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KEEGAN CRYDER, C •2018 Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American
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Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center Featured on Cover of Athletics Administration Magazine One of the premier college athletics facilities in the country, the Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center was featured on the cover of the March 2019 issue of Athletics Administration Magazine, the official magazine of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Wyoming’s $44 million state-of-the-art Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center opened in August 2018. The new facility, located at the north end of War Memorial Stadium, expanded the original Rochelle Athletics Center by 71,000 square feet to a total of 118,000 square feet.
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COWBOYS WYOMING COWBOYS ENJOY SUCCESS IN THE NFL DURING BOHL ERA Chase Roullier, C 2017 NFL Draft Washington Redskins (2017-Present) Sixth Round, 15th Pick
Josh Allen, QB 2018 NFL Draft Buffalo Bills (2018-Present) First Round, 7th Overall Pick
Brian Hill, RB 2017 NFL Draft Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals (2017-Present) Fifth Round, 12th Pick
Marcus Epps, S 2019 NFL Draft Minnesota Vikings (2019-Present) Sixth Round, 18th Pick
Tanner Gentry, WR Chicago Bears (2017-Present) 2017 NFL Free Agent
Eddie Yarbrough, DE
Andrew Wingard, S
Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos (2016-Present) 2016 NFL Free Agent
Jacksonville Jaguars (2019-Present) 2019 NFL Free Agent
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2019 University of Wyoming Football Schedule Date Sat., Aug. 31 Sat., Sept. 7 Sat., Sept. 14 Sat., Sept. 21 Sat., Sept. 28 Sat., Oct. 12 Sat., Oct. 19 Sat., Oct. 26 Sat., Nov. 9 Sat., Nov. 16 Fri., Nov. 22 Sat., Nov. 30 Sat., Dec. 7
Opponent (Special Events) MISSOURI at Texas State IDAHO at Tulsa UNLV* at San Diego State* NEW MEXICO* NEVADA* at Boise State* at Utah State* COLORADO STATE* at Air Force* MW Championship Game+
Time (M.T.) 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. TBA TBA TBA 8:30 p.m. TBA TBA TBA TBA 7:30 p.m. TBA 2:00 p.m.
Television CBS Sports Network ESPN+ TBA TBA ESPN Networks CBS Sports Network TBA TBA ESPN Networks ESPN Networks ESPN2 TBA ESPN
• Additional game times and television coverage by AT&T SportsNet and Stadium will be announced at future dates by the Mountain West Conference • BOLD AND CAPS Indicate Home games * Indicates Mountain West Conference games + The Mountain West Football Championship Game will be hosted by the divisional champion with the highest win percentage in Conference-only games.
University of Wyoming Future Football Schedules 2020
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Date Opponent Sept. 5 WEBER STATE Sept. 12 at Texas Tech Sept. 19 UTAH Sept. 26 at Ball State
Date Opponent Sept. 2 TEXAS TECH Sept. 9 PORTLAND STATE Sept. 23 APPALACHIAN STATE Sept. 30 at North Texas
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Date Opponent Sept. 4 MONTANA STATE Sept. 11 at Northern Illinois Sept. 18 BALL STATE Sept. 25 at Clemson
Date Aug. 31 Sept. 21 Sept. 28
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Date Opponent Sept. 3 TULSA Sept. 10 NORTHERN COLORADO Sept. 17 at Illinois Sept. 24 at BYU
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Opponent at Arizona State NEW MEXICO STATE BYU
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Opponent at Utah
All future schedules are tentative and subject to change. ALL HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD
Credits Publishing Credit: Many thanks go out to all the outstanding people at Modern Printing Company of Laramie, Wyo., for their hard work and dedication in publishing this year’s information on University of Wyoming Football. We are grateful for the pride you take in producing this publication. Design Credit: Hugh West of Modern Printing Company of Laramie designed both the covers and editorial pages for this year’s Wyoming Football publication. It is always a pleasure to work with you, Hugh. We can’t thank you enough for your creativity and the extra time and effort you put into making this publication the best it can be. Photography Credits: To our outstanding colleagues at UW Photo Service — Ted Brummond and Kyle Spradley — you always go the extra mile in meeting our needs. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to Troy Babbitt and Paul Kanaly for their beautiful photographic contributions to this year’s publication. Content Credits: The 2019 University of Wyoming Football media guide was produced by the University of Wyoming Athletics Media Relations Office. It was edited by Tim Harkins, Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations and Nick Seeman, Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations. Many thanks to Diane Dodson, Media Relations Office Manager, and Nate Burman, Josiah Hall and Gavin Rush Media Relations Interns, for their contributions to this year’s guide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS THE WYOMING WAY............1-52 2019 SEASON OUTLOOK Season Outlook.......................... 54-56 Cowboys by Position................. 57-61 Depth Chart................................ 62-63 2018 Rosters............................... 64-67 Personnel Picture....................... 68-73 Following the Cowboys................... 74
COWBOY COACHES Head Coach Craig Bohl.............. 76-79 Assistant Coaches...................... 80-89 Administrative Staff.................... 90-92 Support Staff................................... 93 Graduate Assistants................... 94-95 Cowboy Coaches Records............. 96
THE COWBOYS Biographical Sketches............. 98-154
THE OPPONENTS The Opponents....................... 156-158 Series Records....................... 159-172
2018 SEASON IN REVIEW 2018 Statistics........................ 174-182 Game-by-Game...................... 183-188
RECORDS & HISTORY UW's NCAA Records.............. 190-191 Top 10 All-Time....................... 192-201 Year-by-Year Leaders.............. 202-205 Team Records................................ 206 All-Time Scores...................... 207-213 Larry Birleffi Press Box.................. 213 Conference Standings........... 214-219 UW All-Time Assistant Coaches... 220 UW All-Time Lettermen.......... 221-224 Pokes in the Pros................... 225-226 Award Winners....................... 227-228 Hall of Fame Inductees.......... 229-230
MOUNTAIN WEST MW Commissioner & Staff............ 232 All-Conference............................... 233 Academic All-Conference............. 234
UW ADMINISTRATION Administration and Staff......... 236-239 Mission Statement......................... 240
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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Laramie, Wyo. Founded: 1886 Enrollment: 12,450 Acting President: Neil Theobald Athletics Director: Tom Burman Colors: Brown & Gold Nickname: Cowboys, Pokes Conference: Mountain West Stadium: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium Capacity: 29,181 Surface: FieldTurf Revolution
Hall of Fame Announcers Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney to Call Games Again in 2019
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The 2019 season will mark the 123rd season of Wyoming Football. Wyoming All-Time Football Record 534-573-28 (.483) -- 1,135 Total Games Wyoming All-Time Home Football Record 317-200-18 (.609) -- 535 Home Games Wyoming All-Time Road Football Record 209-363-10 (.368) -- 582 Road Games Wyoming Neutral-Site Football Record 8-10-0 (.444) -- 18 Neutral-Site Games
2019 TEAM INFORMATION
Kevin McKinney
All Wyoming Cowboy Football games may be heard live on the 25 affiliate radio stations of the Cowboy Sports Network throughout the states of Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota. The flagship station for the network is KFBC 1240 AM in Cheyenne, Wyo. Each Wyoming Football game is also broadcast on the official University of Wyoming athletics website: www.gowyo.com. Dave Walsh will be calling Cowboy games for his 36th season in 2019. He will be joined by longtime Cowboy color analyst Kevin McKinney, who will be adding color commentary on Wyoming Football games for the 22nd consecutive season. McKinney will be entering his 47th year as color analyst on Cowboy Basketball broadcasts in 2019-20. Walsh and McKinney were inducted together into the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters (WAB) Hall of Fame in the summer of 2015. McKinney was inducted into the UW Athletics Hall of Fame in the fall of 2013, and Walsh was inducted in the fall of 2016. A native of San Diego, Calif., Walsh received his degree in radio and television in 1975 from San Diego State. He was the sports director at KVOC Radio in Casper, Wyo., prior to joining the Cowboys. He is a nine-time Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year as selected by his peers of the National Association of Sportswriters and Sportscasters. McKinney, a Cheyenne native and University of Wyoming graduate, has also been honored during his distinguished career as a Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year. McKinney serves as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs at UW.
2019 COWBOY SPORTS NETWORK AFFILIATES
Offensive Scheme: Pro-Style, West Coast Defensive Scheme: Tampa 2 (4-3) Starters Returning: 13 Total (5 Offense, 6 Defense, 2 Special Teams) Starters Lost: 11 Total (6 Offense, 5 Defense, 0 Special Teams Lettermen Returning: 42 Total (20 Offense, 17 Defense, 5 Special Teams) Lettermen Lost: 26 Total (13 Offense, 13 Defense, 0 Special Teams) Other Returners: 34 Total (18 Offense, 16 Defense, 0 Special Teams) 2019 Signings: 24 Total (13 Offense, 11 Defense, 0 Special Teams)
2019 COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Craig Bohl (Nebraska ‘82) Overall Record: 132-67 (.663), 16th season Record at Wyoming: 28-35 (.444), 5th Season Offensive Coaching Staff Assoc. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QBs Brent Vigen (North Dakota State ‘98) Wide Receivers Mike Grant (Nebraska ‘93) Running Backs/Director of Player Personnel Gordie Haug (Bemidji State ‘09) Offensive Line Bart Miller (New Mexico ‘07) Co-Special Teams Coord./Tight Ends/Fullbacks/ Shannon Moore (Black Hills State ‘00) Defensive Coaching Staff Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Jake Dickert (Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘07) Run-Game Coord./DEs/Co-Special Teams Coord. AJ Cooper (North Dakota State ‘06) Safeties Willie Mack Garza (Texas ‘93) Defensive Tackles Pete Kaligis (Washington ‘94) Cornerbacks John Richardson (North Dakota State ‘10) Administrative Staff Associate A.D. for Football Operations Brent Vernon (Missouri ‘08) Director of Recruiting Ian McGraw (Tennessee-Martin ‘15) Director of On-Campus Recruiting Jacob Claborn (Cal Lutheran ‘09)
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING SPORTS PROPERTIES University of Wyoming Sports Properties (UWSP) is the multimedia rights holder and sports marketing arm for University of Wyoming Athletics. In addition to managing the statewide radio broadcast programing for UW Athletics, UWSP offers corporate customers a multitude of marketing and media sponsorship opportunities that include: television advertising, venue signage, event sponsorship, gameday promotions, video board features, hospitality, Travis Hawks Brad Poe General Manager overall marketing partnerships and marketing opportunities on the UW Manager of Business official athletics website: www.gowyo.com. Development Brad Poe, serves as General Manager of University of Wyoming Sports Properties. UWSP is a property of Learfield IMG College, which manages multimedia rights for nearly 130 collegiate institutions and associations. Dallas-based Learfield IMG College also secures marketing partnerships and provides exclusive sports programming to approximately 1,200 radio stations throughout the country. Kayla Cryer Chris Haller To learn more about the company and its collegiate portfolio, Coordinator/Sales Manager of Business visit www.learfield.com. Operations Development
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Sources of Information for Media
Nick Seeman
Information on University of Wyoming Football is available through the following sources. We at the Wyoming Media Relations Office hope you continue to consider our staff as your primary source for information. Call us anytime at (307) 766-2256 or on our cell phones: Harkins (307) 760-7847 and Seeman (612) 741-0550.
Assistant Athletics Director (Secondary Football Contact)
Cell Phone: (307) 760-7847 tharkins@uwyo.edu
Cell Phone: (612) 741-0550 nseeman@uwyo.edu
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Diane Dodson
Assistant Director of Media Relations
Office Manager
wyosid@uwyo.edu
Cell Phone: (307) 760-1736 montross@uwyo.edu
1. Official Website
University of Wyoming Athletics may be accessed on the web at the following address: www.gowyo.com
2. Email Addresses
You can e-mail the Wyoming Media Relations Office at: wyosid@uwyo.edu tharkins@uwyo.edu nseeman@uwyo.edu
3. Audio and Video at www.gowyo.com
Sean O’Sullivan
Media Relations Office
Assistant Media Relations Director
Phone: (307) 766-2256 Press Box Phone: (307) 766-2222 Fax Number: (307) 766-2346 Press Box Fax: (307) 766-4921
Media Relations Mailing Address: University of Wyoming Athletics Dept. 3414, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 Media Relations Shipping Address: University of Wyoming Athletics 16th & Gibbon Streets Laramie, WY 82071
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Wyoming Primary Media Outlets
NEWSPAPERS
TELEVISION
RADIO
LARAMIE DAILY BOOMERANG
KGWN-TV (CBS)
KFBC 1240 AM (Flagship Station for Cowboy Sports Network)
314 S. 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070 Robert Gagliardi, Senior Sports Editor David Watson, Sports Writer Phone: (307) 742-2176 Fax: (307) 721-2973
CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE
P.O. Box 80, Casper, WY 82602 Jack Nowlin, Sports Editor Davis Potter, Sports Writer Phone: (307) 266-0573 or (800) 442-6916 Fax: (307) 266-0568
WYOMING TRIBUNE-EAGLE
702 W. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Robert Gagliardi, Senior Sports Editor Jeremiah Johnke, Asst. Sports Editor Phone: (307) 634-3361 Fax: (307) 778-7163
THE BRANDING IRON (Student Newspaper)
Dept. 3625, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071 Sports Editor: TBD Phone: (307) 766-3856 Fax: (307) 766-4027 Email: bi@uwyo.edu
2923 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Danyel Detomo, Sports Anchor Myles Boyns, Sports Anchor Phone: (307) 634-7755 or (307) 637-5656 Fax: (307) 638-0182 Email: danyel.detomo@kgwn.tv myles.boyns@kgwn.tv
KTWO-TV (ABC)
1856 Skyview Drive, Casper, WY 82601 Carmine Gemei, Sports Anchor Kiera Grogan, Sports Anchor Phone: (307) 237-3711 Fax: (307) 234-9866 Email: cgemei@k2tv.com kgrogan@k2tv.com
WIRE SERVICES Associated Press
320 W. 25th St., Suite 310, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Bob Moen, News Correspondent Mead Gruver, News Correspondent Ben Neary, News Correspondent Phone: (800) 442-2451 or (307) 632-9351 Fax: (307) 637-8538 Email: apcheyenne@ap.org bmoen@ap.org mgruver@ap.org bneary@ap.org
1806 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001 Dave Montgomery, Owner/General Manager Keith Kelley, Sports Director Reece Monaco, News Director Phone: (307) 634-4461 Fax: (307) 632-8586 Email: sports@kfbcradio.com
KOWB 1290 AM
P.O. Box 1290, Laramie, WY 82070 David Settle, Sports Director Phone: (307) 745-4888 Fax: (307) 742-4576 Email: david.settle@townsquaremedia.com
KTWO 1030 AM
150 N. Nichols, Casper, WY 82601 Bob Price, General Manager Phone: (307) 266-5252 Fax: (307) 235-9143
KUWR 91.9 FM/Wyoming Public Radio
Dept. 3984, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071 Bob Beck, News Director Phone: (307) 766-4240 or 766-6626 Fax: (307) 766-6184 Email: btwo@uwyo.edu
Collegepressbox.com is the official media website for Division I football. Access and download weekly game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, headshots, logos and more for each conference and its member schools. Login information will be distributed to accredited media or you can apply for a password by sending an e-mail to password@collegepressbox.com.
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elcome to the University of Wyoming, and Cowboy Football. The information on these pages is presented to assist the working media in its coverage of the upcoming season. The Wyoming Media Relations Office will be available throughout the year to assist you.
Credential Requests
Requests for press box and photo credentials should be directed to the University of Wyoming Media Relations Office. To ensure consideration, requests should be submitted on company letterhead — either by email, fax or mail — two weeks prior to the game. Requests made the week of the game will be handled as space allows. No requests will be processed later than noon on the day prior to the game. Credentials will either be mailed, or will be held at Will Call.
Media Parking at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium
Wyoming’s Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium is located on the north side of Grand Ave. at the intersection of Grand and 22nd Street in Laramie, Wyo. Most media members will be assigned parking in the FA or S lots on the west side of War Memorial Stadium and the Arena-Auditorium. The FA or S lots may both be accessed by taking Willett Drive, which runs on the north side of War Memorial Stadium. On the west side of the Arena-Auditorium turn south off of Willett Drive into the FA or S parking lots.
Media Facilities
The War Memorial Stadium Press Box facility is located on the top of the Stadium's West Stands. Working media are accommodated in the main “Larry Birleffi Media Area”, while broadcast personnel are assigned booth space as available. The Press Box is accessible via an elevator, located in the southwest corner of War Memorial Stadium.
Postgame Procedures
Members of the Media Relations staff will escort media representatives to the respective team interview areas with two minutes remaining in the game. Requested Cowboy players and Head Coach Craig Bohl will be escorted to the High Altitude Performance Center War Room following the 10-minute cooling off period. Opponent players and head coach will meet with media members in War Memorial Fieldhouse following the cooling off period.
Practice
Video Services
Media in need of assistance with video may contact the UW Athletics Media Relations Office.
Media Teleconferences
A teleconference will be included as a par t of Craig Bohl’s Monday press conferences during the season, giving those media, unable to attend, an opportunity to phone in and ask questions of the Cowboy head coach.
Media members are required to check with the Wyoming Media Relations Office prior to attending a practice sesson.
For detailed information on teleconferences and how to connect to the calls, contact the UW Media Relations Office at (307) 766-2256
Craig Bohl Press Conference and Interviews
Real Time Data Rights Policy
Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl will be available on a weekly press conference each Monday during the season from Noon-12:30 p.m. The press conference will be held in the High Altitude Performance Center Special Teams Room. Bohl will also be available via teleconference during the press conference. Contact the UW Media Relations Office for details regarding the weekly press conference.
Player and Assistant Coach Interviews
Wyoming football players and assistant coaches will be available to the media for individual interviews each Monday following Coach Bohl’s press conference. Media need to submit specific player and assistant coach interview requests to Tim Harkins of the UW Media Relations Office by phone or e-mail no later than 1 p.m. on Sundays for the Monday interviews.
The acceptance of media credentials is an acknowledgment of the University of Wyoming’s rights to the game and play-by-play coverage and your agreement to abide by any restrictions the University of Wyoming may place on real-time playby-play coverage and use of comprehensive game statistics. Failure to abide by these restrictions implemented by the University of Wyoming may result in revocation of press credentials. The University of Wyoming reserves the right to grant approval for distribution of real time play-by-play, game-related statistics and information through the Internet.
Media Relations Office
The Wyoming Media Relations Office is located at the north end of the Intercollegiate Athletics Building in the Fieldhouse North Addition. The office is located on the second floor, Room 206. The phone number is 307-766-2256.
It is requested that media conduct their interviews on Mondays. If there are student-athletes and assistant coaches unable to meet an interview request on Monday due to a scheduling conflict, those student-athletes and coaches will be made available Tuesday.
Photographic Services
Photographers can either shoot from designated areas on the sidelines or from the camera deck that is located in front of the press box and is accessible from the main press area. Wireless internet access is available in the press box. There is also a room available to photographers during and after games on field level in the former Stadium Club room located underneath the southwest corner of War Memorial Stadium. Wireless internet and high speed data lines will also be available in this room.
Media Services
Complete team and individual stats, running playby-play and postgame coach and player quotes are provided for working media. A media folder including flip-card, updated statistics and game-day notes will be provided pregame. An internal public address is provided for updated information and notes throughout the game. A pregame meal is served through the first quarter, and coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available during and following the game. For radio, internet lines, ISDN lines, as well as regular land lines are available. Ample phone lines and wireless internet are available in the press box.
Ticket Information
Tickets to all University of Wyoming Athletics’ events may be purchased through the UW Athletics Ticket Office. Tickets may be ordered over the phone by calling 307-766-7220, or online at www.gowyo.com, and go to the ticket links on the front page.
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MICK & SUSIE McMURRY HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CENTER
The WAR Room
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MICK & SUSIE McMURRY HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CENTER New Strength and Conditioning Center In the summer of 2018 a new strength and conditioning center opened for Cowboy Football. The new area contains 12,000 square feet of space, and features the newest and the best in strength training equipment.
New Training Table With completion of the Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center (HAPC) in the summer of 2018, there has been a dramatic change in how the nutritional needs of student-athletes have been met. A new Training Table area opened in the HAPC and is available for UW student-athletes in all 17 NCAAsanctioned sports offered by the University of Wyoming. The Training Table is located on the second level of the High Altitude Performance Center.
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MARIAN H. ROCHELLE CENTER
The Wyoming Athletics Office of Academic Support (OAS) focuses on providing UW student-athletes the academic support system they need to reach the ultimate goal of their college experience — graduation. Five full-time academic counselors are part of the UW Athletics staff, and are available to assist UW student-athletes in pursuing their academic and career goals.
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THE MALCOM FLOYD FAMILY LOUNGE
Recruiting Lounge A new addition to the High Altitude Performance Center is the Malcom Floyd Family Recruiting Lounge that was funded by a generous donation from former Wyoming Cowboy and San Diego Charger Malcom Floyd. The beautiful area overlooks Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium and is used to host Wyoming football recruits when they come to visit campus.
Malcom Floyd An outstanding receiver for the Wyoming Cowboys from 2000-03, Malcom Floyd went on to play 12 NFL seasons, all with the San Diego Chargers.
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A BUILDER OF WINNING PROGRAMS
Recognized as One of the Nation’s Top Coaches • Named the Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year in 2012 and ‘13, becoming the first coach to win the honor in consecutive seasons in the history of the award • FCS National Coach of the Year in 2012 and ‘13 as selected by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) • 2016 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year
Has Built Consistent Winners • Led Wyoming to back-to-back eight win seasons in 2016 and ‘17, two consecutive bowl appearances, a bowl championship in 2017 and three consecutive bowl-eligible seasons in 2016, ‘17 and ‘18. • North Dakota State posted a 43-2 (.956) record over Bohl’s last three seasons • NDSU won 76.5 percent of their games (104-32 record) in Bohl’s 11 years as head coach • NDSU became only the second team to win three consecutive FCS titles in NCAA history and was the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since 1996 • Against FBS teams the last four seasons, Bohl’s Bison went 4-0, including a 24-21 road win over defending Big 12 Conference Champion Kansas State in 2013.
Part of Five National Championships • Won Three FCS National Championships at North Dakota State in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13 • Assistant Coach on two FBS National Championships at Nebraska in 1995 and ‘97
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Brent Vigen
Jake Dickert
AJ Cooper
Willie Mack Garza
Mike Grant
Pete Kaligis
Bart Miller
Shannon Moore
John Richardson
Gordie Haug
Brent Vernon
Ian McGrew
Associate Head Coach Offensive Coordinator/QBs •Three FCS National Championships •Eight total postseason appearances, including two bowl appearance as a coach
Safeties •Eight postseason appearances, including seven bowl appearances and one Big 12 Championship Game win •Inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 2001 as a player
Offensive Line •Six postseason appearances, including two Big Ten Championship Game wins at Wisconsin •Four bowl appearances as a coach include two Rose Bowl appearances at Wisconsin
Running Backs/ Director of Player Personnel •Two FCS National Championships •Five total postseason appearances as a coach
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Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers •Five postseason appearances as a coach, including two FCS Quarterfinal appearances and an NCAA Division II National Championship Game appearance
Wide Receivers •Two FBS National Championships •Fifteen postseason appearances as a coach, including fourteen bowl games and three Orange Bowl appearances as a coach
Co-Special Teams Coordinator/ Tight Ends/Fullbacks •Three FCS Playoff appearances •Head-coaching experience at Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League
Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations •Eight bowl appearances as a coach or administrator •Nine total postseason appearances
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Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/DEs/ Co-Special Teams Coordinator •Three FCS National Championships •Seven total postseason appearances as a coach
Defensive Tackles •Seven bowl appearances as a coach •Fifteen total postseason appearances as a coach •As a player, he was a starter on the 1991 University of Washington National Championship team
Cornerbacks •Three FCS National Championships •Seven total postseason appearances as a coach
Director of Recruiting •Three postseason appearances, including one Mountain West Conference Championship game as a coach or administrator, •Two bowl game appearances, both at Wyoming
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If you are looking for a wonderful college environment, look no further than the University of Wyoming. From its’ beautiful mountain setting in Laramie, to its wide range of academic offerings and its nationally-respected football program, UW offers a memorable college experience to its students. UW provides an atmosphere that allows you to achieve both your academic and athletic goals. The University was founded in 1886. It opened with one building, five professors, two tutors and 42 students. Programs of study included philosophy, arts, literature and science. We’ve come a long way since then. Today, UW offers approximately 180 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through the colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences and Law, as well as through the Graduate School and the Outreach School, including the University of Wyoming/Casper College Center. This wide range of choices allows each student to explore many options to find his or her career niche. Another way we contribute to the success of our students is by offering a large number of courses each semester, making it possible for most to graduate in four years.
The McMurry Family UW Legacy Hall in the Gateway Center
The Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center Opened in the fall of 2014, the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center was built to be a “Gateway” to the University of Wyoming. It houses the UW Foundation, Alumni Association, Admissions Office and Career Services Center. The Gateway Center serves as a fantastic recruiting tool for UW Athletics. The Cowboy Football team hosts recruiting functions in the Gateway Center.
The Roy & Caryl Cline President’s Room in the Gateway Center
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The Jonah Bank Atrium is the centerpiece of the beautiful new College of Business building. Wyoming’s new College of Business building features a trading room, behavioral and multi-media laboratories, an executive boardroom, conference and seminar rooms and an auditorium. College of Business students benefit from the latest wired and wireless technologies, including highdefinition playback and projection systems in each classroom, a video production and editing facility, video conferencing capabilities, financial data feeds and a stock ticker in the atrium.
Wyoming’s College of Business Construction of the New College of Business Building was completed in the Fall of 2010
The American Heritage Center,
Home to UW’s Art Gallery and Archives
The College of Health Sciences
At UW, we encourage students to develop their full potential by becoming involved as active members of the university, local community and the world. Opportunities for involvement in some 200 recognized student organizations include student government, publications, the speech and debate team and religious and cultural organizations. Many of our students also take advantage of exceptional international opportunities to become part of the world community through Study Abroad and International Programs. With so many choices, our students enjoy the benefits of meeting new people, making good friends, developing leadership skills and gaining invaluable life experiences. UW offers a true college-town atmosphere. Laramie has a population of approximately 30,000 with a student enrollment of 12,450. The Laramie campus is composed of 80 major buildings on 785 beautifully landscaped acres. There is a pleasant mix of modern and traditional structures, many built of native Wyoming sandstone quarried northeast of Laramie. At the heart of the campus is the Wyoming Student Union. Fresh from a new multi-million dollar renovation, the Union is where students can kick back between classes, have a University of Wyoming sandwich, meet friends, check out an art exhibit or study. Distinguished Alumni UW is the perfect place for learning in a friendly yet The Late Dr. Jerry Buss, The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers achievement-oriented environment. As the state’s sole four-year educational institution, Dick Cheney, Former Vice President of the United States the university receives strong support from the state and The Late Curt Gowdy, The Most Decorated National Sportscaster in History its residents. There is a dedication to making UW the best Jay Novacek, Former All-Pro Tight End with the Dallas Cowboys it can be in terms of its facilities, programs, people and Gen. Pete Schoomaker, Former U.S. Army Chief of Staff aesthetics. Capital improvements on campus are a high Alan Simpson, Former United States Senator priority, reflecting a commitment to maintaining UW’s worldclass stature. Gerry Spence, Noted attorney and television personality
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New Head Coach’s Office in the Rochelle Athletics Center In 2014, the football offices in the Rochelle Athletics Center underwent a renovation to modernize the space and present a new image for Cowboy Football moving forward. Pictured here is a photo of head coach Craig Bohl’s office.
Entryway to Head Coach’s Office
Just outside the head coach’s office is a glass entryway highlighted by modern wall graphics depicting the rich tradition of Cowboy Football.
View of Head Coach’s Office Looking West The new Wyoming head football coach’s office as seen looking toward the west window.
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FOOTBALL OFFICES
Welcome to Cowboy Football The entry into the Wyoming Football offices features an open, contemporary reception area for visitors to relax in upon arrival.
WYO Wall
The reception area also displays a beautiful wooden wall with the raised letters WYO. Behind the letters is the iconic image of Wyoming’s Teton Mountain Range.
Hallway to Assistant Coaches’ Offices
The hallway leading to the assistant football coaches’ offices is filled with fresh new graphics of Cowboy Football.
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Members of the University of Wyoming Athletics party that traveled to Haiti in May 2015 are pictured here with members of the Haitian American Football Association (HAFA). Lyonel Narcisse is standing in the middle of the photo holding a framed certificate from the HAFA. In May of 2012, ‘13, ‘14 and ‘15, several University of Wyoming Football players, along with student-athletes from other UW sports teams and other UW students traveled to Haiti to honor the memory of fallen football teammate Ruben Narcisse. The 2010 college football season started on a sad note for the Wyoming Cowboys when the Monday following their season opener linebacker Narcisse was killed in an early morning car Ruben Narcisse Takes the Dominic Rufran Shares a Laugh with accident on Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2010. Narcisse Field as a Cowboy in 2010 a Haitian Youth was a 19-year old freshman from Miami, Fla. While Narcisse played his high school football at Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Miami, his family is originally from Haiti. His father Lyonel continues to return to his native country to help in the rebuilding efforts following the tragic 2010 earthquake in Haiti that left 200,000 people dead and 1.6 million homeless. It was decided in the winter of 2012, that the Cowboy football team would go to Haiti to aid in the ongoing relief efforts. The Wyoming Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organized the “Wyoming in Haiti” trips for four consecutive years. The Cowboys and Cowgirls have conducted sports camps and assisted the local church of Lyonel Narcisse in rebuilding Haitian Youths Playing Football efforts. The Wyoming group also worked with another ministry, Love a Child, which reaches out to Haiti’s most vulnerable youth through a variety of ministries including an orphanage, rural outreach programs, food Eddie Yarbrough, Tom Thornton, D.J. May and distribution, medical care and a Chase Roullier help in Rebuilding Efforts soccer league ministry.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial Members of the University of Wyoming Football team work as a team to assist in flood-prevention efforts in Saratoga, Wyo.
On May 30, 2014, approximately 60 University of Wyoming football student-athletes accompanied by several other university employees and students traveled over the Snowy Range to help the community of Saratoga, Wyo., fight off flooding from the North Platte River. Spring runoff from melting snow and rainstorms had swelled the North Platte River that runs through downtown Saratoga. Wyoming National Guard units had already been in town for several days working to assist the community in its battle against the river. One of the Cowboy volunteers who traveled to Saratoga to help was former Cowboy Darrenn White. “The reason we came is to help out the people in this community,” White said. “We want to support them. I’m really enjoying it, and I’m glad to help out any way we can.”
The North Platte River shown threatening to overflow a bridge in Saratoga, Wyo., in May 2014.
Former Wyoming linebacker Alex Borgs works side-by-side with Wyoming National Guard members.
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Wyoming Cowboys and other volunteers help unload a truck stacked with sand bags to use in constructing barriers to prevent flooding.
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In 2008, Wyoming defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 13-7, in Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, becoming the first team from a non-automatic qualifying BCS conference to win there since 1986.
Wyoming hosted the No. 2 ranked Texas Longhorns before a sellout crowd in War Memorial Stadium in 2009. Texas made its first-ever appearance in Laramie, and went on to finish the ‘09 season as the national runnerup.
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The biggest home game in University of Wyoming school history was played in 2011, as Wyoming hosted Nebraska for the first time before a sellout crowd. In the 2009 season, Wyoming hosted the then No. 2 ranked Texas In 2007, Devin Moore ran away from #91 Chris Long Longhorns. It was the Longhorns’ first-ever appearance in Laramie, Wyo. and the Virginia defense as the Cowboys defeated the Wyoming led the Longhorns 10-6 late in the first half before losing to the Cavaliers, 23-3, before a sellout crowd in Laramie. eventual national runnerup in front of a sellout crowd in War Memorial Stadium. Not only have the Cowboys played the best in the nation, but over the past 15 seasons, Wyoming has enjoyed success against those teams, recording victories over:
• Tennessee of the Southeastern Conference (13-7 in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2008); • Virginia of the Atlantic Coast Conference (23-3 in Laramie, Wyo., in 2007); • Ole Miss of the Southeastern Conference (37-32 in Laramie, in 2004, and 24-14 in Oxford, Miss., in 2005) and • UCLA of the Pacific-10 Conference (24-21 in the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl in 2004).
UW has faced numerous Top 25 ranked programs over the past 22 years, including: Ohio State (1997); Colorado (1997); Georgia (1998); Tennessee (1999, 2002 and 2008); Auburn (2000); Texas A&M (2000, 2001, 2004); Kansas (2001, 2003); Washington (2002); Oklahoma State (2003); Ole Miss (2004, 2005); Florida (2005); Virginia (2006, 2007); Texas (2009 and 2010); Nebraska (2011, 2013, 2016); Michigan State (2014); Oregon (2014, 2017); Missouri (2018); and Washington State (2018). Looking to the future, Wyoming has upcoming games with: Missouri (2019); Utah (2020, 2025); Texas Tech (2020, 2023); Clemson (2021); Illinois (2022) and Arizona State (2024). Missouri (2019), Utah (2020) and Texas Tech (2023) are scheduled to appear once each in Laramie.
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IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
National Television Coverage in 2016
This aerial view of the 2016 Mountain West Conference Championship Game was taken by ESPN during the game hosted by the University of Wyoming. The Cowboys were featured on ESPN networks seven times in 2016, and were featured on CBS Sports Network four times.
ESPN Televises MW Championship From Laramie ESPN announcers (left to right) Steve Levy, Todd McShay and Brian Griese meet with Wyoming Cowboys Lucas Wacha and Josh Allen prior to the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game played in Laramie.
Wyoming vs. Nebraska The Biggest Event in the History of War Memorial Stadium On Sept. 24, 2011, Wyoming hosted Nebraska in the Cornhuskers’ first-ever appearance in Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium. The sellout crowd and regional appeal of the game made it the biggest event in the history of War Memorial Stadium.
Wyoming Cowboy Football is accustomed to playing on national television and against some of the top college football programs in the country -- and they’ve enjoyed success against the best in the country. Wyoming was featured on ESPN twice during the 2016 postseason. ESPN televised the Mountain West Conference Championship from Laramie. ESPN also televised the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl versus BYU. The Cowboys kicked off the 2009 bowl season in an ESPN nationally-televised game that was one of the most exciting of the college bowl season. In double overtime, Wyoming defeated Fresno State, 35-28. The Cowboys and Temple Owls once again began the college bowl season in 2011 on ESPN in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. The Mountain West Conference’s television package includes partnerships with CBS Sports Network, ESPN and AT&T SportsNet. In addition to more wide-ranging television coverage of University of Wyoming football games, in 2010 CBS Sports Network aired a special on Wyoming Football entitled “College Football Confidential”.
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Marcus Harris Wide Receiver 1993-96
• 1996 Biletnikoff Award Winner as Nation’s Outstanding Receiver • 1996 Consensus All-American • Placed Ninth in 1996 Heisman Trophy Balloting • 1995 American Football Coaches Association First Team All-American • Ended his college career as the NCAA’s career leader in receiving yards (4,518), still ranks No. 5 in NCAA history in receiving yards
Ken Fantetti
Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom Tailback/Place-Kicker 1949-50
Linebacker, 1975-78
• Wyoming’s First All-American in 1950 • Led Wyoming to School’s First Bowl Game, the 1951 Gator Bowl • Still Ranks No. 6 in NCAA History in Career Scoring Average • Inducted Into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000
For over 100 years, University of Wyoming Football has thrilled Cowboy fans with some of the greatest players and coaches in college football. Wyoming’s Football Tradition has been built by such legendary coaches as Bowden Wyatt, Bob Devaney, Paul Roach and Joe Tiller, who all walked the sidelines of War Memorial Stadium. Great All-Americans like Eddie Talboom (1950), Mike Dirks (1967), Ken Fantetti (1978), Galand Thaxton (1987), Ryan Yarborough (1993), Marcus Harris (1996), Brian Lee (1997) and John Wendling (2006) were all recognized among the greatest players of their eras. Other Cowboy greats like Jerry Hill, Jim Kiick and Jay Novacek went on to play for Super Bowl teams with the Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys, respectively. The 2019 college football season will mark the 123rd season of Wyoming Cowboy Football.
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• 1978 Football Writers All-American • WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 1978 • Two-time First Team All-Conference
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Conference Championships 2016 Mountain West Conference Mountain Division Champions 1996 Western Athletic Conference Pacific Division Champions 1993 Western Athletic Conference Tri-Champions 1988 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1987 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1976 Western Athletic Conference Co-Champions 1968 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1967 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1966 Western Athletic Conference Champions 1961 Skyline Conference Co-Champions 1960 Skyline Conference Co-Champions 1959 Skyline Conference Champions 1958 Skyline Conference Champions 1956 Skyline Conference Champions 1950 Skyline Conference Champions 1949 Skyline Conference Champions
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Paul Roach Head Coach 1987-90
• Won Back-to-Back Conference Championships in 1987 and ‘88 • Took Wyoming to three bowl games in four years as head coach • Also a Wyoming assistant coach in the late 1960s and later Athletics Director in the 1980s and 90s, he was part of six of Wyoming’s 15 bowl appearances and six of seven WAC titles
Mitch Donahue Defensive End 1987-90
• 1990 First Team All-American and placed Fourth in 1990 Outland Trophy Balloting • Wyoming’s only two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Year (1989 and ‘90) • Played in three bowl games in four seasons at Wyoming • Wyoming’s career sack leader with 49
Bob Devaney Head Coach 1957-61
• Won Four Skyline Conference Championships in Five Seasons • Best Winning Percentage in School History, 35-10-5 (.750) • Inducted Into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981
Galand Thaxton Linebacker 1984-87
Jay Novacek Tight End 1982-84
• 1987 Associated Press All-American • Wyoming’s Career Tackle Leader (467) • Captained 1987 WAC Championship Team
• 1984 Consensus All-American • Still Holds NCAA Record for Average Yards per Catch by a Tight End in a Single Season (22.6 yards per catch) • Inducted Into College Football Hall of Fame in 2008
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Conference Players of the Year 2018 Cooper Rothe, K, Special Teams Player of the Year 1996 Marcus Harris, WR, Offensive Player of the Year 1990 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1989 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1988 Randy Welniak, QB, Offensive Player of the Year 1988 Pat Rabold, DT, Defensive Player of the Year 1978 Ken Fantetti, LB, Defensive Player of the Year 1967 Paul Toscano, QB, Offensive Player of the Year
Bowden Wyatt Head Coach 1947-52
• Coached Wyoming’s First Bowl Game, the 1951 Gator Bowl • Won Back-to-Back Skyline Championships in 1949 and ‘50 • Inducted Into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997
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ATMOSPHERE Gameday at War Memorial Stadium is the place to be in the state of Wyoming on Saturdays. As the only NCAA Division I university in Wyoming, everyone is a Cowboy fan. There is nothing like a college football gameday. From pregame tailgating to the pageantry of bands, cheerleaders and mascots entertaining loyal fans, college football is unmatched in the excitement it generates. Sharing the day with a group of close friends makes the experience that much more exciting. And when the game is over and another Wyoming home victory is a reality, the team and Cowboy fans celebrate together by singing the traditional victory song — Ragtime Cowboy Joe.
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TRADITIONS
There are many traditions associated with Wyoming Football gamedays. From Pistol Pete to the Cowboy Joe Pony and a new tradition, the Cowboy Walk. The Cowboy Walk sees fans lineup to wish the Cowboys well as they make their way to the locker room prior to each home game. And of course prior to the game plenty of tailgating activities can be found centered around Wyoming’s Tailgate Park.
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Marcus Harris 1996 Biletnikoff Award Winner and Consensus All-American Marcus Harris accepts the Biletnikoff Award in 1996. The award is symbolic of the nation’s outstanding receiver. Harris also finished ninth in the 1996 Heisman Trophy balloting, and was named a Consensus All-American. Cooper Rothe and head coach Craig Bohl attended the 2018 Home Depot College Football Awards Show. Rothe was one of three national finalists for the Lou Groza Award.
AND CONFERENCE AWARD HONOREES Logan Wilson was awarded the 2016 Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year Trophy.
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Conference Award Winners
Mitch Donahue finished fourth in balloting for the Outland Trophy his senior season of 1990. The Outland Trophy is given to the top college lineman in the nation each season. Donahue was also a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year for the Cowboys in 1989 and ‘90.
2018 Cooper Rothe, K, Special Teams Player of the Year 2016 Logan Wilson, LB, Freshman of the Year 2011 Brett Smith, QB, Freshman of the Year 2009 Austyn Carta-Samuels, QB, Freshman of the Year 1996 Marcus Harris, WR, Offensive Player of the Year 1993 Steve Scifres, OT, Freshman of the Year 1991 Robert Rivers, RS, Special Teams Player of the Year 1990 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1989 Mitch Donahue, DE, Defensive Player of the Year 1989 Randy Welniak, QB, WAC Student-Athlete of the Year 1988 Randy Welniak, QB, Offensive Player of the Year 1988 Pat Rabold, DT, Defensive Player of the Year 1988 Dabby Dawson, RB, Newcomer of the Year 1986 Anthony Sargent, WR, Newcomer of the Year 1984 Galand Thaxton, LB, Newcomer of the Year 1982 Jay Haynes, OLB, Newcomer of the Year 1978 Ken Fantetti, LB, Defensive Player of the Year 1977 Myron Hardeman, RB, Newcomer of the Year 1967 Paul Toscano, QB, Offensive Player of the Year
Marcus Epps was one of three national finalists for the 2018 Burlsworth Trophy, honoring the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. Epps is pictured with his son Braxton, girlfriend Megan and the Burlsworth Trophy.
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Randy Welniak earned accolades on and off the field his senior season. He was selected as the conference’s Offensive Player of the year in the fall of ‘88, and was named conference Student-Athlete of the Year at the conclusion of the 1988-89 academic year.
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Randy Welniak was the 1988 Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is now the Senior Associate Athletics Director at UW.
RETURN HOME TO LARAMIE The wonderful college experience that is offered by attending the University of Wyoming is one that remains with student-athletes long after they complete their eligibility as Wyoming Cowboys. The University, the Laramie community and the beauty of the Rocky Mountains draw UW alumni back to the region. Included among the many former Cowboys who have returned to Wyoming to make their homes is the Cowboys’ all-time leading tackler, Galand Thaxton. Thaxton was an Associated Press All-American in Eric Worden 1987 as a middle linebacker. He was part of the Cowboys’ 1987 WAC Championship season. Thaxton returned to Laramie in 1999 to manage his own State Farm Insurance agency. He is a native of Denver, Colo. Randy Welniak returned to Laramie in the summer of 2007. The 1988 WAC Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback, Welniak led the Cowboys to the 1988 WAC Championship. A native of Ord, Neb., he is currently a Senior Associate Athletics Director at UW. Eric Worden, a four-year letterwinner from 1988 through 1991, is an Matt Lehning engineer for the TriHydro Corporation, an environmental engineering firm located in Laramie. A native of Loveland, Colo., Worden was an outstanding offensive linemen for the Cowboys during that era. He was a member of the 1988 WAC Championship team. Matt Lehning, owner of Brown ‘N Gold Outlet, a retail apparel company in Laramie, was a standout player for the Cowboys. Lehning, who lettered in 1998 and 1999, was a First Team All-MWC free safety in 1999. Lehning’s hometown is Sublette, Kan. Julius Stinson was a First Team All-Conference cornerback in 2007, and was one of 12 semifinalists for the 2007 Jim Thorpe award, Galand Thaxton waves to the which honors the top defensive back in the nation each season. War Memorial Stadium crowd at a recent reunion of his 1987 Stinson currently works for Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie. conference championship team. These individuals are only a few of the former Cowboys who Julius Stinson make Wyoming their home.
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Brian Lee,
Free Safety 1997 Consensus All-American and First Team Academic All-American Brian Lee was voted a Consensus All-American in 1997, while leading the nation in interceptions as a free safety. In addition, he earned First Team Academic All-America honors, becoming the first Cowboy to achieve both honors in the same season.
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Ryan Yarborough Wide Receiver, 1992 and ‘93 All-American
Punter
1983 Consensus All-American
Ryan Yarborough became the first Cowboy to receive First Team All-America honors in consecutive seasons. He was a First Team selection by the Football Writers Association of America in 1992. In ‘93, he was a First Team honoree by both the Associated Press and the Football Writers.
Jack Weil led the nation in punting in 1983, averaging 45.6 yards per punt. He became the first Cowboy in history to earn Consensus AllAmerica honors. The other three are Jay Novacek (1984), Marcus Harris (1996) and Brian Lee (1997).
Dewey McConnell End, 1950 & 1951 All-American Dewey McConnell led the nation in receiving in 1951, earning him Associated Press All-America honors. He grew up in the hometown of the Cowboys, Laramie, Wyo. He was also an AP Honorable Mention All-American in 1950.
Wyoming Consensus All-Americans 1997 Brian Lee, Free Safety 1996 Marcus Harris, Wide Receiver 1984 Jay Novacek, Tight End
Ken Fantetti Linebacker, 1978 All-American Ken Fantetti was a Football Writers Association of America All-American in 1978. He also was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year that season.
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1983 Jack Weil, Punter (Consensus All-Americans are those individuals who received First Team All-America honors from the majority of All-America teams that received nationwide circulation in a given year as determined by the NCAA.)
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John Wendling Safety, 2006 All-American John Wendling was Wyoming’s most recent All-American in 2006. A native of Rock Springs, Wyo., Wendling was also one of 17 finalists for the National Football Foundation’s Draddy Trophy in ‘06. The Draddy Trophy, recently renamed the Campbell Trophy, is presented annually to the top football scholar-athlete in the country, and is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”.
Mike Dirks Defensive Tackle, 1967 All-American Mike Dirks, #66 in the photo, was one of the leaders of a Wyoming defense that led the nation in rushing defense in both 1966 and ‘67. His senior season the Cowboys earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl, and Dirks was named an All-American by the Football Writers and Look Magazine.
