi Williams led the way in just his third career game with four total touchdowns, helping the Cowboys finish 8-5 and bounce back from three losses in the final four regular-season games.
As for Georgia State, this marks four losses in the last five games after a solid start to its 7-6 campaign.
Notable Player Stats
- Wyoming QB Levi Williams: 11-of-26 passing for 234 yards, three touchdowns and one interception; 12 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown
- Wyoming RB Xazavian Valladay: 26 carries for 204 yards and one touchdown; three catches for 91 yards and one touchdown
- Georgia State QB Dan Ellington: 13-of-26 passing for 156 yards, one touchdown and one interception; 14 carries for 70 yards and one touchdown
- Georgia State WR Cornelius McCoy: five catches for 78 yards and one touchdown
Wyoming's Defense Sets the Tone Before Offense Finishes
Wyoming's defense appeared to be in for a long day when it allowed a touchdown on the opening possession, which was uncharacteristic for a unit that finished11thin the country in points allowed per game.