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Updated Dec 7, 2009 4:21 AM ET
     
 
BOWL BREAKDOWN: Wyoming vs. Fresno State, New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 19, Albuquerque, N.M. -- The teams were former conference rivals in the WAC before Wyoming left to join the MWC in 1999. The series record is 3-3, but the teams haven't met since 1997 -- a 24-7 Bulldogs victory. FSU found itself playing in front of a pro-Colorado State crowd during the New Mexico Bowl last season.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

QB Austyn Carta-Samuels -- The true freshman has been in too many big games to be awed by playing in the postseason. His scrambling will be critical to Wyoming's ability to create some big plays that will enable it to go score for score with Fresno State.

RB Alvester Alexander -- The true freshman has to be able to give Wyoming 3 or 4 yards consistently between the tackles. He must be decisive in his ball-carrying to give the Cowboys manageable distances on second and third down. If he is hesitant or dances around too much trying to make a big play, the offense may be in trouble.

ILB Brian Hendricks -- He should be at full strength after ankle and knee injuries caused him to miss a couple of games down the stretch before he returned for the regular-season finale. He's the team's leading tackler, and his ability to fly around -- especially to defend the run -- will be critical in the Cowboys' ability to get off the field.

FS Chris Prosinski -- He has to be ready to help cornerback brothers Marcell and Tashaun Gipson in the passing game, but his film-study preparation will be critical in helping Wyoming defend the run more effectively. He has to be able to help make plays closer to the line of scrimmage to prevent Fresno from controlling the tempo of the game.

ROSTER REPORT:

--True freshman TE David Tooley suffered a torn ACL during the regular-season finale, and this is the one big injury that will affect Wyoming in the bowl game. He was just starting to take a larger role in the offense, giving the Cowboys a downfield threat they sorely needed.

--Senior RG Zach Kennedy has settled into the position, starting the past three games. Wyoming has tried four players at the position.

--LB Brian Hendricks, who had knee and ankle injuries that kept him out of a pair of games, returned against CSU and should be at full strength for Fresno State.

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