Wyoming All-Americans 2016: 2006: 2005: 2001: 1997: 1996: 1995: 1993: 1992: 1990: 1988: 1987: 1984: 1983: 1978: 1977: 1976: 1969: 1967: 1962: 1961: 1960: 1959: 1956: 1953: 1951: 1950:
Chase Roullier – Center – Second Team USA Today All-American Brian Hill – Running Back – Third Team College Sports Madness All-American John Wendling – Strong Safety – Second Team CollegeFootballNews.com All-American Jovon Bouknight – Wide Receiver – Honorable Mention College Football News All-American J.D. Wallum – Place-kicker – Second Team Football News All-Amecrian Brian Lee – Free Safety – Consensus & First Team FWAA, Football News, AP & Walter Camp All-American Marcus Harris – Wide Receiver – Consensus & First Team AP, FWAA, AFCA, Walter Camp & Football News Steve Scifres – Offensive Tackle – First Team FWAA All-American Cory Wedel – Place-kicker – First Team AFCA, Walter Camp All-American Marcus Harris – Wide Receiver – First Team AFCA All-American Brian Gragert – Punter – Second Team AFCA All-American Ryan Yarborough – Wide Receiver – First Team AP & FWAA All-American Ryan Yarborough – Wide Receiver – First Team FWAA All-American Mitch Donahue – Defensive End – First Team FWAA, Sporting News and NFL Draft Report All-American Pat Rabold – Defensive Tackle – Second Team AP All-American Galand Thaxton – Linebacker – Third Team AP All-American Jay Novacek – Tight End – Consensus & First Team Kodak All-American Jack Weil – Punter - Consensus & First Team FWAA & AP All-American Ken Fantetti – Linebacker – First Team FWAA All-American Dennis Baker – Offensive Tackle - First Team AP All-American Paul Nunu – Linebacker – First Team Football News All-American Bob Jacobs - Place-Kicker – First Team Sporting News and FWAA-Look Magazine All-American Jerry DePoyster – Place-Kicker – First Team AP and Sporting News All-American Mike Dirks – Defensive Tackle – First Team FWAA, NEA & Look Magazine All-American Glen Hopkins – Tackle – Honorable Mention AP All-American Joe Vitale – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American Chuck Lamson – Quarterback – Honorable Mention UPI, NEA, Williamson Rating System All-American Jerry Hill – Running Back – Honorable Mention AFCA All-American Marty Hamilton – End – Honorable Mention Williamson Rating System All-American Richard Williams – Center – Honorable Mention Williamson Rating System All-American Jerry Hill – Running Back – Honorable Mention All-American Len Kuczewski – Guard/Linebacker – Honorable Mention AP All-American Jim Walden – Quarterback – Honorable Mention AP All-American Jim Crawford – Halfback – First Team Look & NEA, Second Team Williamson Rating and INS & Third Team AP, UPI and Football Digest All-American Buster Elder – End – Honorable Mention AP All-American Vince Guinta – Center – Honorable Mention AP All-American John Watts – Quarterback – Honorable Mention AP All-American Larry Zowada – Back – Honorable Mention AP All-American Joe Mastrogiovanni – Back – Honorable Mention UPI All-American Dewey McConnell – End – First Team AP All-American Harry Geldien – Back – Honorable Mention UPI All-American Doug Reeves – Center – Honorable Mention UPI All-American Eddie Talboom – Tailback – First Team NEA & INS All-American, Second Team AP All-American C.T. Hewgley – Tackle – Second Team AP All-American Dick Campbell – Back – Honorable Mention AP All-American Tom Drost – End – Honorable Mention AP All-American Dewey McConnell – End – Honorable Mention AP All-American Selmer Pederson – Safety – Honorable Mention AP All-American Doug Reeves – Center – Honorable Mention AP All-American Marlin Smith – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American Marvin Strauch – Tackle – Honorable Mention AP All-American Jerry Taylor – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American
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Steve Scifres Offensive Tackle, 1996 All-American Steve Scifres was one of the greatest offensive linemen in school history, starting every game of his college career — 47 consecutive. He was selected by the Football Writers of America as a First Team All-American in 1996.
Jim Crawford Running Back, 1956 All-American A native of Greybull, Wyo., Jim Crawford led the nation in rushing his senior season of 1956 to earn All-America recognition from the Football Writers Association of America. Among the running backs he beat for the rushing title in ‘56 were Jim Brown of Syracuse and Tommy McDonald of Oklahoma.
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FORMER GREAT Jay Novacek Dallas Cowboys Tight End
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Member of Dallas Cowboy Super Bowl Championships in 1992, ‘93 and ‘95 Inducted Into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 2008
Malcom Floyd
Eric Coleman
San Diego Chargers (2004-2015) Wide Receiver
New England Patriots Cornerback Second Round Pick of Patriots in 1989 NFL Draft
Adam Goldberg Minnesota Vikings/St. Louis Rams (2003-2011) Offensive Lineman
Ken Fantetti Fritz Shurmur Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions Linebacker Seven-Year NFL Veteran Football Writers Association All-American in 1978
Defensive Coordinator of 1996 Super Bowl Champions Former Wyoming Head Coach From 1971-74 (Deceased)
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Jim Kiick Miami Dolphins Running Back Member of NFL’s Last Undefeated Championship Team With the Dolphins in 1972
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CURRENT
Josh Allen Buffalo Bills (2018-Present) Quarterback
COWBOYS Tashaun Gipson Cleveland Browns/Jacksonville Jaguars/Houston Texans (2012-Present) 2014 NFL All-Pro Selection Free Safety
Chase Roullier Washington Redskins (2017-Present) Center
Jacob Hollister
Craig Johnson
New England Patriots/Seattle Seahawks (2017-Present) Tight End
New York Giants, Running Backs Coach (2019 will be 20th as an NFL Coach)
Eddie Yarbrough Denver Broncos/Buffalo Bills (2016-Present) Defensive End
Joe DeCamillis Jacksonville Jaguars, Special Teams Coordinator (2019 will be 31st Year as an NFL Coach)
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Tanner Gentry Chicago Bears (2017-Present) Wide Receiver
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WYOMING
1968 Sugar Bowl Wyoming had posted a perfect 10-0 record in 1967 entering its game versus LSU in the 1968 Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 1968. While Wyoming lost to the Tigers, 13-20, the Cowboys appearance in the Sugar Bowl is still remembered by Cowboy fans as one of the greatest moments in school history.
Bowden Wyatt Wyoming Head Coach of 1951 Gator Bowl Champions
1987 Holiday Bowl
Bowden Wyatt guided the Wyoming Cowboys to its first-ever bowl appearance in the 1950 season, when on Jan. 1, 1951, Wyoming defeated Washington & Lee, 20-7, to complete an undefeated, 10-0, season.
1968 Sugar Bowl
The Wyoming defense, seen swarming an Iowa ballcarrier here, played an outstanding game in the 1987 Holiday Bowl. UW’s defense held the Hawkeyes to only one offensive touchdown. But Iowa returned a blocked punt for a TD and returned an interception for another score to give the Hawkeyes a one-point, 20-19, victory.
1976 Fiesta Bowl 1988 Holiday Bowl
2004 Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl Champions
1990 Copper Bowl 2004 Las Vegas Bowl 2009 New Mexico Bowl
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Wyoming seniors Guy Tuell, Trenton Franz, J.J. Raterink and Zach Morris helped lead the Cowboys to the biggest upset of the 2004 bowl season as Wyoming defeated UCLA, 24-21, in the Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl.
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2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen accepts the Most Valuable Player Award for his performance in Wyoming’s 37-14 win over Central Michigan in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Jim Kiick MVP of the 1966 Sun Bowl Wyoming running back Jim Kiick scored two touchdowns, including one on a 43-yard run in leading Wyoming to a 28-20 victory over Florida State in the 1966 Sun Bowl to earn Most Valuable Player honors.
Tom Corontzos Quarterback of 1990 Copper Bowl Team Tom Corontzos threw for 226 yards against the California Bears in the 1990 Copper Bowl. The game came down to the last 49 seconds, but Wyoming lost a 15-17 heartbreaker.
Wyoming Bowl Appearances
1955 Wyoming Cowboys Capture Sun Bowl Championship, Jan. 2, 1956 The 1955 Wyoming Cowboys defeated Texas Tech, 21-14, on Jan. 2, 1956, to capture the 1956 Sun Bowl Championship. The following season of 1956, Wyoming posted a perfect 10-0 record.
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Idaho Potato Bowl Wyoming 37, Central Michigan 14
2016
Poinsettia Bowl
2011
New Mexico Bowl Wyoming 15, Temple 37
2009
New Mexico Bowl Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28 (2OT)
2004
Las Vegas Bowl
Wyoming 24, UCLA 21
1993
Copper Bowl
Wyoming 17, Kansas State 52
1990
Copper Bowl
Wyoming 15, California 17
1988
Holiday Bowl
Wyoming 14, Oklahoma State 62
1987
Holiday Bowl
Wyoming 19, Iowa 20
1976
Fiesta Bowl
Wyoming 7, Oklahoma 41
1968
Sugar Bowl
Wyoming 13, LSU 20
1966
Sun Bowl
Wyoming 28, Florida State 20
1958
Sun Bowl
Wyoming 14, Hardin-Simmons 6
1956
Sun Bowl
Wyoming 21, Texas Tech 14
1951
Gator Bowl
Wyoming 20, Washington & Lee 7
Wyoming 21, BYU 24
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IN THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Jay Novacek receives his Hall of Fame Award from NFF Board of Director and 1974 and ‘75 Heisman Trophy Winner Archie Griffin
Bob Devaney
Eddie Talboom
The University of Wyoming is proud to have seven former football greats inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame. Former Cowboy head coaches Bob Devaney (Inducted 1981), William H. “Lone Star” Dietz (2012), Pat Dye (2005), Dennis Erickson (2019) and Bowden Wyatt (1972 Player, 1997 Coach), along with former Wyoming All-Americans Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom (2000) and Jay Novacek (2008) have all been elected to the distinguished Hall. Devaney coached five five years (1957-61) as head coach at Wyoming, posting a record of 35-10-5 and a winning percentage of 75.0 percent, which still ranks as the best winning percentage in Wyoming Football history. Devaney became head coach at Nebraska after leaving Wyoming, and he led the Cornhuskers to two national championships in 1970 and ‘71, a 32-game unbeaten streak and a 101-20-2 (.829) record. He was named the National Coach of the Year in 1971. His combined head-coaching record was 136-30-7 (.806), which when he retired in 1972 was the winningest among active coaches at the time. Dietz coached Washington State to a 7-0 mark and a Rose Bowl victory over Brown in 1915. He coached three seasons at Wyoming from 1924-26, where he also spent time coaching the baseball team Dye was Named National Coach of the Year in 1983 at Auburn. He is one of only seven coaches in history to have coached a winner of the Heisman, Outland and Lombardi trophies. Dye was the head coach at Wyoming for one season in 1980. Erickson’s 23-year career as a head coach was highlighted by two national titles at Miami in 1989 and ‘91, He coached the Cowboys for one season in 1986. Wyatt was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1972 and as a coach in 1997. He became the third man to be elected in both categories. In this respect he followed A.A. Stagg and Bobby Dodd. He played end for Tennessee 1936-38 and in his senior year was a team captain and All-American. Wyatt served in the Navy in World War II. He was head coach at Wyoming 1947-52. His 1949 and 1950 teams won Skyline Conference championships. The 1950 team went to the Gator Bowl, beating Washington & Lee 20-7, and finished with a 10-0 record. Novacek was a Consensus All-America tight end at Wyoming in 1984. He went on to win three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys following the 1992, ‘93 and ‘95 seasons. The mission of the National Football Foundation is to promote the power of amateur football in developing the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, competitive zeal and the drive for academic excellence in America’s young people. The NFF was founded in 1947. The Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) was founded in 1993 by former UW head coach and athletics director Paul Roach when he gathered a group of interested ex-players, businessmen, coaches, athletic administrators, educators and football fans together. The Wyoming Chapter is currently the largest in the nation out of 120 chapters. If you would like to become a member or help support the Wyoming Chapter as it strives to continue to be No. 1 please contact former Cowboy Football letterman and current Wyoming NFF Chapter Membership Chairman, Mike Schutte at 3608 Green Spring Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80528 or email him at MShootee@gmail.com.
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Bowden Wyatt
Pat Dye
William H. “Lone Star” Dietz
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Joe Tiller Wyoming Head Coach 1991-96 • Won conference championships in 1993 and ‘96 with the Cowboys • His 1996 Cowboy squad led the nation in passing offense • Twice Named AFCA Region Coach of the Year at Wyoming
Some of the greatest names in college football have held the position of head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys. Bowden Wyatt, Phil Dickens, Bob Devaney, Lloyd Eaton, Fred Akers, Paul Roach and Joe Tiller have all led the Cowboy Football program to exciting victories, conference championships and bowl games as head coach of the Cowboys. Five former Wyoming head coaches have been enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Those five are; Wyatt, who was inducted in 1997; Devaney, inducted in 1981; Pat Dye, who went on to great success at Auburn and was inducted in 2005; Lone Star Dietz in 2012 and Dennis Erickson in 2019.
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Coaches
Bob Devaney Wyoming Head Coach 1957-61 Won four Skyline Conference Championships in five seasons at Wyoming before he went on to great success at the University of Nebraska
Conference Coaches of the Year 2016 Craig Bohl, Mountain West
American Football Coaches Association District/Regional Coaches of the Year
Bob Devaney Inducted in 1981 Years at Wyoming: 1957-61
2011 Dave Christensen, Mountain West 1996 Joe Tiller, Western Athletic
1996 Joe Tiller, AFCA Region 4
Bowden Wyatt Inducted in 1997 Years at Wyoming: 1947-52
1988 Paul Roach, Western Athletic
1993 Joe Tiller, AFCA Region 5
1987 Paul Roach, Western Athletic
1988 Paul Roach, AFCA Region 5
Pat Dye Inducted in 2005 Year at Wyoming: 1980
1976 Fred Akers, Western Athletic 1967 Lloyd Eaton, Western Athletic
William H. “Lone Star” Dietz Inducted in 2012 Years at Wyoming: 1924-26
1966 Lloyd Eaton, Western Athletic
Dennis Erickson Inducted in 2019 Year at Wyoming: 1986
1958 Bob Devaney, Skyline
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1987 Paul Roach, AFCA Region 5 1976 Fred Akers, AFCA District 8 1967 Lloyd Eaton, AFCA District 6
1950 Bowden Wyatt, Skyline
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ALL-AMERICANS Trenton Franz was a First Team Academic All-American in 2004, and earned a prestigious Postgraduate Fellowship from the National Football Foundation. After completing his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, he pursued his graduate studies at Princeton where he earned his master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering in June 2007 and his Ph.D. in January 2011. Franz was also a team captain of Wyoming’s 2004 Las Vegas Bowl Championship Team.
Luke Ruff Wyoming's Most Recent First Team Academic All-American, 2012 Luke Ruff, a civil engineering major with a 3.66 cumulative grade-point average was named First Team Capital One Academic All-American in 2012.
The University of Wyoming Football program has enjoyed a rich tradition of attracting outstanding student-athletes to UW. The quality of these young men is perhaps best represented by the number of Academic All-Americans who have worn the Cowboy colors. Since 1952, when the College Sports Information Directors of America began selecting Academic All-America teams, the University of Wyoming has produced 18 First Team Academic All-Americans. In both 1996 and 1997, Wyoming’s football program led the nation in First Team honorees with two First Team selections in 1996 and three in 1997. The most recent honoree was senior free safety Luke Ruff in 2012. Ruff graduated from UW in 2013, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a 3.66 cumulative grade-point average. He chose to continue his graduate studies at the University of Wyoming, where he completed his master’s degree in environmental engineering in December 2014. At the conclusion of his undergraduate studies, Ruff was chosen to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, helping him to pursue his graduate studies in engineering at Wyoming. Among his other honors were: being named a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation’s William V. Campbell Trophy, also referred to as the “Academic Heisman”; being selected as one of 30 football national finalists for the Senior CLASS Award; and being honored by the National Football Foundation as a 2013 Hampshire Honor Society member. He was a 2012 Preseason First Team All-Mountain West Conference selection by conference media members. His junior season, Ruff earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors for his achievements on the football field.
Cory Wedel and Jay Korth
Wyoming First Team Academic All-Americans
Two-Time Academic All-Americans Teammates Jay Korth and Cory Wedel share the distinction of being the only two Wyoming Cowboys to earn First Team Academic All-America honors twice. Wedel and Korth were both named to the Academic AllAmerica First Team in 1996 and 1997.
Brian Lee First Team Academic All-American and Consensus All-American In 1997, Brian Lee accomplished a very rare feat as he earned First Team Academic All-America honors and Consensus All-America honors in the same season. He is the only Cowboy in school history to achieve both those honors.
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Academic All-Americans Marty Hamilton, End Marty Hamilton, End Fran Miknis, Guard Bob Dinges, Defensive End George Mills, Offensive Guard Mike Lopiccolo, Offensive Tackle Bob Gustafson, Offensive Tackle/Tight End Pat Arndt, Offensive Guard Ryan Christopherson, Running Back Joe Cummings, Defensive End Jay Korth, Offensive Lineman Cory Wedel, Place-kicker Jay Korth, Offensive Lineman Brian Lee, Free Safety Cory Wedel, Place-kicker Brian Brown, Linebacker Trenton Franz, Center Luke Ruff, Free Safety
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John Wendling was one of only 17 national finalists for the National Football Foundation’s Draddy Trophy in 2006. The Draddy Trophy, renamed the Campbell Trophy in 2009, is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”. It is awarded each year to the top football scholar-athlete in the country. Here Wendling is pictured with 2006 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Emmitt Smith at the annual NFF & College Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.
Chris Prosinski 2006 NFF High School West Region Scholar-Athlete Chris Prosinski (far right) with two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin and fellow 2006 NFF High School Scholar-Athletes Barry Gallup Jr. (far left) and Bryant Browning (second from right)
Each year since 1959, the National Football Foundation (NFF) has honored the nation’s best all-around college football players with its National Scholar-Athlete program. The top college football student-athletes have been recognized by the NFF for their athletic ability, academic prowess and civic leadership. Through the years, four Wyoming Cowboys have received this prestigious honor. Pat Smyth in 1959, Marty Eliopulos in 1986, Trenton Franz in 2004 and John Wendling in 2006 were chosen by the National Football Foundation for this elite honor. Wyoming’s most recent honoree, John Wendling, was named one of only 17 national finalists for the NFF’s Draddy Trophy in 2006. The Draddy Trophy, renamed the Campbell Trophy in 2009, is presented annually by the NFF to the top football scholar-athlete in the country. It is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”. By being named a finalist, Wendling was also named to the NFF’s National Scholar-Athlete team, and he was awarded an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Former Cowboy center Trenton Franz earned the honor in 2004. Franz went on to pursue his graduate studies in engineering at Princeton University, where he earned a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering in June 2007 and then received his Ph.D. in January 2011. Former Wyoming Cowboy Chris Prosinski joined some very elite company when the National Football Foundation (NFF) selected him as one of only five high school student-athletes in the nation to be honored in its 2006 NFF High School Scholar-Athlete Class. Prosinski was the West Region honoree. Over one million high school student-athletes play football each season. The NFF, through its 120 chapters nationwide, honor approximately 2,500 of these high Wyoming’s National Football Foundation school student-athletes with over Scholar-Athletes $800,000 in annual scholarships. 1959 Pat Smyth, Guard From that group of 2,500 1986 Marty Eliopulos, Linebacker scholarship recipients, the NFF chooses 2004 Trenton Franz, Center only five for the distinct honor of National High School Scholar-Athlete. 2006 John Wendling, Strong Safety
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Hampshire Honor Society Beginning in 2007, the National Football Foundation created the Hampshire Honor Society to honor college football players across the country who achieved both on and off the football field. Wyoming has had players receive the honor in 12 of the first 13 years of the award’s existence. Those former Cowboy honorees are listed below. 2007 Mike Groover, Defensive End Tyler Holden, Wide Receiver John Wendling, Strong Safety 2008 Luke Chase, Linebacker Sean Claffey, Linebacker Brandon Haugen, Linebacker 2009 Jake Edmunds, Linebacker Michael Ray, Strong Safety Chris Sundberg, Tight End 2010 Russ Arnold, Center Weston Johnson, Linebacker Jesson Salyards, Tight End 2011 Dax Crum, Quarterback Chris Prosinski, Free Safety Alex Toney, Linebacker 2012 Clayton Kirven, Offensive Tackle 2013 Luke Ruff, Free Safety Oliver Schober, Linebacker 2015 Keenan Montgomery, Wide Receiver Mark Nzeocha, Linebacker Stuart Williams, Place-kicker 2016 Cameron Coffman, Quarterback Rafe Kiely, Center 2017 Chase Roullier, Center 2018 Drew Van Maanen, Fullback 2019 Nico Evans, Running Back Adam Pilapil, Linebacker Nick Smith, Quarterback Andrew Wingard, Strong Safety
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A photo mural of Paul Roach being carried off the field by his players adorns one wall of the Paul and Marge Roach Hall at War Memorial Lobby. The photo of Roach being carried off the field was taken in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, following Wyoming’s 37-13 regularseason win over UTEP that clinched the 1987 Western Athletic Conference Championship.
AT WAR MEMORIAL LOBBY Paul and Marge Roach “This state, the University, and the intercollegiate athletics program have always been very special to my family,” said Roach at the dedication of Roach Hall. “We will always cherish our association with the great fans of Wyoming.”
Paul Roach Highlights
As an assistant coach, head coach and athletics director at the University of Wyoming, Paul Roach was a part of six of Wyoming’s 14 bowl teams and six of seven Western Athletic Conference Championships. Among his other accomplishments was establishment of the UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993.
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The words Jonah Field are displayed prominently on the playing surface in War Memorial Stadium to recognize the generous gift of the John and Mari Ann Martin and Mick and Susie McMurry families.
Martin and McMurry Gift Makes Jonah Field Surface Possible The University of Wyoming named the playing surface at War Memorial Stadium, “Jonah Field” following a $5 million gift from the John and Mari Ann Martin and Mick and Susie McMurry families. Pictured at the press conference are left to right: UW’s former NCAA 400-meter hurdle champion Shauna Smith, Senator Alan K. Simpson, Susie McMurry, the late Mick McMurry, John Martin, Mari Ann Martin and former UW quarterback Corey Bramlet. For the 2013 college football season, a brand new FieldTurf Revolution playing surface with a distinctive Wyoming design was unveiled on Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. The new surface was installed in June 2013, and was selected by Wyoming Athletics due to its elite-level playability. FieldTurf has been installed at many of the top NCAA and NFL football stadiums in the country for its grass-like performance and safety. Jonah Field will continue as the name of Wyoming Football’s playing surface to commemorate the generous donations to UW Athletics by Casper entrepreneurs Susie and the late Mick McMurry and John and Mari Ann Martin and their families. Sporting one of the finest grass gridirons for its first 55 seasons, the initial switch to artifical turf was completed in August of 2005. The Martin and McMurry families donated $5 million to UW Athletics in May 2005. That gift was matched by the state of Wyoming for a total of $10 million. The new surface was originally named Jonah Field to recognize not only the prolific natural gas field in Sublette County (Wyoming) that made the Martin-McMurry gift possible, but also to recognize the financial contributions to state funding projects, including higher education, made over time by Wyoming’s extractive industries. Gifts totalling $2 million by George and Dianna Archuleta of La Barge and Ron and Linda Flack of Cheyenne, launched UW’s Intercollegiate Athletics capital campaign for facilities. Their gifts were made in March of 2004. Many other alumni, friends and Cowboy supporters also contributed through the Strategic Plan for Intercollegiate Athletics, The new elements of the 2013 design include the words “Jonah Field” prominently displayed on both sidelines. A depiction of Wyoming’s iconic Teton Mountains are prevalent in both end zones along with the traditional words “WYOMING” and “COWBOYS” in brown on a gameday gold background in opposite end zones. Those words appear in a new western-style font. Also new is the lettering “7220 Feet” on both sidelines, indicating the elevation of War Memorial Stadium as the highest NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision field in the nation. Wyoming’s traditional “Steamboat” symbol of a bucking horse and rider will remain at midfield in brown, outlined in white and gameday gold. The field design was provided by award-winning graphic designer David Coleman, who is a Wyoming native and UW graduate. The project was supervised by the Mountain West Regional Manager for FieldTurf, Jed Easterbrook, who is also a UW graduate and Cowboy baseball letterwinner.
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THE AND THE The annual Wyoming-Colorado State “Border War” football game has evolved into one of the most bitterly contested rivalries in college football. The series began in 1899, and has been played in three different centuries. Wyoming and CSU have waged the “Border War” every year but six since the schools began playing, and the 2019 season will mark the 74th consecutive season the two border rivals will meet, dating back to 1946. This year will mark the 111th overall meeting. Among FBS series that are still being played annually, the Wyoming-Colorado State series ranks as the seventh longest per the 2019 NCAA Record Book. Games Schools (Team Leading Series is Listed First) Series Record First Meeting Last Meeting 119 Navy-Army 60-52-7 1890 2018 116 Clemson-South Carolina 70-42-4 1896 2018 116 Kansas-Kansas State 65-46-5 1902 2018 114 TCU-Baylor 55-52-7 1899 2018 113 Texas-Oklahoma 62-46-5 1900 2018 113 Oklahoma-Oklahoma State 88-18-7 1904 2018 110 Colorado State-Wyoming 58-47-5 1899 2018 In 1968, the ROTC detachments of the respective schools initiated the “Bronze Boot”, traveling trophy awarded to the winner of the contest each year. The Boot was originally worn in Vietnman by Dan Romero, a CSU ROTC instructor. The boot has rested in UW’s possession in 27 of the 51 years since its inception. The “Bronze Boot” has become one of the most famous traveling trophies in college football. This year’s 2019 meeting will be the 52nd time the trophy has been fought over. Year 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
Outcome Wyoming 46, Colorado State 14 Wyoming 39, Colorado State 3 Wyoming 16, Colorado State 6 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 6 Wyoming 28, Colorado State 9 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 3 Colorado State 11, Wyoming 6 Colorado State 3, Wyoming 0 Colorado State 19, Wyoming 16 Wyoming 29, Colorado State 13 Wyoming 13, Colorado State 3 Colorado State 20, Wyoming 16 Colorado State 28, Wyoming 25 Wyoming 55, Colorado State 21 Colorado State 9, Wyoming 3 Wyoming 42, Colorado State 17 Wyoming 43, Colorado State 34 Colorado State 30, Wyoming 19 Colorado State 20, Wyoming 15 Wyoming 20, Colorado State 15 Wyoming 48, Colorado State 14 Wyoming 56, Colorado State 35 Colorado State 17, Wyoming 8 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 28 Wyoming 31, Colorado State 14 Colorado State 41, Wyoming 21 Colorado State 35, Wyoming 24
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Outcome Colorado State 31, Wyoming 24 Wyoming 25, Colorado State 24 Colorado State 14, Wyoming 7 Wyoming 27, Colorado State 19 Colorado State 24, Wyoming 13 Colorado State 37, Wyoming 13 Colorado State 42, Wyoming 14 Colorado State 44, Wyoming 36 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 28 Colorado State 30, Wyoming 7 Colorado State 39, Wyoming 31 Wyoming 24, Colorado State 0 Colorado State 36, Wyoming 28 Colorado State 31, Wyoming 20 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 16 Wyoming 44, Colorado State 0 Wyoming 22, Colorado State 19 Wyoming 45, Colorado State 31 Colorado State 52, Wyoming 22 Colorado State 45, Wyoming 31 Colorado State 26, Wyoming 7 Wyoming 38, Colorado State 17 Wyoming 16, Colorado State 13 Wyoming 34, Colorado State 21
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Wyoming 27 Wins, CSU 24 Wins
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The statue “Fanning a Twister”, depicting the great Wyoming bucking horse Steamboat was erected in 1991 north of War Memorial Stadium to welcome visitors to the University of Wyoming Athletics complex. Sculptor Peter Fillerup from Cody, Wyo., created “Fanning a Twister”.
SYMBOL OF WYOMING Cowboy Tough Statue The sculpture “Cowboy Tough” was added to the UW Athletics facilities in the early 2000s. Casper, Wyo., artist Chris Navarro created this new bucking horse and rider sculpture. There are two full-size originals of the statue that are located in the UW Athletics Department — one is on the second floor of the Rochelle Athletics Center and the second sits at the north endzone of War Memorial Stadium. It has become a tradition for the Wyoming Cowboy players and coaches to touch “Cowboy Tough” as they enter and exit the field at War Memorial Stadium on gamedays.
The symbol on the Wyoming Cowboy football helmet depicts a Cowboy riding a bucking horse. That symbol has been a part of the University of Wyoming Athletics Department since the early 1920s, when UW equipment manager Deane Hunton obtained a photograph of cowboy Guy Holt riding the world famous bucking horse “Steamboat” at the Albany County fairgrounds in 1903. Hunton traced the photo of Steamboat and Holt and turned it into a logo for use on athletics equipment. Steamboat was born on a ranch between Laramie and Bosler, Wyo., in 1901, and is regarded as one of the greatest bucking horses in history. In later years, the symbol used by Wyoming Athletics more closely resembled the logo on the state’s automobile license plates., which depicted another famous bucking horse “Deadman” with a rider by the name of “Stub” Farlow atop it. “Deadman” was owned by the Jackson Hole Frontier Association. The license plate design was developed by the then Secretary of State, Lester C. Hunt, who later became the Governor of Wyoming and a United States Senator in 1935. Hunt utilized a photograph of “Deadman” and Farlow for the design of the state’s license plates, which first appeared in 1936. While there are differing opinions on exactly which horse and rider are depicted on all of UW’s athletics uniforms today, it is the symbol that is important. The bucking horse and rider represents the toughness, and the never-say-die spirit that is Wyoming. Whether it is “Steamboat” or “Deadman”, the bucking horse and rider logo is without a doubt one of the best and most distinctive symbols in college sports.
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War Memorial Stadium, Circa 1990s This aerial photo of War Memorial Stadium, looking toward the southwest, shows a sellout crowd in the 1990s, prior to artificial turf being installed in “The War”, and prior to the Rochelle Athletics Center being built at the north end of the field.
Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium
Stadium Dedication
2005 — First Season of Artificial Turf In 2005, artificial turf was installed in War Memorial Stadium for the first time after 55 seasons of featuring a natural grass surface in the stadium. This photo from the 2005 TCU game shows the artificial surface that was installed in the summer of 2005 at a cost of slightly more than $1 million. In conjunction with the installation of the artificial surface, the field at War Memorial Stadium was named Jonah Field to recognize a very generous gift of $5 million by the John and Mari Ann Martin and Mick and Susie McMurry families to the UW Athletics Department. The Martin and McMurry families developed the Jonah Field natural gas field in western Wyoming.
Sept. 23, 1950, Versus Baylor War Memorial Stadium was dedicated on Sept. 23, 1950, in a game versus Baylor. The Bears came to Laramie nationally ranked. They were led by quarterback Hayden Fry, who later went on to a College Hall of Fame career as head coach at SMU and Iowa. But Wyoming recorded a 7-0 victory over the Bears led by single-wing tailback Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom, who would also later be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player. Wyoming went on to achieve an undefeated season, 10-0-0, and earned the school’s first bowl bid to the 1951 Gator Bowl.
War Memorial Stadium Attendance Highs Single Game Attendance 34,745 vs. Colorado State (10/18/97) 34,231 vs. BYU (11/10/90) 32,617 vs. Nebraska (9/24/11) 32,210 vs. UTEP (11/5 /88) 31,742 vs. BYU (10/18/86) 31,620 vs. Virginia (9/1/07) 31,017 vs. Texas (9/12/09) Season Attendance 149,625 in 1990 (7 games) 148,860 in 2016 (7 games) 144,299 in 2017 (7 games) 142,516 in 1988 (6 games) 137,484 in 1987 (6 games) 133,138 in 2007 (6 games) 132,974 in 2011 (6 games) 130,205 in 1983 (6 games) Attendance Average 24,831 in 1977 (5 games) 23,753 in 1988 (6 games) 22,965 in 1978 (5 games) 22,914 in 1987 (6 games) 22,190 in 2007 (6 games) 22,162 in 2011 (6 games)
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War Memorial Stadium Sellouts Year Opponent Attendance Stadium Capacity 1959 Air Force Academy 20,257 20,000 1960 Air Force Academy 21,217 20,000 1967 Air Force Academy 21,623 20,000 Colorado State 20,063 20,000 1968 Utah State 20,709 20,000 1969 Arizona 20,400 20,000 1990 Brigham Young 34,231 33,500 1997 Colorado State 34,745 33,500 2007 Virginia 31,620 30,514 2009 Texas 31,017 30,514 2011 Nebraska 32,617 29,181
Million Milestones Attendance Entering 2019 Season: 6,671,957 The First Million: Oct. 7, 1967 vs. Brigham Young (UW won 26-10) (75th game in stadium) The Second Million: Sept. 17, 1977 vs. UTEP (UW won 27-17) (128th game in stadium) The Third Million: Oct. 11, 1986 vs. Utah (UW won 38-14) (181st game in stadium) The Fourth Million: Oct. 28, 1995 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 24-31) (231st game in stadium) The Fifth Million: Oct. 8, 2005 vs. TCU (UW lost 14-28) (289th game in stadium) The Sixth Million: Oct. 19, 2013 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 22-52) (338th game in stadium)
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War Memorial Stadium, 2013 Wyoming’s Jonah Field is pictured as it appeared during the 2013 season following installation of its new FieldTurf Revolution playing surface. The state-of-the-art surface was installed in the summer of 2013 at a cost of $500,000. Pictured in the upper center of the photo is Wyoming’s Indoor Practice Facility.
First Night Game in War Memorial Sept. 1, 1988, Versus BYU The first night game played in War Memorial Stadium took place on Sept. 1, 1988, versus Brigham Young. The Cowboys captured a 24-14 victory over the Cougars on way to an 11-2-0 season and the 1988 Western Athletic Conference Championship.
War Memorial Stadium, 2010 Wyoming’s night game versus Boise State was played on Sept. 18, 2010. The game, played before a capacity crowd, put on display Wyoming’s newly-constructed Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites, which opened in 2010.
Wyoming’s Record in War Memorial Stadium Number of Games Played in The War Entering 2019 Season Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1950s
30- 9- 4 (.744)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1960s
37- 4- 1 (.893)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1970s
26-25- 1 (.510)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1980s
44-16- 0 (.733)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1990s
45-15- 1 (.746)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 2000s
28-30- 0 (.483)
Wyoming’s Home Record in the 2010s
30-26- 0 (.536)
Wyoming’s All-Time Home Record in War Memorial Stadium
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“PEPSI PREGAME ZONE” PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL TAILGATING EXPERIENCE FOR WYOMING FOOTBALL FANS
Wyoming football fans were offered a new tailgating experience in 2014 as the “Pepsi Pregame Zone” kicked off a new era of Cowboy Football. The “Pepsi Pregame Zone” shifted the pregame tailgating area to the Indoor Practice Facility and Ford Stadium Lot, and incorporated a new “Tailgate Alley” adjacent to Indoor Practice Facility. “Fan Fest” was held for all six home games in 2014. It was open to all fans, and kicked off three hours prior to each home football game in the Indoor Practice Facility. Food and drink vendors, WYO merchandise sales, kids’ games and activities, live music and televised national football games were featured for fans’ enjoyment. “Taligate Alley”, adjacent to the south side of the Indoor Practice Facility and at the north end of the Ford Stadium Lot, was a reserved area for the truest of tailgaters. Reserved spots in “Tailgate Alley” are limited, so make your reservations with the Cowboy Joe Club now for the coming season. The “Pepsi Pregame Zone” provides a fun, family atmosphere for Wyoming fans -- many of whom drive several hours from every corner of the Equality State to come cheer on their Pokes. Fans can share some food and drink as they talk about the day’s upcoming game, while their kids play a game of catch. Others listen to a local band, or wait to see Wyoming’s marching band, “Western Thunder”, make their regular appearance prior to every home game.
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War Memorial Stadium is the only state-and privately-funded memorial to Wyoming veterans, but when it was dedicated it honored only those who served in World War II. The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza honors the veterans of all other wars, thereby making the entire stadium truly a Wyoming veterans’ memorial.
THE MEMORIAL PLAZA Cowboy fans have witnessed the glory of Wyoming Football in the beautiful confines of War Memorial Stadium since 1950. However, the magnificent football venue, along with its fieldhouse counterpart, had very humble beginnings. The very thought of the two structures started out as just a dream by the UW Board of Trustees at the end of World War II in 1946. The ‘War to End All Wars’ hit the University of Wyoming hard, as many of its students left school to serve their country. But at the conclusion of the war, UW President George ‘Duke’ Humphrey, Athletics Director Glenn ‘Red’ Jacoby and the UW Board of Trustees started a state-wide campaign to help raise additional money for the construction of a new football stadium and basketball fieldhouse for the Cowboys. The two structures would be living memorials to honor those Wyoming natives who served in World War II. The Board of Trustees believed that such facilities would serve an important role in the physical development of Wyoming’s future generations. On September 16, 1950, the Cowboys downed Montana State 61-13 in their new stadium. A week later, September 23, 1950, President Humphrey, along with Athletics Director Jacoby, dedicated War Memorial Stadium to over thirty-thousand Wyoming veterans who bravely served in World War II. The Gen. Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Pokes went on to win their second home game in the stadium, 7-0 over Baylor. Army Chief of Staff who lettered for the “War Memorial Stadium is a state memorial to our war heroes. Surely, there could be no better way Cowboys from 1966 to 1968, spoke to the people of Wyoming could memorialize the men and women of our state who served so bravely in the team prior to a recent game. World War II,” said Jacoby in 1950. Since World War II, many citizens of Wyoming have served their country during times of conflict. Some even gave the ultimate sacrifice for the values of freedom, independence and liberty — values every person in Wyoming holds close to their heart. The University of Wyoming, along with the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza committee dedicated an addition to this beautiful stadium in 2003. The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza recognizes all Wyoming veterans who have bravely and faithfully served their country in any time of armed conflict. This dedication makes true to the title “War Memorial Stadium”. In 2017, the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza was moved to the northeast corner of War Memorial Stadium. The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza was funded almost identically to how the stadium was funded. The committee received funds from the Wyoming State Legislature, University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Governor’s Office, along with veterans, corporations and general public donations. War Memorial Stadium was funded in the same manner as the Wyoming State Legislature and public donations footed much of the cost of its construction. The Plaza is separated into two sections in the north end zone. As you look north, the section on the right displays flags of every military branch; Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. That structure also features a dedication plaque to all Wyoming veterans as well as two plaques listing all contributors to the memorial funding. The section to the left proudly displays the United States flag and Wyoming’s state flag along with the P.O.W./M.I.A. banner. The original plaque that dedicated War Memorial Stadium to the veterans of World War II on September 23, 1950, also is located there, as is a plaque presented to UW by Vice President Dick Cheney on Veterans Day 1999 (during the 20th Century Commemorative of Veterans’ celebration). The Veterans’ Memorial Plaza honors the bravery and faithful service Wyoming veterans have given our country for over half a century. A nation, along with the state of Wyoming, will forever be indebted.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial Opened in the fall of 2010, the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites features 12 individual suites and 256 club seats.
The beautiful Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites under the lights.
WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM’S STADIUM CLUB AND SUITES
A look inside one of the 12 suites contained in the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites. An exciting new facility, offering University of Wyoming Football fans the advantages of indoor, luxury seating, began construction in the spring of 2009 and was named the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites at War Memorial Stadium. The new facility project was completed for the start of the 2010 football season. A total of 12 individual suites along with a stadium-club area that contains 256 indoor seats is located on the upper east side of War Memorial Stadium and is named after the many successful “Wildcatters” of Wyoming. A Wildcatter is a person who displays the strength and courage to risk drilling oil or gas wells in areas where there is no guarantee that oil or gas will be found. The project was funded with private donations and matching funds appropriated by the Wyoming State Legislature. The world-renown architecture and design firm Populous served as designer for the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites at War Memorial Stadium. Populous has designed athletic facilities around the world for the past 25 years. Included in its recent projects are: the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL; Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers; a renovation of the University of Oklahoma Stadium; the new Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals; AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants; the new Yankee Stadium; and the London 2012 Olympic Stadium. In connection with the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites at War Memorial Stadium, the new War Memorial Stadium east side renovation was completed at the same time. The renovation of the east side of War Memorial included improved seating, enhanced concession areas and improved and expanded restroom facilities for fans.
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HIGHEST STADIUM IN THE LAND — 7,220 FEET
The new 2013 redesign of the playing surface on Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium prominently displays the elevation of “7220 Feet” on the sidelines.
Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium,“The War”, is the highest NCAA Football stadium in the country at 7,220 feet. It has gone through extensive renovations and new construction over the past decade. The new Wildcatter Stadium Club and Suites, pictured above, were completed in 2010. An extensive renovation of the east side seating, bathroom and concession areas was completed at the same time the Wildcatter addition was constructed. Wyoming fans cheer on the Cowboys with the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites overlooking Jonah Field.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial Wyoming’s expansive Indoor Practice Facility. In the background, the many banners commemorating Wyoming’s bowl appearances and conference championships through the years hang from the ceiling. The banners span the time of Wyoming’s first Skyline Conference Championship in 1949 through the Cowboys’ appearance in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The exterior of the Indoor Practice Facility as you approach from the adjoining War Memorial Stadium.
In the fall of 2007, Wyoming’s new Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) opened for use. Containing over 80,000 square feet, the facility includes a full-size 100-yard by 50-yard football field, featuring a stateof-the-art artificial turf surface. A new FieldTurf surface was installed in the summer of 2018. The Indoor Practice Facility was built at a cost of $11 million. Wyoming’s Indoor Practice Facility is a full-size football field, allowing the Cowboys’ workouts to be as efficient as possible with no limitations due to size.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial A view of Wyoming’s 80,000 square-foot Indoor Practice Facility from above.
The Indoor Practice Facility shown on gameday just north and east of War Memorial Stadium.
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#BuildingSomethingSpecial Wyoming’s spacious Premier Bone & Joint Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center within the High Altitude Performance Center allows UW studentathletes to receive the best in treatment from Wyoming’s outstanding athletic training staff.
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Hydrotherapy Area The hydrotherapy area, contained within the High Altitude Performance Center, assists student-athletes in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
Underwater Treadmill In 2014, a new underwater treadmill pool was added to the hydrotherapy area to further aid all UW student-athletes in injury treatment and rehabilitation. This new pool also features an underwater camera system that allows the athletic-training staff to evaluate and monitor rehab sessions on the treadmill.
The Premier Bone & Joint Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center is located in Wyoming’s High Altitude Performance Center. The University of Wyoming athletic-training staff utilizes the most current preventive and rehabilitative techniques in treating UW student-athletes. A staff of full-time certified athletic trainers, work to meet the needs of Wyoming’s student-athletes.
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Ryan Aukerman, M.D.
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Michael Kaplan, M.D.
Daniel Levene, M.D.
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The doctors of Premier Bone & Joint Centers are the orthopedic team physicians for the University of Wyoming Athletics. Should injuries occur, the staff at Premier stand ready to provide expertise in treatment, as well as rehabilitation. Premier Bone and Joint Centers was founded in 1973 by Dr. David A. Kieffer. In 1976, Dr. Robert J. Curnow joined Dr. Kieffer in the practice, which they renamed “Gem City Bone & Joint.” Dr. Kieffer and Dr. Curnow served as the team physicians for UW athletics teams for many years. Today, Dr. Ryan Aukerman serves as the Head Team Physician and is joined by Dr. Mark McKenna in caring for orthopedic injuries for all UW student-athletes.
Our fellowship-trained physicians travel by plane to our nine locations across the state of Wyoming and treat virtually every part of the body including: elbow; hip; foot and ankle; hand and wrist; knee; shoulder; neck and spine. Over the years, in addition to the tremendous number of the man hours contributed to the Athletics Department, Premier Bone and Joint Centers has shown financial support in excess of $750,000 to the Rochelle Athletics Center and the Athletics Department of the University of Wyoming for a medical treatment facility. In recognition of that support, the medical area of the RAC is named “ The Premier Bond & Joint Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center”.
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The “Cowboy Walk” is a pregame tradition that began in 2009. The Cowboy Football team, led by the Western Thunder marching band and cheerleaders, walks from its team hotel located at the University of Wyoming Conference Center, into War Memorial Stadium prior to each home game as Wyoming fans cheer on the Pokes.
University of Wyoming Plaza In December of 2005, development of the University of Wyoming Plaza Commercial Shops began. The Plaza has had numerous shops open since 2008, with additional shops expected to be added in the future. Currently the UW Plaza includes such businesses as Chili’s, Coal Creek Coffee, Great Clips, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, McAlister’s Deli and Union Wireless. There is a total of 58,000 square feet available for retail shops and restaurants and another 30,000 square feet of Class A office space available for sale or lease.
University of Wyoming Apartments Located north and east of the UW Plaza are the University Apartments at the University of Wyoming that provide housing for families, married couples and single parents.
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…BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE TOWN
One of the best things about Laramie is its location between two beautiful mountain ranges — the Snowy Range to the west and the Laramie Range to the east. It’s a place of blue skies and clean air. Much of the area surrounding Laramie is public National Forest land. That means great access! You can head for the nearby mountains and find yourself on a hiking, biking or skiing trail within 15 minutes. There’s also nearby rock climbing at the impressive Vedauwoo formations. You can be downhill skiing in the Snowy Range within 45 minutes. Laramie is convenient to the world-class skiing offered in Steamboat Springs and other nearby resorts. For a different kind of fun, you can be in Denver within two and a half hours. There is an amazing array of culture throughout the area, plus the tremendous sports heritage of the Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. With its colorful Western heritage, cultural activities and outstanding outdoor recreation, the Laramie area captivates visitors from all over the world.
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…THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE IT They say it’s beauty is like no other, and you fall in love with its people. Wyoming, it is like no place on earth. Within it’s boundaries is America’s first and largest national park, Yellowstone. The unbounding beauty there includes “Old Faithful” geyser and Yellowstone Lake, the world’s largest high-mountain lake. There is Yellowstone Falls, so awe-inspiring, it’ll take your breath away. There are over 260 different species of animals and birds located there. Wyoming’s wonders seem to be unending. There is Grand Teton National Park, whose centerpiece is the spectacular Teton Mountain Range. There is Devil’s Tower, America’s first national monument. There is the world’s largest mineral hot springs located in Thermopolis. There is the beauty of Ten Sleep Canyon and a hundred other places. For breathtaking beauty, Wyoming is unmatched. Its reputation brings millions of visitors to its borders each year. Plus, some of the best skiing in America can be found in Wyoming. Tourists and sportsmen can’t wait to get here to enjoy the clean mountain air and limitless outdoor attractions. The history of the great American West can be heard whistling through the trees of Wyoming. Wyoming had an historic place in the taming of the West in the late 1800’s. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were two of Wyoming’s most famous citizens during the era of lawlessness. There remain plenty of reminders of an age that will live forever in American lore. People are Wyoming’s strongest resource. These folks are down to earth, friendly and helpful. And, oh how proud they are of their Cowboys. Wyoming has some of the best fans in America. As their only four-year university, Wyoming folks are tremendously supportive of their teams. Yet, as down to earth as they are, many Wyomingites are on the cutting edge of politics, entertainment and business. Among some of the most famous are: former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney; the late Dr. Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers; Dean Conger, former chief photographer of the National Geographic Society; the late Curt Gowdy, the most decorated national sportscaster in history; Alan Simpson, former United States Senator; Gerry Spence, attorney and television personality; and General Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff. For great people, great scenery and a great education, there is no place quite like Wyoming.
