South is 0-8 against Thunder Basin since September of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Bison will host the Bolts at 5:00 p.m. South has given up an average of 57.6 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
South's offense might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Natrona County on Friday. They had to suffer through a 62-0 loss at the hands of the Mustangs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Thunder Basin, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 28-14 win over Laramie on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Bolts in their matchups with the Plainsmen: they've now won nine in a row.
A big part of Thunder Basin's win came down to the chemistry between Hadley Hudson and his top target Xander Helsley. Hudson threw for 224 yards and four touchdowns while Helsley picked up 166 receiving yards and three scores. Those 166 receiving yards gave Helsley a new career-high. Tymer Olson also deserves some recognition as he posted his first receiving yards of the season.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Thunder Basin proved: they limited Laramie to a paltry 0.9 yards per carry. The Bolts' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.7.
South's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Thunder Basin, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
South was dealt a bruising 62-7 defeat at the hands of Thunder Basin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Bison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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