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Wyoming Rallies to Beat Northern Colorado 21-13 After Lightning Delay
Tyler Hughes threw two touchdown passes and Wyoming scored 14 unanswered points after the delay, while Jones Thomas had two interceptions.
- On Saturday, Wyoming defeated Northern Colorado 21-13 in the home opener at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, extending a series dating back to 1895.
- Early in the fourth quarter, officials stopped play for about 30 minutes due to lightning in the Laramie area, forcing the Cowboys to regroup while trailing 13-7.
- Upon resuming, quarterback Tyler Hughes led a 14-play, 82-yard drive, connecting with receiver Charlie Coenen for a touchdown that gave the Cowboys a 14-13 lead with 3:44 remaining.
- Safety Jones Thomas secured the victory with a late interception of Bears quarterback Kenny Lueth, preserving the win and marking the 10th straight victory for the Cowboys.
- The loss dropped Northern Colorado to 0-3 for the third time in four seasons; the Bears now prepare to host Northeastern State next Saturday, while Wyoming travels to Central Michigan.
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Greeley TribuneWyoming football beats UNC Bears on late 4th quarter touchdowns, 21-13
The University of Wyoming football team scored two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to seal a 21-13 win over the University of Northern Colorado on Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie.
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