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LOGAN to the 2019 Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch WILSON LINEBACKER List. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the College Defensive Player of the Year. Rothe has been named to multiple Preseason AllAmerica teams, including being named a Second Te a m P r e s e a s o n A l l American by the Sporting News. Rothe is also the returning Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year, Joining Wilson as returning senior starters on defense are: cornerbacks Tyler Hall and Antonio Hull, strong safety Alijah Halliburton, weak-side linebacker Cassh Maluia and defensive end Josiah Hall. Three senior receivers with starting experience return in Austin Conway, Raghib Ismail Jr. and John Okwoli. They are joined by redshirt senior tight end Josh Harshman. On special teams in addition to Rothe, his holder, senior Nick Szpor. returns to start for his fourth consecutive season. Wyoming returns 13 of 24 regular starters from last season -- five on offense, six on defense and two on special teams. There are a total of 31 Cowboys on the 2019 roster who have starting experience during their Wyoming careers. A number of underclassmen also return after playing critical roles for the Pokes a year ago. Quarterbacks Sean Chambers and Tyler Vander Waal both return after sharing the starting duties last season. Chambers came out of 2019 Spring Practice as the projected starter. In his first start as a collegian, Chambers played a big role in Wyoming’s 34-21 road win at Colorado State. 2 0 19 WY O M I N G F O O TB ALL M E D I A G UID E
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The true freshman rushed for 101 yards and one rushing touchdown and completed 7 of 10 passes for 116 yards and two passing TDs in the victory. Chambers also led UW to its home victory over San Jose State. Vander Waal was the starter in three of Wyoming’s wins against New Mexico State, Wofford and New Mexico and came off the bench early in the first quarter for an injured Chambers to help key the Cowboys’ miraculous win over Air Force. Due to the new NCAA redshirt rules implemented last year, Chambers got his freshman season back as he played in only four games. He will be a redshirt freshman, and Vander Waal will be a sophomore. Running back Xazavian Valladay returns for his sophomore season. Valladay had the best game of his college career in the season finale at New Mexico. Valladay rushed for 192 yards on 22 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns versus the Lobos. Other key offensive returners who are underclassmen include sophomore center Keegan Cryder, who earned First Team Freshman AllAmerica honors in 2018 from the Football Writers Association of America. Tackles Rudy Stofer and Alonzo Velazquez started seven and five games respectively. Velazquez’s season was cut short due to injury. Junior Logan Harris is the projected starter at right guard and has 13 career starts to his credit, while sophomores Eric Abojei (five starts in 2018) and Patrick Arnold (four starts) also return. The key underclassmen on defense returning starts with junior defensive end Garrett Crall. Crall had 38 tackles 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks
in his first season as a starter in 2018. Another talented defender is junior defensive tackle Ravontae Holt. Holt’s four starts in 2018 came in the final four games of the season, corresponding to Wyoming’s four-game winning streak. Junior nose tackle Javaree Jackson also has two starts and has played in 19 career games over his first two seasons. Head coach Craig Bohl likes the blend of veterans and younger players he has entering his sixth season as the head coach of the Cowboys. “When I look at our depth chart, I think Logan Wilson is a guy who you have to say is a dominant player in the Mountain West,” said Bohl. “Cooper Rothe is another player who has risen to the top of our conference, and arguably you can make a case that they are a couple of the better players in the country. “We’re in a little different situation than we were last year at quarterback. Going into last year, we had unproven quarterbacks who had not played. This year, we have two quarterbacks who have played quite a bit. “If I look at areas on this year’s team where I think we can make some good progress, I would say the offensive line, the secondary and the linebackers. I think our defensive front can be good. We don’t have a proven running back and that is going to be important to develop. As of right now, we have not had a wide receiver or a tight end come to the forefront and be explosive.” While Bohl acknowledges that his team lost several senior leaders from last year’s team, he also is quick to point out that this year’s Wyoming roster possesses a talented senior class with strong leadership.
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the season. The Cowboys will kick off the Mountain West Conference season at home versus UNLV. Other MW conference home games will include New Mexico, Nevada and rival Colorado State in a special Friday night game on Nov. 22 that will be televised on ESPN2. As he enters his sixth season leading Wyoming Football, Bohl was asked if he feels his veteran players now have a different expectation level than his team did six years ago when he arrived. “Without question the expectations of our players is higher,” said Bohl. “We were just trying to survive when we first got here. Our football team didn’t know our coaches. KEEGAN Our coaches didn’t know CRYDER CENTER our football team. Now, everyone of these guys on our team have been recruited by our staff. There is great trust. There’s great attitude, and our guys really have a hunger and a desire to be good.” Joining the returning players is a group of 24 signees -- 23 high school signees and one graduate transfer in running back Trey Smith from Louisville. Asked if he thought some members of the incoming recruiting class might be able to come in and help in their first season with the Cowboys, Bohl replied, “There are going to be some guys challenge for playing time as freshmen because of their abiliity and then also because of positional needs. But we’ve got a pretty mature recruiting template now. In recruiting, you’re always going to have some misses, but I think we have more finds than misses and some will rise to the top and play as freshmen.”
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Another player who made a switch in positions during 2019 spring drills was junior Skyler Miller from Torrington, Wyo. Miller was switched from a nickel back/linebacker to fullback. The move resulted in Miller earning the starting spot at fullback entering fall camp. Senior Jaylon Watson, who missed most of spring football recovering from injury, will also compete for that starting role at fullback. Watson has been a valuable special teams contributor throughout his career, appearing in all 39 career games during his previous three seasons as a Cowboy. “Skyler Miller did a good job during spring football and was a bright spot,” Bohl said. “Jaylon Watson is a senior, who is a veteran player at fullback. He was banged up a little bit in spring, but we feel like between those two guys we have some flexibility at that position.”
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Wyoming will be looking to replace 1,000-yard rusher and graduate Nico Evans when the 2019 season kicks off. Evans ranked No. 4 in the nation in rushing in 2018, averaging 132.5 yards per game and accounting for a total of 1,325 rushing yards. But as last season came to an end, one Cowboy made a strong claim to move into that starting role left vacant by Evans. Redshirt freshman Xazavian Valladay concluded the 2018 season rushing for 192 yards on 22 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns at New Mexico in a 31-3 road win. Valladay also made two huge catches during the season that kept drives alive in wins over Air Force and Wofford. Behind Valladay on the depth chart coming out of spring football was junior Jeff Burroughs, who was moved from fullback to running back. In the summer of 2019, Wyoming brought in graduate transfer running back Trey Smith from Louisville, and in the fall a group of three freshman running backs will also be joining the program. RUNNING BACK
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“Xazavian Valladay is a young man who played quite a bit last year, and made some big plays for us,” said Bohl. “He really played his best football at the end of last season. Jeff Burroughs is a Wyoming guy from Yoder who has been in our program for several years. We moved him over from fullback to running back, and he did some good things in spring football. “We have three freshmen who are coming in this summer, but we won’t be able to see what they can do until fall camp gets going. We were also able to get a graduate transfer this summer in Trey Smith, who previously played at Louisville and gives us another player with game experience at a high level. We have a lot of scholarship players at that position now.”
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Sean Chambers and Tyler Vander Waal return in 2019 to provide the Wyoming Cowboys with two quarterbacks with starting experience. Chambers emerged from the competition in spring practice as the projected starter. He didn’t see his first action of the season until the eighth game of the 2018 season against Utah State. He entered that game in the second half and rushed for 100 yards and accounted for 162 yards of total offense w h i l e leading the Pokes QUARTERBACK t o 1 3 second-half points in a close 24-16 loss. The next week in his first career start, he fueled a dominating 34-21 road win over the Cowboys’ archrival Colorado State. He rushed for 101 yards, had 217 yards of total offense, scored a rushing touchdown and threw two TD passes. The next week in a home win over San Jose State, Chambers rushed for 129 yards -- his third consecutive 100-yard rushing game -- accounted for 180 yards of total offense and had a rushing touchdown and a passing TD in a 24-9 home win. Unfortunately, Chambers season came to a sudden end on Wyoming’s first possession against Air Force on Nov. 17. The Cowboys were on the Air Force 10-yard line on that opening drive and about to score, when Chambers suffered a broken leg. Vander Waal came into the Air Force game in relief of Chambers and on his first play threw an 11-yard TD pass to Raghib Ismail Jr. for
Wyoming’s first touchdown of the game. Vander Waal would go on to have the best game of his career, passing for 225 yards, accounting for 247 yards of total offense, scoring two rushing TDs and throwing two TD passes in a dramatic 35-27 comeback win. He would earn Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts. Chambers would conclude the season averaging 148.8 yards of total offense per game in his four games, while Vander Waal averaged 124.7 yards of total offense in the 10 games he appeared. “We had spirited competition throughout spring football between both Sean (Chambers) and Tyler (Vander Waal) and at the end of the day we felt Sean was a little bit ahead of Tyler,” said Bohl. “But we certainly feel really good about either guy going into the season. Having two quarterbacks with game experience provides us a lot of flexibility entering the season.”
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Jackson Marcotte had an outstanding spring. “It’s great to have Josh Harshman back for one more season,” said Bohl. “Josh gives us a veteran with a lot of game experience. Nate Weinman and Jackson Marcotte are strong, physical players. Between our returning tight ends and fullbacks, I think we’re going to be much more fortified at those positions than what we’ve been in the past.”
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Offensive Line The Cowboy offensive line unit returns six offensive linemen with starting experience. That group is led by sophomore center Keegan Cryder, who earned First Team Freshman AllAmerica honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) in 2018. Cryder began the ‘18 season starting three of the first four games at left guard and one game at right guard before being inserted into the starting center spot in game five. Cryder started the final eight games of the season at center, and is slotted to start at that spot entering the 2019 season. But due to his versatility, Cryder could be utilized at numerous positions. The Wyoming coaching staff even experimented with him playing tackle for a few reps during 2019 spring practice.
The other returning Cowboys with starting experience include junior right tackle Alonzo Velazquez, who has 15 career starts to his credit over the past two seasons all at right tackle. Sophomore Logan Harris enters the 2019 season as the projected starter at right guard. Harris has started 14 games the previous two seasons, including 13 at center and one at guard. The projected starter at left tackle is sophomore Rudy Stofer, who started seven games at right tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2018. He was moved to left tackle during 2019 spring drills and provides good size and athleticsm at 6-6 and 297 pounds. Two other sophomores with starting experience are Eric Abojei, who started five games in 2018, and Patrick Arnold, who started the first four games of the 2018 season at center for the Cowboys, but was injured in game four. The two came out of spring practice listed as co-starters at left guard. “We had a little bit of a patchwork during the course of spring practice due to some injuries,” said Bohl. “Rudy Stofer participated in the majority of spring ball, but he missed the last week with a concussion. He started several games for us last year and shows good promise. Frank Crum will be backing up Rudy. Frank redshirted GUARD last year. At left guard, we have Patrick Arnold, who began the season as the starter at center before going down with an injury. Patrick has bounced between center and guard. Eric Abojei played the majority of the spring and will compete for that spot, so we have some depth at that position. Keegan Cryder is a versatile guy for us. He began last season as a starter at guard, and then moved into the center position where he did an excellent job as a redshirt freshman. We even took a look at him at tackle during spring ball. He provides us a lot of flexibility. At right guard Logan Harris really had a dominant spring. He bounced back from the last year when he was out of the starting lineup, but he started 13 games at center as a true freshman two years ago, so he
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The Cowboy secondary lost two four-year starters and team leaders in safeties Andrew Wingard and Marcus Epps, who have both moved onto the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings, respectively. But the good news for Wyoming fans is the secondary returns three very experienced seniors in cornerbacks Tyler Hall and Antonio Hull and safety Alijah Halliburton. Hall has twice been honored by the Mountain West Conference as an Honorable Mention AllConference selection, and he will be one of the CORNERBACK top returning cornerbacks in the Mountain West in 2019. Hall is an excellent cover corner and a fearless tackler. He is an extremely versatile player, having played nickel back/outside linebacker for the first half of the 2018 season before moving back to his natural position of corner. Hall has also been one of the top kickoff returners in the Mountain West and the nation during his career. Hull has started 32 of 39 career games he has played for the Cowboys. He has been a consistent performer, who has made some big plays in his career, including a game-ending pass breakup against San Diego State in 2016 to preserve a 34-33 regular-season win that enabled the Cowboys to win the Mountain West Division and host the MW Championship Game two weeks later.
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Wyoming’s defense will be led by fouryear starter and All-America candidate Logan Wilson at middle linebacker. Wilson will enter his senior season ranked No. 2 among all active players at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in career tackles, with 316. He has led the Cowboys in tackles each of the past two seasons, recording back-to-back 100-tackle seasons (119 in 2017 and 103 in 2018). Wilson was named to the 2019 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, which honors the nation’s College Defensive Player of the Year. He was the leader of a 2018 Cowboy defense that ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense, No. 25 LINEBACKER
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Nickels/SAM Linebackers Ht. 18D Keyon Blankenbaker 5-10 WILL Linebackers Ht. 46 Cassh Maluia 6-0 43 Ben Wisdorf 6-1 MIKE Linebackers Ht. 48 Chad Muma 6-3 30 Logan Wilson 6-2 Linebackers Ht. 45D Isaiah Abdullah 6-3 28D Easton Gibbs 6-2 34D Charles Hicks 6-3 38 Ray Rabou 6-2 59 Shae Suiaunoa 6-3
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Centers 73 Keegan Cryder 60 Marco Machado Guards 69 Eric Abojei 57 Patrick Arnold 74 Blayne Baker 79 Logan Harris 55 Gavin Rush 65 Zach Watts Tackles 75 Frank Crum 77 Gavin Dunayski 70 Tristen Lee 62 Rudy Stofer 78 Alonzo Velasquez Offensive Linemen 58 Latrell Bible 63 Jason Davis 71 Carlos Harrison 50 Jack Lookabaugh
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in rushing defense, No. 28 in scoring defense and No. 32 in pass defense. Wilson has started every game of his college career -- 39 consecutive games. Wilson’s running mate for the past three seasons also returns in fellow senior Cassh Maluia at weak-side linebacker. Maluia ranked fifth among Cowboy defenders last season in tackles, with 47. He added 6.0 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and an interception his junior season. Maluia has started 25 of the 37 career games he has played. He and Wilson provide the Cowboys with one of the most veteran linebacker duos in the Mountain West. A couple other returners will back up Wilson and Maluia. A third senior, Ben Wisdorf, will back up Maluia at the weak-side spot. Wisdorf has played in 31 career games, including all 25 games the past two seasons. He is also a key special teams performer. The fourth returning linebacker with experience is sophomore Chad Muma. Muma is listed as the back up to Wilson at middle linebacker, but he can also play the weak-side position when needed. Muma played as a true freshman a year ago, primarily on special teams. He shares a similarity with Wilson in that he is a linebacker who runs exceptionally well. A number of young linebackers will also get a look in fall camp. “At middle linebacker Logan Wilson is a guy who has continued to improve each year,” said Bohl. “He’s got excellent play-making ability and a very good understanding of our defense. Backing him up is Chad Muma. Chad played some last year as a true freshman, since then he’s put on some good weight. Both of those guys can cover a lot of ground, are really intelligent and are good tacklers. “Our weak-side linebacker position has another senior starter in Cassh Maluia. Between Logan (Wilson) and Cassh those two have played together in a lot of big games, and we’ll lean on that experience. Ben Wisdorf is
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gives us another experienced player up front. I think guard is a good spot for him. Blayne Baker will back up Logan. Alonzo Velazquez missed all of spring with a knee surgery, but he’s 100 percent now. He has started games for us each of the last two years, and gives us an athletic player at tackle. Gavin Dunayski is a guy who we moved over from the defensive line. He needs to pick up a little weight and continue to work on his technique. “A lot of guys up front and several who have played quite a bit of football for us.”
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SEASON OUTLOOK P O S I T I O N - B Y - P O S I T I O N Halliburton had been a valuable backup to Wingard and Epps throughout his first two seasons, but he really stepped into the spotlight in 2018 when he was inserted into the starting lineup in the second half of the season when Epps was moved to more of a nickel back position. Halliburton is an excellent tackler, and ranked fourth among Cowboys in tackles in 2018, with 61, right behind linebacker Logan Wilson (103 tackles), Wingard (87) and Epps (63). In addition to the three seniors, junior Braden Smith SAFETY and redshirt freshman Rome Weber came out of spring practice listed as co-starters at the free safety spot. Smith has been a valuable special teams player throughout his career. Weber played on special teams in the final three games of the 2018 season and took advantage of the new NCAA redshirt rule that allowed him to use 2018 as a redshirt season since he didn’t play in more than four games. Both Smith and Weber began their Wyoming careers as cornerbacks. The final starting spot is the nickel/ strong-side linebacker position. That spot has evolved into more of a nickel than an outside linebacker in Wyoming’s Tampa-2 defense. Sophomore Keyon Blankenbaker was moved from corner to nickel in the spring of 2019. He started four games at corner during his redshirt freshman season of 2018 after fellow redshirt freshman C.J. Coldon was lost for the season due to injury. Talented sophomore cornerback Coldon returns healthy for 2019. Coldon earned a starting spot to begin the 2018 season, but was injured in the third game of the season at Missouri and missed the rest of the season. Junior Esaias Gandy is slotted to back up Halliburton at strong safety and will continue in his role as a leader on special teams. A group of young defensive backs will challenge for playing time in the secondary and on special teams in 2019. “Tyler Hall is a senior who has played both nickel and corner for us. He is a really excellent corner,” said Bohl. “We moved him back there during the season last year, and he did an outstanding job. Antonio Hull has played a lot of football for us. He missed the 2017 season due to injury and came back to start all of
last year. It is nice to have two seniors at corner and in the case of Antonio a fifth-year senior. C.J. Coldon started the first couple games last year at corner before missing the remainder of the season. He is a really talented player. Blake Harrington is a young man who came in and provided some depth during the course of spring. “Moving over to the safeties, Alijah Halliburton moved into a starting spot in the back half of last season. He is an excellent tackler and a senior player. Esaias Gandy has played some, as well, primarily on special teams, but he will provide depth at the strong safety position. Braden Smith was moved from cornerback to free safety last season. He has got good range, runs really well and has good man coverage skills. Rome Weber was also moved from corner to free safety, so we have two guys who have similar abilities with good range and they can really run. “When you have two very experienced and talented safeties graduate from your program like we had with Andrew (Wingard) and Marcus (Epps), some might think the world ended but quite frankly the opposite is true. We have three talented seniors returning in Tyler, Antonio and Alijah, who all played with and learned from Marcus and Andrew, along with some talented young guys and we’ll build around them. “Keyon Blankenbaker played nickel throughout spring, and we’ll find a back up for him during fall camp. We could also rotate one of our cornerbacks into the position for depth. We look at the nickel spot as more of a third corner than as a SAM (strongside) linebacker. “Our league is a wide-open league, but we feel good about our guys in the secondary.”
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B R E A K D O W N SECONDARY (17) Cornerbacks 21 C.J. Coldon 9 Tyler Hall 47 Blake Harrington 4 Antonio Hull 27D Bryce Levinson 7 Jordan Murry 22 Caleb Roberson 12D Allen Smith Free Safeties 40D Taylor Dodd 2D Cameron Murray 26 Braden Smith 8D Rome Weber Strong Safeties 5 Esaias Gandy 3 Alijah Halliburton 14 Miles Williams Safeties 13D Jerome Cooper 32D Keonte Glinton
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Defensive Line Wyoming’s defensive front returns four projected starters who all have starting experience led by senior defensive end Josiah Hall. Hall was limited some in 2018 due to injury, but he has 20 career starts to his credit and will enter fall camp 100 percent. At the other defensive end position will be junior Garrett Crall. Crall stepped into the starting lineup as a sophomore in 2018 and started 11 of 12 games. He finished last season with 38 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The middle of the defensive line will be anchored by junior defensive tackle Ravontae Holt. Holt is a very talented defensive tackle, who could have a breakout season as a junior. He was credited with 31 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery last season. He has played in 21 of 25 games his first two seasons at Wyoming and has started seven games including the final four games of 2018. Holt will be joined by junior nose tackle Javaree Jackson. Jackson was injured entering the 2018 season, but came back to play in eight of the final nine games last season. He has two career starts entering his junior season. A third interior defensive lineman
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Place-kickers 41D Ryan Galovich 40 Cooper Rothe Punters 27 Tim Zaleski Holders 11 Nick Szpor Long Snappers 99 Jesse Hooper
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Two very experienced and talented seniors return as Wyoming’s top punt returner and kickoff returner. Wide receiver Austin Conway has handled the punt return duties for Wyoming throughout his career and has been among the best in the Mountain West. Cornerback Tyler Hall has two career kickoff returns for touchdowns during his Cowboy career and has earned Honorable Mention AllMW as a return specialist. “Austin Conway is a guy who has been around a long time as a punt returner in addition to being one of our leading receivers,” said Bohl. “He has good ability and will give us a veteran presence back there. “I don’t know exactly who we’ll have handle kickoff returns but we have a few guys who have been effective in the past. Tyler Hall has been an outstanding kick returner in the past for us, as has Austin. It just depends on how many reps on special teams we want those individuals taking.”
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Wyoming place-kicker Cooper Rothe had an amazing season in 2018, concluding with him being named one of three national finalists for the Lou Groza Award, which is awarded annually to the top collegiate place-kicker in the country. Rothe was also named the Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year on top of earning First Team AllMountain West honors. He led the nation in field-goal percentage at 94.1 percent, making 16 of 17 field goals he attempted. He also tied for the nation’s lead in pointafter-touchdown percentage, converting 100.0 percent of his PATs (28 of 28). Rothe will enter his senior season having scored 260 career points and needs only 64 more points to tie Wyoming’s all-time scoring record held by former Cowboy kicker Sean Fleming (324 points from 1988-91). Rothe has made 44 career field goals and needs only 13 more to tie Wyoming’s career record of 57 that is also held by Fleming. The punting duties for the Cowboys are expected to be handled by junior Tim Zaleski. Zaleski stepped in as the starting punter for UW as a true freshman in 2017, starting all 13 games. He started the first five games of his sophomore season of 2018 before he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Boise State. Zaleski was still recovering from that injury in the spring and missed all of 2019 spring practice. Cowboy wide receiver Dontae Crow did an admirable job of stepping in for Zaleski the remainder of the 2018 season. Crow averaged 42.8 yards per punt, but it was decided in 2019 spring practice that Crow would return to play wide receiver full time. Senior Ryan Galovich worked at punter throughout spring practice and will be the backup for both Zaleski at punter and Rothe at the place-kicking spot. Nick Szpor returns as Wyoming’s holder for his fourth consecutive season. Szpor and Rothe have teamed up for 39 consecutive games, from the first game of their true freshman season of 2016. Szpor has been extremely consistent and enabled Rothe to have great success. Returning for his second season as the starting long snapper will be sophomore Jesse Hooper. Hooper
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Nose Tackles 76 Justis Borton 86 Javaree Jackson Defensive Tackles 55D Claude Cole 94 Cole Godbout 89 Alonzo Hall 98 Ravontae Holt 44 Victor Jones 97 Mario Mora Defensive Ends 52 Jack Boyer 51 Solomon Byrd 88 Garrett Crall 53 Josiah Hall 93 DeVonne Harris 29 Leevi Lafaele 49 Teagan Liufau 91 Jaylen Pate 41 Davon Wells-Ross
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started all 12 games as a true freshman in 2018. “Cooper Rothe has been an excellent place-kicker. He’s done a great job here at Wyoming,” said Bohl. “Last year, Cooper really put himself on a national stage with his consistency. I think his leg has gotten stronger, and I’m excited to see what he can accomplish this coming season. Ryan Galovich is his backup entering the fall. “Tim Zaleski is coming back from a surgery. He wasn’t able to practice in the spring, but we’re hopeful he will be back at full strength this fall. Ryan (Galovich) also came in during the spring and punted and did a nice job. “We have the luxury of having senior Nick Szpor back as our holder. Nick and Cooper have worked together throughout their careers. For the second straight season, Jessie Hooper will handle all long snapping for us. He did a nice job as a freshman last year.”
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who was productive last year in his first season of competition was Victor Jones. Jones had 15 tackles in the 11 games he played. He is listed No. 2 on the depth chart at defensive tackle behind Holt. The other players who were listed on Wyoming’s depth chart coming out of 2019 spring drills are all young players. Sophomore Davon Wells-Ross and redshirt freshmen Solomon Byrd, Leevi Lafaele and Teagan Liufau will all be competing for playing time at defensive end. Redshirt freshman Mario Mora is listed as the backup at nose tackle behind Jackson. “At the defensive end position, we return another senior starter in Josiah Hall,” said Bohl. “Josiah missed all of spring ball recovering from some surgery. He has good play-making ability and is a steady-Eddie guy. Between Leevi (Lafaele) and Davon (Wells-Ross) we’ll see who rises to the top as Josiah’s backup. Garrett Crall moved into a starting role last year. He has good size at 6-5, 242. Solomon Byrd came on this spring and Teagan (Liufau) did some good things. At defensive end we’ve got two established starters and a number of other players vying for playing time. “Ravontae Holt is an exceptional defensive tackle. Victor Jones is another player who gained some experience last season. On the other side, Javaree Jackson has gotten a little bit bigger. He’s a junior and will provide us with a veteran up front. Mario Mora is a young player who showed us some good things during the spring. “If you’re good up front, you’ve got a chance to be pretty good, and we’re looking foward to seeing what this group can do this season.”
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26 Braden Smith 5-10, 184, Jr. Lakewood, Colo. OR
5 Esaias Gandy 6-1, 193, Jr. Aurora, Colo.
8 Rome Weber 5-11, 186, RFr. San Bernardino, Calif.
9 Tyler Hall 5-10, 190, Sr. Hawthorne, Calif.
47 Blake Harrington 5-11, 180, RFr. Prosper, Texas
21 C.J. Coldon 6-1, 183, So. Belleville, Ill.
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43 Ben Wisdorf 6-1, 221, Sr. Cheyenne, Wyo.
48 Chad Muma 6-3, 220, So. Lone Tree, Colo.
46 Cassh Maluia 6-0, 248, Sr. Compton, Calif.
NICKELS/SAM 18 Keyon Blankenbaker 5-10, 175, So. Oak Park, Ill.
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98 Ravontae Holt 6-4, 272, Jr. Sacramento, Calif.
88 Garrett Crall 6-5, 242, Jr. Hicksville, Ohio
29 Leevi Lafaele 6-2, 224, RFr. Sacramento, Calif. OR
97 Mario Mora 6-3, 264, RFr. Covina, Calif.
44 Victor Jones 6-4, 256, So. Sacramento, Calif.
51 Solomon Byrd 6-4, 243, RFr. Palmdale, Calif. OR 49 Teagan Liufau 6-3, 232, RFr. Fort Collins, Colo.
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86 Javaree Jackson 6-5, 276, Jr. Wauwatosa, Wis.
53 Josiah Hall 6-1, 236, Sr. Colorado Springs, Colo.
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35 Skyler Miller 5-11, 226, Jr. Torrington, Wyo.
18 Tyler Vander Waal 6-4, 214, So. Elk Grove, Calif.
45 Jaylon Watson 6-0, 241, Sr. Broken Bow, Okla.
33 Josh Harshman 6-3, 240, RSr. Casper, Wyo.
13 John Okwoli 6-2, 210, Sr. Phoenix, Ariz.
84 Nate Weinman 6-7, 267, So. Creston, Ohio)
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17 Raghib Ismail Jr. 6-0, 170, Sr. Irving, Texas
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78 Alonzo Velazquez 6-6, 310, Jr. Janesville, Wis.
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79 Logan Harris 6-3, 304, Jr. Torrington, Wyo.
73 Keegan Cryder 6-4, 297, So. Littleton, Colo.
57 Patrick Arnold 6-3, 296, So. Omaha, Neb. OR
62 Rudy Stofer 6-6, 297, So. Kearney, Neb.
74 Blayne Baker 6-5, 305, RFr. Sheridan, Wyo.
60 Marco Machado 6-4, 312, RFr. Waco, Neb.
69 Eric Abojei 6-5, 354, So. New Hope, Minn.
75 Frank Crum 6-7, 300, RFr. Laramie, Wyo.
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82 Jackson Marcotte 6-7, 250, RFr. Mt. Carmel, Ill.
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77 Gavin Dunayski 6-6, 261, So. Puyallup, Wash.
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12 Sean Chambers 6-3, 218, RFr. Kerman, Calif.
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34 Jeff Burroughs 6-1, 233, Jr. Yoder, Wyo.
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Name Isaiah Abdullah Eric Abojei Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Patrick Arnold Blayne Baker Latrell Bible Keyon Blankenbaker Justis Borton Jack Boyer Brett Brenton Alex Brown Jeff Burroughs Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Parker Christensen Austin Clemetson C.J. Coldon Claude Cole Austin Conway Jerome Cooper Garrett Crall Dontae Crow Frank Crum Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Tristan Dietz Taylor Dodd Gavin Dunayski Ayden Eberhardt Maeson Gallegos Ryan Galovich Esaias Gandy Gunner Gentry Easton Gibbs Keonte Glinton Cole Godbout Alonzo Hall Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Blake Harrington DeVonne Harris Logan Harris Carlos Harrison Josh Harshman Charles Hicks Chance Hofer Ravontae Holt Jesse Hooper Antonio Hull Raghib Ismail Jr. Javaree Jackson Devin Jennings Victor Jones Leevi Lafaele Tristen Lee Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Jack Lookabaugh Marco Machado
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Class Fr. So. Fr. So. RFr. Fr. So. Jr. RFr. RFr. Fr. Jr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr. So. RFr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. RFr. So. So. RFr. So. So. Jr. RFr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. RFr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. RFr. Fr. Jr. Fr. RSr. RFr. RFr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr.
Ex. HS 1L HS 1L RS HS 1L SQ RS RS HS 1L RS RS HS RS 1L RS 3L HS 2L 2L RS 1L SQ RS SQ SQ 2L RS 1L 2L 1L HS HS RS HS 3L 3L 3L RS HS 2L HS 3L RS RS 2L 1L 3L 1L 2L HS 1L RS RS RS RS HS RS
Hometown (Last School) Los Angeles, Calif. (Wilson) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County & Thunder Basin) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Los Angeles, Calif. (Locke) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Prosper, Texas (Prosper) Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Green River, Wyo. (Green River) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) West Jordan, Utah (Summit Academy) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Irving, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Houston, Texas (Channelview) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Longmont, Colo. (Mead) Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Coppell, Texas (Coppell) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran)
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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Ex. 3L RS RS HS SQ 2L RS 1L RS HS HS 3L HS RS HS 3L 2L HS 2L TR SQ 1L HS HS 3L 1L 1L 2L 3L RS RS 1L HS SQ RS HS 1L 3L 3L 2L
Hometown (Last School) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Riverside, Calif. (Murrieta Valley) Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) St. Louis, Mo. (Cardinal Ritter College Prep) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Los Angeles, Calif. (Culver City) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Madison, Miss. (University of Louisville) Belleville, Kan. (Republic County) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Class Sr. RFr. RFr. Fr. Jr. Jr. RFr. So. RFr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. RFr. Fr. Sr. RJr. Fr. Jr. Gr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. RFr. RFr. So. Fr. So. RFr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Wt. 248 250 184 206 226 236 264 220 170 150 195 210 220 210 175 178 300 170 184 218 192 297 200 190 205 196 214 310 241 285 186 267 207 212 191 208 199 250 221 221
THE OPPONENTS
Ht. 6-0 6-7 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-2 5-7 5-11 6-3 5-9 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-6 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-6 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-7 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-5 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-5
THE COWBOYS
Pos. LB TE QB RB FB TE/FB DT LB FS CB WR WR DE LB CB K OG CB FS RB WR OT LB RB H/QB RB QB OT FB OG/OT FS TE TE DE WR QB SS LB LB P
COWBOY COACHES
Name Cassh Maluia Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez Dawaiian McNeely Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Mario Mora Chad Muma Cameron Murray Jordan Murry Isaiah Neyor John Okwoli Jaylen Pate Ray Rabou Caleb Roberson Cooper Rothe Gavin Rush Allen Smith Braden Smith Trey Smith Justyn Stindt Rudy Stofer Shae Suiaunoa Titus Swen Nick Szpor Xazavian Valladay Tyler Vander Waal Alonzo Velazquez Jaylon Watson Zach Watts Rome Weber Nate Weinman Treyton Welch Davon Wells-Ross Wyatt Wieland Levi Williams Miles Williams Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf Tim Zaleski
SEASON OUTLOOK
No. 46 82 20 30D 35 32 97 48 2D 7 26D 13 91 38 22 40 55 12D 26 2 39 62 59 34D 11 6 18 78 45 65 8D 84 81 41 3D 15 14D 30 43 27
MOUNTAIN WEST
Experience Codes 1L One-Year Letterman 2L Two-Year Letterman 3L Three-Year Letterman HS High School Player the Previous Season JC Junior College Player the Previous Season RS Redshirted Previous Season SQ Squad Member Previous Season But Didn’t Earn Letter TR Transfer From Another Four-Year School
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Name Trey Smith Cameron Murray Alijah Halliburton Wyatt Wieland Antonio Hull Devin Jennings Esaias Gandy Xazavian Valladay Jordan Murry Dontae Crow Rome Weber Tyler Hall Alex Brown Nick Szpor Sean Chambers Allen Smith John Okwoli Jerome Cooper Miles Williams Levi Williams Gunner Gentry Raghib Ismail Jr. Tyler Vander Waal Keyon Blankenbaker Ayden Eberhardt Ryan Marquez C.J. Coldon Caleb Roberson Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Brett Brenton Austin Conway Braden Smith Isaiah Neyor Tim Zaleski Bryce Levinson Austin Clemetson Easton Gibbs Leevi Lafaele Logan Wilson Dawaiian McNeely Jahmari Moore Keonte Glinton Josh Harshman Jeff Burroughs Charles Hicks Titus Swen Skyler Miller Tristan Dietz Ray Rabou Justyn Stindt Cooper Rothe Taylor Dodd Davon Wells-Ross Ryan Galovich Ben Wisdorf Victor Jones Jaylon Watson Isaiah Abdullah Cassh Maluia Blake Harrington
Pos. RB FS SS WR CB WR SS RB CB WR/P FS CB WR H/QB QB CB WR S SS QB WR WR QB N/LB WR QB CB CB RB RB WR FS WR P CB RB LB DE LB RB TE/FB S TE RB/FB LB RB FB FB LB WR K FS DE K/P LB DT/DE FB LB LB CB
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Ht. 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-3 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-5 6-3 6-0 6-4 5-10 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-7 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-3 6-5 6-0 5-9 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-3 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11
Wt. 218 170 190 191 191 175 193 196 150 178 186 190 190 205 218 170 210 165 199 208 208 170 214 175 195 184 183 175 185 195 183 184 195 221 190 185 200 224 250 206 236 175 240 233 220 190 226 205 210 192 178 201 212 192 221 256 241 190 248 180
Class Gr. RFr. Sr. RFr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. RFr. Sr. Fr. Sr. RFr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Sr. So. So. Jr. RFr. So. Fr. Fr. RFr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. RSr. Jr. RFr. Fr. Jr. RFr. RFr. So. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. RFr.
Ex. TR RS 3L RS 3L HS 2L 1L HS 2L RS 3L HS 3L RS HS 3L HS 1L HS 1L 1L 1L 1L 2L RS 1L HS HS RS 3L 2L HS 2L RS RS HS RS 3L HS 2L HS 3L 1L RS HS SQ RS RS SQ 3L SQ SQ 1L 3L 1L 3L HS 3L RS
Hometown (Last School) Madison, Miss. (University of Louisville) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Houston, Texas (Channelview) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Riverside, Calif. (Murrieta Valley) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Los Angeles, Calif. (Culver City) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Los Angeles, Calif. (Locke) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Irving, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) St. Louis, Mo. (Cardinal Ritter College Prep) St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita) Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range) Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County & Thunder Basin) Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Belleville, Kan. (Republic County) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) Los Angeles, Calif. (Wilson) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Prosper, Texas (Prosper)
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NUMERICAL ROSTER Ex. 1L RS HS RS RS 3L 2L RS 1L HS HS RS 1L SQ RS 1L RS HS 1L RS RS SQ SQ 2L 2L HS HS RS 1L RS 2L RS 2L HS HS HS RS RS 2L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Coppell, Texas (Coppell) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn) Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Longmont, Colo. (Mead) Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Green River, Wyo. (Green River) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep) Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) West Jordan, Utah (Summit Academy)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Class So. RFr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Sr. RJr. RFr. So. Fr. Fr. RFr. So. So. RFr. So. RFr. Fr. So. RFr. RFr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. RFr. So. RFr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Jr. So.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Wt. 220 232 292 243 207 236 300 276 296 262 200 312 297 336 285 354 240 285 297 305 300 282 261 310 304 210 207 250 267 165 276 191 242 230 220 220 262 264 272 232
THE OPPONENTS
Ht. 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-2 6-6 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-7 6-7 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-11
THE COWBOYS
Pos. LB DE OL DE DE DE OG DT OG/C OL LB C OT OL OG/OT OG OT OL C/OG OG OT NT OT OT OG/C TE TE TE TE WR NT/DT WR DE DT DE DE DT DT DT LS
COWBOY COACHES
Name Chad Muma Teagan Liufau Jack Lookabaugh Solomon Byrd Jack Boyer Josiah Hall Gavin Rush Claude Cole Patrick Arnold Latrell Bible Shae Suiaunoa Marco Machado Rudy Stofer Jason Davis Zach Watts Eric Abojei Tristen Lee Carlos Harrison Keegan Cryder Blayne Baker Frank Crum Justis Borton Gavin Dunayski Alonzo Velazquez Logan Harris Parker Christensen Treyton Welch Jackson Marcotte Nate Weinman Maeson Gallegos Javaree Jackson Chance Hofer Garrett Crall Alonzo Hall Jaylen Pate DeVonne Harris Cole Godbout Mario Mora Ravontae Holt Jesse Hooper
SEASON OUTLOOK
No. 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 55D 57 58 59 60 62 63 65 69 70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 84 85 86 87 88 89 91 93 94 97 98 99
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Mario Mora..............................MORE-uh Chad Muma............................MOO-muh John Okwoli............................awk-WALL-ee Caleb Roberson......................(ROBB-ur-son, not ROBE) Cooper Rothe..........................ROTH Rudy Stofer.............................STO-fur (Long “O”) Shae Suiaunoa........................su-EE-ow-noah Nick Szpor...............................SPORE (Rhymes with More, silent Z) Xazavian Valladay...................x-ZAVE-ee-un Tyler Vander Waal...................VAN-dur, wall Nate Weinman.........................WINE-mun Davon Wells-Ross...................DAVE-on (Long “A) Wyatt Wieland.........................WEE-lund Tim Zaleski..............................zuh-LESS-kee
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Eric Abojei...............................uh-BO-jay Keyon Blankenbaker...............KEE-on Keegan Cryder........................KEE-gun, CRY-dur Gavin Dunayski.......................dunn-ASK-ee Esaias Gandy..........................ee-ZAY-us Keonte Glinton........................kee-ON-tay Ravontae Holt..........................ruh-VON-tay Javaree Jackson.....................juh-VAR-ee Leevi Lafaele...........................lah-fah-EL-ee Cassh Maluia...........................CASH, mall-uh-WEE-uh Jackson Marcotte....................MAR-cott Ryan Marquez.........................MAR-cus Dawaiian McNeely..................duh-WHY-un (Rhymes with Hawaiian) Jahmari Moore........................juh-MAR-ee
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201 9 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e St a r t er s Retu rn in g ( 13) (5 offense, 6 defense, 2 special teams)
Offensive Starters Returning (5) No. 25 73 12 18 69 65 62 78
Name Austin Conway Keegan Cryder Sean Chambers Tyler Vander Waal Eric Abojei Zach Watts Rudy Stofer Alonzo Velazquez
Pos. WR C/OG QB QB OG OG OT OT
Ht. 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-6 6-6
Wt. 183 297 218 214 354 285 297 310
Cl. Sr. So. RFr. So. So. RFr. So. Jr.
Ex. 3L 1L RS 1L 1L RS 1L 2L
Hometown (Last School) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) AND Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) AND Windsor, Colo. (Windsor)* Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) AND Janesville, Wis. (Parker)
Ex. 2L 3L 3L 3L 3L 3L
Hometown (Last School) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County)
Defensive Starters Returning (6) No. 88 9 3 4 46 30
Name Garrett Crall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Antonio Hull Cassh Maluia Logan Wilson
Pos. DE CB S CB LB LB
Ht. 6-5 5-10 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-2
Wt. 242 190 190 191 248 250
Cl. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Special Teams Starters Returning (2) No. 40 8 27
Name Cooper Rothe Dontae Crow Tim Zaleski
Pos. K P P
Ht. 5-11 5-9 6-5
Wt. 178 178 221
Cl. Sr. Jr. Jr.
Ex. 3L 2L 2L
Hometown (Last School) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) AND Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
St a r t e rs Lo st ( 11) (6 offense, 5 defense, 0 special teams)
Offensive Starters Lost (6) No. 22 81 61 85 80 72
Name Nico Evans Austin Fort Kaden Jackson Tyree Mayfield James Price Zach Wallace
Pos. RB TE OG TE WR OT
Ht. 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-7
Wt. 211 244 303 241 212 321
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 4L 3L 4L 4L 4L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) Gillette, Wyo. (Chabot CC, Calif.) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher) St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich)
Cl. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 4L 2L 4L 4L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison) Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Seoul, South Korea (Buena H.S., Ariz.) Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley)
Cl.
Ex.
Hometown (Last School)
Defensive Starters Lost (5) No. 6 93 91 96 28
Name Marcus Epps Youhanna Ghaifan Carl Granderson Sidney Malauulu Andrew Wingard
Pos. FS DT DE NT SS
Ht. 6-0 6-4 6-5 6-3 6-0
Wt. 197 282 261 293 214
Special Teams Starters Lost (0) No. None
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
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201 9 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e L et t er m en Retu rn in g ( 42) (20 offense, 17 defense, 5 special teams)
Offensive Lettermen Returning (20) Ht. 6-5 6-3 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-6 6-0 6-4 6-6 6-0 6-7
Wt. 354 296 233 183 178 297 195 208 304 240 170 236 210 300 297 196 214 310 241 267
Cl. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. RSr. Sr. Jr. Sr. RJr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. So.
Ex. 1L 1L 1L 3L 2L 1L 2L 1L 2L 3L 1L 2L 3L 2L 1L 1L 1L 2L 3L 1L
Hometown (Last School) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Irving, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora)* Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne)
Ex. 1L 1L 2L 2L 3L 3L 3L 2L 3L 2L 1L 3L 1L 2L 1L 3L 3L
Hometown (Last School) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East)
THE OPPONENTS
Pos. OG OG/C RB/FB WR WR/P C/OG WR WR OG/C TE WR TE/FB WR OG OT RB QB OT FB TE
THE COWBOYS
Name Eric Abojei Patrick Arnold Jeff Burroughs Austin Conway Dontae Crow Keegan Cryder Ayden Eberhardt Gunner Gentry Logan Harris Josh Harshman Raghib Ismail Jr. Jahmari Moore John Okwoli Gavin Rush Rudy Stofer Xazavian Valladay Tyler Vander Waal Alonzo Velasquez Jaylon Watson Nate Weinman
COWBOY COACHES
No. 69 57 34 25 8 73 19 16 79 33 17 32 13 55 62 6 18 78 45 84
Defensive Lettermen Returning (17) Pos. N/LB CB DE SS DE N/LB SS DT CB NT/DT DT/DE LB LB FS SS LB LB
Ht. 5-10 6-1 6-5 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-5 6-4 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-2 6-1
Wt. 175 183 242 193 236 190 190 272 191 276 256 248 220 184 199 250 221
Cl. So. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr.
RECORDS & HISTORY
Name Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Garrett Crall Esaias Gandy Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Ravontae Holt Antonio Hull Javaree Jackson Victor Jones Cassh Maluia Chad Muma Braden Smith Miles Williams Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf
SEASON IN REVIEW
No. 18D 21 88 5 53 9 3 98 4 86 44 46 48 26 14D 30 43
Special Teams Lettermen Returning (5) Name Ryan Galovich Jesse Hooper Cooper Rothe Nick Szpor Tim Zaleski
Pos. K/P LS K H/QB P
Ht. 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-3 6-5
Wt. 192 232 178 205 221
Cl. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr.
Ex. 1L 1L 3L 3L 2L
MOUNTAIN WEST
No. 41D 99 40 11 27
Hometown (Last School) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Draper, Utah (Summit Academy) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
All positions listed are 2019 projected positions.
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201 9 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e L et t er men Lo st ( 26) (13 offense, 13 defense, 0 special teams)
Offensive Lettermen Lost (13) No. 20 22 81 61 14 47 85 80 77 2 15 64 72
Name Jevon Bigelow Nico Evans Austin Fort Kaden Jackson C.J. Johnson Austin Lopez Tyree Mayfield James Price Pahl Schwab Jared Scott Nick Smith Zach Thatcher Zach Wallace
Pos. RB RB TE OG WR FB TE WR OT WR QB OG OT
Ht. 6-2 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-5 6-7
Wt. 215 211 244 303 209 234 241 212 308 225 235 288 321
Cl. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr.
Ex. 1L 4L 3L 4L 2L 2L 4L 4L 2L 2L 4L 1L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) Gillette, Wyo. (Chabot CC, Calif.) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Afton, Wyo. (Star Valley) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island) Pueblo, Colo. (Centennial) Lake Zurich, Ill. (Lake Zurich)
Cl. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr.
Ex. 4L 1L 4L 2L 2L 4L 1L 4L 4L 4L 4L 1L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Los Angeles, Calif. (Edison) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) Sacramento, Calif. (Grant) Tongue River, Wyo. (Tongue River) Seoul, South Korea (Buena H.S., Ariz.) Torrance, Calif. (Loyola) Tampa, Fla. (Jefferson) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Fresno, Calif. (Bullard) Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley)
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Defensive Lettermen Lost (13) No. 87 12D 6 50 93 91 36 96 45 7 42 22D 28
Name Conner Cain Ja’Lani Ellison Marcus Epps Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula Youhanna Ghaifan Carl Granderson Brennan Kutterer Sidney Malauulu Adam Pilapil Chavez Pownell Jr. Kevin Prosser Sidney Washington Jr. Andrew Wingard
Pos. NT CB FS LB DT DE LB NT LB N/LB DE CB SS
Ht. 6-4 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-9 6-0
Wt. 270 171 197 216 282 261 206 293 220 187 227 170 214
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201 9 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e O t h er R et urn in g P la yers ( 34) (18 offense, 16 defense, 0 special teams)
and
Ht. 6-5 5-10 6-3 5-9 6-7 6-3 5-11 6-6 6-2 6-0 6-7 6-4 6-7 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-1
Wt. 305 195 218 185 300 336 205 261 165 191 240 312 250 184 226 192 285 191
Cl. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. Jr. So. RFr. RFr.
Squadmen Returning Pos. NT DE DE DT FS DT CB LB DE CB DE DT FS LB FS DE
Ht. 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-5
Wt. 282 207 243 276 201 262 180 220 224 190 232 264 170 210 186 212
Cl. Jr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So.
