Cowboys Can’t Capitalize on Takeaways in 24-14 Loss at San Jose State
Wyoming records season-high four turnovers
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2024) – Despite forcing three first half turnovers and blocking a field goal, the Wyoming Cowboys could not overcome the San Jose State Spartans in a 24-14 loss on Saturday afternoon at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif.
The Wyoming defense bended but did not break in the opening half allowing over 300 yards of total offense but forcing three turnovers making it a 14-0 game at the half. The Pokes would make it a 14-7 game, but UW recorded a turnover halting momentum.
San Jose State recorded 498 yards of total offense in the contest passing for 322 yards passing and rushing for 176 for the afternoon. Wyoming threw for a season-high 310 yards but were held to only 56 yards on the night.
Cornerback Tyrecus Davis recorded a blocked kick and forced fumble in the contest and added five tackles in the game. Safety Wyett Ekeler added his first interception of the season and fourth of his career in his first action since the BYU game. Nickel Wrook Brown added his second interception of the season and fifth of his career. He also added eight tackles on the afternoon to lead the team.
Quarterback Evan Svoboda finished his day 14-of-27 passing for a career-high 194 yards. Wide receiver Justin Stevenson added his first career touchdown reception in the second half, it was also the longest of his career at 18 yards. Tight end John Michael Gyllenborg finished the day with a career-high 137 yards receiving on five catches with a score. Quarterback Kaden Anderson added 116 yards passing for a career-high.
The Cowboys return to War Memorial Stadium next Saturday hosting Utah State for a 5 p.m. kick.
TEAM NOTES
•The Cowboys and Spartans met for the 14th time on Saturday.
•The Cowboys and Spartans met for the eighth time in San Jose.
•The Cowboys are now 7-7 all-time against the Spartans. UW is 4-4 all-time against SJSU in San Jose.
•The Cowboys played their first road game since Sept. 21 and the first in conference play.
•The Cowboys forced four turnovers for the game. It was a season-high with it being more than what the Cowboys have had the entire season combined.
OFFENSIVE NOTES
•Wide receiver Justin Stevenson recorded a touchdown reception in the second half. It was the first of his career. It was also the longest in his career at 18 yards.
•Wide receiver Tyler King added three receptions for 43 yards. His high was 54 yards against BYU earlier this season.
•Tight end John Michael Gyllenborg added a career-high 137 yards on five receptions and has 48 or more yards in four-straight games. He also added a 63 yard touchdown reception for the second longest of his career
•Wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. hauled in a 40-yard reception in the second half for the longest of his career. He had 53 yards in the game. His season-high was 71 coming against Air Force.
•Quarterback Evan Svoboda recorded 194 yards passing for a career-high. He was 14-of-27 passing for the contest.
•Quarterback Kaden Anderson threw for a career-high 116 yards including a touchdown.
DEFENSIVE NOTES
•Cornerback Tyrecus Davis forced a fumble in the second quarter. It was the first fumble recovery for the Cowboys this season. It was the second forced fumble of his career. He had one last season.
•Safety Wyett Ekeler returned to the lineup for the first time since the BYU game. He recorded an interception despite having two clubs on his hands playing with two broken thumbs. It was his first interception of the season and the fourth of his career.
•Nickel Wrook Brown recorded an interception in the second half. It was his second of the season and the fifth of his career with the Pokes.
•Brown also added a team-high eight tackles tying a season-high he had a against Air Force.
SPECIAL NOTES
•Cowboy cornerback Tyrecus Davis blocked a field goal in the first quarter. It was the first of the season for the Pokes and first since the New Mexico game last season on Sept. 30. Wyoming blocked three kicks last season with DeVonne Harris having two of those.
•Long snapper Carson York recovered a fumble on a muffed punt. It was his second recovered fumble of his career having one during the 2022 season.