Photos: Wyoming comes back to edge Toledo 16-15, Arizona Bowl
The Toledo Rockets can't hold the lead late as the Wyoming Cowboys get a last second field goal to win the Arizona Bowl 16-15, Dec. 30, 2023, Tucson, Ariz.
Wyoming place kicker John Hoyland (46) pumps his fist after hitting a last second field goal to give the Cowboys a 16-15 win over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming players celebrate, grabbing championship hats being thrown their way after defeating Toledo 16-15 on a last second field goal in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming center Nofoafia Tulafono (77) gives a fist pump as the Cowboys celebrate their 16-15 win over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl holds the trophy for the Cowboys’ last second win over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo linebacker Daniel Bolden (31) goes helmet-to-helmet in taking down Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023. After review, Bolden was ejected for targeting.
Toledo linebacker Jackson Barrow (5) holds to keep Wyoming running back Harrison Waylee (4) in check after his catch in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo tight end Anthony Torres (88) stiff arms his way to more yardage past Wyoming linebacker Easton Gibbs (28) in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming quarterback Evan Svoboda (17) struggles to a first down late in the third quarter against Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo cornerback RJ Delancy III (4) slams Wyoming wide receiver Wyatt Wieland (11) to the turf out of bounds, picking up. 15 yard penalty and moving the Cowboys down the field in the last few minutes of fourth quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo head coach Jason Candle has some words with the officials after an unnecessary roughness penalty on his Rockets in the fourth quarter against Wyoming in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming wide receiver Wyatt Wieland (11) gestures skyward just before the Cowboys take on Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren slips through to drop Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) in the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
The Wyoming cheer squad performs during a break in the action of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming linebacker Easton Gibbs (28) hits Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason (4) trying to throw and forces an incomplete pass and fourth down in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo linebacker Daniel Bolden (31) stuffs Wyoming running back Harrison Waylee (4) stopping him at the line on a second quarter run in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming wide receiver Alex Brown (9) can’t reel in the bomb despite getting behind Toledo cornerback RJ Delancy III (4) in the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo wide receiver Jerjuan Newton (1) has a catch get away as Wyoming cornerback Chauncey Carter (12) does enough to stop the reception in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9) comes up the middle untouched to sack Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) in the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl leads his Cowboys onto the field for the last time, to face Toledo in the Arizona Bowl in his final game as head coach, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming running back Harrison Waylee (4) gets wrapped up by Toledo linebacker D'Andre Ragin (44) and defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9) as the second quarter winds down in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo cornerback RJ Delancy III (4) drops against Wyoming running back Harrison Waylee (4) trying to turn the corner on a sweep in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo linebacker D'Andre Ragin (44) gets just enough of Wyoming running back Jamari Ferrell (32) and drop him for a loss in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason (4) gets off the pass just as Wyoming linebacker Shae Suiaunoa (43) gets to him during the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo wide receiver Jerjuan Newton (1) slips out of the grip of Wyoming cornerback Jakorey Hawkins (7) to pick up some more yardage in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming defensive end Sabastian Harsh (54) snares Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason (4) for a sack in the the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason (4) brushes his way around Wyoming safety Wyett Ekeler (31) on keeper in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo running back Jacquez Stuart (0) runs out of the arms of Wyoming safety Isaac White (42) on his way to the end zone in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo linebacker Dallas Gant (19) runs pass defense routes with the Rockets getting ready for their Arizona Bowl game against Wyoming, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Toledo running back Willie Shaw III (32) runs the gauntlet of boxing gloves and pads as the Rockets warm up to face Wyoming in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming wide receiver Ayir Asante (5) works on his one-hand grabs while running routes during the Cowboys’ warm up before facing Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Wyoming quarterback Evan Svoboda (17) takes warm u throws as the Cowboys get ready to face Toledo in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 30, 2023.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
In retiring coach Craig Bohl’s final game, Wyoming rallied to defeat Toledo 16-15 in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl on Saturday afternoon at Arizona Stadium.
The annual Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl kickoff luncheon honored former Arizona baseball Star with the Dick Tomey Arizona Strong Award and included a Q&A with the new CFP executive director Rich Clark, who discussed the ever-changing landscape of college football.