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Offense (18) Hometown (Last School) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Gillette, Wyo. (Thunder Basin) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Green River, Wyo. (Green River) Longmont, Colo. (Mead) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Belleville, Kan. (Republic County) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek)
Defense (16)
Ex. SQ RS RS RS SQ RS RS RS RS RS RS RS RS RS RS SQ
Hometown (Last School) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Prosper, Texas (Prosper) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North)
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Name Justis Borton Jack Boyer Solomon Byrd Claude Cole Taylor Dodd Cole Godbout Blake Harrington Charles Hicks Leevi Lafaele Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Mario Mora Cameron Murray Ray Rabou Rome Weber Davon Wells-Ross
Squadmen Returning
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Redshirts No. 76 52 51 55D 40D 94 47 34D 29 27D 49 97 2D 38 8D 41
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Name Blayne Baker Brett Brenton Sean Chambers Austin Clemetson Frank Crum Jason Davis Tristan Dietz Gavin Dunayski Maeson Gallegos Chance Hofer Tristen Lee Marco Machado Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez Skyler Miller Justyn Stindt Zach Watts Wyatt Wieland
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No. 74 24 12 28 75 63 37 77 85 87 70 60 82 20 35 39 65 3D
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Transfers (1) Name 2 Trey Smith
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Hometown (Last School) Madison, Miss. (University of Louisville)
Wt. 190 185 262 190 210 165 200 175 230 220 285 175 292 206 150 195 220 175 170 200 190 207 215
Cl. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
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Hometown (Last School) Los Angeles, Calif. (Wilson) St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Los Angeles, Calif. (Locke) Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake) Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad) Houston, Texas (Channelview) Coppell, Texas (Coppell) Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic) Riverside, Calif. (Murrieta Valley) Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar) Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep) St. Louis, Mo. (Cardinal Ritter College Prep) Los Angeles, Calif. (Culver City) Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton) Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo) Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley)
High School Signees (23) Name 45D Isaiah Abdullah 23 Alphonzo Andrews Jr. 58 Latrell Bible 9D Alex Brown 80 Parker Christensen 13D Jerome Cooper 28D Easton Gibbs 32D Keonte Glinton 89 Alonzo Hall 93 DeVonne Harris 71 Carlos Harrison 4D Devin Jennings 50 Jack Lookabaugh 30D Dawaiian McNeely 7 Jordan Murry 26D Isaiah Neyor 91 Jaylen Pate 22 Caleb Roberson 12D Allen Smith 59 Shae Suiaunoa 34D Titus Swen 81 Treyton Welch 15 Levi Williams
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Graduate Transfer (1) Redshirt Freshmen (27) Arizona (1) Trey Smith
RB
Redshirt Senior (1) Josh Harshman
Seniors (14)
Redshirt Juniors (1) Gavin Rush
Juniors (14)
NT RB/FB DE WR/P WR SS OG/C DT NT/DT FB TE/FB FS OT P
Sophomores (19)
Isaiah Abdullah Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Claude Cole Jerome Cooper Easton Gibbs Keonte Glinton Alonzo Hall Tyler Hall Carlos Harrison Charles Hicks Ravontae Holt Antonio Hull Victor Jones Leevi Lafaele Cassh Maluia Dawaiian McNeely Mario Mora Jordan Murry Allen Smith Nick Szpor Tyler Vander Waal Rome Weber Miles Williams
LB DE QB DT S LB S DT CB OL LB DT CB DT/DE DE LB RB DT CB CB H/QB QB FS SS
Colorado (19) Jack Boyer Austin Conway Keegan Cryder Tristan Dietz Ayden Eberhardt Esaias Gandy Gunner Gentry Josiah Hall Alijah Halliburton Tristen Lee Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Ryan Marquez Chad Muma Cameron Murray Cooper Rothe Braden Smith Zach Watts Wyatt Wieland
LB RB OL WR TE S LB S DT DE OL WR OL RB CB WR DE CB CB LB RB TE QB
DE WR C/OG FB WR SS WR DE SS OT CB DE QB LB FS K FS OG WR
Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Jackson Marcotte Jahmari Moore Jaylen Pate Xazavian Valladay Tim Zaleski
Kansas (1) Justyn Stindt
Minnesota (4) Eric Abojei Latrell Bible DeVonne Harris Treyton Welch
Mississippi (1) Trey Smith
Missouri (2)
Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Caleb Roberson
Nebraska (6) Patrick Arnold Jason Davis Marco Machado Gavin Rush Rudy Stofer Davon Wells-Ross
Ohio (2)
Garrett Crall Nate Weinman
Oklahoma (1) Jaylon Watson
Oregon (1) Ryan Galovich
Texas (9)
Alex Brown Blake Harrington Raghib Ismail Jr. Devin Jennings Jack Lookabaugh Isaiah Neyor Shae Suiaunoa Titus Swen Levi Williams
Utah (1)
Jesse Hooper
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RB RB CB OG/C OL C OG OT DE DE TE FB K/P WR CB WR WR OL WR LB RB QB LS
Gavin Dunayski
Wisconsin (3) Cole Godbout Javaree Jackson Alonzo Velasquez
Blayne Baker Justis Borton Brett Brenton Jeff Burroughs Parker Christensen Austin Clemetson Dontae Crow Frank Crum Taylor Dodd Maeson Gallegos Logan Harris Josh Harshman Chance Hofer Skyler Miller Ray Rabou Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf
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OG OL DE TE
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WR
Washington (1)
Wyoming (17)
1
N/LB CB TE TE/FB DE RB P
RECORDS & HISTORY
OG OG/C N/LB CB C/OG OL FS OT WR LS DT/DE LB WR OT RB QB TE DE SS
Isaiah Abdullah Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Latrell Bible Alex Brown Parker Christensen Jerome Cooper Easton Gibbs Keonte Glinton Alonzo Hall DeVonne Harris Carlos Harrison Devin Jennings Jack Lookabaugh Dawaiian McNeely Jordan Murry Isaiah Neyor Jaylen Pate Caleb Roberson Allen Smith Shae Suiaunoa Titus Swen Treyton Welch Levi Williams
California (24)
Illinois (7)
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Eric Abojei Patrick Arnold Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Taylor Dodd Gavin Dunayski Gunner Gentry Jesse Hooper Victor Jones Chad Muma Justyn Stindt Rudy Stofer Xazavian Valladay Tyler Vander Waal Nate Weinman Davon Wells-Ross Miles Williams
Freshmen (23)
WR
THE OPPONENTS
Justis Borton Jeff Burroughs Garrett Crall Dontae Crow Ayden Eberhardt Esaias Gandy Logan Harris Ravontae Holt Javaree Jackson Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Braden Smith Alonzo Velasquez Tim Zaleski
OG
John Okwoli
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WR K/P DE CB SS CB WR LB WR K H/QB FB LB LB
OG DE RB DE QB RB DT OT FB WR DT CB LB WR DE OT CB DE C TE QB DT FS LB OG/OT FS WR
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Austin Conway Ryan Galovich Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Antonio Hull Raghib Ismail Jr. Cassh Maluia John Okwoli Cooper Rothe Nick Szpor Jaylon Watson Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf
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Blayne Baker Jack Boyer Brett Brenton Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Austin Clemetson Claude Cole Frank Crum Tristan Dietz Maeson Gallegos Cole Godbout Blake Harrington Charles Hicks Chance Hofer Leevi Lafaele Tristen Lee Bryce Levinson Teagan Liufau Marco Machado Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez Mario Mora Cameron Murray Ray Rabou Zach Watts Rome Weber Wyatt Wieland
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FOLLOWING THE COWBOYS IN 2019 GAME NO. DATE OPPONENT
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LEADING LEADING LEADING RUSHER PASSER RECEIVER
1 8/31 MISSOURI
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2 9/7
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at Texas State
3 9/14 IDAHO
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4 9/21 at Tulsa
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5 9/28 UNLV*
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6 10/12 at San Diego State*
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7 10/19 NEW MEXICO*
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8 10/26 NEVADA*
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9 11/9 at Boise State*
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10 11/16 at Utah State*
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11 11/22 COLORADO STATE*
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12 11/30 at Air Force*
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CRAIG BOHL (Nebraska ‘82)
Head Coach, University of Wyoming
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he 2019 season will mark Craig Bohl’s sixth season leading the University of Wyoming Football program and his 17th season as a head coach at the collegiate level. The success that Cowboy Football has enjoyed and the excitement generated around the program under Bohl’s direction is just what UW Athletics Director Tom Burman had hoped for when he hired Bohl. In terms of success, the Cowboys have become regular contenders in the race for the Mountain West Conference title. UW won eight games in both 2016 and ‘17, hosted the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game, earned consecutive bowl bids and won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl with a convincing 37-14 victory. The 2018 season saw the Cowboys earn bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season, marking the first time a UW team had achieved that since the 1997-99 seasons. The excitement surrounding Wyoming Football included the extensive coverage of the development of former Cowboy quarterback Josh Allen, who was selected as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. That marked the highest selection by a Wyoming Cowboy in the history of the program and was the second highest selection by a Mountain West player since Utah’s Alex Smith was selected No. 1 in 2005. Leading up to Allen being drafted, Wyoming’s Pro Day was covered live by both ESPN and the NFL Network. At the conclusion of the 2017 football season and the 2018 NFL Draft, media coverage of Wyoming Football for the past year was estimated by Joyce Julius & Associates at over $159 million. In 2018, Wyoming had two finalists for national awards for the first time in program history. Place-kicker Cooper Rothe was one of three national finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, that honors the nation’s top collegiate place-kicker each year. Free safety Marcus Epps was one of only three national finalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. Epps went on to be drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Also for the third time in the last four seasons, Bohl had a freshman earn Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Cowboy center Keegan Cryder earned the honor in 2018. Cryder was one of only 32 freshman nationally to be named to the 2018 Freshman All-America squad. The excitement around Wyoming Football carries into the 2019 season as the Cowboys enter the season on a fourgame winning streak. Among the top returning Cowboys are All-America candidates and seniors Rothe at place-kicker and Logan Wilson at linebacker. When Bohl was hired as head football coach at Wyoming, he was open in saying that he wanted to bring Cowboy Football back to a place of national prominence. Wyoming was once again one of the best defensive teams in the nation in 2018. The Cowboys ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense, No. 25 in rushing defense, No. 28 in scoring defense and No. 32 in pass defense on way to a 6-6 record to earn bowl eligibility for the third straight season.
The 2017 season saw the Cowboys post an 8-5 record and finish second in the MW Mountain Division. The Pokes were led by their defense in 2017, ranking No. 1 in the nation in forcing turnovers (38) and leading the Mountain West and ranking No. 9 in the nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. Wyoming’s defense also ranked No. 1 in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored, 13th in the NCAA in pass defense, and 23rd in total defense. UW placed second in the Mountain Division and captured the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in a convincing Craig Bohl and FOX Sports announcer Troy Aikman talk during 37-14 win over Central Wyoming’s NFL Pro Day. Michigan. In 2016, Bohl’s team defeated two Top 25 ranked in the fabric of this institution and not only this institution opponents, was named the National Team of the Week by but around the state. Whether you’re in Sheridan, Casper or the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) for one Thermopolis, this is the state team, and I embrace that. of those wins and received votes itself in the national polls. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the people of our Wyoming also captured the Mountain Division title of the great state of Wyoming. It will be an exciting time for us. We Mountain West Conference, earned the right to host the 2016 understand that the bar is high. I also appreciate the vision that MW Football Championship Game as the highest ranked team in Tom (Burman) has, and I want to thank him for having faith in the conference and was invited to the San Diego County Credit me to lead this football program. He was able to articulate to Union Poinsettia Bowl. His Cowboys ended the year with an me where our football program needs to go and the resources 8-6 record and featured one of the NCAA’s top scoring offenses, that are going to be provided to allow us to experience success. averaging 35.9 points per game to rank No. 25 in the nation. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to embrace the Cowboy Bohl was recognized for his turnaround of Cowboy Football tradition.” by being named the 2016 Mountain West Conference Coach Not only did Bohl win three national titles at the FCS of the Year in voting by conference head coaches and media. level, but he was the linebackers coach at his alma mater, Two Cowboys earned All-America honors in 2016 in running Nebraska, when the Huskers won the 1995 and 1997 National back Brian Hill and center Chase Roullier. Linebacker Logan Championships. Wilson earned Freshman All-America honors in 2016, joining Bohl currently serves on the American Football Coaches Andrew Wingard, who earned Freshman All-America honors Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees, having been elected a year earlier. by a vote of the membership at the 2012 AFCA national Bohl, who was part of building National Championship convention. He was also appointed to the 13-member NCAA teams at North Dakota State and Nebraska, was introduced by Division I Football Competition Committee in January of 2017. University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman as the Bohl concluded his career as head coach of the NDSU Bison, new head football coach of the Wyoming Cowboys on Sunday, with a 104-32 (.765) record. He guided the Bison to the FCS Dec. 8, 2013. Bohl became the 32nd head football coach in Playoffs each of his final four seasons, posting a 14-1 record in University of Wyoming history. the FCS Playoffs. His last three teams posted records of 14-1 He came to Wyoming after building a national power at (2011), 14-1 (2012) and 15-0 (2013) for a combined record of North Dakota State as a head coach for 11 seasons from 200343-2 (.956) on way to their three consecutive FCS national titles. 13. His teams won three consecutive National Championships By winning the 2013 FCS National Championship, North at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level Dakota State extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. NDSU became only the second FCS games, which tied both the NDSU and FCS records for school in NCAA history to win three consecutive national consecutive victories. The Bison teams from 1964-66 originally football titles, tied the FCS record for consecutive wins (24 from set the school record with 24 straight victories. The University 2011-13) and became the of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from first undefeated FCS National 1992-95. That record was later tied by Montana from 2001-02. Champion since 1996. The 2013 NDSU team also set a North Dakota State single“Rarely do you get an season record for wins, posting a perfect 15-0 record. The opportunity to hire a head Bison became the first undefeated FCS National Champion coach who has won multiple since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 FCS title. National Championships The Bison had great success against FBS teams to go with and has a reputation as their elite status at the FCS level. In each of his last four seasons a program builder,” said at NDSU, Bohl’s Bison defeated all four of the FBS teams they Burman. faced, and captured all of those wins on the road. NDSU won “I am absolutely at Kansas in 2010 (by a score of 6-3), at Minnesota in 2011 confident we hired one of (37-24), at Colorado State in 2012 (22-7), and at Kansas State the best football coaches in in 2013 (24-21). Overall during his 11 years at North Dakota the country. All you have to State, Bohl’s teams built a 7-3 record against FBS teams. do is look at Craig’s record.” In 2012 and ‘13, Bohl received both The Sports Network “I understand the Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year Award and the awesome responsibility to American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS National lead this football team,” said Coach of the Year Award. He became the first coach in the first Bohl. “I also understand 27 years of the Eddie Robinson Award to win it in consecutive ESPN's Todd McShay and Mark Schwarz with Coach Bohl at how impor tant football is seasons. In 2013, he also received the Liberty Mutual FCS Coach Wyoming's NFL Pro Day
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Craig Bohl pictured with the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year trophy. Bohl became the first coach in the 27-year history of the award to win it in consecutive seasons (2012 and 2013).
Craig Bohl’s Career Coaching Honors 2016
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in 2006 and 2007, but weren’t eligible for postseason play due to NCAA rules regarding teams moving up a division. During his time in Fargo, N.D., Bohl coached 10 Academic All-Americans and 37 All-Americans, while six student-athletes in the last 10 years were named to the Allstate/AFCA Good Works team. He added a seventh Allstate/AFCA Good Works team member in 2014 at Wyoming, when senior wide receiver Dominic Rufran earned that honor. Bohl grew up in Lincoln, Neb., and went on to attend the University of Nebraska where he was a reserve defensive back from 1977 to 1979 under head coach Tom Osborne. Bohl was part of Nebraska’s 1979 Orange Bowl and 1980 Cotton Bowl teams. The 2018 season will be Bohl’s 39th year coaching at the college level. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater in 1981, assisting with the Nebraska linebackers and defensive backs for three seasons from 1981-83. His first full-time coaching position came at
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of the Year Award, which is presented in partnership with the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. His other National Coach of the Year honor came in 2006, when he was recognized by the Football Gazette as the FCS National Coach of the Year and the Northwest Region Coach of the Year. He was also a finalist for The Sports Network Eddie Robinson Award in 2011, 2007 and 2006, and was the 2011 and 2013 AFCA Region 4 FCS Coach of the Year. His North Dakota State teams were built on an exciting West Coast offense and a physical, aggressive defense. In the 2013 season, North Dakota State’s offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 10 in scoring offense (38.7 points per game) and No. 14 in total offense (457.5 ypg). The Bison defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense (11.3 points allowed per game), No. 2 in the nation in pass defense efficiency (97.59 rating), No. 3 in rushing defense (91.3 yards allowed per game) and were No. 3 in total defense (255.9 yards allowed per game). The Bison led all FCS teams in scoring defense three consecutive seasons (2011-13). In addition to his 17 years of experience as a head coach, Bohl has 19 years of experience as a full-time assistant coach at the collegiate level and three seasons as a graduate assistant. His last eight years as an assistant coach were spent at Nebraska. He was the linebackers coach under head coach Tom Osborne for five of those seasons and was part of the 1995 and ‘97 Nebraska National Championship teams. Bohl’s final three seasons (2000-02) at Nebraska, he served as the Cornhuskers’ defensive coordinator under head coach Frank Solich, before accepting the head-coaching job at North Dakota State in 2003. Bohl was part of 11 bowl-game appearances while at Nebraska -- eight as an assistant coach from 1995 to 2002 and three as a graduate assistant coach for the Huskers from 1981-83. As the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Duke in 1994, he helped coach the Blue Devils to the Hall of Fame Bowl in his only season at Duke. Bohl’s North Dakota State teams were ranked in The Sports Network or FCS Coaches Top 25 polls for 107 weeks since beginning FCS play in 2004, and earned the No. 1 ranking in both the final 2011, 2012 and 2013 polls, including being named a unanimous No. 1 following the 2013 campaign. The Bison’s record versus FCS Top 25 ranked teams under Bohl’s direction was 30-8. From 2004-2007, Bohl helped lead North Dakota State through its transition to the NCAA FCS level. During that transition period, his teams posted back-to-back 10-1 seasons
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Finalist for The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year AFCA Region 4 Division I FCS Coach of the Year Missouri Valley Football Conference Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year
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Craig Bohl’s Career Coaching History College Head-Coaching Record
Overall Record Conference Record Conference Postseason Season School W L % W L % Finish Appearance 2018 Wyoming 6 6 .500 4 4 .500 3rd in MW Mtn. Div. 2017 Wyoming 8 5 .615 5 3 .625 2nd in MW Mtn. Div. Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming 8 6 .571 6 2 .750 1st in MW Mtn. Div. MW Championship Game/ Poinsettia Bowl 2015 Wyoming 2 10 .167 2 6 .250 6th in MW Mtn. Div. 2014 Wyoming 4 8 .333 2 6 .250 T5th in MW Mtn. Div. 2013 North Dakota State 15 0 1.000 8 0 1.000 1st in MVFC FCS National Champions 2012 North Dakota State 14 1 .933 7 1 .875 1st in MVFC FCS National Champions 2011 North Dakota State 14 1 .933 7 1 .875 Tie 1st in MVFC FCS National Champions 2010 North Dakota State 9 5 .643 4 4 .500 Tie 3rd in MVFC FCS Quarterfinals 2009 North Dakota State 3 8 .273 2 6 .250 6th in MVFC 2008 North Dakota State 6 5 .545 4 4 .500 Tie 4th in MVFC 2007 North Dakota State 10 1 .909 3 1 .750 2nd in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2006 North Dakota State 10 1 .909 4 0 1.000 1st in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2005 North Dakota State 7 4 .636 3 2 .600 3rd in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2004 North Dakota State 8 3 .727 2 3 .400 3rd in GWFC Reclassifying to FCS 2003 North Dakota State 8 3 .727 5 2 .714 2nd in NCC Record as Head Coach (16 years) 132 67 .663 68 45 .602 4 Titles 3 National Titles
College Assistant-Coaching Record Overall Record Season School W L T % 2002 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 7 7 0 .500 2001 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 11 2 0 .846 2000 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 10 2 0 .833 1999 Nebraska (Linebackers) 12 1 0 .923 1998 Nebraska (Linebackers) 9 4 0 .692 1997 Nebraska (Linebackers) 13 0 0 1.000 1996 Nebraska (Linebackers) 11 2 0 .846 1995 Nebraska (Linebackers) 12 0 0 1.000 1994 Duke (Def. Coord./LB) 8 4 0 .667 1993 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 6 5 0 .545 1992 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 6 5 0 .545 1991 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 4 7 0 .364 1990 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 5 6 0 .455 1989 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 2 8 1 .227 1988 Wisconsin (Linebackers) 1 10 0 .091 1987 Wisconsin (Linebackers) 3 8 0 .273 1986 Tulsa (Linebackers) 7 4 0 .636 1985 Tulsa (Linebackers) 6 5 0 .545 1984 North Dakota State (DB) 11 2 0 .846 1983 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 12 1 0 .923 1982 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 12 1 0 .923 1981 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 9 3 0 .750 Record as Assistant Coach (22 years) 177 87 1 .670 Overall Record as a Head Coach Overall Record as a College Assistant Coach
Conference Record Conference Postseason W L % Finish Appearance 3 5 .375 4th Big 12 North Independence Bowl 7 1 .875 Tie 1st Big 12 North BCS Runnerup Rose Bowl 6 2 .750 2nd Big 12 North Alamo Bowl Champions 7 1 .875 Big 12 Champs Fiesta Bowl Champions 5 3 .625 2nd Big 12 North Holiday Bowl 8 0 1.000 Big 12 Champs National Champs / Orange 8 0 1.000 Big 12 Runner-up Orange Bowl Champions 7 0 1.000 Big Eight Champs National Champs / Fiesta 5 3 .625 Tie 3rd ACC Hall of Fame Bowl 3 4 .429 Tie 4th SWC 4 3 .571 Tie 2nd SWC 2 6 .250 8th SWC 3 5 .375 Tie 4th SWC 2 6 .250 Tie 6th SWC 1 7 .125 Tie 9th Big 10 1 7 .125 10th Big 10 0 0 ----- Independent 5 0 1.000 1st MVC 8 1 .889 1st NCC National Runner-up 7 0 1.000 1st Big 8 Orange Bowl 7 0 1.000 1st Big 8 Orange Bowl Champions 7 0 1.000 1st Big 8 Orange Bowl 106 54 .663 2 National Titles
132-67 (.663) in 16 seasons 177-87-1 (.670) in 22 seasons
The Wyoming Cowboys receive the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy.
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First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America
2016
Brian Hill, RB Chase Roullier, C Logan Wilson, LB
Third Team All-American, College Sports Madness Second Team All-American, USA Today First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America and USA Today
2015
Andrew Wingard, FS
First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America
2013
Billy Turner, OT Marcus Williams, CB Andrew Grothmann, FB Ryan Drevlow, NT Colten Heagle, S Brock Jensen, QB Grant Olson, LB
Consensus Consensus First Team, The Sports Network Second Team, Associated Press Third Team, The Sports Network Third Team, Associated Press Third Team, Associated Press
2012
Billy Turner, OT Marcus Williams, CB
Consensus Consensus, MVFC Defensive Player of the Year
THE COWBOYS
Keegan Cryder, C
COWBOY COACHES
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All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl As Head Coach at Wyoming and North Dakota State
2011 Marcus Williams, CB Consensus Paul Cornick, OT Consensus John Prelvitz, P Matthew Gratzek, DT
First Team, The Sports Network Third Team, Phil Steele
2009
Pat Paschall, RB Keith Buckman, OG
Consensus Honorable Mention, College Sporting News
2008
Nick Schommer, FS Zach Harrington, C
Second Team, College Sporting News Honorable Mention, The Sports Network
Craig Bohl holds the NCAA FCS National Championship trophy aloft. North Dakota State captured three consecutive FCS national titles from 2011-2013.
2007 Joe Mays, LB First Team, Walter Camp, Great West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Finalist for Buck Buchanan Award Nate Safe, OT First Team, Walter Camp Mike Dragosavich, P Second Team, College Sporting News Tyler Roehl, RB Second Team, Associated Press, The Sports Network, Dopke.com, College Sporting News Keith Buckman, OT Honorable Mention, The Sports Network Shamen Washington, RS Honorable Mention, The Sports Network Jerimiah Wurzbacher, TE Honorable Mention, The Sports Network First Team, Football Gazette First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report Second Team, The Sports Network, Football Gazette Second Team, Football Gazette, Dopke.com, College Sporting News Honorable Mention, Football Gazette Honorable Mention, Football Gazette
2005
Mike Dragosavich, P Justin Frick, DT Tim Popowski, OT AJ Cooper, TE
First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report Second Team, Football Gazette Third Team, Football Gazette Honorable Mention, Football Gazette
2004
Rob Hunt, C Tim Popowski, OT
First Team, Football Gazette, NCAA IAA Dave Rimington Award Winner Honorable Mention, Dopke.com
2003
Mike Wieser, TE
First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report
RECORDS & HISTORY
Jake Erickson, OG Nate Safe, OT Mike Dragosavich, P Justin Frick, DT Craig Dahl, SS Kyle Steffes, HB
SEASON IN REVIEW
2006
Academic All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl As Head Coach at North Dakota State 2007
Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB
2006
Craig Dahl, SS
2005
Kole Zimmerman, LB
2004
Jared Essler, FS Jayd Kittelson, LB Tony Stauss, QB
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Nick Compton, DE Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB
MOUNTAIN WEST
2008
THE OPPONENTS
2010
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(North Dakota State ‘98) Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Brent Vigen Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 6th Years as a College Coach: 22nd
Personal Wife: Molly Children: Jake, Grant and Luke
Education North Dakota State ‘00 North Dakota State ‘98
Master’s in Secondary Education (Emphasis in Athletic Administration) Bachelor’s in Physical Education
Playing Experience North Dakota State
Tight End, 1993-97
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2017-Present 2014-2016 2009-2013 2004-2008 2003 2002 2001 1998-2000
Wyoming Associate Head Coach/OC/QBs Wyoming Offensive Coordinator/QBs NDSU Offensive Coordinator/QBs NDSU Passing Game Coordinator/QBs NDSU Running Backs NDSU Quarterbacks NDSU Tight Ends NDSU Graduate Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2013 NDSU FCS National Champions 2012 NDSU FCS National Champions 2011 NDSU FCS National Champions 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals 2000 NDSU NCAA Div. II Semifinals
Where He Recruits Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin
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Brent Vigen was elevated to associate head coach in the spring of 2017. He will continue in his roles as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the sixth consecutive season in 2019, and will be entering his 22nd year as a college coach and his 11th as an offensive coordinator. Vigen recruited, coached and developed former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, who became the highest NFL Draft pick in Wyoming school history when the Buffalo Bills selected him as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Allen was also the second highest selection by any Mountain West Conference player in history behind only Alex Smith of Utah, who was selected No. 1 overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. Vigen also recruited and coached former North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz for Wentz’s freshman and sophomore seasons at NDSU in 2012 and ‘13 before Vigen became offensive coordinator at Wyoming in 2014. Wentz went on to become the No. 2 overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft. In 2018, Wyoming’s offense saw two young quarterbacks emerge after the graduation of Allen. Redshirt freshman Tyler Vander Waal and true freshman Sean Chambers both were given opportunities during the season and both displayed their talents as Wyoming would win its last four games of the season to earn bowl eligibility at 6-6. Chambers would emerge in 2019 spring practice to be named the starter entering the ‘19 season. In spite of being in transition at quarterback, the Wyoming offense hit its stride during the four-game winning streak to end the 2018 season, averaging 31.0 points and 415.5 yards per game during that stretch. The offense featured First Team All-Mountain West running back Nico Evans, who ranked No. 4 in the nation in rushing offense, and helped the Cowboys rank No. 4 in the Mountain West and No. 39 in the NCAA in rushing as a team. UW’s offense also ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 4 in the nation in fewest turnovers, committing only 11 total turnovers for the year. Freshman center Keegan Cryder earned First Team Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Vigen’s 2017 offense was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margin, with a +24 turnover margin. While Allen would miss the final two and half games of the season to injury, Wyoming would record eight wins for the second straight season, and upon Allen’s return the Pokes posted a convincing 37-14 win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl over Central Michigan. Allen was named to the Manning, Maxwell, Davey O’Brien and Walter Camp Award Preseason watch lists. The 2016 Cowboy offense averaged 35.9 points per game to rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 25 in the nation. The passing game, averaged 15.3 yards per completion to rank No. 8 in the NCAA, and in red-zone offense the Pokes converted 90.6 percent of their red-zone opportunities into scores to rank 14th in the country. Wyoming’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in first downs (312), was No. 32 in the nation in time of possession (31:34), ranked No. 33 in the country in passing efficiency (143.82 rating) and No. 36 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 205.4 yards per game. Running back Brian Hill earned Third Team All-America honors from College Sports Madness and center Chase Roullier was named Second Team All-American by USA Today. Tight end Jacob Hollister joined Hill and Roullier as First Team All-Mountain West selections, and quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Tanner Gentry earned Second Team All-MW honors. Hill was one of 10 national semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award. Roullier was named to the Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award Watch Lists, and Gentry was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Hill was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Roullier was drafted in the sixth round by the Washington Redskins. Gentry signed a free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears, and Hollister signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots. In 2015, Vigen’s offense had two individuals earn All-Mountain West honors as sophomore running back Hill and junior offensive lineman Roullier both earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Hill was one of 11 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award in 2015 and was the only semifinalist from a non-Power Five conference. Junior wide receiver Gentry was also named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List in 2015. The 2015 Wyoming offense ranked sixth in the Mountain West in passing efficiency, with a rating of 135.0. Vigen’s 2014 Cowboy offense featured Biletnikoff Award Watch List receiver Dominic Rufran, who was invited to a free-agent camp by the Atlanta Falcons following his senior season. Another Cowboy senior, offensive tackle Connor Rains, signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos following the 2014 season. Vigen’s Wyoming offense was very effective at protecting the ball in 2014, committing only 18 turnovers to rank No. 4 in the MW and No. 33 in the nation. Vigen served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Dakota State under current Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl from 2009-13. He began his college coaching career at his alma mater, NDSU, in 1998. He was the offensive coordinator for each of North Dakota State’s three consecutive FCS National Championships in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. In 2013, Vigen’s offense at North Dakota State ranked No. 10 in the nation in scoring offense (38.7 points per game), No. 7 in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 14 in total offense (457.5 yards per game), No. 1 in third-down efficiency (55.4%), No. 3 in passing efficiency (164.9) and No. 6 in red-zone offense (89.2%). The 2013 NDSU offense also was one of only 12 FCS teams to average 200+ yards rushing and 200+ yards passing per game. The 2012 Bison offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in third-down efficiency (50.7%) and No. 16 in red-zone offense (89.2%). Vigen’s 2011 offense ranked No. 5 in the country in red-zone offense (91.1%). From 2011 through 2013, Vigen helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. Vigen coached quarterback Brock Jensen, who earned Third Team All-America honors from the Associated Press in 2013 and went on to sign a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins in the Spring of 2014. Jensen was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2013. He also was named the: 2012 and 2013 NCAA Division I Championship Game MVP; the 2012 and 2013 College Sporting News FCS Playoff MVP; and the 2013 College Sports Journal FCS Playoff MVP. Jensen ranked: No. 4 in the country in points responsible for in 2013 (264 points); No. 5 in the nation in passing efficiency (167.4 rating); No. 5 in passing TDs (34); No. 9 in the nation in completion percentage (66.3 percent); and No. 23 in passing yards (2,793). Jensen set North Dakota State single-season passing records in 2011, throwing for 2,524 yards and broke that record with 2,793 passing yards in 2013. He concluded his career as North Dakota State’s career passing leader, with 8,598 passing yards. The 2013 Bison offense featured three All-Americans. In addition to Jensen earning Third Team AP All-America honors, offensive tackle Billy Turner was named a Consensus All-American and fullback Andrew Grothmann earned First Team All-America recognition from The Sports Network. In 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, the NDSU offense featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers. The 2011 season was the first time in NDSU school history that the Bison offense featured two 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same season. Sam Ojuri rushed for 1,105 yards, and DJ McNorton tallied 1,020, while receiver Warren Holloway had 1,003 receiving yards. In 2012, Ojuri (1,047 yards) and John Crockett (1,038) each rushed for 1,000 yards. The 2013 season saw Ojuri (1,398) and Crockett (1,277) duplicate their 1,000-yard seasons of the previous year, while Vigen’s 2013 offense also featured 1,000-yard receiver Zach Vraa (1,191 receiving yards). Vigen began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Bison from 1998-2000. He became a full-time coach in 2001, coaching the NDSU tight ends in 2001 and the quarterbacks in 2002. He remained at his alma mater as the running backs coach in 2003 when Craig Bohl became head coach of the Bison. From 2004-08, Vigen was elevated to passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, and in 2009 he was named offensive coordinator and continued to coach the Bison QBs. He coached two-time All-America tight end Jared Peck in 2000 and 2001. Peck went on to sign a free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos. Vigen helped to develop two-time Great West Football Conference Player of the Year, quarterback Steve Walker, who earned the honor in 2006 and 2007. North Dakota State was 8th in rushing offense (219.82 ypg) and 19th in total offense (400.09 ypg) in the 2009 NCAA Division I FCS statistics. Running back Pat Paschall led the FCS in rushing yards per game (139.7) in 2009. As a player, Vigen was a tight end for the Bison from 1993-97. He was part of three NCAA Division II Playoff squads in 1994, ‘95 and ‘97. In 1994, he helped lead NDSU to the North Central Conference (NCC) Championship. The Bison advanced to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals in 1994 and ‘95 and the First Round of the 1997 Playoffs. A native of Buxton, N.D., Vigen earned his bachelor’s degree from NDSU in 1998 and completed his master’s degree, also from North Dakota State in 2000. He and his wife, Molly, have three boys, Jake, Grant and Luke. Molly played basketball at NDSU and was a member of the 1996 NCAA Division II National Championship team and three NCC title squads.
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J AKE D IC K ER T (Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘07) Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Jake Dickert
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 3rd Years as a College Coach: 13th
Personal Wife: Candice Children: Rylee, Jett and Jace
Education Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘09 Master's in General Education
THE OPPONENTS
Wisconsin-Stevens Point ‘07 Bachelor’s in Secondary Math Education
Playing Experience Wisconsin-Stevens Point Wide Receiver, 2002-06
Year-by-Year Coaching History
Postseason Coaching Experience Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions FCS Quarterfinals NCAA Div. II First Round NCAA Div. II Championship Game FCS Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits St. Louis metropolitan area
MOUNTAIN WEST
2017 Wyoming 2016 South Dakota State 2015 Minn. St. Mankato 2014 Minn. St. Mankato 2010 NDSU
RECORDS & HISTORY
2019-Present Wyoming Defensive Coordinator/LBs 2017-18 Wyoming Safeties 2016 South Dakota St. Co-Special Teams Coord./ Safeties 2014-15 Minn. St., Mankato Defensive Coordinator/LBs 2013 Augustana Defensive Coordinator/DBs 2012 S.E. Mo. State Defensive Backs Coach 2011 South Dakota Special Teams Coordinator/DBs 2009-10 NDSU Safeties 2008 NDSU Graduate Assistant Coach 2007 Wis.-Stevens Point Graduate Assistant Coach
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Jake Dickert was elevated to the position of defensive coordinator in January of 2019. Dickert originally joined the Wyoming football staff in February 2017 as safeties coach. He coached the Cowboy safeties for the 2017 and ‘18 seasons. In 2019, Dickert will switch to coach the Wyoming linebackers. He will be entering his 13th season coaching at the collegiate level in 2019. Wyoming’s 2018 defense was among the best in the nation. The Cowboys ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). In 2018, Dickert coached senior safeties Andrew Wingard and Marcus Epps. Wingard ended his career tying for the Mountain West Conference career tackle record with 454, which also ranked him No. 2 in Wyoming school history and No. 20 in NCAA history. Wingard earned First Team All-Mountain West honors for the third consecutive season. He was also named to the preseason watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik, Bronko Nagurski and Jim Thorpe Awards in both 2017 and ‘18. Epps concluded his career as the only three-time team captain in the modern era of Cowboy Football. Epps recorded 325 career tackles to rank No. 11 in school history, and he was also one of only three national finalists for the 2018 Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on. Epps was selected in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Wingard played in the 2019 EastWest Shrine Game and was invited to the 2019 NFL Draft Combine. He signed a free-agent contract following the 2019 NFL Draft with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Cowboy defense enjoyed an exceptional season in 2017. Wyoming’s defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Dickert coached First Team All-Mountain West strong safety Wingard. Dickert’s safety tandem of Wingard and Epps led the Pokes in interceptions in 2017, with five and four interceptions, respectively. Before arriving at Wyoming, Dickert spent the 2016 season as the safeties coach and co-special teams coordinator at South Dakota State. Earlier in his career, Dickert was a part of Bohl’s coaching staff at North Dakota State from 2008-10. In his one season on the South Dakota State coaching staff, Dickert helped guide the Jackrabbits to the 2016 Missouri Valley Football Conference Championship and a No. 8 seed in the 2016 NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Playoffs, where they advanced to the FCS National Quarterfinals. As defensive coordinator and linebackers Coach at Minnesota State, Mankato for the 2014 and 2015 seasons Dickert was part of a coaching staff that led the Mavericks to back-to-back Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) championships and consecutive NCAA Division II Playoff berths, earning their way to the 2014 National Championship Game. Minnesota State posted a combined record of 24-3 over that two-year span. Dickert’s 2014 defense ranked No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense (allowing opponents only 12.9 points per game), No. 4 in turnovers gained, No. 12 in pass defense efficiency and No. 15 in total defense. In 2015, the Mavericks ranked No. 5 in the nation in scoring defense (16.1 points per game), No. 3 in rushing defense, No. 7 in pass defense efficiency and No. 6 in total defense. He coached 16 All-Conference players, three First Team All-Americans and a two-time Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In his first season as a college defensive coordinator in 2013 at Augustana, Dickert’s defense ranked No. 20 in the nation at the NCAA Division II level in scoring defense, giving up only 19.5 points per game. Augustana ranked second in the NSIC in pass defense, third in rushing defense and third in total defense. He coached five All-Conference players at Augustana. In 2012, he served as the defensive backs coach at Southeast Missouri State. The Redhawks ranked No. 18 in the nation in turnovers gained (25 total) and No. 23 in interceptions (13 total). Southeast Missouri State ranked No. 2 in the Ohio Valley Conference in pass defense. Dickert also coached a First Team All-Conference strong safety at Southeast Missouri. Dickert spent the 2011 season as the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach at South Dakota, where the Coyotes ranked No. 2 in the Great West Conference in fewest passing yards allowed, pass defense efficiency and interceptions. He coached three All-Conference performers while at South Dakota. On special teams, the Coyotes ranked in the Top 10 in the nation in punting average and net punting and had an individual rank in the Top 10 in punt return yards. He joined the North Dakota State coaching staff in 2008 as a defensive graduate assistant on Bohl’s staff. In 2009 and 2010, he was elevated to serve as safeties coach for the Bison. The 2010 NDSU team advanced to the FCS National Quarterfinals. Dickert began his college coaching career in 2007 as a defensive graduate assistant at his alma mater, Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He played football at Wisconsin-Stevens Point from 2002-06. Dickert earned All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) honors as a wide receiver his senior season of 2006. He also was named his team’s Wide Receiver of the Year both his junior and senior seasons. UW-Stevens Point was twice ranked in the nation’s Top 25 during his playing career. Dickert earned his bachelor of science degree in secondary math education from Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2007, and completed his master’s degree in general education, also from UW-Stevens Point in 2009. He and his wife, Candice, have three children, daughter Rylee and sons Jett and Jace.
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(North Dakota State ‘06) Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/Defensive Ends/ Co-Special Teams Coordinator AJ Cooper was promoted in January of 2019 to serve as Wyoming’s new defensive run-game coordinator. He will also continue to coach the Cowboy defensive ends and coordinate Wyoming’s special teams. Cooper will enter his sixth season at Wyoming in 2019. He came to Wyoming after serving as a member of the North Dakota State coaching staff the previous eight seasons. His coaching career followed an outstanding playing career for the Bison. Cooper helped coach a Wyoming defense in 2018 that was among the best in the nation. The Cowboys ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). On special teams, Wyoming’s field-goal unit protected kicker Cooper Rothe, who led the nation in field-goal percentage at 94.1 percent (16 of 17). Rothe was named the 2018 Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year and First Team All-MW. He also was one of three national finalists for the Lou Groza Award, which is presented each season to the nation’s top collegiate place-kicker. In 2017, Cooper coached First Team All-Mountain West defensive end Granderson, who was one of the key performers on a Wyoming defense that was No. 1 in the nation in takeaways, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Cowboy special teams also were among the nation’s best in 2017. UW ranked No. 1 in the nation in kickoff returns (28.3 yards per return) and ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 30 in the nation in punt returns (10.26 yards per return). The punt return coverage team was also extremely effective, ranking No. 2 in the MW and No. 27 nationally, allowing opponents only Coaching Experience 4.72 yards per return. Individually, Cowboy kickoff returner Tyler Hall earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors as a sophomore. Years at Wyoming: 6th In 2016, several of Cooper’s special teams units excelled. The Cowboys punt team ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and Years as a College Coach: 14th No. 24 in the nation in punt return defense, allowing opponents only 4.62 yards per punt return. That punt unit also averaged 39.34 yards in net punting to rank No. 3 in the conference and No. 31 in the NCAA. Senior punter Ethan Wood was named to the Ray Personal Guy Award Watch List for the second consecutive season. The kick return team was also very effective, averaging 22.24 yards per Wife: Amanda return to rank No. 4 in the MW and No. 41 nationally. Wyoming senior kick returner D.J. May earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors in voting by conference head coaches and media. May averaged 27.9 yards each time he returned a kickoff, ranking Children: Carter Johnson and him No. 9 in the nation. May received an invitation to the Detroit Lions rookie camp as a free agent. Cameron Myles On defense, sophomore defensive end Kevin Prosser ranked ninth in the MW in sacks, with 6.5 sacks for the 2016 season. Education As a unit, the Cowboy defense scored five defensive touchdowns to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 3 in the nation. Wyoming recovered 12 opponent fumbles, ranking No. 1 in the MW and No. 15 in the NCAA. The Cowboys’ 15 interceptions were North Dakota State ‘06 Bachelor’s second best in the conference and 22nd nationally. UW’s 27 total forced turnovers ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 10 in Criminal Justice in the country. The 2015 season saw Wyoming senior defensive end Eddie Yarbrough earn Second Team All-Mountain West honors. Playing Experience Yarbrough was named to both the Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List and the Ted Hendricks Award Watch List as a junior and senior. He concluded his UW playing career as the all-time leader in tackles for loss, with 39, and ranked ninth all-time in career sacks at North Dakota State Tight End, 2004-05 Wyoming, with 21.5. Yarbrough signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos following the 2016 NFL Draft. Punter Wood was Glendale C.C. Tight End, 2002-03 named to the 2015 Ray Guy Award Watch List for the first time in his college career. Several special teams’ units also performed Year-by-Year Coaching History well in 2015. The kickoff coverage team ranked No. 1 in the MW, allowing opponents 21.3 yards per kickoff return, and the punt coverage team ranked No. 2 in the conference and No. 21 nationally, giving up only 4.6 yards per punt return. The Cowboys averaged 2019-Present Wyoming Run-Game Coord./DEs/Special Teams 23.5 yards per kick return to rank No. 5 in the league and No. 29 in the nation, and the Pokes averaged 38.6 yards as a team in net 2014-18 Wyoming Defensive Ends/Special Teams punting to rank No. 5 in the MW and No. 40 in the country. Kick returner May averaged 26.2 yards per kickoff return to rank No. 4 in 2013 NDSU Defensive Ends/Co-Special Teams the conference and No. 24 in the NCAA. 2009-12 NDSU Defensive Ends In 2014, Cooper also coached defensive end Yarbrough, who earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a junior. 2007-08 NDSU Graduate Assistant From 2009 through 2013, Cooper coached the Bison defensive ends. In 2013, he added special teams to his coaching 2006 NDSU Student Assistant responsibilities. He helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Postseason Coaching Experience mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 2013 NDSU FCS National Champions consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. 2012 NDSU FCS National Champions As the defensive ends coach at North Dakota State, Cooper helped the Bison rank No. 1 2011 NDSU FCS National Champions in the nation in scoring defense for three consecutive seasons (2011-13), holding opponents 2010 NDSU FCS Quarterfinals to only 12.7 points per game in 2011, 11.5 points per game in 2012 and only 11.3 points per game in 2013. Where He Recruits The 2013 Bison defense also ranked: No. 3 in the FCS in total defense (255.9 Arizona, Colorado, San Diego and Temecula, Calif. yards per game); No. 2 in the nation in pass efficiency defense (97.59 rating); No. 3 in rushing defense (91.3 yards allowed per game); and No. 8 in passing yards allowed (164.6 yards per game). In addition to leading the nation in scoring defense in 2012, NDSU: led the nation in total defense (234.5 yards allowed per game); was No. 1 in fewest first downs allowed (12.67 per game); ranked No. 2 in pass defense (140.6 yards allowed per game); and ranked No. 4 in rushing defense (93.9 yards allowed per game). Prior to becoming the defensive ends coach in 2009, Cooper worked with the offensive line and tight ends as a student assistant and graduate assistant with the program from 2006-08. Prominent players who Cooper coached at North Dakota State included: Coulter Boyer, who in 2011 earned Third Team All-America honors as a defensive end from Beyond Sports College Network and Honorable Mention All-America honors from College Sports Journal. Cooper coached defensive end Cole Jirik, who was a Second Team All-America selection by College Sports Madness in 2012. A third NDSU defensive end who Cooper coached and went on to earn All-Conference recognition was Kyle Emanuel, who was a Second Team All-MVFC selection in 2013. An outstanding tight end for the Bison in the 2004 and 2005 seasons, Cooper earned Honorable Mention All-America honors from the Football Gazette in ‘05. He caught 24 passes for 473 yards (19.7 yards per catch) and scored four touchdowns as a senior. He was selected First Team All-Great West Football Conference as a senior, and also earned All-Northwest Region honors. Following his college playing career, Cooper signed a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers in 2006. Originally from Phoenix, Ariz., Cooper began his college playing career at Glendale Community College. His final season of junior college, he led all junior college tight ends in three different categories -- receptions (44), receiving yards (578) and touchdown receptions (8). Cooper earned his bachelor’s degree from NDSU in criminal justice in 2006. He and his wife, Amanda, who is a former NDSU women’s basketball player, were married in July 2011. They have two sons, Carter Johnson and Cameron Myles.
