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  • Josiah Hall (53) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josiah Hall (53) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the field after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Local electrician "Big" Wes Dalles cheers as the Wyoming Cowboys...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Local electrician "Big" Wes Dalles cheers as the Wyoming Cowboys play the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Dalles said of his look for the game, which had temperatures in the teens, "Those are former 365-pound bench press pecs." The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs breaks...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs breaks up a pass intended for Cooper Rothe (40) of the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs stretches...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs stretches for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Wyoming Cowboys players take the field against the San Diego...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Wyoming Cowboys players take the field against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Rico Gafford (5) of the Wyoming Cowboys breaks up a...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Rico Gafford (5) of the Wyoming Cowboys breaks up a pass intended for Mikah Holder (6) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Marcus Epps (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys stops Donnel Pumphrey...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Marcus Epps (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys stops Donnel Pumphrey (19) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys drops back against...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys drops back against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Kevin Prosser (42) of the Wyoming Cowboys tackles Rashaad Penny...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Kevin Prosser (42) of the Wyoming Cowboys tackles Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Sidney Malauulu (96) of the Wyoming Cowboys runs with the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Sidney Malauulu (96) of the Wyoming Cowboys runs with the ball after making an interception against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs runs...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs runs against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs stiff...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs stiff arms Rico Gafford (5) of the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys forces a fumble...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys forces a fumble that resulted in a touchback after throwing an interception to Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys reacts after forcing...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys reacts after forcing a fumble that resulted in a touchback on an interception by Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Wyoming Cowboys players watch the replay of a challenge that...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Wyoming Cowboys players watch the replay of a challenge that resulted on a possession for the Cowboys against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Wyoming Cowboys fans bundle up as the watch Josh Allen...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Wyoming Cowboys fans bundle up as the watch Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys take the snap against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Logan Wilson (30) of the Wyoming Cowboys misses a tackle...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Logan Wilson (30) of the Wyoming Cowboys misses a tackle on a punt return by Quest Truxton (85) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Wyoming Cowboys hold a sign honoring head coach Craig Bohl's...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Wyoming Cowboys hold a sign honoring head coach Craig Bohl's resemblance to Freddy Kruger as the Cowboys play the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles against the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Antonio Rosales (67) of the San Diego State Aztecs watches...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Antonio Rosales (67) of the San Diego State Aztecs watches the action against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Ryan Pope (77) of the San Diego State Aztecs watches...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Ryan Pope (77) of the San Diego State Aztecs watches the action against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles and is...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles and is stopped by Sergio Phillips (65) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Jacob Hollister (88) of the Wyoming Cowboys kneels after the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Jacob Hollister (88) of the Wyoming Cowboys kneels after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Kameron Kelly (7) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Kameron Kelly (7) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates a third down stop against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys lays on the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys lays on the turf after being hit against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Marcus Epps (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys upends Rashaad Penny...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Marcus Epps (6) of the Wyoming Cowboys upends Rashaad Penny (20) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Ron Smith (17) of the San Diego State Aztecs defends...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Ron Smith (17) of the San Diego State Aztecs defends a pass intended for Tanner Gentry (4) of the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Andrew Wingard (28) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Andrew Wingard (28) of the Wyoming Cowboys walks off the field after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Brandon Porter (18) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Brandon Porter (18) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Kameron Kelly (7) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Kameron Kelly (7) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Kendrick Mathis (4) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Kendrick Mathis (4) of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

  • Kyahva Tezino (44) of the San Diego State Aztecs, Donnel...

    AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

    Kyahva Tezino (44) of the San Diego State Aztecs, Donnel Pumphrey (19) and Ronley Lakalaka (39) celebrate after the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game.

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8:  AAron Ontiveroz - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. San Diego State won over the Wyoming Cowboys 27-24 on Saturday, December 3, 2016.