2014 Predictions

[J-Rod]

We're 3 weeks away from opening day in Laramie vs. the Grizzlies. Time to put everyone's expectations on record.

For reference, our 2013 predictions to see who was right, and who was way off (hint, we were all pretty off)

2014 Schedule Link

Also fair to post the neutral opinion: Magazines from Phil Steele, Athlon, Sporting News, Lindy's, etc. are all consistent, 4-8 to 5-7 is the expectation from the people not wearing brown and gold glasses.

That said, your post is your space...predict away. Everyone keep it clean, some will be homers drunk on kool-aid, others will be chugging the bitter beer...and some of us like to keep it real. Whatever your preference, take a look at that 2013 predictions link....WyoNation's guesses are about as accurate as a Cowboy trying to piss in a bucket after a trip to the Buckhorn. Take it with a grain of salt.

Feel free to copy and paste this...

Aug. 30 - Montana
Sept. 6 - Air Force
Sept. 13 - @Oregon
Sept. 20 - Florida Atlantic
Sept. 27 - @Michigan State
Oct. 4 - Bye
Oct. 11 - @Hawaii
Oct. 18 - San Jose State
Oct. 25 - @Colorado State
Nov. 1 - @Fresno State
Nov. 7 - Utah State
Nov. 15 - Bye
Nov. 22 - Boise State
Nov. 29 - @New Mexico

[fromolwyoming]

Best? 7-5.
Worst? 4-8.

Prove me wrong my blowing that best out of the water Pokes!

[J-Rod]

Aug. 30 - Montana W 31-14 - Struggles with FCS opponents does not carry over into Bohl era.
Sept. 6 - Air Force W 31-23 - IMO, Falcons will continue to get worse.
Sept. 13 - @Oregon L 13-52 - No two ways about it, this one is likely to get ugly.
Sept. 20 - Florida Atlantic W 28-10 - Don't know much about FAU to be honest.
Sept. 27 - @Michigan State L 7-42 - This schedule is ruthless.
Oct. 4 - Bye
Oct. 11 - @Hawaii L 24-34 - Trap game, UH finishes what it couldn't last fall.
Oct. 18 - San Jose State W 28-27 - Not pretty, but I think they'll grind this one out.
Oct. 25 - @Colorado State L 18-24 - Not a 30-point blowout, but Rams win again.
Nov. 1 - @Fresno State L 14-41 - Pokes historically don't do well in California.
Nov. 7 - Utah State L 7-34 - I'm told Chuckie Keeton is the second coming of Christ himself.
Nov. 15 - Bye
Nov. 22 - Boise State L 21-34 - Broncos lost their head coach, but inherited a better overall staff.
Nov. 29 - @New Mexico W 30-26 - Another classic Bohl grinder.

Apparently I'm predicting a decent opening to the Bohl era. 5-7, considering the key player losses, is nothing to cry about. Sweeping the first three home games is essential, @Hawaii game figures to make or break any bowl chances. This is the toughest schedule Wyoming has played since the MW realignment began. Losing any games perceived as "winnable" would be a back-breaker. There is a chance for a dream first season (8-4 or so), and there is also the possibility of it all going to poop (2-10 or so). But like the neutral opinions, I think 5-7 is realistic for year one. 2014 Wyoming Cowboys - 5-7 (3-5).

[Wyo2dal]

Aug. 30 - Montana W
Sept. 6 - Air Force W
Sept. 13 - @Oregon L
Sept. 20 - Florida Atlantic L
Sept. 27 - @Michigan State L - We cover the spread it's a good showing from the defense.
Oct. 4 - Bye
Oct. 11 - @Hawaii W
Oct. 18 - San Jose State L - With a TOP in our favor and a power run their defense will be gassed by the 4th.
Oct. 25 - @Colorado State W
Nov. 1 - @Fresno State L
Nov. 7 - Utah State L
Nov. 15 - Bye
Nov. 22 - Boise State W
Nov. 29 - @New Mexico W

6-6 - Boise & SJSU are beatable in Laramie they will be the surprise wins that give us confidence that Bohl is the right man for the job.

[BeaverPoke]

I didn't even have the most unrealistic prediction last season! Hell, I even had USC in the Vegas Bowl lol.

[BeaverPoke]

I say 6-6 or 7-5. 8-4 if EVERYTHING goes right.

Wins : Montana, AFA, Fau, Hawaii, SJSU, New Mexico

Maybe but probably not : Utah State, Fresno State, CSU, Boise State

Losses: Oregon, Michigan State

If we go 2-2 in my maybe games we could hit 8 wins assuming that we don't drop any if the "for sure wins" like we always do. Think Cal Poly and Texas State.

[kansasCowboy]

Best case: 6-6
Worst: I don't even want to go there... 2-10
Exceeds my expectations: 7 to 14 wins!
My predict: 5-7

[aranderson]

Best case: 9-3. Losses to MSU, Oregon, Fresno
Most likely: 7-5. Losses to MSU, Oregon, Fresno, Boise, USU
Worst Case: 4-8. Wins Montana, Air Force, FAU, UNM

[NewYorksCowboy]

Could be an interesting year

Montana 21-17 win (survive and advance)
Air Force 28-7 win(statement game)
Oregon 28-7 loss ( defense hangs tough)
Fau 28-13 win
Michigan state 28 14 loss (confidence booster)
Hawaii 21 14 win

Doing this from my phone so I don't remember exact order...
San nose state 24 7 win
Fresno state 24 21 loss (heartbreak city$
Utah state 20 17 win(the shocker of the season)
Coloroda state 35 14 win ( vengeance )
Boise 28 17 loss
New Mexico 24 17 win

[ItSucksToBeACSURam]