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WILLIE MACK GARZA (Texas ‘93) Safeties
Willie Mack Garza Career Profile Coaching Experience
THE COWBOYS
Years at Wyoming: 1st Years as a College Coach: 24th
Personal Single
THE OPPONENTS
Education Texas ‘93
Bachelor’s in Social Work
Playing Experience Texas
Cornerback/Safety, 1988-92
Year-by-Year Coaching History
Postseason Coaching Experience Chick-fil-A Bowl PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl AXA Liberty Bowl Champions GalleryFurniture.com Bowl Fiesta Bowl (1996 Season, Game Dec. 1, ‘97) Big 12 Championship Game Champions Sugar Bowl Sun Bowl Champions
Where He Recruits Dallas and Fort Worth metropolitan area
MOUNTAIN WEST
2009 Tennessee 2003 TCU 2002 TCU 2001 TCU 1996 Texas 1996 Texas 1995 Texas 1994 Texas
RECORDS & HISTORY
2019-Present Wyoming Safeties 2018 Dixie State Defensive Coordinator/DBs 2017 Dixie State Def. Pass-Game Coord./DBs 2016 Lamar Cornerbacks 2015 Prairie View A&M Special Teams Coord./LBs 2013-14 Pearl River CC (Miss.) Defensive Coordinator/DBs 2010 USC Defensive Backs 2009 Tennessee Defensive Backs 2006-08 North Dakota State Defensive Coordinator/DBs 2005 North Dakota State Defensive Backs 2004 Tarleton State Defensive Backs 2001-03 TCU Cornerbacks 1997-2000 Western Michigan Defensive Backs 1994-96 Texas Graduate Assistant (CBs/ST)
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Willie Mack Garza joined the Cowboy coaching staff as safeties coach in May 2019. Garza had previously coached with Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl at North Dakota State for four seasons (2005-08), serving as the defensive coordinator for the Bison his last three seasons. Garza will be entering his 24th season as a college football coach in 2019. During Garza’s time working with Bohl at North Dakota State, the Bison compiled a 33-11 (.750) record, had two 10-1 seasons and defeated three FBS schools in Minnesota, Ball State and Central Michigan. “We are excited about the body of work and experience that Coach Garza brings to our coaching staff,” said Bohl. “Willie Mack and I have enjoyed a long relationship through the years. He is a seasoned coach, who had a lot to do with our defensive success at North Dakota State, and he is very experienced in coaching within our system.” “First and foremost this is a blessing that Coach (Craig) Bohl and the University of Wyoming Athletics Department has provided me this opportunity to come coach here,” said Garza. “I love coaching. It is in my blood. I love being around the players and the other coaches, going into the WAR Room and preparing. This is also an opportunity for me to provide a platform for young men to be successful on and off the football field in the four to five years that they are here and for the rest of their lives. “I take this opportunity very seriously. It has been a blessing that I was fortunate enough to have met Coach Bohl back in 2005 when I was a defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator for him. We developed a bond and a relationship that will last a lifetime. That is what this profession is all about. We’ve stayed in touch, and when this opportunity came we talked about it, and I’m excited to be in Wyoming. “I grew up in a little town in south Texas called Refugio, where ranching and rodeos were very important. I look forward to learning more about the state and the university. I look forward to embracing this culture and its people. I know there are great people here.” With the addition of Garza to the Wyoming coaching staff to coach the safeties, UW defensive coordinator Jake Dickert shifted to coaching the Cowboy linebackers in addition to continuing in his role as defensive coordinator. Garza coached at Dixie State in St. George, Utah for the 2017 and ‘18 seasons. He served as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Dixie State in 2018 after serving as the defensive pass-game coordinator and defensive backs coach in 2017. Following the 2018 season, he was hired as the co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Texas A&M Commerce in January of 2019, prior to accepting his new position with the Cowboys in May. Prior to Dixie State, Garza spent the 2016 season as the cornerbacks coach at Lamar University, and in 2015 he coached the linebackers and served as special teams coordinator at Prairie View A&M. Garza coached two seasons, 2013 and 2014, at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss., where he served as the team’s defensive coordinator. During his time at Pearl River, Garza helped develop one of the nation’s top defensive units. PRCC ranked fifth nationally in scoring defense and 10th in pass defense. He coached the defensive backs at the University of Southern California for one season in 2010. Prior to his stint at USC, Garza spent 2009 as the defensive backs coach at Tennessee. The Volunteers ranked 12th nationally in both fewest passing yards allowed and pass defense efficiency as they finished second in the SEC East and made an appearance in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Before moving to Tennessee, Garza spent four years (2005-09) at North Dakota State as the secondary coach for one season and the defensive coordinator in his final three. He served on the staff of current Wyoming head coach Bohl at NDSU during a period when the Bison were transitioning from the NCAA Division II level up to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level where they would become the dominant program in FCS. The season prior to his four-year run at NDSU, Garza coached the secondary at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, in 2004. That season was preceded by three seasons coaching the cornerbacks at TCU from 200103. During his time with the Horned Frogs, Garza coached two-time All-Conference cornerback Jason Goss, who tied the school single-season record with eight interceptions in 2002. TCU captured the 2002 Conference USA Championship and played in bowl games all three seasons that Garza was on the coaching staff. The Horned Frogs appeared in the 2001 Gallery Furniture.com Bowl in Houston, won the 2002 AXA Liberty Bowl in Memphis and played in the 2003 PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl, which is now known as the Armed Forces Bowl. Garza’s first full-time college coaching position came at Western Michigan from 1997-2000. WMU achieved a 9-3 record in 2000, ranked No. 13 in the nation in pass defense and played in the Mid-American Conference Championship game. He began his coaching career at the University of Texas, his alma mater, as a graduate assistant working with the cornerbacks and special teams for three seasons from 1994-96 under head coach John Mackovic. The Longhorns went 8-4 in 1994 and won the Sun Bowl; posted a 10-2-1 record in 1995 and played in the Sugar Bowl; and were 8-5 in 1996, won the inaugural Big 12 Championship Game and played in the Fiesta Bowl. As a college player, he was a four-year starter at cornerback and safety at Texas for the 1988, ‘90, ‘91 and 92 seasons under then head coach David McWilliams. Garza was named a Freshman All-American and the Southwest Conference Newcomer of the Year in 1988. The Longhorns went 10-2 in 1990 and played in the Cotton Bowl at the end of the season. Garza was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 2001. He enjoyed a stellar prep career at Refugio High School where he earned Parade All-America, All-State and All-Decade (1980-1990) honors. In his senior season in 1987, Garza rushed for an amazing 2,954 yards and scored a then national record 56 touchdowns (336 total points). In addition to football, Garza was a track and field standout at Refugio, running the 100, 200 and a leg on the 400-meter relay and was one of the state’s top long jumpers. Refugio High School won the Texas 2A Boys State Track and Field Championship his junior year of 1986-87, and was the State Runner-up for the 2A State Football Championship his senior season of 1987. He received his bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Texas in 1993.
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MI K E G R A N T (Nebraska ‘93) Wide Receivers
Mike Grant Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 4th Years as a College Coach: 27th
Personal Wife: Nina Children: Mireia
Education Nebraska ‘95 Nebraska ‘93
Bachelor’s in Journalism/ Advertising Bachelor’s in Communication Studies
Playing Experience Nebraska
Quarterback 1988-92
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2016-Present Wyoming Wide Receivers 2014-15 North Texas Wide Receivers/Rec. Coordinator 2013 North Texas Wide Receivers 2011-12 North Texas Running Backs 2008-10 Western Michigan Assistant Head Coach/WRs 2007 Southern Miss Wide Receivers 2001-06 Iowa State Wide Receivers/Tight Ends 2000 Iowa State Running Backs 1999 Iowa State Outside Linebackers 1998 Iowa State Secondary 1997 James Madison Wide Receivers/Tight Ends 1994-96 Nebraska Graduate Assistant 1993 Nebraska Recruiting Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2013 North Texas Heart of Dallas Bowl Champions 2008 Western Michigan Texas Bowl 2007 Southern Miss PapaJohn’s.com Bowl 2005 Iowa State EV1.net Houston Bowl 2004 Iowa State Independence Bowl Champions 2002 Iowa State Humanitarian Bowl 2001 Iowa State Independence Bowl 2000 Iowa State Insight.com Bowl Champions 1996 Nebraska Orange Bowl Champions 1995 Nebraska Orange Bowl (National Champions) 1994 Nebraska Orange Bowl (National Champions) 1993 Nebraska Orange Bowl
Where He Recruits Houston and Omaha metropolitan areas
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Mike Grant will enter his 27th season as a college coach in 2019. He will coach the Cowboy wide receivers for the fourth consecutive season. Prior to coming to Wyoming, Grant spent the previous five seasons at the University of North Texas where he coached the wide receivers, the running backs and served as recruiting coordinator during his time there. Grant has been part of 19 bowl teams -- 14 as a coach and five as a player. In his four seasons (1993-96) as a recruiting assistant and graduate assistant at his alma mater, the University of Nebraska, he was part of Husker teams that won National Championships in 1994 and ‘95. Nebraska posted back-to-back undefeated seasons in 1994 (13-0) and ‘95 (12-0), and posted an 11-2 record in 1996, finishing that season ranked No. 6 in the national polls. Grant helped coach the tight ends and offensive tackles at NU. He was on the same staff at Nebraska in 1995 and ‘96 as current Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. In 2018, the Wyoming Cowboys would win their last four games of the season to earn bowl eligibility at 6-6. In spite of the UW offense being in transition after former Cowboy quarterback Josh Allen became the No. 7 overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Wyoming offense hit its stride during a four-game winning streak to end the 2018 season. During that four-game win streak, the Pokes averaged 31.0 points and 415.5 yards per game. UW’s 2018 offense also ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 4 in the nation in fewest turnovers, committing only 11 total turnovers for the year. Grant helped coach a Wyoming offense in 2017 that was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margin, with a +24 turnover margin. Wyoming would record eight wins for the second straight season, and the Pokes posted a convincing 37-14 win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl over Central Michigan. In that bowl victory, all three of Wyoming’s offensive touchdowns came on touchdown passes to Wyoming wide receivers. During Grant’s first season with the Wyoming Cowboys in 2016, he coached senior wide receiver Tanner Gentry, who earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors and signed a free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears in the spring of 2017. Gentry was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List for the second consecutive year. He caught 14 touchdown passes in 2016 to lead the Mountain West Conference and rank No. 9 in the nation. Gentry’s 1,326 receiving yards in 2016 also led the MW and ranked 12th in the NCAA. He averaged 94.7 receiving yards per game, ranking him No. 3 in the conference and No. 21 in the country. His 18.42 yards per reception was 27th best in the nation. Grant also coached senior wide receiver Jake Maulhardt, who was invited to the New Orleans Saints rookie camp in the spring of 2017. Grant was part of a coaching staff that led the 2016 Cowboy offense to a very productive season. The Pokes averaged 35.9 points per game to rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 25 in the nation. The passing game, averaged 15.3 yards per completion to rank No. 8 in the NCAA, and in red-zone offense the Pokes converted 90.6 percent of their red-zone opportunities into scores to rank 14th in the country. Wyoming’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 22 in the NCAA in first downs (312), was No. 32 in the nation in time of possession (31:34), ranked No. 33 in the country in passing efficiency (143.82 rating) and No. 36 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 205.4 yards per game. Grant earned his first full-time coaching position in 1997, coaching the wide receivers and tight ends at James Madison University. Grant has coached at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level for the past 22 seasons, including: nine seasons at Iowa State (1998-06), one season at Southern Miss (2007), three at Western Michigan (2008-10), five seasons at North Texas (2011-15) and now four seasons at Wyoming (2016-Present). While at North Texas, Grant started out as the running backs coach for two seasons in 2011 and ‘12. As the running backs coach, Grant coached Lance Dunbar, who became the career rushing leader in North Texas history and earned AllSun Belt Conference honors. Grant took over as the wide receivers coach from 2013-15 and added recruiting coordinator responsibilities in 2014 and ‘15. Among the top receivers he coached at North Texas were Brelan Chancellor, who in 2013 became the first player in Conference USA history to earn First Team All-Conference honors as both a punt returner and kickoff returner. Chancellor also earned Second Team All-Conference honors at wide receiver. Wide receiver Darnell Smith was an Honorable Mention All-Conference honoree in 2013. In 2015, wide receiver Carlos Harris finished his career No. 2 in North Texas school history in career receptions, No. 5 in career receiving yards and No. 9 in career all-purpose yards. While coaching the wide receivers at Western Michigan from 2008-10, Grant coached four All-Mid-American Conference receivers. In 2010, he had two receivers, Jordan White and Juan Nunez, record 1,000-yard receiving seasons and each caught over 90 passes. White set a school single-season record with 1,378 receiving yards in 2010 on way to earning Honorable Mention All-America honors from CNN/SI and First Team All-MAC honors. He also concluded his career as Western Michigan’s career record holder for receiving yards. Nunez had 1,032 yards receiving in 2010 and also earned First Team All-MAC honors. In 2008, Grant coached wide receiver Jamarko Simmons, who led the MAC in receptions (98) and receiving yards (1,100). Simmons ranked No. 3 in the NCAA in receptions in 2008 and earned Second Team All-America honors. Grant’s time at Iowa State included him coaching two receivers who would break the Iowa State career receiving record. In 2002, Lane Danielson became the Cyclones’ all-time leading receiver and earned All-Big 12 recognition. Then three years later in 2005, Todd Blythe broke Danielson’s record on way to earning First Team All-Big 12 honors. Grant also coached First Team All-Big 12 running back Ennis Haywood in 2000. Grant has continued to develop his coaching skills throughout his career. He participated in the 2009 NCAA Football Coach’s Academy, the 2013 NCAA/NFL Coach’s Academy and the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Internship Program, serving an internship in 2013 with the Buffalo Bills. A quarterback at Nebraska from 1988-92, he was a three-year letterwinner and was named to the Phillips 66 Academic All-Big Eight Honor Roll. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Nebraska in 1993, added a second bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in advertising in 1995 and has completed his course work for his master’s degree in mass communication. He and his wife, Nina, have one daughter, Mireia.
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G OR D IE H A UG (Bemidji State ‘09) Running Backs/Director of Player Personnel
Gordie Haug
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 6th Years in College Football: 13th
Personal Single
THE OPPONENTS
Education Bemidji State ‘11 Bemidji State ‘09
Master’s in Sports Science Bachelor’s in Community Health
Playing Experience Bemidji State
Linebacker 2005-06
Year-by-Year Coaching History Running Backs/ Director of Player Personnel Director of Recruiting Wide Receivers/ Director of Recruiting Director of Recruiting Running Backs Assistant Coach (Defensive Line) Graduate Assistant (RBs/Strength) Student Assistant (Linebackers)
Postseason Coaching Experience Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game FCS National Champions FCS National Champions
Where He Recruits Northern Californiia
MOUNTAIN WEST
2017 2016 2016 2013 2012
RECORDS & HISTORY
2018-Present Wyoming 2016-17 Wyoming 2015 Wyoming 2014 Wyoming 2012-13 NDSU 2011 Bemidji State 2009-10 Bemidji State 2007-08 Bemidji State
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Gordie Haug will coach Wyoming’s running backs for the second straight season in 2019, and he will continue in his role as Director of Player Personnel. In previous years at Wyoming, he has served as the Director of Recruiting and wide receivers coach. In his first season coaching the Cowboy running backs, Haug worked with 2018 senior Nico Evans, who led the Mountain West and ranked No. 4 in the nation in rushing as he averaged 132.5 rushing yards per game. Evans also led the MW and ranked No. 12 in the NCAA in all-purpose yards (139.1 yards per game). His 1,325 net rushing yards ranked as the No. 4 best single season in University of Wyoming history. Evans earned First Team All-Mountain West honors and played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, an All-Star game for college seniors leading up to the NFL Draft. He signed a free-agent deal with the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2019 NFL Draft. Haug also coached running backs at North Dakota State in 2012 and ‘13. Over his three previous seasons coaching running backs (2012, ‘13 and ‘18), Haug has had five running backs rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. The 2012 and ‘13 NDSU teams had two running backs rush for 1,000 yards in each of those seasons. In 2018, Wyoming’s rushing attack ranked No. 4 in the Mountain West and No. 39 in the NCAA in rushing as a team. UW’s offense also ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 4 in the nation in fewest turnovers, committing only 11 total turnovers for the year. In spite of the Wyoming offense being in transition with two young quarterbacks in Sean Chambers and Tyler Vander Waal guiding the offense after former Cowboy Josh Allen moved on to the NFL as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Wyoming offense hit its stride during a four-game winning streak to end the 2018 season. During that four-game win streak, UW’s offense averaged 31.0 points and 415.5 yards per game. Returning at running back for the Pokes in 2019 will be sophomore Xazavian Valladay, who had the best day of his young career in the 2018 season-ending win at New Mexico. Valladay carried the ball 22 times for 192 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns in a 31-3 road win over the Lobos. Haug has been very innovative in directing recruiting efforts for Cowboy Football. He has also coordinated summer camps for Wyoming Football in the past, and has built a very extensive and productive summer satellite camp program. In 2015 while maintaining his duties as Director of Recruiting, Haug also coached the Wyoming wide receivers. Junior wide receiver Tanner Gentry was named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List in 2015. Haug came to Wyoming from North Dakota State where he was a member of head coach Craig Bohl’s coaching staff for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, working as an offensive assistant. In Haug’s two years on the NDSU staff, the Bison posted a combined overall record of 29-1 and a Missouri Valley Football Conference record of 15-1, while capturing back-to-back Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Championships. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. Haug coached the running backs at North Dakota State in 2012 and ‘13. Each of those two seasons, NDSU had two individuals rush for over 1,000 yards. In 2013, Sam Ojuri rushed for 1,398 yards and John Crockett rushed for 1,277 yards. The 2012 season saw Ojuri rush for 1,047 yards and Crockett rush for 1,038. In 2013, the North Dakota State offense ranked No. 10 in the nation in scoring offense (38.7 points per game), No. 7 in rushing offense (257.3 yards per game), No. 14 in total offense (457.5 yards per game), No. 1 in third-down efficiency (55.4%), No. 3 in passing efficiency (164.9) and No. 6 in red-zone offense (89.2%). The 2013 NDSU offense also was one of only 12 FCS teams to average 200+ yards rushing and 200+ yards passing per game. The 2012 Bison offense ranked No. 7 in the nation in third-down efficiency (50.7%) and No. 16 in red-zone offense (89.2%). Before joining the North Dakota State staff, Haug spent five years (2007-11) coaching at his alma mater, Bemidji State University in Minnesota. He began as a student assistant for two years (2007-08), working with the linebackers. Haug then moved into a graduate assistant role for two seasons (2009-10), working with the running backs. He became a full-time assistant coach on the staff his final season (2011), coaching the defensive line. At Bemidji State, Haug was also involved in recruiting and assisted with the strength and conditioning program. He earned his bachelor’s degree in community health in 2009 and master’s degree in sports science in 2011, both from Bemidji State.
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P ETE K A L I G I S (Washington ‘94) Defensive Tackles/Nose Tackles
Pete Kaligis Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 11th Years as a College Coach: 26th
Personal Wife: Kristine Children: Harlie Grace and Cooper
Education Washington ‘94
Bachelor’s in Sociology and Law Enforcement
Playing Experience Washington
Offensive Lineman 1990-94 (All-American in Track and Field)
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2014-Present Wyoming Defensive Tackles 2013 Wyoming Asst. Head Coach/ Off. Coord./RBs 2012 Wyoming Asst. Head Coach/ OL/RBs 2009-2011 Wyoming Offensive Line 2006-08 Montana Offensive Line 2005 Montana TEs and OTs 2002-04 Washington Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 1999-01 Washington Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach 1998-99 Meridian Middle School Coach 1996-97 Western Washington DL & Strength Coach 1994-95 Western Washington TEs & Strength Coach
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions 2016 Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl 2016 Wyoming MW Championship Game 2011 Wyoming Gildan New Mexico Bowl 2009 Wyoming New Mexico Bowl Champions 2008 Montana NCAA FCS National Runner-up 2007 Montana NCAA FCS First Round 2006 Montana NCAA FCS Semifinals 2005 Montana NCAA FCS First Round 2002 Washington Sun Bowl 2000 Washington Rose Bowl Champions 1999 Washington Holiday Bowl 1996 Western Washington NAIA Div. II National Runner-up 1995 Western Washington NAIA Division II First Round 1994 Western Washington NAIA Division II Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits Central California, Oregon and Washington
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Pete Kaligis will coach the Wyoming defensive tackles and nose tackles for the sixth straight year in 2019. Kaligis is the longest serving assistant coach on the current Cowboy coaching staff. He will enter his 11th consecutive year at Wyoming this season. The 2019 season will mark Kaligis’ 26th season as a coach. Wyoming’s 2018 defense was among the best in the nation. The Cowboys ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). One of the Cowboy seniors coached by Kaligis in 2018 was nose tackle Sidney Malauulu, who attended rookie camp with the San Francisco 49ers following the 2019 NFL Draft. In 2017, the Cowboy defense enjoyed an exceptional season. Wyoming’s defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Kaligis coached First Team All-Mountain West defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan in 2017. Kaligis’ interior defensive line unit in 2016 was led by senior nose tackle Chase Appleby, who made two of the biggest plays of the season for the Cowboys. Appleby returned an interception 55 yards versus Colorado State for what proved to be the winning touchdown for the Cowboys. Later in the season against No. 13 ranked Boise State, Appleby created a game-winning safety to give Wyoming a 30-28 victory. As a unit, the 2016 Cowboy defense scored five defensive touchdowns to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 3 in the nation. Wyoming recovered 12 opponent fumbles, ranking No. 1 in the MW and No. 15 in the NCAA. The Cowboys’ 15 interceptions were second best in the conference and 22nd nationally. UW’s 27 total forced turnovers ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 10 in the country. In his first season coaching the Cowboys’ interior defensive line in 2014, he coached senior defensive tackle Patrick Mertens. Mertens signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL following his senior year. During his previous years coaching at the college level, Kaligis has been a part of 14 teams that advanced to postseason play, including seven bowl appearances with NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Four of those bowl appearances have come at Wyoming, including the Cowboys’ victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, appearance in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, bid to the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl and win in the 2009 New Mexico Bowl. Kaligis was a strength and conditioning coach at Washington when the Huskies played in the 1999 Holiday Bowl, won the 2000 Rose Bowl (defeating Purdue, 34-24) and played in the 2002 Sun Bowl. Kaligis served as Wyoming’s assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach in 2013. Sophomore running back Shaun Wick narrowly missed the 1,000-yard plateau in 2013, rushing for 979 yards. Wick ended his Wyoming career in 2016 with 2,533 career rushing yards to rank No. 6 on the Wyoming career list. For the 2012 season, Kaligis was promoted to assistant head coach and coached both the Cowboy offensive line and running backs. Kaligis’ first three years at Wyoming (2009-11) he coached the Cowboy offensive line. In 2013, Wyoming ranked 22nd in the nation in total offense (472.8 yards per game) and 26th in passing offense (282.4 yards per game). The Wyoming offense ranked second in the Mountain West Conference and 38th in the nation in passing offense in 2012, averaging 265.4 yards per game. The 2012 season saw Kaligis coach First Team All-Mountain West center Nick Carlson. Carlson was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the second time his senior season. The Rimington Trophy honors the nation’s top center each season. Carlson was also named to the 2012 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List, and was one of only 10 national finalists for the ARA Sportsmanship Award as a senior. Carlson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and senior offensive tackles Josh Leonard (Oakland Raiders) and Kyle Magnuson (Oakland Raiders) each were invited to NFL camps as free agents following their senior seasons. In 2011, the Cowboy offense ranked No. 11 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed, allowing only 12 sacks in 13 games. Three UW offensive linemen earned Mountain West All-Conference honors in 2011. Senior tackle Clayton Kirven and junior center Nick Carlson were named Second Team All-Mountain West. Sophomore offensive guard Tyler Strong earned Honorable Mention All-Conference recognition. Carlson was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the first time in 2011. Kaligis coached sophomore center Carlson in 2010. Carlson went on to earn Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference honors. One of Kaligis’ 2009 Cowboys, offensive tackle Ryan Otterson, signed a free-agent contract with the San Diego Chargers following the 2010 NFL Draft. An outstanding college football player and track and field athlete, Kaligis started all 12 games at offensive guard for the Washington Huskies and former head football coach Don James when they captured the 1991 National Championship. The Huskies posted a perfect 12-0 record and defeated Michigan, 34-14, in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 1992, to win the national title. Kaligis was a member of the Husky Football team from 1990-94. He was an All-American in track and field in the shot put. He won the gold medal at the 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival, and placed third in the 1995 University Games. He participated in the 1996 Olympic Trials in track and field in the shot put. Kaligis earned his B.A. degree in sociology and law enforcement at Washington in 1994. He and his wife, Kristine, have a daughter, Harlie Grace, and a son, Cooper.
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BART MIL L ER (New Mexico ‘07) Offensive Line
Bart Miller
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 1st Years as a College Coach: 10th
Personal Wife: Amy Children: Barrett and Gunner
Education New Mexico State ‘11 New Mexico ‘07
Master’s in Education Bachelor’s in Organizational Communication
THE OPPONENTS
Playing Experience New Mexico
Offensive Lineman 2003-07
Year-by-Year Coaching History Offensive Line Offensive Line Tight Ends Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant
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2019-Present Wyoming 2018 Ohio 2017 Air Force 2016 Minnesota 2014-15 Florida Atlantic 2013 New Mexico State 2012 Wisconsin 2011 Wisconsin 2010 New Mexico State
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Postseason Coaching Experience 2018 Ohio 2016 Minnesota 2012 Wisconsin 2012 Wisconsin 2011 Wisconsin 2011 Wisconsin
DXL Frisco Bowl Champions Holiday Bowl Rose Bowl Big Ten Championship Game Champions Rose Bowl Big Ten Championship Game Champions
Where He Recruits
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Chicago, Kansas City and Milwaukee metropolitan areas
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Bart Miller was announced as Wyoming’s new offensive line coach in February 2019. Miller has strong ties to the Mountain West Conference. He was a starting offensive guard at New Mexico during his playing career from 2003-07, and he later coached tight ends at Air Force in 2017. Miller coached the offensive line at Ohio University in 2018. The Bobcats enjoyed a very successful season in 2018, posting a 9-4 overall record and a 6-2 record in the Mid-American Conference to place second in the East Division. Ohio earned a berth in the DXL Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas, where they defeated San Diego State, 27-0. “Coach Miller brings a great understanding of the Mountain West Conference having played for Rocky Long at New Mexico when they were a power football team and having coached at Air Force,” said Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. “Along with his background, he enjoys a great national reputation of being a power offensive line coach. We’re convinced he is going to be a great match for the University of Wyoming, playing Cowboy Tough football.” “This is a tremendous opportunity for me and my family,” said Miller. “To be able work with Coach (Craig) Bohl and his coaching staff and to get back in the Mountain West Conference is exciting. What has been accomplished at Wyoming the past several years is extremely impressive. I love the tough, physical style of play that Coach Bohl has brought to Wyoming. It fits with the type of system that I am used to coaching in. I’m looking forward to working with this staff and these players and competing for a Mountain West Championship. I can’t wait to be a part of it.” Ohio ranked No. 9 in the nation in rushing offense in 2018, averaging 258.5 yards per game. The Bobcats ranked No. 12 in the NCAA in scoring offense (40.1 points per game) and were No. 16 in total offense (466.8 yards per game). The offensive unit also ranked No. 8 in the nation in third-down conversions (48.7 percent), was No. 9 in time of possession (33:18), tied for 17th in first downs gained (318) and ranked No. 23 in the NCAA in red-zone offense as it converted 88.9 percent of its red-zone opportunities into scores. In 2018, Miller coached Ohio senior left tackle Joe Lowery, who was named by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as the 2018 MidAmerican Conference Player of the Year and was selected by PFF as a Second Team All-American. PFF rated Lowery as the third highest graded offensive tackle in the nation. Lowery was also named a 2018 MAC First Team All-Conference selection. He was joined by fellow senior offensive lineman Joe Anderson on the MAC First Team. Both Anderson and Lowery were invited to and played in the 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl All-Star game. A third Bobcat senior offensive lineman, Durrell Wood, was named to the All-MAC Second Team in 2018. While coaching the tight ends at Air Force in 2017, Miller was part of an offensive unit that averaged 417.5 yards of total offense per game to rank No. 3 in the Mountain West and averaged 307.4 rushing yards per game to lead the league and rank No. 4 in the nation. The Falcons also averaged 31.4 points per game to rank No. 3 in the conference. Miller’s tight end unit averaged 19.5 yards per reception, led by senior Ryan Reffitt, who totaled 173 receiving yards and caught two touchdown passes. Miller coached the offensive line for the University of Minnesota for the 2016 season. The Golden Gophers enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in recent history in 2016, winning nine games (9-4 record) for the first time since 2003 and placing fourth in the Big Ten West Division. The Gophers earned a bid to the 2016 Holiday Bowl, where they defeated Washington State, 1712. Miller coached offensive lineman Jonah Pirsig, who earned Third Team All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and the media. Miller’s offensive line helped pave the way for the rushing tandem of Rodney Smith (1,158 yards, 16 touchdowns) and Shannon Brooks (670 yards). Minnesota averaged 183.6 rushing yards per game to rank No. 5 in the Big Ten, and the Gophers ranked No. 19 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.31 per game). Prior to Minnesota, Miller coached the offensive line at Florida Atlantic for the 2014 and ‘15 seasons. He coached freshman offensive lineman Reggie Bain in 2014, who was named a Freshman All-American by 247 Sports. Bain was also named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2014, and he earned Second Team All-CUSA honors in 2015. Also in 2015, offensive linemen Mikingson Marsaille and Kelly Parfitt both earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. Offensive lineman Dillon DeBoer earned Academic All-Conference recognition in 2015. Miller’s offensive line at Florida Atlantic allowed only 21 sacks in 869 plays in 2014, and only 26 sacks in 887 opportunities in 2015. In the four seasons before Miller arrived, the Owls had allowed an average of 31 sacks per season. As the offensive line coach at New Mexico State for the 2013 season, Miller helped create a new offensive system for the Aggies which in the last five games of the season averaged 34 points per game, 180 rushing yards per game and 300 yards of total offense per game. He took over a line that had allowed 45 sacks the year prior to his arrival and improved that protection by more than half to only 20 sacks allowed in more than 400 plays in 2013. Miller’s first full-time coaching position came as the offensive line coach at Wisconsin in 2012, He took over the offensive line unit in September of 2012 after serving as a graduate assistant coach the previous season at Wisconsin. The Badgers ranked No. 13 in the nation in rushing offense in 2012, averaging 236.36 rushing yards per game. The Badgers won their third straight Big Ten Championship, defeating Nebraska in the Big Ten Championship Game, and played in their third consecutive Rose Bowl. Miller coached First Team All-Big Ten selections Travis Frederick (center) and Rick Wagner (left tackle) in 2012. Frederick earned First Team All-America honors from Pro Football Weekly and went on to be the first round selection of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Draft. Wagner received Second Team All-America recognition from CBS and was a fifth round selection by the Baltimore Ravens. A junior on that offensive line, guard Ryan Groy, went on to earn First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2013 and was a Third Team Associated Press All-American in 2013. He also went on to play in the NFL. Wisconsin’s offensive line unit blocked for running back Montee Ball, who was the 2012 Doak Walker Award Winner, a two-time (2011 and ‘12) Consensus All-American, the 2012 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and a 2012 Heisman Trophy Finalist. In 2011 as a graduate assistant, Miller helped coach a Wisconsin team that ranked No. 11 in the country in rushing offense, averaging 235.57 rushing yards. Miller worked directly with the offensive line and tight ends. The 2011 offense averaged 44.1 points per game to rank No. 6 in the nation. Wisconsin won the Inaugural Big Ten Championship Game over Michigan State, captured its second consecutive Big Ten title and appeared in the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. Miller helped coach First Team All-Big Ten honorees Peter Konz (center), Josh Oglesby (tackle) and Kevin Zeitler (guard). Konz and Zeitler were First Team All-America selections by both the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Pro Football Weekly. Zeitler was a first round selection by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Draft, and Konz was taken in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons. That offensive line aided in the success of running back Ball and First Team All-Big Ten quarterback Russell Wilson. Miller began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 2010 at New Mexico State where he worked primarily with the offensive line. As a player at the University of New Mexico from 2003-07, Miller was a starter and two-year letterman on the offensive line. He earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors as a junior and senior. The Lobos had a 1,000-yard rusher, two 1,000-yard receivers and a 3,000yard passer in 2007. The Lobos appeared in four bowl games during Miller’s career: the 2003 Las Vegas Bowl, 2004 Emerald Bowl and 2006 and ‘07 New Mexico Bowls. New Mexico won the 2007 New Mexico Bowl over Nevada by a score of 23-0. He played for head coach Rocky Long at New Mexico. Miller completed his bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from New Mexico in 2007 and obtained a master’s degree in education from New Mexico State in 2011. Originally from Omaha, Neb., Miller and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Barrett and Gunner.
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SH A N N O N MO O RE (Black Hills State ‘00) Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks
Shannon Moore Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 1st Years as a Coach: 17th
Personal Wife: Lindsay Children: Mackenzie Rose
Education South Dakota State ‘07 South Dakota State ‘05 Black Hills State ‘00
Master’s in Sports Administration Master’s in Educational Administration Bachelor’s in Secondary Education
Playing Experience Black Hills State
Quarterback, 1997-99
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2019-Present Wyoming Special Teams Coord./TEs/FBs 2018 East Carolina Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord. 2016-17 East Carolina Special Teams Coordinator/ TEs 2014-15 Florida Int. Special Teams Coordinator 2010-13 South Dakota St. Special Teams Coordinator/ TEs 2009 South Dakota St. Special Teams Coordinator/ QBs 2006-08 South Dakota St. Running Backs and Tight Ends 2004-05 Wyoming Cavalry* Head Coach 2003-04 South Dakota St. Graduate Assistant *Member of the National Indoor Football League
Postseason Coaching Experience 2013 2012 2009
S.D. State S.D. State S.D. State
FCS Second Round FCS Second Round FCS First Round
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Shannon Moore joined the Wyoming coaching staff in January 2019. Moore comes to Wyoming after spending the last three years at East Carolina University. Moore will coach the Wyoming tight ends and fullbacks, as well as help coordinate some of the Cowboy special teams units. “Shannon (Moore) is a coach I’ve crossed paths with many times,” said UW head coach Craig Bohl. “He has a broad base of experience coaching at South Dakota State, Florida International and East Carolina, and he has a great enthusiasm for the University of Wyoming. We’re really excited about having him join our staff. “Shannon grew up in western Nebraska, and played at Black Hills State. His wife is a UW graduate. I think he will bring a lot of energy to our program and a good understanding of the culture here at the University of Wyoming.” “I am beyond excited for the opportunity to join Coach Bohl’s staff, the University of Wyoming and Cowboy Football,” said Moore. “I’ve watched Coach Bohl’s teams play tough, disciplined football for a long time. I can’t imagine a better opportunity to be part of the culture and the growth that he and his football staff are cultivating at UW. “Wyoming is a special place for our family as my wife, Lindsay, is from Casper and is a UW graduate. This is definitely a blessing to be able to come home and join Cowboy nation. Go Pokes!” A native of Gordon, Neb., Moore has been coaching at the college level for 15 of the past 16 seasons. He comes to Wyoming from East Carolina University, which is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Moore coached at East Carolina for three seasons from 2016-18. His first two seasons, he coached the tight ends and coordinated the special teams for the Pirates, including coordinating the field goal, punt and kickoff return and punt and kickoff coverage teams. In 2016, punter Worth Gregory earned All-American Athletic Conference honors and place-kicker Davis Plowman ranked No. 2 in the AAC in field goals made per game and in field-goal percentage. The 2017 season saw punter Austin Barnes lead the AAC in punting and rank No. 19 in the nation, while place-kicker Jake Verity ranked No. 2 in the AAC and No. 33 in the nation in field goals made per game. Punter Worth went to mini-camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars when his college career ended in 2016, and tight end Stephen Baggett earned a spot in the Cleveland Browns’ preseason camp following his senior season of 2017. Moore’s final season, he continued to coach the tight ends, while also being given the responsibility of being the recruiting coordinator. Before joining the East Carolina coaching staff, Moore coached for two seasons (2014-15) at Florida International University where he served as the special teams coordinator both seasons. His 2014 Panther special teams’ units ranked No. 1 overall in Conference USA in special teams combined rankings, and his 2015 special teams were No. 3 overall. Punt returner Richard Leonard led Conference USA in punt returns both seasons and earned First Team All-Conference honors as a punt returner in both 2014 and ‘15. Leonard set a new FIU single-season school record for punt returns in 2014, averaging 23.76 yards per return. Leonard went on to play for the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the Canadian Football League. The Panthers ranked No. 1 in C-USA in punt returns as a team in 2014 and ranked No. 2 in the nation. Moore’s 2015 special teams led the league and ranked among the country’s best in punt return average (10.8 yards per return), most blocked kicks (four) and fewest blocks suffered (zero). Moore coached for eight seasons as a full-time assistant coach at South Dakota State (2006-13) and two years at SDSU as a graduate assistant (2003-04). During his time at South Dakota State, he coordinated special teams and coached tight ends his last four seasons from 2010-13. Prior to that, Moore coached the running backs and tight ends from 2006-08, before taking on the duties of special teams coordinator and quarterbacks coach during the 2009 season. During his tenure with the Jackrabbits, Moore coached four all-conference running backs and a pair of allconference tight ends. At running back, Kyle Minett developed into a two-time All-America honoree while ranking second in career rushing with 4,277 yards. Anthony Watson and Cory Koenig also ended their careers in the top five on SDSU’s career rushing chart. Moore played an instrumental role in the development of two-time All-Great West Football Conference tight end Chris Wagner, who later signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders. Moore also served as a mentor to tight end Colin Cochart, who earned First-Team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors in 2010 and later signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jackrabbits consistently ranked among the top teams in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in several special teams categories under Moore’s direction. SDSU ranked first or second in kickoff coverage in 2010 and 2011, while ranking among the Top 20 nationally for net punting in those respective campaigns. The Jackrabbits also ranked ninth nationally for kickoff returns with an average of 23.86 yards per return in 2010. In addition to his coaching duties, Moore performed a key role in the academic success of the South Dakota State football program, which led its league in the number of Academic All-League selections in each of the eight seasons. In addition, six Jackrabbits earned Capital One Academic AllAmerica honors, two received Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Athletic Directors Association Postgraduate Scholarships and another pair were bestowed with NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Moore previously served as a graduate assistant at SDSU during the 2003 and 2004 seasons, working with the running backs, tight ends and special teams. Before returning to Brookings, he served as head coach of the Wyoming Cavalry of the National Indoor Football League, where he compiled an 18-11 record over two seasons in 2004 and ‘05. In 2005, Moore led the Casper-based Cavalry to a franchise-best, 10-5 record and a playoff berth, while also serving as the team’s offensive coordinator. Moore played three seasons at Black Hills (S.D.) State, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education in 2000. Moore completed his master’s degree in educational administration in 2005 and his master’s in sports administration in 2007, both from South Dakota State. He and his wife, Lindsay, have one daughter, Mackenzie Rose.
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JOHN RICHARDSON (North Dakota State ‘10) Cornerbacks
John Richardson
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Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 6th Years as a College Coach: 11th
Personal Wife: Sahfiya Children: John Michael Simone Faith
Education North Dakota State ‘10
Bachelor’s in Sports and Recreation Leadership
THE OPPONENTS
Playing Experience North Dakota State Mt. San Antonio C.C.
Cornerback 2007-08 Cornerback 2005-06
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Year-by-Year Coaching History 2014-Present Wyoming 2012-13 NDSU 2011 NDSU 2009-10 NDSU
Cornerbacks Cornerbacks Graduate Assistant Student Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 2016 2016 2013 2012 2011 2010
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game FCS National Champions FCS National Champions FCS National Champions FCS Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits
RECORDS & HISTORY
Southern California
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John Richardson begins his sixth season as cornerbacks coach for the Wyoming Cowboys in 2019 and his 11th year coaching at the college level. He originally joined the Cowboy coaching staff in 2014. In six of Richardson’s previous 10 seasons as a college coach, he has helped lead his teams to postseason play. Wyoming’s 2018 defense was among the best in the nation. The Cowboys ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). Richardson coached cornerback Tyler Hall, who earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors as a junior in 2018. The Cowboy defense enjoyed an exceptional season in 2017, and Richardson coached Second Team All-Mountain West cornerback Rico Gafford. Gafford went on to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, an All-Star game for college seniors leading up to the NFL Draft. Gafford signed a free-agent contract with the Tennessee Titans following the 2018 NFL Draft. He was picked up by the Oakland Raiders later in the 2018 season, and is listed as a wide receiver on the Raiders’ roster heading into the 2019 season. Wyoming’s defense ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). As a unit, the 2016 Cowboy defense scored five defensive touchdowns to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 3 in the nation. Wyoming recovered 12 opponent fumbles, ranking No. 1 in the MW and No. 15 in the NCAA. The Cowboys’ 15 interceptions were second best in the conference and 22nd nationally. UW’s 27 total forced turnovers ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 10 in the country. Of Wyoming’s 15 interceptions, five were made by Richardson’s cornerbacks. In 2015, Richardson coached a Wyoming defense that ranked 26th in the nation in fewest passing yards allowed, giving up only 196.9 passing yards per game to opponents. Prior to coming to Wyoming, Richardson coached the North Dakota State cornerbacks in 2012 and ‘13. He was a member of the NDSU staff from 2009-13, spending the 2009 and ‘10 seasons as a student assistant before becoming a graduate assistant coach in 2011. During his time on the NDSU coaching staff, the Bison won three consecutive national titles in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. From 2011 through 2013, Richardson helped NDSU to a 43-2 (.956) overall record and a 22-2 (.917) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) mark on way to its three consecutive FCS national titles. The 2013 NDSU squad became the first undefeated (15-0) FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 title. That 15-0 record by the Bison also set a North Dakota State school record. NDSU extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games with the 2013 FCS Championship. That tied both the FCS and NDSU records for consecutive victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. Montana later tied the record from 2001-02. The NDSU record was originally set from 1964-66. As a coach at North Dakota State in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, Richardson helped the Bison rank No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense for three consecutive seasons, holding opponents to only 12.7 points per game in 2011, 11.5 points per game in 2012 and only 11.3 points per game in 2013. The 2013 Bison defense also ranked: No. 3 in the FCS in total defense (255.9 yards per game); No. 2 in the nation in pass efficiency defense (97.59 rating); No. 3 in rushing defense (91.3 yards allowed per game); and No. 8 in passing yards allowed (164.6 yards per game). In addition to leading the nation in scoring defense in 2012, NDSU: led the nation in total defense (234.5 yards allowed per game); was No. 1 in fewest first downs allowed (12.67 per game); ranked No. 2 in pass defense (140.6 yards allowed per game); and ranked No. 4 in rushing defense (93.9 yards allowed per game). In 2012 and ‘13, Richardson coached Consensus First Team AllAmerica cornerback Marcus Williams. Williams signed a free-agent contract with the Houston Texans following the 2014 NFL Draft. NDSU defensive back Bryan Shepherd also signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins following the 2014 NFL Draft. A starting cornerback, himself, at NDSU in 2007 and ‘08, Richardson made 85 tackles over his two-year career, with 57 solo tackles, 19 passes defended, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He began his college career in his home state of California at Mt. San Antonio Community College. Originally from Compton, Calif., Richardson completed his bachelor’s degree in sports and recreation leadership in December 2010. He earned Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll honors his senior year of 2008. He and his wife, Sahfiya, have one son, John Michael, and one daughter, Simone Faith.
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BEN IANNACCHIONE (Boise State ‘08) Director of Sports Performance/Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ben Iannacchione Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: 2nd Years as a College Coach: 9th
Personal Wife: Renee Children: Salvatore and Sonny
Education LSU ‘12 California Univ. (Pa.) ‘10 Boise State ‘08
Master’s in Kinesiology Master’s in Sports Counseling Bachelor’s in Communications
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2018-Present Wyoming Director of Sports Performance 2016-17 LSU Assoc. Strength & Conditioning Coach 2015 Youngstown Director of Strength & State Conditioning 2012-15 LSU Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach 2011-12 LSU Intern in Strength & Conditioning
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011
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Ben Iannacchione was selected as the new Director of Sports Performance for the University of Wyoming Athletics Department on Jan. 4, 2018. He will be entering his second season directing the strength and conditioning program for the Cowboy Football program in 2019. Iannacchione comes to Wyoming from Louisiana State University, where he was the Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LSU Football program. At LSU, he worked with one of the most respected strength and conditioning coaches in the nation in Tommy Moffitt. In addition to serving as the first assistant under Moffitt for the 2016 and ‘17 seasons at LSU, Iannacchione also has head-coaching experience, having been the head strength and conditioning coach at Youngstown State in 2015. Iannacchione was a two-year letterman at Boise State as an offensive lineman in 2007 and 2008, where he was a member of Boise State’s 2007 Fiesta Bowl Championship Team. As Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LSU football program, Iannacchionne worked directly in training the Tiger running backs, fullbacks, tight ends and linebackers. He assisted Moffit in designing workouts and coordinating those workouts. Iannacchione also served as a primary academic liaison for the football program between the LSU football student-athletes and the LSU Academic Center for Student-Athletes. He began his strength and conditioning career as an intern at LSU in 2011 and ‘12. Iannacchione trained incoming freshmen football players and assisted with the training of varsity football players, as well as worked with the sports of women’s volleyball and soccer at LSU. He was elevated to a full-time assistant strength and conditioning position for the Tigers in 2012. Iannacchione was directly responsible for strength and conditioning training of LSU’s offensive linemen in his new position. He also was the head strength and conditioning coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs from 2012 to 2015. During his time at LSU, the Tigers appeared in the BCS National Championship game following the 2011 season, finishing as the national runner-up to Alabama. In 2012, LSU appeared in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. The Tigers won the Outback Bowl following the 2013 season, appeared in the Music City Bowl in 2014, won the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in 2016 and appeared in the Citrus Bowl following the 2017 season. In 2015, he became the head strength and conditioning coach at Youngstown State in Ohio, where he designed and implemented the strength training program for the football team. Iannacchione was offered the associate strength and conditioning position at LSU in March of 2016 and returned to the SEC school to work with the Tigers for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Iannacchione earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise State in 2008. He received his master’s certification in sports counseling from California University of Pennsylvania in 2010, and completed his master’s degree in kinesiology from LSU in 2012. Iannacchione and his wife, Renee, have two sons, Salvatore and Sonny.
