As Jay Sawvel Era Begins, Wyoming Eyes Fourth Straight Bowl Appearance Behind Dual-Threat QB Evan Svoboda
A New Era in Laramie
University of Wyoming football enters the Jay Sawvel era with high expectations. After leading Northern Colorado to three straight FCS playoff appearances, Sawvel takes over a Wyoming program that has reached three consecutive bowl games.
Sawvel inherits a talented roster led by dual-threat quarterback Evan Svoboda. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior threw for 2,384 yards and 16 touchdowns last season while also rushing for 577 yards and nine touchdowns.
Svoboda's Skills
Passing Ability
Svoboda possesses a strong arm and good accuracy. He completed 62.5% of his passes last season and has a career completion percentage of 61.8%.
Rushing Ability
Svoboda is also a dangerous runner. He has rushed for over 500 yards in each of the last two seasons and has scored 18 rushing touchdowns in his career.
Leadership
Svoboda is a natural leader on and off the field. He was named a team captain last season and has been praised by coaches and teammates for his work ethic and dedication.
Wyoming's Schedule
Wyoming faces a challenging schedule in 2023. The Cowboys open the season at Illinois and also have road games at BYU, Air Force, and Boise State.
However, Wyoming also has several winnable games on its schedule. The Cowboys host Tulsa, New Mexico, and Fresno State at home and should be favored in those games.
Outlook
Wyoming has the potential to be a competitive team in the Mountain West Conference under Sawvel. The Cowboys have a talented quarterback in Svoboda and a solid supporting cast.
If Wyoming can stay healthy and avoid injuries, the Cowboys have a good chance of reaching a fourth straight bowl game.
Conclusion
The Jay Sawvel era is off to a promising start at Wyoming. The Cowboys have a talented quarterback in Svoboda and a solid team around him. If Wyoming can stay healthy and avoid injuries, the Cowboys have a good chance of reaching a fourth straight bowl game.
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