Lots of negative predictions out there. I see no problem with an 8 win season. We have a lot of talent and a coach who knows how to coach. I think USU and BSU are the real question marks. Being at home really helps our chances and I won't be shocked if we take one of those two. 8-4 and "Bohling" come bowl season

Aug. 30 - Montana - W
Sept. 6 - Air Force -W
Sept. 13 - @Oregon - L (but much closer than anticipated)
Sept. 20 - Florida Atlantic-W
Sept. 27 - @Michigan State - L
Oct. 4 - Bye
Oct. 11 - @Hawaii - W
Oct. 18 - San Jose State - W
Oct. 25 - @Colorado State - W
Nov. 1 - @Fresno State - L
Nov. 7 - Utah State - W
Nov. 15 - Bye
Nov. 22 - Boise State - L
Nov. 29 - @New Mexico - W

[J-Rod]

Lots of negative predictions out there. I see no problem with an 8 win season.

I wouldn't say negative. For quite a few years running, the neutral opinion from magazines/media has gone exactly as expected. We tend to view things through those brown and gold glasses....go read that 2013 predictions thread. 8-4 / 9-3 was a lock to some. 4-8/5-7 is the reasonable expectation.

[YankPoke]

5-7. I can see anywhere between 4-7 wins on the schedule in a weak mountain west there are about three to four toss ups that can go either way.

[MTcowpoke]

Should Win: Montana, Air Force, Florida Atlantic, Hawaii, San Jose State, and New Mexico.

Losses: Oregon, Michigan State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Utah State, and Boise State.

Best Case: 8 - 4 Win all of the Should and upsets in two of the Losses.

Worst Case: 4 - 8. Lose two of the Should and all of the Losses.

Likely: 5 - 7 Lose one of the Should and all of the Losses.

If Wyo were to lose to Montana, what is going to a tough rebuilding year may be much tougher than one would like. Wyo will take their lumps this year, but their should be solid progress in building a better football team and program.

[Douglaspoke]

8 and 4 season
swing game Utah State--7 and 5 record

Montana --WIN: The War sells out at 28K on a beautiful day and UW faithful see the Bohl stamp on the product
AIR FORCE- WIN: Not even close: 31-10
Oregon--loss---Pokes put up a good show. UW is overlooked by Oregon
FAU- WIN
Michigan State-Loss
Hawaii-WIN
San Jose State-WIN
CSU--WIN ( Coach B gets the boys fired up. a CSU win earlier over CU--Wyoming gets a notch in Colorado Recruiting) Pokes get near Bohl eligible. Wyoming 28 CSU 12
Fresno State-Loss, home team wins at the end
Utah State-WIN
Boise State-ugghhh loss
New Mexico- WIN

[kdwrightuwyo]

We don't have the depth on the Oline yet...I think we'll have somewhere between 3-6 wins. I want more. I don't expect more this year.

[kansasCowboy]

8 and 4 season
swing game Utah State--7 and 5 record

Montana --WIN: The War sells out at 28K on a beautiful day and UW faithful see the Bohl stamp on the product
AIR FORCE- WIN: Not even close: 31-10
Oregon--loss---Pokes put up a good show. UW is overlooked by Oregon
FAU- WIN
Michigan State-Loss
Hawaii-WIN
San Jose State-WIN
CSU--WIN ( Coach B gets the boys fired up. a CSU win earlier over CU--Wyoming gets a notch in Colorado Recruiting) Pokes get near Bohl eligible. Wyoming 28 CSU 12
Fresno State-Loss, home team wins at the end
Utah State-WIN
Boise State-ugghhh loss
New Mexico- WIN

The only thing I hope you're wrong about is selling out at 28,000!!! Since our stadium holds 29,086...

[Wyokie]

The only thing I hope you're wrong about is selling out at 28,000!!! Since our stadium holds 29,086...

I remember a time when the WAR had 33,500!

[mwc fan]

Aug. 30 - Montana Win 35-17
Sept. 6 - Air Force. Win. 41-21
Sept. 13 - @Oregon. Loss 20-41
Sept. 20 - Florida Atlantic Win 31-10
Sept. 27 - @Michigan State Loss 17-35
Oct. 4 - Bye
Oct. 11 - @Hawaii. Win 24-21
Oct. 18 - San Jose State. Win 42-20
Oct. 25 - @Colorado State. Win 31-14
Nov. 1 - @Fresno State Loss 21-35
Nov. 7 - Utah State. Loss 17-28
Nov. 15 - Bye
Nov. 22 - Boise State Loss 14-35
Nov. 29 - @New Mexico Win 34-14

Just my opinion, but If we execute the way the coaches game planned, we should beat the teams that have athletes similar to ours. No reason why we can't beat these teams. 7-5 with a bowl game this season. Why not? DC did it with equal talent.

[laxwyo]

The only thing I hope you're wrong about is selling out at 28,000!!! Since our stadium holds 29,086...

I remember a time when the WAR had 33,500!

So, it still wouldn't sell out with 28k. Maybe if we ever do have a sellout someone can bitch about the size. Until then, STFU.

[kansasCowboy]

The only thing I hope you're wrong about is selling out at 28,000!!! Since our stadium holds 29,086...

I remember a time when the WAR had 33,500!

Uhh, so do I. I still wish we did. Then we could've had sellouts of 34-35,000 against Virginia, Texas, and Nebraska, but apparently we're one of the few that says, change is best by lowering attendance, prettying up the place and charging more...
At least CSU wanted a "nicer" new, and bigger stadium.
Same with New Mexico 38,600. I remember when that held only 30,000.
Or Boise at 30,500. Now holds 37,000. And progress, even at a medial UNM gives them increase attendance. But our success begs that we drop our capacities and just make it look " pretty".