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BRENT VER N O N (Missouri ‘08) Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations
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Brent Vernon
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Career Profile Administrative Experience Years at Wyoming: 11th Years in College Football: 16th
Personal Wife: Emily Children: Theo
THE OPPONENTS
Education Missouri ‘08
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Year-by-Year Administrative History 2017-Present Wyoming Associate A.D. for Football Operations 2013-2016 Wyoming Director of Football Operations 2012 Wyoming Executive Assistant to the Head Coach and Assistant Director of Football Operations 2011 Wyoming Director of Recruiting 2009-2010 Wyoming Offensive Graduate Assistant 2004-08 Missouri Student Assistant
SEASON IN REVIEW
Postseason Administrative Experience 2017 Wyoming 2016 Wyoming 2016 Wyoming 2011 Wyoming 2009 Wyoming 2008 Missouri 2007 Missouri 2006 Missouri 2005 Missouri
RECORDS & HISTORY
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game Gildan New Mexico Bowl New Mexico Bowl Champions Valero Alamo Bowl Champions AT&T Cotton Bowl Champions (Jan. 1, 2008) Sun Bowl Independence Bowl Champions
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Brent Vernon was promoted to Associate A.D. for Football Operations in the summer of 2018. He was previously promoted to the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Football Operations in the spring of 2017. Vernon will enter his seventh year directing football operations for Wyoming Football in 2019 and his 11th year overall at Wyoming. He previously served in the roles of Executive Assistant to the Head Coach and Assistant Director of Football Operations in 2012. In 2011, Vernon served as Wyoming’s Director of Recruiting, being promoted from his previous position as the Cowboys’ offensive graduate assistant in 2009 and ‘10. Wyoming’s victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl was the eighth bowl game that Vernon had been a part of in his young career. He of course shared in Wyoming’s appearance in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, its appearance in the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl and its 2009 New Mexico Bowl Championship, as the Cowboys defeated Fresno State 35-28 in double overtime. While a student assistant at Missouri, the Tigers appeared in four consecutive bowl games from 2005-08. In his current role, Vernon coordinates a variety of administrative duties for Cowboy Football, including: planning team travel, monitoring the football budget, serving as a liaison with the UW academic counseling staff and helping coordinate team functions. While serving as the Director of Recruiting in 2011, Vernon was responsible for coordinating all recruiting efforts for Cowboy Football, including: implementing Wyoming’s recruiting plan for the year, scheduling recruiting travel, organizing recruiting weekends, assuring compliance with NCAA rules relative to recruiting and managing the recruiting budget. Vernon was Wyoming’s offensive graduate assistant in 2009 and 2010. He assisted with practice preparation, scout team coordination and a variety of other administrative and coaching duties for the Cowboy Offense. He also was involved in signaling plays from the sideline on game days. He came to Wyoming in the winter of 2009 from the University of Missouri where he was a student assistant with the Mizzou Football program for five seasons from August 2004 to December 2008. At Missouri, he assisted the tight ends’ coach, broke down practice and game film and prepared scouting reports. During that five-year span, Missouri enjoyed unprecedented success. The Tigers won the 2005 Independence Bowl over South Carolina, played Oregon State in the 2006 Sun Bowl, won the Cotton Bowl over Arkansas at the conclusion of the 2007 season and defeated Northwestern in the 2008 Alamo Bowl. Vernon completed his bachelor of science degree in business administration, with an emphasis in management, at Missouri in December of 2008. Vernon achieved Dean’s List honors all four years of college. He was also named the University of Missouri Athletics’ Student Assistant of the Year in 2008. He and his wife, Emily, were married in the summer of 2017. Their son, Theo, was born in January of 2019.
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IAN M c G R EW Tennessee-Martin (‘15) Director of Recruiting
Ian McGrew was elevated to Director of Recruiting for the Wyoming Football program in the spring of 2019 after serving as the Assistant Director of Recruiting for Cowboy Football in 2018. McGrew is entering his fifth season overall at Wyoming, previously serving as a recruiting graduate assistant. He originally served as an intern with the Cowboy Football program in 2015. As Director of Recruiting, McGrew will coordinate the evaluation of potential recruits and organize coaches’ recruiting schedules, as well as scheduling recruit visits to campus. Among his duties as Wyoming’s Assistant Director of Recruiting were: updating Wyoming’s recruiting database, organizing and assisting in evaluation of potential recruits’ videotape for review by the Cowboy coaching staff, helping coordinate campus visits by recruits and overseeing recruiting materials that were sent to potential recruits. McGrew has been part of a Wyoming program that earned bowl eligibility in three consecutive seasons (2016-18). During that threeyear span, the Cowboys captured the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, won the 2016 Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference and played in the 2016 MW Championship Game and went on to earn a spot in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. McGrew interned with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League prior to coming to Wyoming. He assisted with scouting and football operations with the Rattlers. McGrew earned his bachelor’s degree in sport business from the University of Tennessee-Martin in 2015. He is originally from Union City, Tenn. McGrew is engaged to Kylee Norton.
JACOB C L A B O R N (Cal Lutheran ‘09) Director of On-Campus Recruiting
Jacob Claborn began a new role with the Wyoming Football program in the spring of 2019 when he was selected as the Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Cowboy Football. Claborn is in his fourth season with the University of Wyoming Football program. He was an offensive graduate assistant the previous three seasons. He will work directly with Director of Recruiting Ian McGrew in coordinating recruiting efforts for Cowboy Football. Claborn will particularly be focused on coordinating recruit visits when they come to the University of Wyoming campus. The 2018 season saw Claborn assist in coaching the Wyoming offensive line. Among the offensive linemen he worked with was redshirt freshman center Keegan Cryder, who earned First Team Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The offensive line also helped senior running back Nico Evans rank No. 4 in the nation in rushing yards (132.5 yards per game) and post a 1,000-yard season (1,325 total rushing yards). In the 2016 and ‘17 seasons, Claborn worked directly with the Cowboy tight ends. He helped coach a 2017 Cowboy team that won the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Championship. The 2016 season saw Claborn coach First Team All-Mountain West tight end Jacob Hollister, who went on to sign a free-agent contract with the New England Patriots. Claborn was part of a Wyoming team that won the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference and played in the 2016 MW Championship Game. The Cowboys went on to earn a spot in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. Claborn came to Wyoming in the spring of 2016 after coaching the offensive line as a full-time assistant coach at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash., for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Prior to that, Claborn spent two seasons as an offensive graduate assistant at St. Cloud State in St. Cloud, Minn., in 2012 and 2013. He served as the run-game coordinator, offensive line coach and tight ends coach at his alma mater, California Lutheran, for the 2011 season after coaching the O-Line and tight ends there in 2009 and 2010. He was originally a student assistant at Cal Lutheran in 2007 and ‘08. During his time in college coaching, Claborn has coached one NCAA FBS All-Conference performer, five NCAA Division II All-Conference players, an NCAA Division III All-American and 12 Division III All-Conference performers. He participated in the NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy in 2013. Claborn achieved his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and sports medicine from Cal Lutheran in 2009. He completed his master’s degree in educational administration and leadership from St. Cloud State in 2014. He is studying instructional technology at Wyoming. Claborn is originally from Santa Maria, Calif. He and his wife, Brett, have one daughter, Harper, and one son, Collin.
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Haley Walsh is entering her ninth year as office manager for the Wyoming Football program, having joined the athletic department in June of 2011. As one of the first staff members that visitors to the Wyoming Football program meet, Walsh is an important contributor in projecting a positive image for Cowboy Football. Included in her responsibilities are: helping coordinate coaches’ travel, handling financial transactions for the program, assisting in preparing materials for practice preparation, maintaining coaches’ schedules, aiding with recruiting, maintaining information on players and coaches and helping with summer camps. Walsh came to the Cowboy Football program from the University of Wyoming Foundation where she worked from October of 2009 until June 2011. While at the UW Foundation, she was an administrative assistant to the major gift officers. Prior to that, she worked for the City Engineer in Sheridan, Wyo. for one year, and worked at the Albany County Clerk’s Office in Laramie, Wyo., from 2003-08 as an election clerk. A 2001 graduate of Laramie High School, Walsh grew up on her family’s ranch west of Laramie.
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David Kerns was hired as Head Athletic Trainer for Wyoming Football in the spring of 2019. The 2019 season will mark his 35th working as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level. Kerns will oversee all athletic training operations for Cowboy Football, including supervising a staff of three other full-time athletic trainers and a group of student interns who will work directly with the football team. He has been a Board of Certification (BOC) certified athletic trainer since 1985. Kerns will work with student-athletes to help prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries, while also collaborating with Wyoming Football team physicians to provide the best of medical care for UW student-athletes. For 25 years from 1994-2018, Kerns served as head football athletic trainer at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WVa. In addition to serving as the head football athletic trainer at West Virginia, Kerns also was a classroom and clinical instructor for the Athletic Training Approved Curriculum Program in the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Before joining the West Virginia Athletics Department, Kerns was an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor at Ohio University for seven years from 1987-’94. While his title was Assistant Athletic Trainer, he served as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Bobcat Football team. He began at Ohio U. as a graduate assistant athletic trainer from 1985 to 1987, working with the men’s basketball team. Kerns earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education with an emphasis in athletic training from Penn State in January 1984. He also received his teaching certificate upon his graduation. He worked as the head athletic trainer at Redland High School in Lewisberry, Pa., for the 1984-85 academic year before entering graduate school at Ohio U. in 1985. Kerns completed his master’s degree in physical education with a specialization in athletic training from Ohio in 1987. Throughout his career, he has made numerous presentations at the state and district levels and has served on several National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) committees. Kerns is originally from Harrisburg, Pa. His wife is Kelly Kerns.
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Head Football Athletic Trainer
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Jake Chapman accepted the additional responsibility of serving as Director of Recruiting Operations for the Wyoming Football program in the Spring of 2019. Chapman will provide technical support to the recruiting efforts of Cowboy Football, while continuing to serve as the Video Coordinator for the UW football program. Chapman originally joined the Wyoming Athletics Department in January of 2014 as video coordinator for Cowboy Football. Chapman coordinates filming of all practice and game footage for Wyoming Football, and supervises a group of student filmers. He is proficient is utilizing XOS Thunder and DragonFly Software for editing practice footage. He posts edited video footage with the use of XOS ThunderCloud IPad software and makes that footage available to members of the Wyoming Football coaching staff and players for film study. Chapman also coordinates recruiting video on potential recruits, which is utilized by the Cowboy coaching staff in all recruiting efforts. He provides video content for a variety of recruiting events during the year. Management of UW Football meeting rooms is one of Chapman’s other responsibilities. He also assists television networks when they arrive on campus by providing video footage for review by TV announce crews. Prior to Wyoming, Chapman served as the football video coordinator at North Dakota State from 2012 through 2013. His responsibilities at NDSU mirrored those he performs as video coordinator at Wyoming. In addition, Chapman helped conduct facility and campus tours and assisted with coordinating recruit visit schedules for coaches. Chapman’s first video coordinator position came while he was a student at Ohio University. He served as the football video coordinator from 2009-12. In 2011, Chapman served as a ballpark operations intern at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. His initial work in minor-league baseball came as director of player operations and equipment manager for the Southern Ohio Copperheads from 2009-10. He earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management with minors in business administration and economics from Ohio U. in 2012.
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Aaron Bohl
Defensive Graduate Assistant Aaron Bohl joined the Wyoming coaching staff in the January of 2017 as a Defensive Graduate Assistant. Bohl has been part of two consecutive bowl-eligible teams for the Cowboys in 2017 and ‘18. As a defensive graduate assistant in 2018, Bohl helped coach a Cowboy defense that ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). In 2017, he helped lead the Cowboys to an 8-5 record and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Championship. Bohl aided in coaching a defense that ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Bohl came to Wyoming from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he completed his collegiate playing career in 2016. He will be involved in helping create scouting reports on upcoming opponents, assisting the defensive coaching staff in producing practice plans, helping to develop game plans and will assist in recruiting activities on campus. Bohl was a four-year starter and three-year captain at Minnesota State Moorhead from 2013-16. As a linebacker, he started all 11 games each of his four seasons. Bohl earned Second Team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) honors his senior season, while recording 71 total tackles (34 solo tackles and 37 assists), 4.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He helped lead Minnesota State Moorhead to a 7-4 overall record and 5-2 conference record placing third in the North Division of the NSIC in 2016. For his career, Bohl was credited with 273 career tackles, 8.0 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, one interception, two fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles. Bohl graduated in December 2016 from MSUM with a math education degree. As a high school player at Lincoln East High School in Lincoln, Neb., Bohl was an Honorable Mention All-State honoree and earned All-Conference and All-City honors. He served as a team captain in high school, earning three letters in football. Bohl also lettered in basketball and track. He and his wife, Anna, were married in the summer of 2017. He is the son of University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl.
Ben Fentress Special Teams Quality Control
Ben Fentress joined the Wyoming coaching staff in July 2018 after spending two seasons as a Special Teams consultant for Montana State University. In 2018, he helped coach Cowboy place-kicker Cooper Rothe, who earned First Team All-Mountain West honors, was named the 2018 MW Special Teams Player of the Year and was one of three finalists for the prestigious Lou Groza Award, which honors the nation’s top collegiate place-kicker each year. During the 2018 season, Rothe made 16 for 17 field goals and finished first in the nation in field goal percentage at 94.1%. Fentress is involved in creating special teams scouting reports, practice plans, recruiting and specialist film review. While at Montana State, he coached punter Jered Padmos, who was named Second Team All-Big Sky Conference. Padmos averaged 42.5 yards per punt and ranked 15th in the FCS in punting in 2016 as a freshman. In his two years at MSU, the Bobcats ranked 18th nationally in net punting in 2016 and seventh in 2017. Fentress has worked with several NFL and CFL free-agent kickers and punters during his time coaching at pro development camps for Coach Gary Zauner of Zauner Specialist Camps. Fentress also coached high school football for eight years for Aspen and Basalt High schools in Colorado. He coached special teams, wide receivers and defensive backs for Aspen and Basalt, and while at Basalt High he coached kicker Bertilio Garcia to All-State honors for three years in a row. Fentress started his college playing career at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. After his first season, APSU discontinued scholarship football. Fentress then transferred to Arkansas State University and ultimately Maryville College in Tennessee. Fentress is a native of Decatur, Ala., and played his high school football for Don Woods at Hartselle High School where he was named to The Decatur Daily’s All-Area Team. Fentress holds a bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreation from Maryville College, and was named to the Dean’s list twice.
Ryan Finck
Offensive Graduate Assistant Ryan Finck is entering his first season as a member of the University of Wyoming coaching staff. In his role as Offensive Graduate Assistant Finck will work with the Cowboy offensive line where he will assist Offensive Line Coach Bart Miller. Prior to his hiring at Wyoming, Finck served as a graduate assistant at Ohio University in 2018 and Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, in 2016 and 2017 where he coached the tight ends and assisted with the offensive line. The Ohio Bobcats posted a 9-4 record in 2018 and defeated San Diego State 27-0 in the DXL Frisco Bowl. Finck is a childhood leukemia survivor and graduated from Heidelberg in 2016 with his bachelor’s degree in communication and his master’s degree in 2018 in education. He was a four-year letterman in football at Heidelberg University. Finck is a native of Hebron, Ky., and a 2012 graduate of Conner High School.
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Sam Ojuri
Jalen Ortiz
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Sam Ojuri is entering his first season as a member of the Cowboy Football coaching staff in 2019. Prior to coming to Wyoming, he coached at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he spent time coaching the wide receivers and running backs. He will be serving as the Offensive Graduate Assistant Coach at Wyoming and will work with the tight ends and fullbacks. Prior to coaching, Ojuri experienced great success as a player. After graduating from Barrington High School in Barrington, Ill., in 2009, he was recruited to play at North Dakota State as a running back. Ojuri was the leading rusher for the Bison on three consecutive National Championship Teams (2011, 2012 and 2013). He currently sits as the fourth leading rusher in school history. In 2014, Ojuri played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) and played in the 101st Grey Cup. He also spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the British Columbia Lions. In 2013, Ojuri was selected Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference and was named to the Missouri Valley Conference Honor Roll. Ojuri graduated with a degree is sports management from NDSU. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in education. Ojuri and his fiancée, Danielle, have one daughter, Aliyah.
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Adam Pilapil makes the transition from being a valuable player for the Cowboy Football program from 2015-18 to being part of the Wyoming coaching staff in 2019. Pilapil will serve as Wyoming’s Defensive Quality Control staff member in 2019. As a senior in 2018, Pilapil was Wyoming’s most versatile linebacker, playing multiple positions. He was part of a Cowboy defense that ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). Pilapil had 25 total tackles, including eight solo tackles and 17 assists, and added a pass breakup his senior season. He had a career high nine tackles in a home victory over Wofford. Pilapil recorded four tackles against both Colorado State and San Jose State, and was credited with three tackles versus Fresno State and Air Force. In 2017, Pilapil appeared in eight games for the Pokes recording 31 total tackles. He had 15 solo stops and 16 assisted tackles, with one PBU. Pilapil recorded a seasonhigh eight tackles in Wyoming’s home game versus Oregon. He also added five tackles against Air Force and San Jose State. He helped lead the Cowboys to an 8-5 record and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Championship. Pilapil’s defensive unit ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Pilapil appeared in seven games on special teams for UW during the 2016 season. He was part of a Cowboy team that posted an 8-6 record, won the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division, hosted the MW Championship Game and earned a bid to the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. He was named to the Academic All-Mountain West Conference team four consecutive years, and was selected to the 2019 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. Pilapil completed his bachelor’s degree in communication in May 2018. He is pursuing a master’s degree in education at UW. His fiancée is Kayla Cryer.
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Defensive Quality Control
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Jalen Ortiz enters his second season as a graduate assistant with the Wyoming Football program in 2019. As a defensive graduate assistant in 2018, Ortiz helped coach a Cowboy defense that ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense (allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223). Ortiz completed his college playing career with the Cowboys in 2017. Ortiz was Wyoming’s starting strong-side (SAM) linebacker and nickel back in 2017. He helped lead the Cowboys to an 8-5 record and a victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Ortiz made 61 tackles, recovered two fumbles and forced a fumble during his senior season. He was part of a defense that ranked No. 1 in the nation in takeaways in 2017, forcing 38 opponent turnovers. The Pokes ranked No. 9 in the country in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. UW ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in the nation in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored (4 TDs), No. 13 in pass defense (174.9 passing yards allowed), and No. 23 in total defense (335.2 total yards allowed). Ortiz appeared in all 14 games for Wyoming in 2016, which was his first season playing for the Cowboys after transferring to UW from UCLA. Ortiz redshirted the 2015 season at Wyoming to satisfy NCAA transfer rules. At UCLA, Ortiz played two seasons for the Bruins, appearing in 26 games. In 2014, he played 13 games as a reserve in the Bruin’s secondary and special teams. In 2013, Ortiz saw action at wide receiver. He also excelled in the classroom at UCLA, earning Honorable Mention Academic All-PAC 12 honors. Coming out of Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz., he was ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. ESPN listed him as the third best recruit in the state of Arizona and the No. 31 cornerback in the country. He was named the No. 101 prospect in the West by Scout.com, and was ranked as the nation’s No. 66 running back. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from UW in December of 2017. His fiancée is Breah Anderson.
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1893 Fred Hess............................ 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1894 F. Hess/J.F. Soule................. 3-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1895 J.F. Soule............................. 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1896 J.F. Soule............................. 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1897 J.F. Soule............................. 2-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1898 Fred Hess............................ 0-4-0 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1899 J.F. Soule............................. 0-1-1 0-0-1 0-1-0 0-0-0 Hess Totals......................... 4-4-0 4-3-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Soule Totals........................ 8-1-1 7-0-1 1-1-0 0-0-0 1900 William McMurray............... 3-3-0 2-0-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 1901 William McMurray............... 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1902 William McMurray............... 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1903 William McMurray............... 3-2-0 3-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 1904 William McMurray............... 4-1-1 2-1-1 2-0-0 0-0-0 1905 William McMurray............... 3-4-0 2-0-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1906 William McMurray............... 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 McMurray Totals................. 16-11-1 12-2-1 4-9-0 0-0-0 1907 Robert Ehlman.................... 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1908 Robert Ehlman.................... 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Ehlman Totals..................... 3-3-0 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1909 Harold I. Dean..................... 3-5-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 1910 Harold I. Dean..................... 4-4-0 3-0-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1911 Harold I. Dean..................... 4-3-1 3-1-0 1-2-1 0-0-0 Dean Totals......................... 11-12-1 8-3-0 3-9-1 0-0-0 1912 Leon C. Excelby................... 2-7-0 2-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 Excelby Totals..................... 2-7-0 2-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1913 Ralph W. Thacker................ 0-5-0 0-2-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1914 Ralph W. Thacker................ 1-5-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 Thacker Totals.................... 1-10-0 1-5-0 0-5-0 0-0-0 1915 John Corbett........................ 2-6-0 2-3-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1916 John Corbett........................ 1-4-0 0-3-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1917 John Corbett........................ 3-4-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1918 John Corbett........................ N o Games Played Due to Influenza Epidemic 1919 John Corbett........................ 3-5-0 2-3-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1920 John Corbett........................ 4-5-1 0-3-0 4-2-1 0-0-0 1921 John Corbett........................ 1-4-2 1-1-0 0-3-2 0-0-0 1922 John Corbett........................ 1-8-0 1-2-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1923 John Corbett........................ 0-8-0 0-4-0 0-4-0 0-0-0 Corbett Totals..................... 15-44-3 8-21-0 7-23-3 0-0-0 1924 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 2-6-0 2-1-0 0-5-0 0-0-0 1925 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 6-3-0 4-1-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 1926 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 2-4-2 2-2-1 0-2-1 0-0-0 1927 “Lone Star” Dietz................. 4-5-0 3-2-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 Dietz Totals......................... 14-18-2 11-6-1 3-12-1 0-0-0 1928 George McLaren.................. 2-7-0 2-1-0 0-6-0 0-0-0 1929 George McLaren.................. 1-7-0 1-3-0 0-4-0 0-0-0 McLaren Totals................... 3-14-0 3-4-0 0-10-0 0-0-0 1930 John Rhodes....................... 2-5-1 0-1-1 2-4-0 0-0-0 1931 John Rhodes....................... 6-4-0 0-4-0 6-0-0 0-0-0 1932 John Rhodes....................... 2-6-1 2-1-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Rhodes Totals..................... 10-15-2 2-6-2 8-9-0 0-0-0 1933 Willard Witte........................ 2-6-1 1-2-0 1-4-1 0-0-0 1934 Willard Witte........................ 3-5-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 1935 Willard Witte........................ 4-4-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 1936 Willard Witte........................ 2-5-1 2-1-1 0-4-0 0-0-0 1937 Willard Witte........................ 3-5-0 1-1-0 2-4-0 0-0-0 1938 Willard Witte........................ 2-5-1 0-2-1 2-3-0 0-0-0 Witte Totals........................ 16-30-3 6-10-2 10-20-1 0-0-0 1939 Joel Hunt............................. 0-7-1 0-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Hunt Totals......................... 0-7-1 0-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 1940 Okie Blanchard.................... 1-7-1 1-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Blanchard Totals................. 1-7-1 1-2-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 1941 “Bunny” Oakes.................... 2-7-1 1-2-1 1-5-0 0-0-0 1942 “Bunny” Oakes.................... 3-5-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 1943-45 .Football Suspended at UW Due to World War II 1946 “Bunny” Oakes.................... 1-8-1 1-3-1 0-5-0 0-0-0 Oakes Totals....................... 6-20-2 3-7-2 3-13-0 0-0-0 1947 Bowden Wyatt..................... 4-5-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1948 Bowden Wyatt..................... 4-5-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1949 Bowden Wyatt..................... 9-1-0 4-0-0 5-1-0 0-0-0 1950 Bowden Wyatt..................... 10-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 1-0-0 1951 Bowden Wyatt..................... 7-2-1 3-0-1 4-2-0 0-0-0 1952 Bowden Wyatt..................... 5-4-0 1-3-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 Wyatt Totals........................ 39-17-1 18-5-1 20-12-0 1-0-0 1953 Phil Dickens........................ 5-4-1 4-0-0 1-4-1 0-0-0 1954 Phil Dickens........................ 6-4-0 2-3-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 1955 Phil Dickens........................ 8-3-0 3-1-0 4-2-0 1-0-0 1956 Phil Dickens........................ 10-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-0 0-0-0 Dickens Totals.................... 29-11-1 14-4-0 14-7-1 1-0-0
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LOGAN WILSON ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE Linebacker 6-2, 250, Senior Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) HONORS AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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• Will enter his senior season of 2019 with 316 career tackles, which will rank him No. 2 among all active FBS players entering the 2019 season • Has led Wyoming in tackles each of the past two seasons (103 in 2018 and 119 in 2017) • 2018 As a junior, he ranked No. 5 among active FBS players in the nation in Career Defensive TDs scored (3), ranked No. 13 among active FBS players in Career Tackles per Game (8.10) and No. 10 among active FBS players in Career Solo Tackles per Game (4.90) • 2018 Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference • 2017 Second Team All-Mountain West Conference • 2016 First Team Freshman All-American as selected by both the FWAA and USA Today • 2016 Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year • Has started every game of his college career — 39 consecutive games • A starter on three consecutive bowl-eligible teams in 2016, ‘17 and ‘18 UW This Season: Logan Wilson enters his senior season as one of the top returning defensive players in the nation. His 316 career tackles will rank him No. 2 among all active returning Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players entering the 2019 season, trailing only Texas State linebacker Bryan London II (341 career tackles). The two will meet in Week 2 of the 2019 season on Sept. 7. Wilson concluded his junior season ranked No. 5 among active FBS players in the nation in Career Defensive TDs scored (3), ranked No. 13 among active FBS players in Career Tackles per Game (8.10) and No. 10 among active FBS players in Career Solo Tackles per Game (4.90). Wilson’s 316 career tackles ranks him No. 13 on the Wyoming career tackle list entering his senior season. He has started every game of this Wyoming career -- 39 consecutive starts. Wilson was named a team captain as both a sophomore and junior. Team captains for the 2019 season will be named during fall practice, he could join former teammate Marcus Epps as Wyoming’s only three-time team captains in the modern era of Cowboy Football. 2018: Wilson was the leading tackler on a Cowboy defense that ranked No. 19 in the nation in total defense in 2018, allowing opponents only 326.2 yards per game. He was the starting middle linebacker of Wyoming’s defense that also ranked No. 25 in the nation in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game) and No. 28 in scoring defense (22.0 points per game). In addition to leading the team in tackles (103), he led the team in tackles for loss (11.0 for 30 yards) and tied for the team lead in interceptions (2 for 21 yards). Wilson was named Honorable Mention All-Mountain West in 2018. Among his top games of the season were: 12 tackles vs. Washington State and Colorado State; 11 tackles against Boise State, Hawai’i and Utah State; and 10 tackles versus San Jose State. His two interceptions came against Utah State and Air Force. He earned Academic All-Mountain West honors for the third time in his career. 2017: A Second Team All-Mountain West pick at linebacker as a sophomore, Wilson started all 13 games for the Pokes. He led UW with 119 total tackles. Wilson recorded 79 solo stops and 40 assisted tackles. He added 8.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. Wilson had a knack for forcing turnovers with two forced fumbles and one interception. He also added one fumble recovery that he returned 18 yards for a touchdown versus Texas State. Wilson recorded a career-high 14 tackles twice on the season one coming against Hawai’i and the other coming against Colorado State. He also added 12 tackles in the Air Force game, and had 12 tackles to go along with one tackle for loss, one sack and one touchdown against Texas State. Wilson was credited with 11 tackles vs. the Oregon Ducks in a game played in Laramie. He earned Academic All-MW honors for the second consecutive year. 2016: Wilson was named the MW Freshman of the Year. He ranked No. 1 among MW freshmen in tackles, averaging 6.7 tackles per game. He had 94 tackles on the year to go along with 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. Those tackles for loss combined for 45 yards. He also recovered three fumbles and forced one. He was named the MW Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Utah State, with seven tackles, one interception for 56 yards and one fumble recovery. Wilson scored two touchdowns on the season -- one on a 27-yard interception return at Eastern Michigan and one on a fumble recovery in the end zone against UNLV. He tied for the team lead with three interceptions. Wilson had a season high 13 tackles at UNLV. He achieved Academic All-Mountain West honors for the first time. 2015: Redshirted. High School: Wilson was selected to the 2014 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team. He was named to the Wyoming Coaches Association Class 4A All-State team as a defensive back and wide receiver in both 2013 and 2014, and was selected to the same All-State team as a punter for three consecutive seasons in 2012, ‘13 and was a unanimous selection in 2014. As a defensive back, wide receiver and punter, he helped lead Natrona County to an undefeated season and the 2014 Class 4A State Championship. Wilson was selected to play in the 2015 Shrine Bowl on June 13, 2015, in Casper, Wyo. He was also part of Natrona County’s 2012 undefeated State Championship team. His senior season, he had 29 receptions for 493 yards, averaged 17.0 yards per reception and scored seven receiving touchdowns. As a defensive back, Wilson was credited with 22 total tackles, including 21 solo tackles with 1.0 tackle for loss, five pass breakups and six interceptions. He also served as NC’s punter, averaging 43.7 yards per punt on 27 punts. Natrona County led the state of Wyoming in: rushing defense (allowing only 84.6 yards per SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ game); passing defense (giving up only 110.5 yards per game); and YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS total defense (allowing only 195.1 yards per game). He played for head coach Steve Harshman at Natrona County High School. Wilson 2016 14 55 39 94 3.0/27 7.5/45 1 3/ 0 7 3/ 83 was also recruited by Colorado. 2017 13 79 40 119 1.0/ 8 8.0/20 2 1/18 1 1/ 3 Personal: He was born on July 8, 1996. He is the son of Trevor and 2018 12 57 46 103 2.0/ 9 11.0/30 0 0/ 0 2 2/ 21 Carla Wilson. His father Trevor wrestled at Dickinson State. Wilson Totals 39 191 125 316 6.0/44 26.5/95 3 4/18 10 6/107 is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion at Wyoming.
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Place-kicker 5-11, 178, Senior Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Pronunciation: Roth HONORS AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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COOPER ROTHE
• 2018 One of three national finalists for the Lou Groza Award • 2018 Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year • 2018 First Team All-Mountain West Conference THE COWBOYS
• 2018 No. 1 in the nation in field-goal percentage (94. 1 percent, making 16 of 17 field goals) • 2018 Tied for No. 1 in the nation in PAT Percentage (100.0 percent, making 28 of 28 PATs) • 2018 Ranked No. 24 in the nation in average field goals made (1.33 per game) • Will enter his senior season of 2019 with 44 career field goals, which will rank him No. 4 among all active FBS players entering the 2019 season • Has started every game of his college career -- 39 consecutive games
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• A starter on three consecutive bowl-eligible teams in 2016, ‘17 and ‘18 • Has scored 260 career points and needs only 64 more points to tie Wyoming’s all-time scoring record • Has 44 career field goals made and needs only 13 more field goals to tie Wyoming’s career record
2017: Rothe connected on 15-of-18 field goals for 83.3 percent. He also made 36 of 37 extra point attempts (97.3 percent). Rothe hit a career-high three field goals twice during his sophomore season. He went 3 for 3 against Colorado State and Central Michigan. He hit a season-long, 49-yard field goal in the season opener at Iowa, and made a 43-yard kick against Colorado State. He hit two field goals in the Gardner-Web, Utah State and Oregon contests. As a sophomore, he was a key member of Wyoming’s team that posted an 8-5 record and won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl over Central Michigan. Rothe earned Academic All-MW honors for the second consecutive year. 2016: Rothe had a strong true freshman season for the Cowboys in 2016. He made 13 of the 20 field goals he attempted, including a season-best from 46 yards out at both UNLV and against San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship Game. Rothe went a perfect 64 of 64 on extra point attempts, a UW single-season record. He hit a season-high two field goals on three different occasions. He helped Wyoming to an 8-6 record, the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division title and the 2016 Mountain West Conference Championship Game, which Wyoming hosted as the top ranked team in the conference. Wyoming went on to earn a bid to the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl versus BYU. Rothe achieved Academic All-Mountain West as a true freshman.
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Personal: Rothe was also recruited by the Air Force Academy. He was born September 9, 1997, and is the son of Marci and Tracy Rothe. He is majoring in finance.
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High School: Rothe was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 15 best recruit in the state of Colorado in 2015. He was one of only 31 players and the only place-kicker named to the 2015 Denver Post All-Colorado First Team for all classifications. Rothe was also named First Team All-State Class 4A by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Class 4A is the second largest classification in Colorado. His senior season, he converted 10 of 14 field goals (71.4 percent), including a long field goal of 55 yards. He was 60 of 63 in point after touchdowns (95.2 percent). An extremely versatile athlete, he also played defensive back for Longmont High. He intercepted an amazing nine passes as a senior, returning them for 169 yards and three TDs. He recorded 44 total tackles, including 23 solo stops, broke up 12 passes, recovered one fumble and blocked one field goal. Rothe scored two other touchdowns, one rushing and one on a kickoff return. He scored 120 points on the season -- 90 from kicking and 30 points on five touchdowns. He also totalled 35 rushing yards on the season. On special teams, he had 184 yards in kickoff returns, 424 yards in punt returns and ended his senior season with 812 all-purpose yards. Rothe helped lead Longmont High to a 12-1 record and the No. 2 seed in the 2015 Colorado Class 4A Playoffs. Longmont advanced to the semifinals of the State Playoffs before losing to eventual State Champion Windsor. Rothe’s junior season, he made 4 of PLACE-KICKING 6 field goals (66.7 percent), including a long of 42 yards and converted on 43 of 45 extra points GAMES (95.6 percent). He intercepted nine passes as a junior and scored one touchdown on an interception PLAYED/ XP- FG- POINTS return. He totalled 62 tackles (41 solo tackles), broke up six passes, forced one fumble and blocked two kicks. As a sophomore, he made 5 of 6 field goals (83.3 percent) and 29 of 30 PATs (96.7 YEAR STARTED XPA (%) FGA (%) LONG SCORED percent). His longest made field goal as a sophomore came from 45 yards out. Rothe was also 2016 14/14 64- 64 (100.0) 13-20 (65.0) 46 103 the point guard on his high school basketball team, and was the center fielder and leadoff hitter on 2017 13/13 36- 37 (97.3) 15-18 (83.3) 49 81 his high school baseball team. He played for head football coach Doug Johnson.
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2018: Rothe concluded the 2018 season ranked No. 1 in the nation in field-goal percentage, making 94.1 percent of his field-goal attempts (16 of 17). The junior from Longmont, Colo., also tied for the No. 1 spot in the country in point-after-touchdown percentage as he was a perfect 28 of 28 in PATs during the 2018 season. Rothe was 24th in the nation in average field goals made per game, averaging 1.33 per game. He was one of the keys to Wyoming earning bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season, and he helped the Cowboys finish the regular season on a four-game winning streak. Rothe was a perfect 5 for 5 in field goals between 20-29 yards. He was also perfect between 30-39 yards, converting 6 of 6 attempts from that range, and was a perfect 1 for 1 in field goals of 50 yards or more -- a career best 51 yarder. His only miss of the season came on a windy, snowy day on his home field at War Memorial Stadium, when he missed a 43-yard attempt against San Jose State. Prior to his miss against San Jose State, Rothe possessed the nation’s longest streak of consecutive field goals made, having made 15 of 15 this season and 18 of his last 18, dating back to Wyoming’s win in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He was named the Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday, Nov. 26 for his performance in a 31-3 road win at New Mexico. Rothe’s best single game of the 2018 season saw him make all three of his field-goal attempts versus nationally-ranked Utah State, including a 47-yarder. His career long 51-yard field goal came on the road at Missouri. He was a perfect 2 for 2 in field goals at Missouri, at Hawai’i, at Colorado State and at New Mexico State. He also led Wyoming in scoring, with 76 points during the regular season. He earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors for the third consecutive season.
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UW This Season: Cooper Rothe returns as one of the nation’s leading All-America candidates at place-kicker. He concluded the 2018 season as one of three national finalists for the Lou Groza Award, and he was named the Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year. He will enter his senior season with 44 career field goals, which ranks him No. 4 among all returning active Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players in made field goals. Rothe has scored 260 career points, ranking him No. 4 on the Wyoming school scoring list. He needs 64 more points to tie Wyoming’s all-time leader Sean Fleming, who scored 324 points as a place-kicker from 1988-91. Rothe also needs only 13 more made field goals to tie Fleming for the UW career record of 57 made field goals. Over the past two seasons, Rothe has successfully converted an amazing 31 of 35 (88.6 percent) field-goal attempts. He has started every game of his college career, beginning with the very first game of his true freshman season of 2016 through the final regular-season game of 2018 -- 39 consecutive starts.
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ERIC ABOJEI
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Offensive Line 6-5, 354, Sophomore New Hope, Minn. (Robinsdale Cooper) UW This Season: Abojei gained valuable experience last season and continued to make strides during spring practice. He will be in the mix at the guard position this season. 2018: Abojei appeared in 12 games last season with five starts. He helped pave the way for All-MW performer Nico Evans, as he rushed for 132.5 yards per game to rank fourth in the nation. 2017: Abojei redshirted during the 2017 season. High School: Abojei played at Robinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, Minn. He was a three-star recruit ranked from 247Sports. He was the second ranked recruit in the State of Minnesota and the 95th ranked recruit at offesive tackle. He was named All-State by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.
ERIC ABOJEI CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 12 (12 in 2018) Games Started: 5 (5 in 2018)
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UW This Season: Arnold is one of the most versatile members of the offensive line and proved it last season and spring drills. He will be in the mix on the interior of the offensive line this season.
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2018: Arnold appeared and started four games last season before being injured. He started the first four games of the season. He helped pave the way for All-MW performer Nico Evans, as he rushed for 132.5 yards per game to rank fourth in the nation.
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Center 6-3, 296, Sophomore Omaha, Neb. (Gretna)
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PATRICK ARNOLD
2017: Arnold redshirted during his first season with the program.
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Personal: He is majoring in Physiology at UW.
THE OPPONENTS
High School: Patrick Arnold was named to All-Nebraska First Team for all classifications by the Omaha World-Herald following his senior season. 247 Sports ranked Arnold as the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2017 recruiting class. Arnold also earned First Team Super State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star in 2016. He added First Team All-Class B from both the World-Herald and Journal Star, and received All-Area honors from the World-Herald. Entering his senior season at Gretna High School, Arnold was selected by the Omaha World-Herald to its “2016 Super Six” the top six football players in the state entering the 2016 season, and was described by the World-Herald as, “pound for pound, might be the state’s most tenacious, most effective lineman.” He played primarily at offensive tackle in high school but also played some guard. Arnold led Gretna to a No. 2 seed entering the 2016 Class B State Playoffs where they advanced to the state semifinals and a final 9-3 record. His junior season, he led Gretna to a 7-4 record and the state quarterfinals. He played for head coach Dave Shrader at Gretna High. Arnold also received scholarship offers from Air Force, Army, Navy and Columbia.
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KEYON BLANKENBAKER
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Nickel/Linebacker 5-10, 175, Sophomore Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Par-River Forest) UW This Season: Blankenbaker made the move to Nickel in the offseason. He owns the top spot at the position after spring drills. 2018: Blankenbaker appeared in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman paying at the cornerback position. He finished the season with 29 total tackles with 22 solo stops and seven assists. He also added three pass breakups for the season. He recorded a career-high seven tackles at Hawai’i. He recorded six tackles against Boise State and added five against Wofford. He recorded pass breakups at Hawai’I, Colorado State and at New Mexico. 2017: Blankenbaker redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Keyon Blankenbaker was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 85 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He was a two-time West Suburban Silver All-Conference cornerback. Blankenbaker helped lead Oak Park-River Forest High to a 7-3 record and the First Round of the 2016 Illinois 8A State Playoffs. Class 8A is the largest classification in the state of Illinois. He played for head coach John Hoerster at Oak Park-River Forest. Blankenbaker was recruited by Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Personal: He is undeclared for his major at UW.
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UW This Season: Borton is a leader in the defensive line room and will add dpeth to the position this season. He was placed on scholarship during spring practice.
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2018: Borton did not appear in any contests for the Cowboys during the 2018 season.
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Nose Tackle 6-2, 282, Junior Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland)
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JUSTIS BORTON
2017: Borton appeared in two contest for the Cowboys during the season recording an assisted tackle against New Mexico. He also appeared in the Pokes’ home win over Texas State. 2016: Redshirted during the 2016 season.
THE OPPONENTS
High School: Two-time All-State selection at Wheatland High School. He led Wheatland to a state title his senior season. He was also a 2A Lineman of the Year. He also played in the Wyoming Shrine Game as a senior. Also excelled in wrestling and track and field. Personal: He is the son of Tony and Julia Borton. His father played football at Bethany College. He was born on Jan. 9, 1998. He is majoring in criminal justice at UW.
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
JUSTIS BORTON CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2017 2 0 1 1 0.0 2018 0 0 0 0 0.0 Totals 2 0 1 1 0.0
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Solo: 1 (New Mexico 2018) Assisted: 1 (New Mexico 2018) Total tackles: 2 (New Mexico 2018)
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JEFF BURROUGHS
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Running Back/Fullback 6-1, 233, Junior Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) UW This Season: Burroughs has a strong spring for the Cowboys moving running back. He finished the spring second on the depth chart at the position. 2018: He did not appear in any games for the Pokes adding depth to the fullback position. 2017: Did not appear in any contests. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Southeast High School. Two-time All-State selection and three-time All-Conference honoree. He was named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 Team as a senior. During his senior season he rushed for 1,203 yards and 15 touchdowns. Also had five receiving touchdowns. Helped lead his to a state title his freshman season. Personal: Son of Gregg and Bev Burroughs. Born on July 1, 1997. He is majoring in management at UW.
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UW This season: Byrd is a young defensive end with great promise. He had a strong spring and is second on the depth chart at the position after spring drills.
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2018: He played in three games and will remain a redshirt freshman due to the NCAA redshirting rule. He added five tackles for the season with two solo and three assisted stops. He recorded two tackles at Missouri and at New Mexico.
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Defensive End 6-4, 243, RFr. Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight)
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SOLOMON BYRD
THE OPPONENTS
High School: Solomon Byrd completed his high school career at William J.P. Knight High School in Palmdale, Calif. During his career, he had 155 total tackles, 75 solo tackles and averaged 6.5 tackles per game as a defensive end. His career totals included 16.0 sacks and six forced fumbles. He also played tight end and had 15 career receptions for 209 yards, averaging 13.9 yards per reception. His senior season he was credited with 60 total tackles in nine games, including 42 solo tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and four forced fumbles. As a junior, Byrd made 70 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble in 10 games. He helped lead Knight High School to a 7-3 overall record and a 4-3 record in the Golden Football League in 2017. Byrd played for head coach Chance Tapia. He was also recruited by Army, Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
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SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2018 3 2 3 5 0-0 Totals 3 2 3 5 0-0
0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0
0 0
0-0 0-0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1 (New Mexico 2018) Assisted: 1 (New Mexico 2018) Total tackles: 2 (New Mexico 2018)
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Quarterback 6-3, 218, RFr. Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) UW This Season: Chambers ended fall camp with the top spot at the quarterback position. He played in four games last season as a freshman keeping his status as a redshirt freshman. 2018: Chambers appeared in four games under center for the Pokes. He held a 3-1 record in those contest including going 3-0 as a starter. He was 15-of-25 passing for 60 percent. Chambers threw for 266 yards with three touchdowns. He also rushed for 329 yards and finished with 595 yards of total offense. Chambers rushed for a career-best 129 yards against San Jose State also added a rushing score and also threw for a touchdown. Chambers threw for a career-best 116 yards at Colorado State on 7-of-10 passing in game with two touchdowns in which he also rushed for 101 yards. He rushed for 100 yards in his career debut in Utah State, as he came and completed 3-of-5 passes for 62 yards.
High School: Sean Chambers is listed as a three-star recruit by the 247 Sports composite ranking, which ranks him as the No. 44 dual threat quarterback in the nation. He was an All-North Sequoia League First Team honoree while playing at Kerman High School, where he led the Lions to a 10-2 record in 2017 and a berth in the Division 4 Central Section CIF Football Championship Semifinal. lt was the first time in the history of Kerman High that it won a conference title. Kerman was undefeated in conference play, finishing atop the North Sequoia League standings. Chambers posted three consecutive seasons of over 1,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards at Kerman, including 1,600 passing yards and 1,687 rushing yards his senior season. He accounted for over 5,000 passing yards, nearly 4,000 rushing yards and 95 total touchdowns during his high school career, including 34 total touchdowns his senior season. Chambers averaged 140.6 yards per game on the ground and 280.5 yards of total offense per game in 2017. Chambers was also spectacular on defense during his senior season, recording four interceptions for 120 yards. Chambers was coached by Stephen Hunt at Kerman. Chambers also played baseball at Kerman High, hitting .358 in 63 career games. He was recruited by Boise State, Colorado, Colorado State, Columbia, Fresno State, Hawai’i, Rutgers, San José State and UTEP. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared.
SEAN CHAMBERS CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSE YEAR G 2018 4 Totals 4
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PASS EFF. 188.98 188.98
COMP./ COMP. PASS TDS/ RUSH TOTAL ATT. % YARDS INTS. YDS. OFF 15-25 60.0 266 3/0 329 595 15-25 60.0 266 3/0 329 595
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Completions: 7 (Colorado State, 2018) Attempts: 10 (Colorado State, 2018) Completion percentage: 70.0 (Colorado State 2018) Passing Yards: 116 (Colorado State 2018) Long Completion: 47 (Utah State, 2018) Rushing Attempts: 22 (Colorado State, 2018) Rushing Yards: 129 (San José State, 2018) Long Rush: 64 (San José State, 2018)
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C.J. COLDON
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Cornerback 6-1, 183, Sophomore Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) UW This Season: Coldon gained valuable experience last season for the Cowboys and will be a key member of the defensive backfield this season.
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2018: Coldon was slowed down by an injury, but showed great production in his three games played. He recorded nine total tackles including six solo stops. He also broke up one pass on the season. Coldon recorded four tackles against both Washington State and Missouri. He also recorded a pass breakup in the season opener at New Mexico State. 2017: Coldon redshirted his first season with the Cowboys.
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0-0 0-0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 3 (Missouri 2018) Assisted: 2 (Washington State 2018) Total tackles: 4 (Missouri 2018)
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2018 3 6 3 9 0.0/0 0-0 0 0-0 Totals 3 6 3 9 0.0/0 0-0 0 0-0
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C.J. COLDON CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS
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Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
THE OPPONENTS
High School: C.J. Coldon has been ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. com. He was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 64 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He earned First Team All-State Class 4A honors as a wide receiver from the Illinois Football Coaches Association his senior season at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Ill. He is projected as a cornerback at Wyoming. Coldon was credited with 49 total tackles, including 32 solo tackles as a senior and intercepted two passes for 33 yards. He caught 58 passes for 965 yards and 11 touchdown receptions his senior year, and ranked No. 10 in the state of Illinois in receiving yards (965). Coldon was also utilized as return specialist. His senior season, he had 229 yards in kickoff returns, returning one for a TD, and had 73 yards in punt returns. As a junior, he was credited with 77 total tackles, including 52 solo tackles and added two interceptions for 68 yards, returning both for touchdowns. His junior season, he caught 68 passes for 1,312 yards and 13 TD catches and had 157 combined yards in kickoff and punt return yards, returning a punt for a touchdown and rushing for a TD bringing his touchdown total to 17 TDs his junior season. Coldon ended his high school career with 126 total tackles, including 84 solo tackles and four interceptions for 101 yards. Offensively, he had 126 career receptions for 2,277 yards and caught 24 touchdown passes. He averaged 18.1 yards per reception and 87.6 yards per game for his career. In 2016, Coldon helped lead Althoff Catholic to the quarterfinals of the Class 4A State Playoffs before losing by one point to eventual 4A State Champion Rochester, which featured fellow 2017 Wyoming signee Avante’ Cox. Coldon played for head coach Ken Turner. Coldon was also recruited by Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Miami (Ohio), Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Purdue.
