LARAMIE, Wyoming - Just two years ago, Wyoming travelled to Idaho and got run over by Boise State 35 - 14, as they were out-gained on the ground, 227 yards to 34.

Wyoming returned the favor today at home, carrying 40 times for 193 yards and holding the Broncos to 53 yards on 25 attempts. Running back tandem Johnny Connor and Terrence Billings combined for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns as the Cowboys rolled to a decisive 38 - 10 victory.

"Man oh man," running backs coach Harvey Patton exhaled.

"Was that ever a sight for sore eyes. After two years of struggling to finish games with positive rushing yards, it sure feels good to have a game like this. Two of 'em, actually."

For the second week in a row, the Cowboys ran for at least 150 yards, again taking the pressure off quarterback Kenneth Wingate. For his part, Wingate seems almost disappointed about that.

"All my life, I've been the go-to guy," Wingate told reporters.

"It was like that in high school, it was like that last year here at Wyoming. These last two games have been kinda strange, because they've really been the first time since maybe grade school where it didn't feel like I was responsible for making things happen."

Head coach Joe Glen was quick to clarify what his star quarterback meant.

"Sure, it'll take Ken a few games to get used to handing the ball off with this kind of regularity. Heck, he threw three picks today, mostly because he didn't know what to do with all the time Boise State was giving him. But he understands the importance of balance, and he realizes there will be times when we'll need him to win games for us with his arm. He'll adjust to the different looks from defenses, and then he'll be just as dangerous as he was last year, if not more so."

Wyoming doesn't have much time to celebrate the win. Next week they travel to Boulder, Colorado to face a dangerous Buffalo squad that beat the Cowboys 45 - 10 last year. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.