PROVO, Utah — While the BYU Cougars already knew they were heading to Poinsettia Bowl, Sunday they learned they will face the Wyoming Cowboys.
BYU, 8-4, and Wyoming, 8-5, will meet December 21 at Qualcomm Stadium in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl.
The game is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
“Our guys are excited to play in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego,” BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said. “Wyoming is a well-coached team that just played for the Mountain West championship. Coach Bohl and the Cowboys have had an impressive season and Brian Hill is a great running back. We look forward to the game.”
According to a press release, the game is the 78th meeting between the former conference foes. The Cougars have the advantage in the series at 44-30-3.
Watch Fox 13 News at Nine and Sports Page Sunday for more on the upcoming match-up between the Cougars and Cowboys.