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Wide Receiver 5-10, 183, Senior Aurora, Colo. (Overland) UW This Season: A veteran leader for the Cowboys, Conway will once again be one of the top offensive threats for the Pokes. A valuable punt returner as well, Conway finished at the top spot in both positons after spring ball. 2018: Conway appeared in all 12 games for the Pokes recording a team-high 32 catches for 250 yards. He also rushed for 80 yards for the season. Conway added a rushing touchdown against New Mexico and grabbed a touchdown pass against Air Force. He recorded a careerhigh 11 catches against Wofford and finished the day with a season high 89 yards. Conway was also a strong punt returner with 156 return yards for the season on 27 returns. He had a season-long 31 yard return against San Jose State in Laramie. He also recorded a 28 yard return against Utah State. 2017: Conway was Josh Allen’s top target grabbing 62 catches for 553 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 70 yards on the season on 15 carries. Conway grabbed a career-high 11 catches for a career-best 135 yards with a touchdown against Gardner-Webb. He grabbed seven passes for 105 yards against Fresno State including a career-best 41 yard snag. He also recorded touchdowns against Texas State and Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He recorded one rush for 40 yards against Colorado State in Laramie. Conway also went 2-of-2 passing for 22 yards. He recorded 22 punt returns for 228 yards averaging 10.4 per return. He recorded a season-long 55 yard punt return at San Jose State. He finished the season with 851 all-purpose yards.
2016: Austin Conway appeared in all 14 games at wide receiver and punt returner. He grabbed 11 catches for 103 yards. He also rushed for 110 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown. He scored a rushing touchdown against New Mexico. He also threw for a touchdown at Nevada. He also returned punts ranking fourth in the league and No. 47 in the country averaging 6.5 yards a return. He returned a punt for a touchdown at UNLV. The 60 yard return was the first by a Cowboy since Chris McNeil returned one 75 yards for a touchdown against UNLV on Oct. 15, 2011. 2015: Redshirted as a freshman on the Cowboy basketball team. High School: Conway was an outstanding football and basketball player at Overland High School in Aurora, Colo. He was named to The Denver Post’s All-Colorado team for all classifications as a dual-threat quarterback his senior season of 2014. During his senior season, he passed for 1,341 yards and 13 touchdowns and added 509 rushing yards and five rushing TDs. His junior season, Conway accumulated 1,847 passing yards and 1,130 rushing yards for 2,977 yards of total offense. He had a combined 31 touchdowns, 19 through the air and 12 on the ground. In basketball, Conway led Overland High to the Colorado Class 5A Final Four as a junior and guided AUSTIN CONWAY CAREER STATISTICS the Trailblazers to their first basketball state championship RUSHING as a senior. According to Rivals.com, coming out of high NET AVG AVG school Conway had football scholarship offers from Army, YEAR G ATT YARDS ATT. TDS LONG GAME Colorado, Colorado State, Nebraska, Rice and Utah State; 2016 14 17 110 6.5 1 42 7.9 and basketball scholarship offers from Indiana and Rice. 2017 13 15 70 4.7 1 40 5.4 Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Rush Yards: 70 (Nebraska 2016) Receiving Yards: 135 (Gardner-Webb 2017) Catches: 11 (twice: last vs. Wofford, 2018)
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2018 12 12 80 Totals 39 44 260 YEAR
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2016 14 11 2017 13 62 2018 12 32 Totals 39 105
YARDS 103 553 250 906
6.7 6.0
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RECEIVING AVG 9.4 8.9 7.8 8.6
19 6.7 42 6.8
GAME 7.4 42.5 20.8 23.2
TDS 0 3 1 4
LONG 24 41 22 41
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UW This season: Crall missed spring drills, but is one of the top defensive line on the Pokes owning the top spot on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions.
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2018: Crall appeared in all 12 games and led the Pokes with 4.5 sacks. He also added 6.5 tackles for loss on the season. Crall broke up one pass and forced and recovered one fumble. He finished with 38 total tackles with 19 solo and assisted stops. He was second on the Pokes in tackles by a defensive lineman after Carl Granderson. Crall recorded a career-high nine tackles against Air Force. He added six tackles against Wofford. He recovered a fumble and forced a fumble against Washington State. He added sacks against New Mexico State, Wofford, Boise State, Utah State and San Jose State. He would add five tackles along with his sack at Boise State.
High School: Graduate of Hicksville High School in Hicksville, Ohio. He was an accomplished high school quarterback earning Second Team All-State honors. He was also a First team All-Conference selection at defensive end. Helped lead his team to two state championship appearances in high school. Also played basketball and baseball. He was a four-time honor roll selection in the classroom.
GARRETT CRALL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS
Total Tackles: 9 (Air Force 2018) Solo Tackles: 4 twice (Last Air Force 2018) Tackles for Loss: 2.0 (San Jose State 2017) MOUNTAIN WEST
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RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: Son of Eric and Jill. Born on Feb. 7, 1998. He is majoring in communication at UW.
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2016: Redshirted during his first season with UW.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Crall was a solid member of the defensive end rotation for UW. He appeared in all 13 games for Wyoming recording 33 tackles. He also added 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered one fumble. He recorded a career-high five tackles against Gardner-Webb. He closed out the season recording three solo tackles and a forced fumble against Central Michigan. He recorded a career-high two tackles for loss against San Jose State including a sack. He also added a solo sack at Utah State.
2017 13 19 14 33 2.5/14 5.5/23 1 1/0 2 2018 12 19 19 38 4.5/25 6.5/28 1 1/0 1 Totals 25 38 33 71 7.0/39 12.0/51 2 2/0 3
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Defensive End 6-5, 242, Junior Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville)
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Wide Receiver 5-9, 178, Junior Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) UW This Season: Crow had a strong spring and will contend for playing time at the wide receiver position. He will also add depth to the Pokes as a punter. 2018: Crow appeared in 10 games for the Pokes with two rushes for 11 yards. He also punted the ball 24 times averaging 42.8 yards per kick. He had five punts inside the 20 yard line and recorded four punts over 50 yards. He recorded a career long 68 yard punt against Air Force. 2017: Crow appeared in five contest for the Cowboys at wide receiver. He grabbed one pass for five yards in the Pokes’ win over New Mexico. He also returned one punt for eight yards in Wyoming’s win over Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 2016: Crow redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Graduate of Sheridan High School where he played for former Wyoming assistant Don Julian. He was a Casper Star Tribune Super 25 selection as a senior. He was also a nominee for Wyoming’s Gatorade Player of the Year. He played in the Wyoming Shrine Bowl, as he was named offensive MVP. He was a two-time All-State selection for the Broncs. Led his team to a state title his senior season. As a senior, Crow had 860 receiving with led his team with 129 points scored. Also excelled in the classroom as a four-time Academic All-Conference selection. Personal: Son of Jenny Crow. Born on Oct. 6, 1997. He is majoring in American studies at UW.
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2017 5 1 5 Totals 5 1 5 YEAR G ATT 2018 Totals
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NET YARDS 11 11
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RUSHING AVG ATT. TDS LONG 5.5 5.5
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Yards: 6 (San Jose 2018) Long rush: 6 (San Jose 2018) Receiving Yards: 5 (New Mexico 2017) Catches: 1 (New Mexico 2017)
AVG GAME 1.2 1.2
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UW This Season: Cryder will be the leader of a veteran offensive line this season. He has the ability to play multiple positions on the offensive line, but will once again be at center this season.
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2018: Cryder started all 12 games for the Wyoming Cowboys as a redshirt freshman this past season and earned Freshman All-America Honors by the FWAA. He was also the most versatile offensive lineman for the Cowboys, starting his first four games at guard, three at left guard and one at right guard, before starting the final eight games of the season at center. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Cryder redshirted his first year with the program.
SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: Keegan Cryder was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 19 overall recruit in the state of Colorado in the 2017 recruiting class. Cryder earned Honorable Mention All-State Class 4A from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAANow.com), ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. The teams were selected by Colorado head coaches from across the state. He played both offensive tackle and defensive end at Dakota Ridge High School. He is projected as an offensive tackle at Wyoming. Cryder helped lead his Dakota Ridge High team to a 6-4 overall record and a 4-1 conference mark, finishing second in the Plains League. He played for head coach Ron Woitalewicz. Personal: He is majoring in civil engineering at UW.
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Center 6-4, 297, Sophomore Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge)
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KEEGAN CRYDER
RECORDS & HISTORY
KEEGAN CRYDER CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 12 (12 in 2018) Games Started: 12 (12 in 2018)
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AYDEN EBERHARDT Wide Receiver 6-2, 195, Junior Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) UW This Season: A relaiable pass catcher, Eberhardt had a strong spring for the Pokes finishing first on the depth chart at the X-Receiver position.
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2018: Eberhardt appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys. He grabbed five passes for 46 yards averaging 9.2 yards per catch. He also had one rush on the season for one yard. Eberhardt was a valuable member of special teams recording four tackles on the season. He had a career-high two catches for a career-high 30 yards against Air Force. Was named to MW Academic AllConference team. 2017: Ayden Eberhardt appeared in seven games for the Pokes’ at wide receiver. He did not record any statistics during the season. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Loveland High School. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
AYDEN EBERHARDT CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G REC YARDS 2018 12 Totals 12
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46 46
9.2 9.2
AVG GAME 3.8 3.8
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 2 (Air Force 2018) Yards: 30 (Air Force 2018) Long reception: 15 (Air Force 2018)
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RYAN GALOVICH
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Kicker 6-0, 192, Senior Corvallis, Ore. (Cresent Valley) UW This season: Galovich had a strong spring and adds depth at the punting position.
2018: Galovich punted 13 times on the season for 493 yards and averaged 37.9 yards per kick. He recorded seven punts inside the 20 yard line and recorded a season long of 68 yards. He had four punts inside the 20 yard line and a 68 yard kick at New Mexico. THE COWBOYS
2017: Galovich did not appear in any contests. High School: He is a graduate of Cresent Valley High School in Corvallis, Ore. Personal: He is majoring in zoology at UW.
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4 68 4 68
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ESAIAS GANDY
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Safety 6-1, 193, Junior Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) UW This Season: A valauable member of special teams, Gandy will add depth to the safety postion for the Cowboys this season. 2018: Gandy appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys. He made four tackles for the season. Gandy made two tackles at Colorado State, a season high. He also added stops against Hawai’I and at New Mexico. 2017: Gandy appeared in 12 games last season recording right total tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles against Texas State. He also recorded two tackles against Central Michigan and Gardner-Webb. He was a key member of special teams for the Pokes. He earned Academic All-MW honors.
High School: Esaias Gandy was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 17 overall recruit in the state of Colorado in the 2017 recruiting class. Gandy earned First Team All-State Class 4A from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAANow.com), ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. The teams were selected by Colorado head coaches from across the state. He ranked No. 5 in the state of Colorado in tackles among all players in all classes, totaling 155 tackles his senior season. Gandy had 76 solo tackles, 79 assisted tackles, 10.0 sacks, 19.0 tackles for loss, one interception, two forced fumbles and averaged 12.9 tackles per game. He added 157 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, 243 receiving yards and three TD receptions and accumulated an even 400 all-purpose yards his senior season. Gandy led Denver South to a No. 1 seed in the Colorado Class 4A State Playoffs before losing in the State Quarterfinals. Gandy’s Denver South team posted an 11-1 overall record and a 5-0 conference record, winning the Mountain League title. Gandy ended his high school career with 310 career tackles, 143 solo tackles, 27.5 sacks, 20.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, five fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and averaged 7.8 tackles per game over his career. He played for head coach Tony Lindsay. Gandy was also recruited by Arizona, Colorado, Colorado State, Harvard, Kansas and Utah. Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
ESAIAS GANDY CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2017 12 4 4 8 0.0/0 2018 12 3 1 4 0.0/0 Totals 24 7 5 12 0.0/0
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0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 2 (Texas State 2017) Assisted: 2, twice (last Central Michigan 2017) Total tackles: 3 (Texas State 2017)
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UW This season: Hall is a veteran on the defensive line, as he has experience both at the defensive end at tackle positon. He is first on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions after spring drills.
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Defensive End 6-1, 236, Senior Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon)
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JOSIAH HALL
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2018: Hall appeared in nine games last season, as he struggled with an injury. He finished the season with eight tackles with four solo and assisted stops. He also added two tackles for loss on the season. He made three tackles including two tackles for loss at Colorado State. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Hall was a versatile piece up front for the Pokes playing both defensive tackle and defensive end. He recorded 24 total tackles on the season with 12 solo and 12 assisted stops. He recorded a career-high four tackles twice against Fresno State and Colorado State. He record a half sack against Texas State. He added 2.5 tackles for loss on the season. He earned Academic All-MW honors.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2016: Josiah Hall played in all 14 games for the Pokes this season. Hall recorded 19 tackles on the season with six solo stops and 13 assisted tackles. Hall recorded a careerhigh three tackles at Nevada and against Utah State. 2015: Redshirted.
Personal: Born on April 1, 1997, he is the son of Thaddeus and Julie Hall. His father played football at Western State. He is majoring in American studies at UW.
2016 14 6 13 19 2017 12 12 12 24 2018 9 4 4 8 Totals 35 22 29 51
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0.0/0 0 2.5/10 0 2.0/4 0 4.5/14 0
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 3 (Colorado State 2018) Assisted: 3, 3x (last: Fresno State 2017) Total tackles: 4, twice (last: Fresno State 2017)
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JOSIAH HALL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS
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High School: Hall is a graduate of Falcon High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was a three-year letterwinner in football. He was a two-time First Team All-Area and All-Conference honoree. Hall recorded 110 tackles in his career with 15.5 sacks. He also excelled in the classroom as a two-time Academic All-State selection.
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Cornerback 5-10, 190, Senior Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) UW This Season: Hall will return to the cornerback position this season. He brings speed and physical play to the position and will be one of the top players at the position in the Mountain West. 2018: Hall is one of the most versatile players on the Wyoming roster. He earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West as a kick-off returner in 2017 and earned Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2018 as a nickel back/cornerback. Outstanding in coverage and as a tackler, Hall led the Pokes in passes defended in 2018 with 10 (9 pass break-ups and 1 interception). He concluded the regular season with an interception at New Mexico that he returned for 26 yards. His season totals include: 39 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, nine PBUs, one interception, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and 2.5 tackles for loss. His return to cornerback began with the Utah State game, where he helped the Cowboys hold USU to 194 yards of total offense -- 284.7 yards under their season average, and he broke up two passes versus the Aggies. He had five tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and two pass breakups vs. Washington State. Hall made a career high nine tackles and a career best six solo tackles at Colorado State. He was credited with six tackles, including five solo tackles at Hawai’i and had six tackles, including four solo tackles vs. Air Force. Hall also recorded three tackles, all solos, and broke up one pass at Missouri.
2017: Hall appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes and earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors at kick returner. He returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in back-to-back games with one against Hawai’i (97 yards) and Texas State (95 yards). Hall is the only Poke in school history to return two touchdowns back in a season. He finished the season averaging 33.9 yards per return, which was one of the top numbers in the nation. He recorded 30 tackles at cornerback and forced two fumbles. He also recorded two interceptions. He recorded a career-high six tackles at San Jose State. His interceptions came against New Mexico and Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 2016: Hall appeared in seven games in his true freshman season playing mostly on special teams. He finished the season with one tackle and added a pass breakup. High School: Tyler Hall helped lead Junipero Serra High to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Pac-12 Division playoffs. Hall was named First-Team All-Mission League. During his senior season he recorded 52 tackles with 42 solo stops and 10 assisted tackles. Hall intercepted three passes and returned them for a combined 97 yards, including one interception return for a touchdown. He also saw time on offense hauling in seven catches for 100 yards and one touchdown. He played for high school football coach Scott Altenberg. Hall also received recruiting interest from Nebraska. Personal: He is majoring in social science at UW.
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YEAR G UT AT TT
SACKS/ TFL/ YDS YDS FF
FR/ YDS PBU
INT/ YDS
2016 7 1 2017 13 19 2018 11 28 Totals 31 48
0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
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0/0 2/1 1/26 3/27
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0 2 1 3
1 6 10 17
Solo: 6 (Colorado State 2018) Assisted: 3 (Colorado State 2018) Total tackles: 9 (Colorado State, 2018)
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Free Safety 6-2, 190, Senior Aurora, Colo. (Overland)
SEASON OUTLOOK
ALIJAH HALLIBURTON
UW This Season: Halliburton is a veteran safety that will help solidify the defensive back corp this season. He gained valuable experience last season in a rotation with Marcus Epps and Andrew Wingard.
THE COWBOYS
2018: Halliburton appeared in all 12 games and ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 61 on the season. He also recorded a half tackle for loss and forced one fumble and broke up two passes. He recorded 39 total tackles on the season. He recorded a career-high 11 tackles against Boise State, a contest that saw him make a careerhigh eight solo stops. He recorded eight tackles at both Colorado State and at Fresno State.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Halliburton added 21 total tackles last season with 10 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles. He also broke up one pass coming against Oregon. He recorded a career-high four tackles twice, once at Boise State and once against Texas State
RECORDS & HISTORY
High School: Alijah Halliburton is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 12 recruit in the state of Colorado. He was one of only 31 players named to the 2015 Denver Post First Team All-Colorado Team for all classifications. Halliburton was named First Team All-State Class 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. He also earned All-Centenial League honors his senior season. During his senior season, he recorded a team-high 125 total tackles with 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. He averaged 12.5 tackles per game his senior season. Halliburton recorded one interception on the season and returned a punt for a touchdown. He also added 31 catches for 325 yards and three touchdowns at wide receiver. He is a key member of the Overland High School basketball team that is currently ranked No. 1 in the state of Colorado. Halliburton was a high school teammate of current Wyoming sophomore defensive end Kevin Prosser and current Cowboy Basketball freshman guard Austin Conway. Halliburton played for high school football coach Seth Replogle. Halliburton was also recruited by Arizona State and Nevada.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2016: Halliburton appeared in all 14 games for the Cowboys playing an important role on special teams. He finished the season with 11 tackles with seven solo stops and four assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles in the Cowboys’ win against Boise State.
Personal: He is majoring in communication at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 14 7 13 10 12 39 39 56
4 11 22 37
11 21 61 93
0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
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Solo: 8 (Boise State 2018) Assisted: 3 (Fresno State 2018) Total tackles: 11 (Boise State 2018)
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LOGAN HARRIS
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Offensive Guard/Center 6-3, 304, Junior Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) UW This Season: A veteran on the offensive line. Harris will bring experience to the group, as he sits at the top of the depth chart at right guard. 2018: Harris appeared in all 12 games during the season with one start. He earned a start against San Jose State. He has played in 25 games heading into the 2019 season. He helped pave the way for All-MW performer Nico Evans, as he rushed for 132.5 yards per game to rank fourth in the nation. 2017: Harris appeared in all 13 games and started all 13 games at center as a true freshman. Harris helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. He earned Academic All-MW honors.
High School: Logan Harris will stay in his home state to play for the Wyoming Cowboys. Harris was named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 Team both his junior and senior seasons at Torrington High School. Harris was also named to the 3A East All-Conference team by conference coaches and was selected as the 3A-East Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He played offensive and defensive line for the Torrington Trailblazers, and is projected as an offensive lineman for the Cowboys. Harris led his team in total tackles (65), tackles for loss (8.5), sacks (5.0) and pass breakups (4) as a senior. Harris’ Torrington team finished the 2016 season 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the 3A-East. They advanced to the Wyoming 3A State Playoffs as the No. 2 seed from the 3A-East, before falling to Green River in the first round of the playoffs. Harris played for head coach Mark Lenhardt. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
LOGAN HARRIS CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 25 (12 in 2018, 13 in 2017) Games Started: 14 (1 in 2018, 13 in 2017)
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UW This Season: Harshman returns for his fifth season at tight end and is one of veterans in the group. He is listed at the top of the depth chart after spring drills.
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2018: Harshman appeared in three games with three starts before his season ended with an injury. He recorded four catches for 21 yards during his three contests. 2017: Harshman grabbed 12 catches for 136 yards in 13 games. He averaged 11.3 yards per catch on the season. He grabbed two or more passes in three games. He grabbed two passes for 47 yards, both career highs at Utah State. He grabbed a 31-yard pass against Gardner-Webb.
THE OPPONENTS
2016: Josh Harshman appeared in all 14 games this season. He had five catches for 50 yards. He caught one pass for a season-high 22 yards against New Mexico. He added a career-high two catches for 16 yards against Boise State. He grabbed one catch for nine yards in the Poinsettia Bowl. He earned Academic All-MW honors.
Receptions: 2, 5x (last: San José State 2017) Yards: 47 (Utah State 2017) Long reception: 31 (Gardner-Webb 2017)
2015 11 2016 14 2017 13 2018 3 Totals 41
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39 50 136 21 246
19.5 10.0 11.3 5.2 10.7
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RECORDS & HISTORY
High School: Harshman was named to the 2014 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team, and was named the Super 25 Defensive Player of the Year. He was a unanimous selection to the 2014 Wyoming Coaches Association Class 4A All-State team as both a linebacker and an at-large selection on offense. Harshman was named to the same All-State team on both offense and defense as a junior in 2013. As a quarterback and outside linebacker, he helped lead Natrona County to an undefeated season and the 2014 Class 4A State Championship. Harshman was selected to play in the 2015 Shrine Bowl on June 13, 2015, in Casper, Wyo. He was also part of Natrona County’s 2012 undefeated State Championship team. His senior season, Harshman completed 55 of 85 pass attempts (64.7 percent) for 833 yards and 11 touchdowns, while throwing only three interceptions. He also rushed for 340 yards on 67 carries and scored five rushing touchdowns. On defense, Harshman was the top defensive performer on the state’s top ranked defense. He recorded 58 total tackles, including 21 solo tackles with 8.0 tackles for loss, six pass breakups and seven interceptions. Natrona County led the state of Wyoming in: rushing defense, allowing only 84.6 yards per game; passing defense, giving up only 110.5 yards per game; and total defense, allowing only 195.1 yards per game. He played for his father Steve Harshman, head coach at Natrona County High School. Harshman was also recruited by Weber State.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2015: Harshman appeared in 11 contests for the Pokes both at tight end and on special teams. He was the first Wyoming native tight end to play his true freshman season since Wade Betschart in 2004. He finished the season with two receptions for 39 yards and one touchdown. He recorded his first career touchdown on a 26-yard reception against New Mexico. He also recorded a reception for 13 yards at Washington State. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom.
Personal: Born December 2, 1996, he is the son of Steve and Becky. He is majoring in phsiology at UW.
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Tight End 6-3, 230, Redshirt Senior Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County)
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RAVONTAE HOLT
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 272, Junior Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) UW This Season: Holt is a talented interior defensive lineman that will continue to be one of the key cogs of the Wyoming defense. 2018: Holt appeared in all 12 games for the Pokes and finished the season with 31 tackles. He had 10 solo stops and 21 assisted tackles. Holt also added 1.5 tackles for loss on the season and added and forced fumble and recovery. Holt recorded a career-high six tackles in the season opener against Washington State. He added five tackles against both Air Force and New Mexico in the final two games of the season. He also forced a fumble in the contest at New Mexico. 2017: Holt appeared in nine games with three starts as a true freshman. He recorded nine tackles on the year with one sack and one tackle for loss. He recorded a career-high three tackles and one sack against Gardner-Webb. He had two tackles against New Mexico and at Utah State. High School: Ravontae Holt was selected to the Sacramento Bee Honorable Mention All-Metro team as a defensive lineman his senior season. He was credited with 99 total tackles for the 2016 season, including 3.5 sacks and had one fumble recovery that he returned 27 yards. Holt led Sheldon High to an 8-4 record in the Delta League and the 2016 Quarterfinals of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division I. Sheldon entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 9 and defeated No. 8 seed Napa, 37-28, in the first round before losing to No. 1 seed Folsom, 14-41. He played for head coach Joe Cattolico. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
RAVONTAE HOLT CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G UT AT TT
SACKS/ TFL/ YDS YDS FF
FR/ YDS PBU
INT/ YDS
2017 9 2 2018 12 12 Totals 21 12
1.0/1 0.0/0 1.0/1
0/0 1/0 1/0
0/0 0/0 0/0
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0 1 1
0 0 0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 3 (New Mexico 2018) Assisted: 4 (Washington State 2018) Sacks: 1.0 (Gardner-Webb, 2017)
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UW This Season: Hooper returns to be the snapper for the Pokes after a strong season in 2018.
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Long Snapper 5-11, 232, Sophomore West Jordan, Utah (Summer Academy)
SEASON OUTLOOK
JESSE HOOPER
2018: Hooper played in all 12 games and was not credited with a bad snap. He snapped for Lou Groza Finalist Cooper Rothe.
THE OPPONENTS
Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
THE COWBOYS
High School: Jesse Hooper will enroll early at Wyoming, joining the team in January 2018. He is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 5 long snapper in the nation in the 2018 recruiting class. He played his high school football at Summit Academy in Draper, Utah. Hooper was part of a Summit Academy team that posted a 9-2 record and a 4-1 record in 2017 in the 3A South Region standings, tying for first place. Summit Academy entered the Utah Class 3A State Playoffs as the No. 1 seed from the South Region, earning it a bye in the first round. Summit Academy defeated Manti, 34-21, in the quarterfinals before losing 38-37 in double overtime to eventual state champion Juan Diego Catholic in the state semifinals. He also played some defensive tackle. Hooper played for head coach Les Hamilton. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team.
JESSE HOOPER CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 12 (12 in 2018)
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ANTONIO HULL
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Cornerback 5-10, 191, Senior Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) UW This Season: A veteran in the defensive backfield, Hull will be one of the key playmakers on the defensive side of the ball for the Pokes this season. 2018: Hull appeared in all 12 games returning from injury. He finished the season with 44 total tackles including 30 solo stops. Hull also added two interceptions and was tied for second on the team witth eight pass breakups. He also forced and recovered one fumble on the season. He tied a careerhigh 10 tackles against Colorado State. He also recorded nine tackles against Boise State, as he recorded a season-high seven solo tackles in that contest. Hull recorded interceptions against Washington State and Colorado State. He forced and recovered a fumble against Wofford. 2017: Hull missed all but one game last season due to injury. 2016: Antonio Hull was one of the premiere playmakers in the Cowboy secondary last season. He finished the season with 79 tackles, which was fifth for the Cowboys. He also tied for the team lead with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass breakups including the game winning pass breakup on a two-point conversion against San Diego State. His five breakups tied for second on the team. He led the Cowboys in tackles in the Bowl game against BYU with six tackles. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles twice once at Nevada and in the home finale against San Diego State. 2015: Hull was a steady contributor in the Cowboy secondary and special teams appearing in all 12 games in his true freshman season. He finished the season with 33 total tackles with 18 solo stops and 15 assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high seven tackles at San Diego State. He added six tackles for the Pokes at Utah State. He recorded a career-high two pass breakups twice doing so against Nevada and UNLV. He recovered one fumble at Air Force in a contest where he added five tackles.
High School: Antonio Hull was ranked by 247Sports.com as a three-star recruit, the No. 77 overall recruit in the state of California and was ranked No. 51 in the state of California at the Athlete position. A very versatile athlete, his senior season he rushed for 1,278 yards on 138 carries, had six 100-yard rushing games and scored 12 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 18 passes for 235 yards and scored two receiving TDs. He completed 14 of 28 passes for 169 yards and threw three TD passes. Hull had 303 yards in kick returns, 223 yards in punt returns, scored one TD on a kickoff return, another TD on a punt return and accounted for 2,039 all-purpose yards. As a defensive back, he recorded 38 tackles, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery. He played for head coach Marcus Hughes at Diamond Bar High School. He was also recruited by Arizona State. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 8 (Nevada 2016) Assisted: 5 (Colorado State 2016) Total tackles: 10, 3x (last: Colorado State 2018) Interceptions: 2 (Air Force 2016)
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ANTONIO HULL CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2015 12 2016 14 2017 1 2018 12 Totals 39
18 15 56 23 0 0 30 14 104 52
33 0.0/0 79 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 44 0.0/0 156 0.0/0
0.0/0 2.5/4 0.0/0 1.0/2 3.5/6
0 0 0 1 1
1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 2/0
6 8 0 8 22
0/0 3/18 0/0 2/15 5/33
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UW This Season: Ismail had a strong spring for the Pokes and will once again to a valuable playmaker for the Brown and Gold. He is listed at the top spot at the F-receiver position alongside C.J. Johnson.
THE COWBOYS
2018: Ismail appeared in 11 games in his first season with the Pokes. He caught 24 passes for 267 yards, as he averaged 11.1 yards per catch for the season. He added two touchdowns on the season including the game winner against Wofford. He hauled in a 26 yard catch against Boise State in a game where he had a career-high five catches for a career best 66 yards. He also added a touchdown against Air Force in the final home game of the season.
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Wide Receiver 6-0, 170, Senior Irving, Texas (Cisco CC, Texas)
SEASON OUTLOOK
RAGHIB ISMAIL JR.
THE OPPONENTS
Raghib “Rocket” Ismail Jr. is a 6-0, 180-pound wide receiver, who caught 48 passes for 434 yards and scored four receiving touchdowns at Cisco College in 2017. His 48 receptions ranked him No. 21 in the nation among all junior college players in ‘17. Ismail also ranked No. 29 in the country in receiving yards, averaging 62.0 yards per game. He added two kickoff returns for 40 yards and three punt returns for 12 yards for a total of 486 all-purpose yards. Ismail was part of a Wrangler offense that ranked No. 18 in the nation in passing offense (235.3 yards per game), No. 22 in the NJCAA in total offense (392.3 yards per game) and No. 23 in scoring offense (34.1 points per game). He played for head coach Russell Thompson at Cisco College.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Ismail played one season at Cisco College after originally attending TCU where he was a member of the Horned Frog Football team.
He was ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com coming out of high school and was recruited by and offered by Nevada. He is the son of Raghib “Rocket” Ismail, who finished second in the 1990 Heisman Trophy balloting while playing at the University of Notre Dame.
RECORDS & HISTORY
Ismail is from Carrollton, Texas, and played his high school football at Ranchview High School. His senior season, he helped lead Ranchview to a 9-3 overall record and a 4-1 district record. Ranchview advanced to the second round of the 2014 Texas Class 4A District 1 State Playoffs. Ismail played for head coach Terry Smith at Ranchview High.
Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
RECEIVING AVG YEAR G REC YARDS REC
AVG GAME
2018 11 Totals 11
24.3 24.3
24 24
267 267
11.1 11.1
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 5 (Boise State, 2018) Yards: 66 (Boise State, 2018) Long reception: 26 (Boise State, 2018)
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JAVAREE JACKSON Nose Tackle/Defensive Tackle 6-5, 276, Junior Wauwatosa, Wisc. (Wauwatosa West)
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UW This season: Jackson will be paired on the interior with Holt as a pair of veterans. He finished the spring at the top of the depth chart at the defensive tackle position. 2018: Jackson appeared in seven games for the Cowboys after suffering an injury. He added 12 tackles on the season with four solo stops and eight assisted tackles. He also owned one pass breakup on the season. He recorded five tackles in the season finale at New Mexico. He also added three tackles in the Pokes win over Air Force. 2017: Jackson appeared in 11 games for the Pokes with one start. He finished the year with 24 total tackles with eight solo stops and 16 assisted stops. He added 1.5 tackles for loss as well. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles for UW in a win at Air Force. He also added five stops for the Pokes against Colorado State. High School: Javaree Jackson was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 23 overall recruit from the state of Wisconsin in the 2017 recruiting class. Jackson earned All-Suburban honors his senior season at Wauwatosa West High School in suburban Milwaukee. Wauwatosa West advanced to the Wisconsin Division 2 State Playoffs as a No. 8 seed before losing to No. 1 seed Menomonie in the first round. Jackson was also an outstanding basketball player and shot putter -- qualifying for the state meet in track and field. He played for head football coach Matt Good. Personal: He is majoring in economics at UW.
JAVAREE JACKSON CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2017 11 8 2018 7 4 Totals 18 12
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0 1 1
0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Assisted: 6 (Air Force 2017) Solo: 4 (Air Force 2017) Total tackles: 10 (Air Force 2017)
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UW This season: Jones is one of the most versatile players on the defensive line with the ability to play defensive tackle and end. He finished the spring second at defensive tackle spot on the depth chart.
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2018: Jones appeared in 11 games for the Brown and Gold as a redshirt freshman. He finished the season with 15 tackles. He recorded six solo stops and nine assisted tackles. Jones recorded a career-high four tackles against both Missouri and Wofford. He also added three tackles in a contest at Fresno State.
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Defensive Line 6-4, 256, Sophomore Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum)
SEASON OUTLOOK
VICTOR JONES
2017: Jones redshirted last season for the Cowboys. THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: Victor Jones is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout. com and 247 Sports. He was selected to the Sacramento Bee First Team All-Metro team as a defensive lineman his senior season. 247 Sports ranked Jones as the 108th overall recruit in the entire state of California. Jones led Inderkum High to the 2016 Championship Game of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division II. Inderkum entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 8 after capturing the Tri-County Conference title with a perfect 6-0 league mark and an 8-2 regular-season record. The Tigers proceeded to defeat No. 9 seed Whitney, 42-7, in the first round of the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they captured a 35-33 upset win over No. 1 seed Sacramento. Inderkum earned a spot in the sectional championship game by defeating No. 4 seed Jesuit, 52-35, in the semifinals before falling in the championship game to No. 2 seed Del Oro, 13-35. The Tigers ended the season with an 11-3 overall record. Jones played for head coach Terry Stark. Jones was also recruited by California, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai’i, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon State and Utah. Personal: He is majoring in outdoor rec/tourism management at UW.
SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2018 11 6 Totals 11 6
9 9
15 15
0.0/0 0.0/0
0-0 0-0
0 0
0-0 0-0
0 0
0-0 0-0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 2 (Missouri 2018) Assisted: 2 (Missouri 2018) Total tackles: 4 (Missouri 2018)
RECORDS & HISTORY
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CASSH MALUIA
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Linebacker 6-0, 248, Senior Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Pronunciation: CASH, mall-uh-WEE-uh UW This Season: A veteran linebacker, Maluia returns to the Pokes for his senior season. He will flank fellow senior Logan Wilson at the WILL position. 2018: Maluia appeared and started 11 games for the Pokes. He was fifth on the team in tackles with 47 on the season. He recorded 23 solo tackles and assisted on 24. Maluia added six tackles for loss on the season. He recorded an interception and broke up three passes for the season. Maluia recorded a season-high eight tackles against Fresno State. He also added seven tackles and recorded two tackles for loss at Missouri. Maluia recorded an interception in the Pokes’ win at Colorado State. 2017: Maluia was fourth on the Cowboys in tackles with 74 on the season. He recrded 33 solo and 41 assisted stops. He recorded a career-high 11 tackles in the Cowboys win at Utah State. He recorded eight stops in the Pokes’ contest against Oregon State. He recorded his first career sack and seven tackles against Colorado State. He finished the season with 3.5 tackles for loss. He also broke up three passes with two coming against Air Force.
2016: Cassh Maluia appeared in 13 games in his true freshman season. He finished with 16 total tackles with 12 solo stops and four assisted tackles. He made his first career start in the MW Championship game. He recorded five tackles in the game against the Aztecs. He was a valuable member of special teams. He made three special teams tackles against UC Davis. High School: Cassh Maluia was a two-way player at Paramount High School seeing time at safety and quarterback. He was the leading tackler for Paramount High School his senior season, recording 110 total tackles. He finished the season with 69 solo tackles and 41 assisted stops. Maluia recorded two interceptions on the season and blocked three punts. He also threw for 758 yards with six touchdowns, while rushing for 404 yards with five touchdowns. Maluia recorded a career-high 19 tackles last season against Dominquez High School. During his junior season he was primarily used as a quarterback throwing for 596 yards with nine touchdowns. He also rushed for 705 yards with one touchdown. He played for head football coach Matt Howard. Personal: Born October 3, 1998, he is the son of Posi and Meli. He is majoring in American studies at UW.
CASSH MALUIA CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G UT AT TT
SACKS/ TFL/ YDS YDS FF
FR/ YDS PBU
INT/ YDS
2016 2017 2018 Totals
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0/0 1/0 1/0 2/0
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12 33 23 68
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1 1 0 2
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 6 (Missouri, 2018) Assisted: 6 (Utah State 2017) Total tackles: 11 (Utah State 2017)
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UW This Season: Miller moved from the linebacker position to fullback in the off season. He had a strong spring earning the top spot at the position after spring practice.
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Fullback 5-11, 226, Junior Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington)
SEASON OUTLOOK
SKYLER MILLER
2018: Miller did not appear in any games for the Cowboys playing in a reserve role on the defense. THE COWBOYS
2017: Miller did not record any stats during his redshirt season. 2016: Redshirted. High School: Graduate of Torrington High School. He is a two-time Eastern Wyoming Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is also a two-time All-State selection and member of the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25. In his final two seasons at Torrington High School, he recorded 174 tackles and rushed for 3, 152 yards. He helped lead the Trailblazers to the semifinals of the state playoffs as both a junior and senior.
THE OPPONENTS
Personal: Son Paul and Christine Miller. He was born on June 12, 1998. He is majoring in animal and veterinary science at UW.
JAHMARI MOORE
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Tight End 6-2, 236, Junior Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest)
2018: Moore appeared in all 12 games last season and was a valuable member of special teams. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team. 2017: Moore appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams for the Pokes. He recorded two tackles on the season coming against New Mexico. He earned Academic All-MW honors.
High School: Jahmari Moore was named the West Suburban Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He was named All-West Suburban Conference, as well. Moore recorded 55 tackles during the regular season to go along with 8.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. He added three forced fumbles and recorded two interceptions. Moore excels in the classroom as an All-Academic selection. He led his team to a 9-2 overall record and the No. 4 seed in the Class 8A Playoffs, the highest classification in the state of Illinois. Oak Park and River Forest High advanced to the Second Round of the Class 8A Playoffs. He played for head coach John Hoerster. Moore was also recruited by Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Northern Illinois and Northwestern.
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Personal: He is majoring in secondary education/physics at UW.
JAHMARI MOORE CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 25 (12 in 2018, 13 in 2017)
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2016: Redshirted
RECORDS & HISTORY
UW This Season: Moore made the move from fullback to tight end during the spring, as he is expected to add depth to the position.
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CHAD MUMA
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Linebacker 6-3, 220, Sophomore Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) UW This Season: Muma had a strong spring for the Cowboys and will add depth to the linebacking corps. He finished second on the depth chart at MIKE linebacker. 2018: Muma appeared in all 12 games and was a key member of Wyoming’s special teams. He finished the season with two tackles. He recorded stops against San Jose State and New Mexico. Was named to MW Academic AllConference team. High School: Chad Muma is ranked as the No. 9 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. He is also ranked by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit. Muma was one of only 32 players to be named to the 2017 Denver Post AllColorado football team for all classifications. While he played defensive back his junior year, he moved to linebacker his senior season, and is projected to play linebacker at Wyoming. Muma tallied 77 tackles his senior season at Legend High School despite missing half the season with an injury. He also recorded 8.0 tackles for loss. Muma was selected to the 2017 Second Team All-State Class 5A team by the Colorado High School Activities Association. Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. He is the son of former Wyoming Cowboy Ty Muma, who lettered for the Cowboys in 1990 and ‘91. He played for head coach Monte Thelen. He was also recruited by Colorado State, Hawai’i and Nevada. Personal: He is majoring in mechanical engineering at UW.
CHAD MUMA CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2018 12 1 Totals 3 6
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1 (San Jose State 2018) Assisted: 1 (New Mexico 2018 Total tackles: 1 (New Mexico 2018
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Pronunciation: awk-WALL-ee
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UW This Season: Okwoli, a veteran receiver for the cowboys had a strong spring and will add depth to the position finishing second on the depth chart at X-receiver. 2018: Okwaoli appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys last season. He caught three passes for 31 yards. He had two catches for 24 yards against Mizzou. He also grabbed a pass for seven yards in the season opener at New Mexico State.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Okwoli appeared in 12 games for the Pokes grabbing 12 passes for 137 yards. He averaged 11.4 yards per game and per catch. He grabbed a careerbest four catches for a career-best 41 yards in the season opener at Iowa. Okwoli grabbed two catches each in the New Mexico, Hawai’i and Gardner-Webb game. He recorded his first career touchdown against New Mexico. 2016: Okwoli appeared on special teams for the Cowboys, but did not record any statistics offensively.
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2016 14 0 2017 12 12 2018 12 3 Totals 38 15
0.0 11.4 2.6 4.4
0 137 31 168
0.0 11.4 10.3 11.2
TDS 0 1 0 1
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 4 (Iowa 2017) Yards: 41 (Iowa 2017) Long reception: 23 (Iowa 2017)
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Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: John Okwoli is ranked as the No. 14 best recruit in the state of Arizona by both 247 Sports and ESPN.com. He is a three-star ranked recruit by Rivals, 247 Sports and ESPN. Okwoli was selected Second Team All-Arizona for Division III by the Arizona Republic in 2015. He played in eight games as a senior, catching 51 passes for 747 yards, six touchdowns and 1,035 allpurpose yards. On defense, he had 26 tackles as a senior, three interceptions, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery. His junior season, he played in 10 games and caught 86 passes for 1,408 yards and scored 10 TDs, while accounting for 1,934 all-purpose yards. Okwoli added 47 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and four pass breakups his junior season. Okwoli is also a starter on his North Canyon basketball team. He played for head football coach Cornelius Bowick. Okwoli was recruited by Boise State, Colorado, Nevada, UNLV, Utah State and Washington State.
JOHN OKWOLI CAREER STATISTICS
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 210, Senior Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon)
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GAVIN RUSH Offensive Guard 6-3, 300, Redshirt Junior Aurora, Neb. (Aurora)
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UW This Season: Rush is a veteran offensive lineman, but will miss the season due to injury. 2018: Redshirted from injury. 2017: Rush appeared in all 13 games and was a key cog up front for the Pokes. Rush helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. 2016: Gavin Rush started all 14 games in his true freshman season with the Pokes. He helped pave the way for All-MW running back Brian Hill. High School: Gavin Rush is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 9 recruit in the state of Nebraska. He was named Honorary Captain of the Nebraska Class B All-State team as a senior. He was a member of the Omaha World Herald All-Nebraska Team. Rush was also named to the Lincoln Journal Star All-Super State team. He helped pave the way for an offense that recorded over 5,000 yards of total offense. He also saw time on the defensive line recording 44 tackles and 1.0 sack his senior season. He helped lead Aurora High School to the Nebraska Class B State Championship game. He played for head coach Kyle Peterson. He was also recruited by Montana, Nebraska and North Dakota State. Personal: Born December 23, 1997, he is the son of Kevin and Michelle. He is majoring in communication at UW.
GAVIN RUSH CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 28 (1 in 2018, 13 in 2017, 14 in 2016) Games Started: 22 (8 in 2017, 14 in 2016)
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UW This Season: Smith will be a key member of the Cowboy safeties corp this season. He finished spring drills at the top of the depth chart at free safety.
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2018: Smith appeared in all 12 games recording four tackles on the season with three solo stops and one assisted tackle. A valuable member of special teams, Smith recorded stops against New Mexico State, Washington State, Hawai’i and San Jose State.
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Free Safety 5-10, 184, Junior Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood)
SEASON OUTLOOK
BRADEN SMITH
2017: Smith appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams and as a reserve for the Pokes. He recorded six tackles on the season. He had four tackles against New Mexico setting a career-high. He also recovered a fumble in the game against New Mexico and forced the same fumble.
THE OPPONENTS
2016: Redshirted
SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: Braden Smith is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 14 recruit in the state of Colorado. He was named an Honorable Mention selection to the 2015 Denver Post All-Colorado Team for all classifications. Smith was also named Second Team AllState Class 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. Smith was credited with 45 total tackles, including 28 solo tackles. He had three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown, and one fumble recovery. A versatile player for Lakewood High, Smith also accounted for 684 all-purpose yards, including 175 rushing, 334 receiving, 116 on kickoff returns, 33 on punt returns and 26 on interception returns. Smith was also an accomplished baseball player and track and field athlete. He played for head football coach Jeff Braun. Smith was also recruited by Air Force. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
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2017 11 4 2 6 2018 12 3 1 4 Totals 23 7 3 10
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1 (San Jose State 2018) Assisted: 1 (Hawai’i 2018) Total tackles: 1 (San Jose State 2018
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RUDY STOFER
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Offensive Line 6-6, 296, Sophomore Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) UW This Season: Stofer gained valuable experience last season and finished spring ball first on the depth chart at left tackle. 2018: Stofer appeared in in all 12 games for the Pokes and earned seven starts. He started his first game in the season opener at New Mexico State. He helped pave the way for All-MW performer Nico Evans, as he rushed for 132.5 yards per game to rank fourth in the nation. 2017: Stofer redshirted his first season with the program. High School: Rudy Stofer was one of the elite linemen in the state of Nebraska his senior season, earning First Team Super State honors for all classifications from the Lincoln Journal Star as a defensive lineman. He was also named to the Journal Star’s First Team All-State Team for Class A. The Omaha World-Herald selected him First Team All-State, as well. 247 Sports ranked him as the No. 10 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2017 recruiting class. Stofer is projected as an offensive tackle for the Cowboys. He helped lead his Kearney High team to the quarterfinals of the Nebraska Class A Playoffs, the largest classification in the state. Kearney ended the season with an 8-3 record. He made 106 total tackles his senior season, including 48 solo tackles, 7.0 sacks and force three fumbles. He played for head coach Brandon Cool. Stofer was recruited by Iowa State and Nebraska among other schools. Personal: He is majoring in acroecology at Wyoming.
RUDY STOFER CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 12 (12 in 2018) Games Started: 7 (7 in 2018)
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Holder 6-3, 205, Senior Fresno, Calif. (Central)
SEASON OUTLOOK
NICK SZPOR
UW This Season: Szpor will once again be the holder for All-America canadiate Cooper Rothe.
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2018: Szpor appeared in all 12 games as holder for Lou Groza Award Finalist Cooper Rothe. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team. 2017: Szpor appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at place holder. He helped Cooper rothe connect of 15-of-18 field goals. He earned Academic All-MW honors.
