2007 Week 5

LARAMIE, Wyoming - After consecutive games in which the Wyoming Cowboys got by a more talented Louisville team by dominating the time of possession, the Cardinals were determined to slow the game down and run time off the clock whenever possible. The strategy seemed to work, as Louisville found themselves with a 35 - 14 lead only seconds into the fourth quarter, but ultimately, it was not enough. Aided by two late turnovers by the Cardinals, the Cowboys were unstoppable in the final period, scoring three touchdowns and one field goal, just enough to edge Louisville 38 - 35 Saturday in front of 32,465 energetic fans at War Memorial Stadium.

Quarterback Kenneth Wingate led the charge, throwing for 322 yards and three touchdowns, while also scoring once on the ground. Wingate was helped by excellent blocking by the offensive line, none of whom allowed a sack on the day, and an impressive performance by halfback Johnny Connor, who averaged almost eight yards a carry, without including the 29 yard game-winner he broke late in the fourth quarter.

"Even though he only carried nine times today, Johnny had an incredible game," head coach Joe Glenn said afterward. "Early in the game, Louisville understandably keyed in on Ken, and forced him to make several bad throws, including both interceptions. When we started handing the ball off, it forced them to respect the running game, which in turn gave Ken more time to throw.

"Then in the fourth, Johnny had two key runs to keep drives alive. But the kicker was that 29 yard touchdown scamper that was just him making something happen. It was all juke moves and speed."

The defense also played well, led by seniors Solomon Swift, who had nine tackles, an interception and a forced fumble, and David Boyer, who also finished with nine tackles, four of which were for a loss.

The win was the third straight over Louisville for the Cowboys, and gives them five on the year. Next week, Wyoming travels to Lincoln to play unbeaten and seventh ranked Nebraska in the final non-conference game of the year. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.