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9:18pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

C.J. Harris named Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl MVP

Harris finished the game with 184 passing yards and two touchdowns. 

9:14pm - 12/30 - Will Cunningham

Ohio wins!!! Harris hits Tyler Foster in the back corner of the end zone and the Bobcats win the Arizona Bowl in dramatic fashion to reach 10 wins for just the 4th time in program history.

Ohio 30
Wyoming 27
Final

— Will Cunningham (@willocunningham) December 31, 2022
8:22pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

OHIO WINS

Touchdown Ohio!!! The Bobcats win the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl 30-27.

8:12pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming field goal is good

The Cowboys are up 27-24 after the first possession in overtime.

8:08pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Heading to overtime

Wyoming will start with the ball.

8:03pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

TIE GAME!!!

Vakos ties up the game with a field goal good for 45 yards. He missed on his first attempt, but Wyoming called timeout before the kick. Wyoming will get the ball with three seconds left.

Ohio 24, Wyoming 24

7:59pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Pass Interfernce called on Wyoming

A huge pass interfernce call gives Ohio the first down. There’s seconds left to play.

7:57pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio on the Wyoming 40-yard line

There is 28 seconds left to play. It’s 3rd down and 10 for Ohio.

7:48pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Touchdown Wyoming

Wyoming scores to retake the lead.

Wyoming 24, Ohio 21

2:08 left to play

7:39pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Vakos extends Ohio's lead to four

Vakos' field goal from 43-yards away is good. Ohio now leads by four.

Ohio 21, Wyoming 17

4:17 left to play



7:36pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Five minutes to play

With 4:48 remaining in the game, Ohio still leads 18-17



7:27pm - 12/30 - Will Cunningham

After yet another sack by the Ohio defense, Wyoming will punt once again. The Cowboys have run the ball 11 times in the second half for -2 yards and have just 17 yards overall.

— Will Cunningham (@willocunningham) December 31, 2022
7:23pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio can't capitalize on interception

Ohio's drive after the interception ended with Harris getting sacked and fumbling. However, Ohio recovered the ball and will punt.



7:16pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Torrie Cox picks off Peasley

Torrie Cox intercepted Peasley's pass intended for Alex Brown at Ohio's 20 yard line and returned it for 15 yards. It's a huge play for Ohio, and the first turnover of the game. 



7:14pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming to start fourth quarter with ball

The Cowboys will start their drive on their own 42-yard line.

7:11pm - 12/30 - Will Cunningham

The third quarter has come to an end and despite only leading by one point, Ohio looks to be in control. Wyoming's offense has done absolutely nothing in the second half, however, Ohio will be punting to start the fourth quarter.

Ohio 18
Wyoming 17
End 3Q

— Will Cunningham (@willocunningham) December 31, 2022
7:05pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Bangura earns over 1000 yards on the season

Bangura entered the bowl game with 940 rushing yards in 13 games. With his 106 yard performance so far today, Bangura has earned over 1000 yards this season. He also has the most rushing yards by a freshman in program history.

The last Bobcat to rush for over 1000 yards was A.J. Ouellette in 2018.

6:59pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio regains the lead

Touchdown Ohio! Back-to-back spectacular runs from Sieh Bangura give Ohio its second touchdown of the game. The run that set up the touchdown was a 40-yard gain. The touchdown came on a three yard play.

Ohio 18, Wyoming 17

5:14 left in the third quarter

6:56pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Andrew Peasley sacked again

The sack came on third down and gave Ohio another huge stop on defense. The Bobcats need to keep holding Wyoming to limited yards and short plays if they want a chance to regain the lead.

6:50pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Bobcats face another fourth down

Harris' pass intended for Miles Cross on 3rd and 8 is incomplete, bringing up another fourth down for Ohio. Like Wyoming, Ohio went three-and-out and only picked up two yards on its last drive.

6:46pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio gets big stop on third down

The Bobcats' defense gets a big stop on third down and one, as the Cowboys lose a yard on the play. The Bobcats forced the Cowboys to go three-and-out.



6:42pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

First drive of half unsuccessful

Despite a couple good plays including a complete pass to Sam Wiglusz, Ohio will punt for second time. 



6:38pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

The second half is underway

Ohio will start the second half with the ball at its own 36-yard line.

6:19pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio's leaders on offense

Here are Ohio's leaders on offense at the end of the first half:

Passing: C.J. Harris (7-for-13, 77 yards, one TD)

Receiving: Jacoby Jones (two receptions for 40 yards, one TD)

Rushing: Sieh Bangura (eight attempts for 43 yards)

6:16pm - 12/30 - Will Cunningham

The first half comes to an end with Ohio trailing by six. The Bobcats are certainly still in the game, and would be winning if not for a muffed punt by Sam Wiglusz that handed the Cowboys the ball in the red zone.

Ohio 11
Wyoming 17
Half

— Will Cunningham (@willocunningham) December 30, 2022
6:12pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

John Hoyland extends Wyoming's lead

The kicker's field goal from 52 yards is good.

Wyoming 17, Ohio 11

Four seconds left in the second quarter

6:07pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio's latest drive

The Bobcats only picked up eight yards on four plays in their latest drive, arguably their worst of the game so far. All of their other drives have consisted of 44 yards or more. 

6:01pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio gets the ball back

The Bobcats will start their fourth drive on their own 16-yard line.

5:58pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Andrew Peasley sacked for the first time

Kai Caesar brought down the Wyoming QB for the first time today, a loss of five yards for the Cowboys. It was Caesar's fifth sack this season.



5:50pm - 12/30 - Will Cunningham

For at least the third time this season, a penalty is called during an Ohio game that I have literally never heard of. The illegal batting call is then overturned on review because the original fumble was actually a forward pass.

— Will Cunningham (@willocunningham) December 30, 2022
5:46pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Vakos misses second field goal attempt

The kick attempt from 53 yards away was short and to the right.

Wyoming 14, Ohio 11

4:47 left in the second quarter

5:42pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

C.J. Harris earns a first down

Harris keeps the ball and runs up the middle for 15 yards, giving Ohio its third first down of the drive. Harris already has 24 rushing yards on this drive alone. 

5:34pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming unable to answer

Jordon Vaughn only picked up 2 yards on 3rd and 4, and Wyoming will be forced to punt for the second time today.

The Cowboys totaled 24 yards on five plays during their fourth drive.

5:27pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio adds three points

Nathaniel Vakos caps off Ohio's 49-yard drive with a field goal good from 43-yards. It's his 20th field goal made this season. However, Wyoming still leads.

Wyoming 14, Ohio 11

13:28 left in the second quarter



5:21pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

End of first quarter

Wyoming leads Ohio 14-8 at the end of the first quarter.

Ohio has 77 yards on offense so far, while its opponent has 117.

5:12pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio's muffed punt sets up Wyoming for a touchdown

Sam Wiglusz muffed Clayton Stewarts 30-yard punt and Wyoming recovered the ball. It immediately scored on a 17-yard touchdown pass to Treyton Welch.

Wyoming 14, Ohio 8

3:58 left in the first quarter



5:08pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming to punt for the first time today

The Cowboys second drive was eight plays for 31 yards and ended on the Ohio 44-yard line

5:02pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio takes the lead

Touchdown Ohio! The Bobcats score on their first play after the penalty. C.J. Harris threw a pass to Jacoby Jones near the corner of the endzone for the score. The Bobcats completed the two-point conversion after the touchdown.

Ohio 8, Wyoming 7

8:23 left in the first quarter

4:58pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming's Kolbey Taylor called for targeting and disqualified

Taylor lowered his head into the helmet of Sam Wiglusz on a third down incomplete pass. The penalty gave Ohio 15 yards and a new set of downs. Taylor was ejected from the game after the call.

4:52pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio picks up 42 yards on kickoff return

Keegan Wilburn gave Ohio great field position for its first drive. 

4:50pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming scores first

After earning their first first down, the Cowboys moved quickly downfield. They made it to Ohio's 17-yard line, allowing running back Jordon Vaughn to find a hole in the Bobcat's defensive line and run for 17 yards and the touchdown.

Wyoming 7, Ohio 0

10:12 left in the first quarter



4:44pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Wyoming picks up its first first down

Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley gives Wyoming the first first down of the game on a six-yard pass to Alex Brown. 

4:39pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Ohio wins the coin toss

Ohio wins the coin toss and defers. Wyoming will get the ball to start the first half.

4:29pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

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4:25pm - 12/30 - Molly Burchard

Welcome to The Post's Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl Live Blog!

Hello from Tucson, Arizona! Will and Molly made the trip to Arizona Stadium to see Ohio vs. Wyoming in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. EST. Follow along here and @willocunningham on Twitter for updates.

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