THE OPPONENTS
2016: Szpor was the primary place holder for Cooper Rothe last season. He attempted one pass that fell incomplete in the Cowboys’ Bowl Game against BYU. High School: Graduate of Central High School in Fresno, Calif. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY
NICK SZPOR CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 39 (12 in 2018) (13 in 2017) (14 in 2016)
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XAZAVIAN VALLADAY
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Running Back 6-0, 196, Sophomore Matteson, Ill. (Brother RIce) UW This Season: An excellent running back that has put on weight in the off season, Valladay owned the top spot on the depth chart at the running back positon after spring ball. 2018: Xazavian Valladay played in all 12 games for the Cowboys, rushing for 396 yards on 71 carries and averaging 5.6 yards per carry. He concluded his freshman season with his best game, rushing for 192 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-3 win at New Mexico. Valladay is also remembered for coming up big in clutch situations as a freshman. He kept the gamewinning drive alive against Wofford when on a fourth down and four play he made a shoe-string catch for 10 yards, taking the ball down to the Wofford nine-yard line and setting up the winning TD two plays later. Against Air Force in a similar critical situation, the Cowboys were trailing the Falcons 27-21 and faced a fourth down and nine play. Valladay caught a pass from UW quarterback Tyler Vander Waal and ran for 12 yards to keep the gamewinning drive alive. With the Pokes up 28-27 later in the Air Force game, Valladay scored the game-clinching TD on a 27-yard scamper. 2017: Valladay redshirted in his first season with the program. High School: Xazavian Valladay earned Special Mention All-State honors from the Chicago Tribune as a senior. He was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 75 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. Valladay helped lead Brother Rice High School a No. 8 seed in the 2016 Illinois Class 8A State Playoffs, before losing in the first round. Class 8A is the largest classification in the state of Illinois. Brother Rice High began the season with a perfect 8-0 start before ending the season with a 9-3 record. Twice during his senior season, Valladay was named his team’s Offensive MVP of the Week. He played for head coach Brian Badke. Valladay was also recruited by Purdue. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at Wyoming.
XAZAVIAN VALLADAY CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING NET AVG AVG YEAR G ATT YARDS ATT TDS LONG GAME 2018 12 71 409 5.6 3 45 33.0 Totals 12 71 409 5.6 3 45 33.0
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 22 (New Mexico, 2018) Yards: 192 (UNM, 2018) Long rush: 45 (New Mexico, 2018) Touchdowns: 2 (UNM 2018
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UW This Season: The sophomore had a strong spring and finished second on the depth chart at the quarterback position. He gained valuable experience last season appearing in 10 contests under center for the Cowboys.
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2018: Tyler Vander Waal started the first eight games of the season and the last game of the year at New Mexico. He led the Pokes to four victories: at New Mexico State, vs. Wofford, vs. Air Force and at New Mexico. Against Wofford, Vander Waal completed 25 of 42 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and keyed a gamewinning drive of 80 yards in the final 1:59 of the game, that included completing a pass on fourth down and four yards to running back Xazavian Valladay and completing a game-winning TD pass of nine yards to Rocket Ismail. Vander Waal entered the Air Force game for an injured Chambers and proceeded to lead Wyoming to a 35-27, come-from-behind home win. Vander Waal completed 14 of 26 passes for 225 yards and two passing TDs. He also ran for 22 yards and two touchdowns. Wyoming trailed 27-14 with 8:44 remaining in the game. Vander Waal guided the Cowboys on a drive of 76 yards in 13 plays capped off by him scoring on a five-yard TD run. Then he engineered a 9-play, 58-yard drive that ended with a 22-yard TD pass to Austin Conway that gave UW a 28-27 lead. He was named the MW Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team.
THE OPPONENTS
TYLER VANDER WAAL CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSE YEAR G 2018 10 Totals 10
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COMP./ COMP. ATT. % 120-246 48.8% 120-246 48.8%
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Completions: 25 (Wofford, 2018) Attempts: 42 (Wofford, 2018) Completion percentage: 61.9 (NMSU, 2018) Yards: 225 (Air Force, 2018) Long completion: 72 (Boise State, 2018)
MOUNTAIN WEST
Personal: He is majoring in communication at Wyoming.
RECORDS & HISTORY
High School: Tyler Vander Waal has been ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout.com and 247 Sports. 247 Sports also ranked Vander Waal as the 174th best overall recruit in the state of California in the 2017 recruiting class. He was selected to the Sacramento Bee First Team All-Metro team in 2016. His senior season, Vander Waal completed 60.7 percent of his passes (202 for 333 passes) for 2,926 yards. He threw 25 touchdown passes and had only nine of his passes intercepted. Vander Waal also rushed for 378 yards on 118 rushing attempts, scored six rushing touchdowns and accounted for 3,304 yards of total offense. He averaged 209.0 yards passing per game and 236.0 yards of total offense per game. Vander Waal was named the Sacramento Bee Player of the Week for his performance in a 48-18 victory over Casa Roble. He threw three touchdown passes and scored a fourth TD rushing in the win. Vander Waal led Christian Brothers High to an 11-3 overall record and a perfect 5-0 record in the Capital Athletic League to win the conference championship. Christian Brothers advanced to the 2016 Championship Game of the Sac-Joaquin Sectional Playoffs for Division III. Christian Brothers entered the sectional playoffs seeded No. 3. The Falcons defeated No. 14 seed Cordova, 30-20, in the first round; beat 11th seed Burbank, 21-14, in the quarterfinals; and captured a 29-0 victory over No. 2 seed American Canyon in the semifinals. The Falcons lost the sectional championship game to No. 1 seed Oakdale. Vander Waal played for head coach Dan Carmazzi. Vander Waal was also recruited by Ball State, Boise State, California, Colorado, Colorado State, Nevada, San Jose State, Utah and Washington State.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2017: Vander Waal redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the porgram.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
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Quarterback 6-4, 214, Sophomore Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers)
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ALONZO VELAZQUEZ
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Offensive Tackle 6-6, 310, Junior Janesville, Wisc. (Parker) UW This Season: Velazquez missed the spring with an injury, but will be a key cog on the offensive line this season. He will earn the starting spot at right tackle. 2018: He appeared in five games with five starts. He started five straight starting with the Missouri contest, until a injury finished his season. He helped pave the way for All-MW performer Nico Evans, as he rushed for 132.5 yards per game to rank fourth in the nation. 2017: Velazquez appeared in 10 games starting all 10 contests. He helped the Pokes offense score 37 touchdowns on the season and record 3,718 yards of total offense on the season. High School: Alonzo Velazquez has received a three-star rating from Scout.com. Velazquez was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 12 overall recruit from the state of Wisconsin in the 2017 recruiting class. He earned Second Team All-Big 8 Conference honors as a senior in 2016. Parker High narrowly missed out on the state playoffs, coming up just one game shy of qualifying with a 4-5 record on the season. He played for head coach Clayton Kreger. Personal: He is majoring in communication at UW.
ALONZO VELAZQUEZ CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 15 (5 in 2018, 10 in 2017) Games Started: 15 (5 in 2018, 10 in 2017)
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UW This Season: Watson is a veteran in the Cowboy backfield and finished spring drills second on the depth chart at the fullback position.
THE COWBOYS
2018: Watson saw action in all 12 games for the Pokes at fullback as well as a key member of the Cowboys’ special teams.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Watson appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at fullback and as a key member of special teams. He did not record a rush or receive a pass. He recorded one tackle last season on special teams in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 2016: Watson was a reserve linebacker for the Cowboys and appeared in eight games mostly on special teams. He saw extensive action in the Bowl game against BYU recording two tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles against UNLV.
RECORDS & HISTORY
High School: Jaylon Watson was ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 28 best overall recruit in the state of Oklahoma in 2014. He played running back and defensive end his senior season, but is projected as a linebacker for the Cowboys. Watson rushed for 547 yards on 97 carries, scored 19 rushing touchdowns and averaged 5.6 yards per attempt his senior season. Watson also played power forward on his Broken Bow basketball team. He played for head football coach Scott Pratt. He was also recruited by Army, Ohio and Tulsa.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2015: Redshirted.
Personal: Born August 29, 1996, he is the son of Lonnie and Jennifer. He is majoring in communication at UW.
COWBOY COACHES
Fullback 6-0, 241, Senior Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow)
SEASON OUTLOOK
JAYLON WATSON
JAYLON WATSON CAREER STATISTICS MOUNTAIN WEST
RUSHING NET AVG AVG YEAR G ATT YARDS ATT TDS LONG GAME 2016 11 Linebacker 2017 13 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2018 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Totals 35 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
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NATE WEINMAN
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Tight End 6-7, 267, Sophomore Creston, Ohio (Norwayne, Ohio) UW This Season: Weinman will add depth to a talented group of tight ends. He is second on the depth chart on the position after a strong spring. 2018: Weinman appeared in nine games during the season playing behind a pair of veterans in Tyree Mayfield and Austin Fort. 2017: Weinman redshirted his first season with the program. High School: Nate Weinman was selected to the MaxPreps/ JJHuddle All-Ohio Football All-State Second Team for small schools. He helped lead Norwayne High to an 11-2 overall record, a 7-0 conference record and the Wayne County Conference championship. Weinman’s Norwayne team advanced on to the Ohio Division 5 State Playoffs. Norwayne won its Region 18 quarterfinal game (28-6 over Genoa Area) and Region 18 semifinal game (28-21 over Swanton) before falling in the Region 18 Finals (20-27) to Edison), just one game shy of the Division 5 Final Four. He was coached by head football coach Adam Indorf. Weinman was also recruited by Ball State, Eastern Michigan and Miami (Ohio). Personal: He is majoring in business economics at Wyoming.
NATE WEINMAN CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 9 (9 in 2018)
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Defensive End 6-5, 212, Sophomore Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North)
SEASON OUTLOOK
DAVON WELLS-ROSS
UW This season: Wells Ross had a strong spring and is second on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions. 2018: Wells-Ross appeared in two games during the season, but did not record any statistics. 2017: Wells-Ross redshirted during his first season with the program.
THE OPPONENTS
Personal: He is majoring in American studies at Wyoming.
THE COWBOYS
High School: Davon Wells-Ross was ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 5 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska for the 2017 recruiting class. 247 Sports ranked him as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Nebraska this year. Wells-Ross was named to the Lincoln Journal Star’s Second Team Super State Team for all classifications. The Omaha World-Herald selected him First Team All-State Class A and First Team All-Metro. He helped lead his Omaha North High team to a No. 1 seed entering the 2016 Class A State Playoffs -- the largest classification in Nebraska. Omaha North finished the season with a 12-1 record and advanced to the State Championship Game before falling to Bellevue West. He recorded 65 total tackles and 24 solo tackles and added 11 tackles for loss his senior season. Wells-Ross played for head coach Larry Martin. Wells-Ross was also recruited by Iowa State, Kansas State and Nebraska.
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BEN WISDORF
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Linebacker 6-1, 221, Senior Cheyenne, Wyo. (East) UW This Season: Wisdorf is a veteran linebacker and a valuable member of special teams for the Brown and Gold. 2018: Wisdorf played in all 12 games for the Pokes on special teams and as a backup linebacker. He finished the season with seven tackles with five solo stops and two assisted. He recorded a season-high two tackles at Hawai’i. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team. 2017: Wisdorf added 11 tackles last season with five solo and six assisted tackles in 11 games. He recorded a career-high eight tackles in the Texas State game. He also added a career-high two tackles for loss against the Bobcats. He earned Academic All-MW honors. 2016: Wisdorf appeared in six games for the Cowboys on special teams. He did not record any statistics. 2015: Redshirted.
High School: Wisdorf was named to the 2014 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team for the state of Wyoming. Wisdorf earned First Team Class 4A All-State honors from the Wyoming Coaches Association as a wide receiver and defensive back as a senior in 2014 and as a linebacker in 2013. He played linebacker, free safety and wide receiver for Cheyenne East High School during his career. His senior season, Wisdorf was credited with 105 defensive points, including 50 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 7.5 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one interception. He caught 49 passes for 588 yards and scored five receiving touchdowns as a senior. As a junior, he helped lead Cheyenne East to the 4A State Championship. For his career, he totalled 220 defensive points, 92 tackles, 39 solo tackles, 9.5 pass breakups, five interceptions, 4.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks. He played for head football coach Chad Goff. Personal: Born on May 14, 1996, he is the son of Tim and Jill Wisdorf. He has five siblings. He is majoring in finance at UW.
BEN WISDORF CAREER STATISTICS SACKS/ TFL/ FR/ INT/ YEAR G UT AT TT YDS YDS FF YDS PBU YDS 2016 6 0 2017 11 5 2018 12 5 Totals 29 10
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0 0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 4 (Texas State 2017) Assisted: 4 (Texas State 2017) Total tackles: 8 (Texas State 2017)
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UW This season: Zaleski missed spring drills, but will once again be the punter for the Cowboys this season.
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2018: Zaleski recorded 36 punts on the season averaging 38.8 yards per attempt. He recorded nine inside the 20 yard line and two kicks of 50 yards or more. He missed the final seven games with an injury. He recorded a season-long 52 yard punt against Missouri. He recorded three punts inside the 20 yard line against New Mexico State. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team.
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Punts: 10 (San José State 2017) Punt yards: 398 (Fresno State 2017) Long punt: 65 (Air Force 2017) Punts inside 20: 4, 4 times (last: Central Michigan 2017)
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TIM ZALESKI CAREER STATISTICS
SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: Tim Zaleski was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 83 overall recruit in the state of Illinois in the 2017 recruiting class. He was a Special Mention selection to the 81st Annual Champaign News-Gazette All-State Football Team for all classifications. The Chicago Tribune also named him to their Special Mention All-State Team. Zaleski helped lead St. Rita High of Chicago to the First Round of the 2016 Illinois Class 7A State Playoffs. He averaged 38.3 yards per punt as a high school senior, punting 27 times for 1,033 yards, with a long punt of 59 yards. An outstanding all-around player, Zaleski also caught 39 passes for 720 yards and had 10 receiving touchdowns from his tight end position. As a three-year starter, he averaged 35.6 yards per punt, punting 120 times for 4,269 yards, a long punt of 67 yards and placed five punts inside opponents’ 20-yard lines. His career receiving totals included 62 receptions for 1,038 yards and 12 receiving TDs. Zaleski played for head coach Todd Kuska. Zaleski was also recruited by Air Force, Army, Iowa and Northern Illinois.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Zaleski appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes at punter. He punted 87 times averaging 39.2 yards per kick. He had eight punts of 50 or more yards on the season. He recorded 33 punts inside the 20-yard line. He had four punts inside the 20-yard line in four different games last season including one late in the Utah State contest.
Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
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Punter 6-5, 221, Junior Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
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THE COWBOYS BLAYNE BAKER Offensive Line 6-5, 305, Redshirt Freshman Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan)
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UW This Season: Baker is a big and versatile offensive lineman and will add depth to the position this season. 2018: Baker redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Blayne Baker is the top-ranked recruit in the state of Wyoming according to 247 Sports. He was a unanimous 4A All-State selection for the 2017 season as chosen by members of the Wyoming Coaches Association. The Coaches Association also selected him as the unanimous 4A Lineman of the Year in 2017. Baker was named to the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 Team his senior season. He was named the 2017 4A East Conference Lineman of the Year on offense and received 2017 4A East Second Team All-Conference honors as a defensive lineman. Baker helped lead the Broncs to a perfect 13-0 record in 2017 and their third consecutive 4A state title. Baker also received 4A All-State honors in 2016 as an offensive lineman, and he was a unanimous selection to the 4A East All-Conference First Team the same year. He played for head coach Don Julian who recently retired after the season. He was also recruited by Montana and Montana State. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
JACK BOYER Defensive End 6-4, 207, Redshirt Freshman Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West)
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UW This Season: Boyer had a strong spring and will add depth to the defensive end position. 2018: Redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Arvada West High School. Boyer was a two time AllConference selection and earn All-State honors during his senior season. As a senior he added 71 total tackles and finished the season with 6.5 sacks. Personal: He is majoring in energy systems engineering at UW.
BRETT BRENTON Running Back 5-10, 195, Redshirt Freshman Casper, Wyo. (Natrona)
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UW This Season: Brenton is a Wyoming native and will add depth to the running back position. He was injured late in spring camp, but had a very successful scrimmage in Casper. 2018: Brenton appeared in one contest last season appearing the Pokes game at New Mexico. High School: Brenton was the Star Tribune Super 25 Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. He averaged 152.7 yards per game and added 25 rushing touchdowns as a senior in 2017. Natrona County made a run to the State title game for the second year in a row and would lose to Sheridan in the State Championships 28-14, Brenton and Natrona ended the year with a 9-2 record. Natrona defeated Laramie 44-6 in the opening round of
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the playoffs and then beat Cheyenne East 44-0 in the semifinals. . As a junior in 2016, Brenton was an All-State selection averaging 207 yards of total offense per game. In 2016, Natrona ended the season 6-6 after making a deep run in the playoffs, upsetting fourth-ranked Kelly Walsh 37-21 in the first round and taking down the number one seed Campbell County 30-28 in the semifinals. Natrona lost in the championship game to Sheridan 56-28. He played for coach Steve Harshman. He was also a an accomplished wrestler earning numerous state championships. Personal: He is majoring in marketing at UW.
AUSTIN CLEMETSON Running Back 5-9, 185, Redshirt Freshman Gillette, Wyo. (Campbell County)
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UW This Season: Clemetson will add depth to the running back group this season and gained valuable experience in spring ball. 2018: Redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Austin Clemetson earned AllState honors from the Wyoming Coaches Association during his junior season in 2016. Celemetson helped lead Campbell County High School to a 9-2 finish that ended in the semifinals of the Wyoming State Playoffs losing to Natrona County. Campbell County defeated South High School 48-7 in the quarterfinals. During the 2016 season, Clemetson broke the Campbell County High School single-season rushing record by rushing for 1,847 yards. Clemetson also rushed for 21 touchdowns that year, both rushing stats were the best in Wyoming Class 4A in 2016. Out of the backfield, Clemetson had the tenth most receiving yards in Class 4A with 20 receptions for 332 yards and 5 touchdowns. Clemetson decided to play the inaugural season at Thunder Basin High School, the new high school in Gillette, instead of staying at Campbell County. His senior year would be limited after he received an injury in the opening game against Cheyenne Central High School. Clemetson was able to return for the final game of the 2017 season, losing in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs to Kelly Walsh. He played for coach Trent Pikula. Personal: He is majoring in health science-undeclared at UW.
CLAUDE COLE Defensive Tackle 6-4, 276, Redshirt Freshman Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep)
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UW This Season: Cole had a strong spring for the Brown and Gold and will add depth and size along the defensive line. 2018: Cole redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: He is a graduate of Bellarmine Prep. He earned First Team West Catholic Athletic league as a senior. Personal: He is majoring in environmental systems science at UW.
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Offensive Tackle 6-7, 300, Redshirt Freshman Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie)
Free Safety 6-2, 201, Sophomore Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie)
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UW This Season: Davis will add size and depth to the Cowboy offensive line. 2018: Davis did not appear in any contests for the Pokes. 2017: Davis redshirted during his first season with the program. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
Fullback 5-11, 205, Redshirt Freshman Parker, Colo. (Chaparral)
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MAESON GALLEGOS Wide Receiver 6-2, 165, Redshirt Freshman Casper, Wyo. (Natrona Country)
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UW This Season: Gallegos adds speed to the receiving corps and will add depth to the position. 2018: Gallegos redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Maeson Gallegos was a standout receiver and defensive back for Natrona County as he received All-State selections in both his junior and senior seasons in 2016 and 2017. Gallegos would catch 30 passes for 470 yards and 3 touchdowns during the 2017 season as Natrona made a run to the State title game for the second year in a row and would lose to Sheridan in the State Championships 28-14, Gallegos and Natrona ended the year with a 9-2 record. Natrona defeated Laramie 44-6 in the opening round of the playoffs and then beat Cheyenne East 44-0 in the semifinals. During the 2016 season, Gallegos lead Natron in receiving yards with 333 yards on 17 receptions and 2 touchdowns. Natrona ended 6-6 this year after making a deep run in the playoffs,
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UW This Season: Dietz has a solid spring and will add depth to the fullback group this fall. 2018: Dietz redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Tristan Dietz was a outstanding middle linebacker for Chaparral High School, ending the season with 101 tackles, 45 solo and 56 assisted, during his senior year in 2017, He was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the All-Mount Evans League team and was an honorable mention to the 5A All-State team voted on by the coaches. Dietz rushed the ball 45 times during his senior year and gain 169 yards. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
UW This Season: Dunayski moved to offensive tackle during spring ball. He will add depth to the position finishing second on the depth chart at right tackle. 2018: He did not appear in any contests during the 2018 season. 2017: Dunayski redshirted last season. High School: Gavin Dunayski was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 22 overall recruit from the state of Washington in the 2017 recruiting class. Dunayski was also given a three-star ranking by 247 Sports. He earned First Team All-South Puget Sound League honors his senior season. As a team captain, Dunayski helped lead Puyallup High to the first round of the 2016 4A State Playoffs, the largest classification in the state of Washington. A versatile player, Dunayski played primarily defensive end as a senior after playing defensive tackle his junior season. He also played tight end at Puyallup High. He played for head coach Gary Jeffers. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
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Offensive Line 6-3, 336, Sophomore Hershey, Neb. (Hershey)
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is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
UW This Season: Dodd is a veteran in the defensive backfield and will add depth to the position this season. 2018: He did not appear in any contests during the 2018 season. 2017: Dodd did not appear in any contests for the Cowboys. He was a valuable member of the scout team. High School: Dodd is a graduate of Laramie High School. Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
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UW This Season: Crum had a strong offseason along with spring ball and finished the spring second on the depth chart at left tackle. 2018: Crum redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Frank Crum chose to stay home and play for his hometown team, committing to play for the Wyoming Cowboys. The Laramie, Wyo., native earned First Team 4A East All-Conference honors as an offensive linemen his senior season of 2017. Crum helped lead Laramie to the 2017 Class 4A State Playoffs. Class 4A is the largest classification in the state of Wyoming. He also plays basketball for his Laramie High School team. Crum will be the third generation of his family to play for the Cowboys. His father, Gary, was an offensive lineman and letterman for the Cowboys from 1979-81, was a team captain in 1981 and earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors his senior season. Frank’s grandfather, Earl, lettered for the Cowboys in 1940. He played for head football coach Clint Reed. The youngest Crum was also recruited by Colorado State and Utah State. Personal: He
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GUNNER GENTRY Wide Receiver 6-3, 208, Sophomore Aurora, Colo. (Grandview)
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UW This Season: Gentry was a valuable member of special teams last season and will once again be this season. He will also be in the mix for playing time at the wide receiver position. 2018: Gentry appeared in 11 games in his first season with the program, but did not record any statistics. High School: Gunner Gentry is listed as a three-star recruit and the No. 11 recruit in the state of Colorado according to 247 Sports. He was named to the 2017 CHSAA 5A All-State First Team. He helped lead Grandview to the CHSAA 5A State semifinals his senior season. Grandview defeated No. 1 seed Valor Christian in the quarterfinals before losing to eventual state champion Pomona in the semis. During his career at Grandview High School, Gentry amassed 81 catches for 1,314 yards and 19 touchdowns. During his junior season, Gentry averaged 17.9 yards per catch, totaling 823 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns en route to 5A All-State Second Team honors. He was also named to the 2016 All-Mount Massive First Team by the Aurora Sentinel. Gentry had a number of big games during his junior year, including a nine-catch, 119yard effort in a 50-49 win against Murrieta Valley of California. In a 55-0 win vs. Boulder that season, Gentry caught four passes for 120 yards, all touchdowns. Gentry helped Grandview to a 10-3 overall record and captured the Mt. Massive Conference title with a 5-0 conference mark. Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. The Wolves were 10-2 in 2016, advancing to the CHSAA 5A state quarterfinal. Gentry played for coach John Schultz at Grandview. Gentry also plays basketball at Grandview. He is the younger brother of former Wyoming Cowboy and current Chicago Bears wide receiver Tanner Gentry. Personal: He is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion at UW.
COLE GODBOUT Defensive Tackle 6-4, 262, Redshirt Freshman Hudson, Wis. (Hudson)
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UW This Season: Godbout took advantage of his redshirt season and responded with a strong spring. He will add depth to the interior of the defensive line. 2018: Godbout redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Cole Godbout was a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State selection at defensive end in 2017 and received All-State honorable mention honors in 2016. He received All-Region honors in 2016 and 2017. Before the 2017 season, Godbout was ranked in the top 50 senior football players in the state of Wisconsin according to Rivals. com. During his senior year, Godbout accumulated 79 tackles, with 19 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. He scored two defensive touchdowns, one on a fumble and another on a blocked kick. He posted double-digit tackle
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totals in the first two games of the season, also racking up an impressive 7.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks over the two-game stretch. Godbout had four games of multiple sacks in 2017, including two contests with 3.0 sacks. In 2016, Godbout had 91 tackles, including 24.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. In a 35-14 win at Superior in 2016, Godbout amassed 13 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. He posted four consecutive games of multiple tackles for loss to start his junior year, eventually posting five games that season with at least 3.0 tackles for loss. Godbout helped Hudson to an 8-3 record in 2016 and 7-3 record in 2017. Godbout also is one of the top heavyweight wrestlers in the state of Wisconsin. He drew recruiting interest from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
BLAKE HARRINGTON Cornerback 5-11, 180, Redshirt Freshman Prosper, Texas (Prosper)
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UW This Season: Harrington took advantage of his reps during spring practice and will add depth to the defensive backfield. 2018: Harrington redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Blake Harrington was a defensive leader at the defensive back position for Prosper High School. Harrington helped lead his team to consecutive 10 win seasons and back to back District 14-5A titles in 2016 and 2017 during his junior and senior seasons. In 2017 Harrington lead Prosper to the third round of the Texas 5A D1 playoffs defeating Wakeland 38-14 in the first round and then defeating Poteet 53-20. Personal: He is majoring in accounting at UW.
CHARLES HICKS Linebacker 6-3, 220, Redshirt Freshman San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln)
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UW This Season: Hicks recovered from an injury from last fall and had a strong spring. He will add depth to the linebacking corps this season. 2018: Hicks redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Charles Hicks will enroll at Wyoming in January of 2018. He was named to the 2017 All-CIF San Diego Section Second Team Defense after racking up an amazing 157 tackles in his senior season at Lincoln High School, including 100 solo stops. It was Hicks first year playing linebacker. He averaged 13.1 tackles per game and also scored two touchdowns during his senior season while playing wide receiver on offense. Hicks recorded double-digit tackles in all but one game of his senior season, including a season-high 25 stops (18 solo) against Point Loma. He recorded 15+ tackles in five contests during his senior season and also forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and blocked a punt during his final high school campaign. Hicks led Lincoln to a 9-3 record and Eastern League conference title in 2017, as the Hornets advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF San Diego Section Football Championships. He played for coach David Dunn at Lincoln. Hicks was recruited by Boise State, Nevada and Utah State. Personal: He is majoring in sociology at UW.
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Wide Receiver 6-0, 191, Redshirt Freshman Green River, Wyo. (Green River)
Offensive Tackle 6-7, 240, Redshirt Freshman Longmont, Colo. (Mead)
Defensive End 6-2, 220, Redshirt Freshman Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum)
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TEAGAN LIUFAU Defensive End 6-3, 232, Redshirt Freshman Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain)
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UW This Season: Linfau had a strong spring for the Cowboys and will be in the mix for playing time at the defensive end position. He finished the spring second on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions. 2018: Linfau redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Rocky Mountain High School. Liufau recorded 45 solo tackles, 64 total tackles, and 4 sacks through three years of varsity football. Personal: He is majoring in family and consumer sciences at UW.
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MARCO MACHADO Offensive Line 6-4, 312, Redshirt Freshman Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran)
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UW This Season: Machado had a great spring and became a versatile member of the Wyoming offensive line. He finished second on the depth chart at center. 2018: Machado redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Nebraska Lutheran High School. Machado helped pave the road for a team that averaged 323.5 rushing yards per game and had 2 rushers over 1,000 yards in 2017. Personal: He is majoring in chemical engineering at UW.
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Cornerback 6-0, 190, Redshirt Freshman Thornton, Colo. (Mountain Range)
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UW This Season: Lafaele had a strong spring and will be in the mix at defensive end. He finished spring drills second on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions. 2018: Lafaele redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Leevi Lafaele starred on both offense and defense at Inderkum High School. He was the Tri-County Conference Defensive MVP in 2016 after registering 58 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks during the season. Lafaele racked up 108 tackles in his career, including 17.0 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. At running back, Lafaele carried the ball 117 times for 1,007 yards in his career, averaging 8.6 yards per carry. He also scored 17 touchdowns in his career, including one on an interception return. In a 51-0 win versus Pioneer during his junior season, Lafaele had seven carries for a whopping 202 yards and three touchdowns. Lafaele had just 16 carries during his senior year, but scored on five of them. He played a key role in Inderkum’s 11-1 season in 2017, leading the Tigers to the second round of the CIF Division II Sac-Joaquin Playoffs and a first-place finish in the Tri-County Conference. Lafaele also led Inderkum to an 11-3 record in 2016, as the Tigers finished atop the Tri-County Conference and advanced to the championship game in the CIF Division II Sac-Joaquin Playoffs. Lafaele played for coach Terry Stark at Inderkum High. He will reunite with former Inderkum teammates and current Cowboys Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula, who is his cousin, and Victor Jones at Wyoming. Lafaele was also recruited by Hawai’i. Personal: He is undeclared on a major at UW.
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UW This Season: Lee will add depth to the offensive line this season. 2018: Lee redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Mead High School. Lee was a 3A Colorado First Team All-State selection. Personal: He is majoring in wildlife and fish biology and management at UW.
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UW This Season: Hofer will add depth to the wide receiver group this season. 2018: Hofer redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Chance Hofer was an outstanding dual-threat quarterback at Green River leading his team to the semifinals during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. In 2017, his senior year, Hofer was lead 3A for passing yards at 1,809 completing 133 of his 219 attempts. Harrington also lead the state in all-purpose yardage with 2,343 yards of offensive production at the 3A level. Green River defeated Douglas, 28-7, in the opening round of playoffs that year before losing to Torrington in the semifinals 17-13 ending the year at 7-4. Harrington had 1,671 passing yards in 2016 and had 1,970 all-purpose yardage. Green River beat Torrington in the opening round of the 2016 state playoffs 27-21 before losing to Powell 27-10 in the semifinals, ending the year 8-2. He played for coach Don Maggi. Personal: He is majoring in energy systems engineering at UW.
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MARIO MORA
Tight End 6-7, 250, Redshirt Freshman Mt. Camel, Ill. (Mt. Camel)
Defensive Tackle 6-3, 264, Redshirt Freshman Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak)
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UW This Season: Marcotte is a big and physical tight end and will be in the mix for playing time this season. He finished the spring second on the depth chart at the position. 2018: Marcotte redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Jackson Marcotte is the No. 55 recruit in the state of Illinois according to 247 Sports. In his career at Mt. Carmel High School, Marcotte had 49 catches for 868 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns. He missed his senior season due to injury. Marcotte caught 18 passes for 387 yards and five touchdowns his junior season, averaging an incredible 35.2 yards per catch. Marcotte had the best game of his junior season against Boonville, hauling in five receptions for 132 yards and a score with a long catch of 58 yards. He also piled up 12.0 tackles for loss on defense his junior year. During his sophomore season, Marcotte played in just three games but totaled 13 catches for 232 yards including a seven-catch, 166-yard effort against Mt. Vernon. He played for coach Michael Brewer at Mt. Carmel. Marcotte is also an accomplished basketball player at Mt. Carmel, receiving 2016-17 Illinois 1A/2A All-State Second Team honors and 2015-16 1A/2A All-State Special Mention honors. Marcotte was recruited by Arkansas and Boston College. Personal: He is undeclared on a major at UW.
RYAN MARQUEZ Quarterback 6-1, 184, Redshirt Freshman Arvada, Colo. (Pomona)
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UW This Season: Marquez is a great running quarterback that showed during spring ball. He will add depth to the position. 2018: Marquez redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Pomona High School. Marquez threw for 6,467 yards and 55 Touchdowns over his three years of varsity. His senior year he averaged 266.1 yards per game and a 140.9 QB rating. He also added 28.7 rushing yards per game and 3 touchdowns to his senior year. Marquez led his team to a 5A state championship in 2017 and was included on the 5A All-State First Team. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
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UW This Season: Mora had a strong spring and will be an impact player along the defensive interior. He sits second on the depth chart at the nose tackle position. 2018: Mora redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Mario Mora was highly recruited by several Mountain West Conference schools. He was credited with 43 tackles his senior season (21 solo tackles and 22 assists). Among those 43 tackles were 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and 9.0 quarterback hurries. He recovered one fumble and scored a touchdown on that recovery. He also caught nine passes for 45 yards on offense, and scored a two-point conversion rushing. Mora helped lead Charter Oak High School to a 12-1 overall record, a 5-0 conference record and a first-place finish in the Hacienda Conference. Charter Oak advanced all the way to the Semifinals of the 2017 CIF Southern Section Division 3 Playoffs. Charter Oak dominated Crespi, 55-14, in the First Round. The Chargers also defeated Westlake, 39-28, in the Quarterfinals, before losing in the Semifinals to eventual Southern Section Champion Rancho Verde, 22-41. As a junior, Mora made 54 tackles (32 solo tackles and 22 assists). He had 9.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks and 10.0 quarterback hurries. He also forced one fumble and blocked one punt. He concluded his high school career with 97 career tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and 19.0 quarterback hurries. He played for head coach Lou Farrar. Mora had five other Mountain West schools who offered him scholarships, including: Air Force, Colorado State, Fresno State, Nevada and San Jose State. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
CAMERON MURRAY Free Safety 6-1, 170, Redshirt Freshman Aurora, Colo. (Overland)
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UW This Season: Murray is an athletics safety and will add depth to the position this season. 2018: Murray redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Cameron Murray was recognized by The Denver Post as one of only 32 players on its 2017 All-Colorado football team. He will be an early enrollee for the Cowboys. Murray is the cousin of current Cowboy wide receiver Austin Conway. Murray was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 14 recruit in the state of Colorado in the 2018 recruiting class. He will be joining three former Overland teammates at Wyoming in Conway, Alijah Halliburton and Kevin Prosser. As a junior in 2016, he was recognized by the Aurora Sentinel on its All-Mount Massive League First Team after he racked up 105 total tackles, including 74 solo stops, along with eight pass breakups. Murray accumulated 12 career pass breakups, picking off two passes during the 2017 season. He also contributed as a quarterback for the Trailblazers, occasionally returning kicks and punts, as well. He scored four rushing touchdowns during his career at Overland, also showing his speed with multiple rushes over 40 yards. Murray played for coach Steve Sewell at Overland. Murray has enjoyed plenty of success in track & field at Overland, most recently earning bronze
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Linebacker, 6-2, 210, Redshirt Freshman Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo)
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UW This Season: Weber will add to the depth at free safety. He finished second on the depth chart at the position following spring drills, as he moved to the position after playing corner last season. 2018: Weber played in three games and did not record any statistics. He qualified to redshirt under the NCAA’s new redshirting cap of four games High School: Rome Weber was credited with 56 total tackles as a defensive back his senior season, including 38 solo tackles, two interceptions, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Weber accumulated those statistics despite having to sit out the first four games his senior season due to California high school transfer rules. He also scored three touchdowns his senior season -- one receiving, one on an interception return and one on a fumble return. He was part of a Cajon High team that posted a 14-2 record in 2017 and a 7-0 conference record to win the Citrus Belt Conference. Cajon High advanced to the 2017 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs for Division 4, where it won four games to capture the Southern Section Championship. The Cowboys then earned a spot in the 2017 CIF State Football Championship for Division 2-AA where they won their first game over Rancho Verde before losing to Serra High in the State Championship Game. . He played for head coach Nick Rogers. Weber’s father, Jerome Weber, played for Texas A&M. The younger Weber was also recruited by Army, Colorado State, San Jose State, Utah State and Yale. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
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UW This Season: Watts missed the spring and will miss the 2019 season with an injury. 2018: Watts appeared in three games with three starts with the Cowboys winning every one of his starts. He helped pave the way for All-MW performer Nico Evans, as he rushed for 132.5 yards per game to rank fourth in the nation. High School: Zach Watts was named to the CHSAA 4A All-State First Team in 2017 and the CHSAA 4A All-State Second Team in 2016. He is ranked as the No. 20 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. In 2017, Windsor posted a 9-2 overall record
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UW This Season: Stindt will add depth to the wide receiver group this season. 2018: Stindt did not appear in any games during the 2018 season. 2017: Stindt redshirted his first season in the program. High School: Graduate of Republic County High School. Stindt had 10 receptions for 185 yards his senior season. He averaged 20.6 yards per game and 2 total touchdowns. Personal: He is undecided on a major at Wyoming. Personal: He is majoring in criminal justice at UW.
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Wide Receiver 6-2, 192, Sophomore Belleville, Kan. (Republic County)
Free Safety 5-11, 186, Redshirt Freshman San Bernardino, Calif (Cajon)
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UW This Season: Rabou had a strong spring and will add depth to the Wyoming linebacker position. 2018: Rabou redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Buffalo High School. Rabou rushed for 105.2 yards per game and 6 touchdowns his senior season. He also averaged 4.9 tackles per game to go along with 2 tackle for losses, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception. Rabou was a part of the Wyoming High School 3A All-State First Team (2016, 2017) and the Wyoming Shrine Bowl. Personal: He is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion at UW.
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and a 5-0 record in the Northern Conference, capturing the league title. Windsor entered the 2017 state playoffs as the No. 2 seed before being upset in the opening round. During his junior year, Watts helped Windsor to a 9-4 record and a spot in the CHSAA 4A Playoff Semifinals. Watts played for coach Chris Jones at Windsor. He helped Windsor to a 4A State Championship in 2015, as the Wizards went 13-1 and defeated Loveland 35-14 in the championship game. Signed as an offensive lineman, Watts also played on the defensive line at Windsor, recording 145 total tackles, 35.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and three forced fumbles during his career. Watts has also played two years of varsity baseball at Windsor, accumulating an impressive .392 batting average and .543 on-base percentage in 40 total games while posting a 1.31 ERA as a pitcher in 11 appearances. Watts was also recruited by Air Force, Boise State, Colorado, Colorado State, Utah, Utah State and Washington State. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
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medals in the 200 meters and 400 meters at the 2017 CHSAA 5A State Championships. He clocked a blazing time of 21.78 seconds in the 200 meters to win the 2017 Centennial League title, while he was also the 2017 league champion in the 400 meters with a time of 48.26. In 2016, Murray was the Centennial League champion and 5A state runner-up in the 400 meters. He was also recruited to play football at Colorado State and Hawai’i. Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
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MILES WILLIAMS
Wide Receiver 6-1, 191, Redshirt Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek)
Strong Safety 6-1, 199, Sophomore Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica)
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UW This Season: Wieland will add depth to the wide receiver unit this season after a strong spring. 2018: Wieland redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Pine Creek High School. Wieland had 87 catches for 1,402 total yards over his three year varsity career. His senior year he averaged 17.2 yards per reception and 61.8 yards per game, along with 8 touchdowns. Wieland finished on the 4A Colorado All-State First Team for his efforts during his senior season.
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UW This Season: Williams will add depth to the safety position this season and will be a valuable member of special teams. 2018: Williams appeared in six games and was a member of special teams. He finished the season with two total tackles. He made both of his tackles in the Border War contest at Colorado State. High School: Miles Williams is rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. He is planning on graduating from high school in January and enrolling at Wyoming for the 2018 spring semester beginning in January. During his career at Pacifica High School in Oxnard, Calif., Williams recorded 60 total tackles, including 48 solo tackles, three interceptions, 18 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles as a defensive back. He also was a talented receiver, catching 67 career passes for 1,133 career receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions. He averaged 16.9 yards per reception. His father, Andre Williams, played linebacker for Oregon. The younger Williams played for head coach Mike Moon at Pacifica High School. Williams was recruited by Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State and San Jose State.
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 2019 FOOTBALL SIGNEES Transfers Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
2
TREY SMITH
RB 6-0 218 GR. MADISON, MISS. (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE)
No.
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Pos.
45
ISAIAH ABDULLAH LB
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
6-3
190 FR. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (WILSON)
THE OPPONENTS
High-School Signees (23)
5-10
185 FR. ST. LOUIS, MO. (TRINITY CATHOLIC)
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Alphonzo Andrews Jr. earned Second Team All-State Class 3 honors from the Missouri Football Coaches Association his senior season of 2018. He was rated a three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247 Sports. He was ranked as the No. 32 overall recruit in the state of Missouri by 247 Sports. Andrews helped lead Trinity Catholic High to the 2018 Missouri Class 3 State Championship, as the Titans achieved a 13-2 overall record. In 2018, he rushed for 649 yards on 67 carries, averaged 9.7 yards per carry and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. On defense, he was credited with 44 tackles (31 solos and 13 assists), with 4.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble. Over his four-year career, Andrews accounted for 1,916 rushing yards and scored 31 rushing touchdowns, while also scoring two receiving TDs. He totalled 183 tackles (140 solos and 43 assists), 22.0 tackles for loss, 12.0 sacks, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception for his career. In the 2018 state playoffs, Trinity Catholic shutout Sumner (88-0) in the district round, posted a dominating 71-10 victory over McCluer South-Berkeley in the district semifinal, captured a convincing 39-6 victory over St. Charles West in the district championship, followed by a 27-17 win over Southern Boone in the state quarterfinals. In the state semifinals, Trinity Catholic defeated Maryville (36-14). Trinity High faced Cardinal Ritter in the Class 3A State Championship Game, and captured the state title by a score of 45-19. Andrews rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the state championship game. Trinity Catholic also played in the state championship game Andrews’ sophomore season, but lost. He played for head coach Terrence Curry. Andrews was also recruited by Air Force, Arkansas, BYU, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, New Mexico, Syracuse and Ivy League members Dartmouth and Yale.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RB
SEASON IN REVIEW
Isaiah Abdullah was named the 2018 Defensive MVP of the Northern League in Los Angeles, Calif. He also earned All-Northern League First Team honors as a linebacker both his junior and senior seasons. Abdullah is rated as three-star recruit by 247 Sports. He will participate in the 13th Annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Dec. 26-31. Among some of the alumni of the All-American Bowl are Eli Manning, Cam Newton, Lamar Jackson and Dez Bryant. A versatile athlete, he made 81 tackles, had 8.0 sacks, intercepted one pass, forced three fumbles and recovered one fumble from his linebacker spot as a senior Abdullah averaged 7.4 tackles per game in 2018. On offense, he ran for 444 yards on 78 carries and scored seven rushing touchdowns. He caught 41 passes for 636 yards and scored five receiving TDs his senior season. Abdullah also returned four kickoffs for 116 yards and a 29.0-yard average. He accounted for 1,199 all-purpose yards as a senior, and averaged 109.0 yards per game. He helped lead Wilson High to an 8-4 overall record and a 3-2 record in the Northern League of the Los Angeles City Section. Wilson High earned the No. 2 seed in the 2018 CIF L.A. City Section Division II Playoffs, where they advanced to the quarterfinals. He played for head coach Sergio Villasenor. Abdullah was also recruited by New Mexico.
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Trey Smith played in 32 games for the Louisville Cardinals from 2016-18. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry for his college career, carrying the ball 82 times for 415 yards. As a junior in 2018, he rushed for 263 yards on 50 carries, scored four rushing touchdowns and averaged 5.3 yards per carry. Smith also proved to be an effective receiver out of the backfield his junior season, catching 10 passes for 74 yards. His best game of 2018 came against Wake Forest as he carried the ball 13 times for 98 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns. He also had two receptions for 14 yards versus the Demon Deacons. Smith had a season high 14 carries for 70 yards against Florida State. He had a season best 31 receiving yards on two receptions vs. Alabama. He also had three receptions for 25 yards against Virginia. In high school, he was selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. He was a very versatile football player in high school, playing running back, quarterback and wide receiver. Football recruiting services rated Smith as one of the top players coming out of the state of Mississippi as a high school senior. He was rated No. 3 in the “Athlete” category in Mississippi by Scout.com and was rated No. 84 nationally in the “Athlete” category by ESPN.com. His junior season of high school, Smith rushed for 1,473 yards and 12 touchdowns, caught 39 passes for 491 yards and seven receiving TDs and threw one touchdown pass. He played for head football coach Bobby Hall at Madison Central High School. Coming out of high school, he was also recruited by Louisiana Lafayette, Memphis, Mississippi State and Troy. Born Oct. 21, 1995, his parents are Sandra Smith and former Jacksonville Jaguars’ career receiving leader Jimmy Smith.
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Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
58
LATRELL BIBLE
OL
6-4
262 FR. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (WASHBURN)
Latrell Bible played both offensive tackle and defensive tackle for Washburn High School in Minneapolis, Minn. He was the No. 5 ranked recruit in the state of Minnesota by Rivals, and was ranked as the No. 13 recruit in the state of Minnesota by 247 Sports. Bible was named to the 2018 Minnesota High School Football All-State Team as selected by the Minnesota High School Football Coaches, sportswriters and broadcasters and members of the Minnesota Vikings staff. He was selected to and played for the South All-Stars as an offensive tackle in the 2018 Minnesota High School All-Star Game on Dec. 15, 2018. Bible is rated as a two-star recruit by both 247 Sports and Rivals. Bible is also an outstanding discus thrower and shot putter on his high school track and field team. He won both the discus title (120’ 1/2”) and shot put title (44’ 2”) at the Minneapolis City Conference Championships as a junior last year. He played for head football coach Ryan Galindo at Washburn High. Bible was also recruited by Air Force and South Dakota State.
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ALEX BROWN
WR
6-4
190 FR. SPRING, TEXAS (KLEIN COLLINS)
Alex Brown is rated as a three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247 Sports. Brown helped lead Klein Collins High to a 10-2 overall record and a 7-1 record in the 6A Region II District 15 standings to capture the District Championship. Klein Collins advanced to the second round of the 2018 Texas 6A Division 2 State Playoffs. The Tigers defeated Eisenhower High by a score of 30-6 in the first round game played in Houston. In the second round, Klein Collins took Vandegrift High to double overtime before losing by a score of 28-21 in a game played in Austin, Texas. In the first round game, Brown caught two passes for an amazing 122 yards, including a 76-yard touchdown reception. He averaged 61.0 yards per reception in the game. Brown earned Academic All-District 15-6A his senior season. He played for head football coach Adrian Mitchell. Brown was also recruited by Air Force, Southern Miss, Tulane and Columbia and Yale from the Ivy League.
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PARKER CHRISTENSEN TE
6-2
210 FR. SHERIDAN, WYO. (SHERIDAN)
Parker Christensen was named the 2018 Gatorade Football Player of the Year for the state of Wyoming. Christensen was ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the state of Wyoming by 247 Sports. He is a rated as a two-star recruit by both 247 Sports and Rivals. He was named to the 2018 Wyoming Coaches Association All-State Class 4A First Team as a running back, linebacker and kick return specialist, and he was a unanimous choice as the Offensive Player of the Year. He was named to the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 team for all classifications. Christensen is expected to play tight end for the Cowboys. He was a running back and linebacker at Sheridan High School. Christensen carried the ball 132 times for 1,120 yards and scored 19 rushing touchdowns, while averaging 93.3 rushing yards per game and 8.5 yards per carry his senior season. He also caught 20 passes for 315 yards and had two receiving TDs, and he returned 10 kickoffs for 442 yards (a 44.2 yard average) and two touchdowns. He concluded the 2018 season with 1,928 all-purpose yards to average 160.7 yards per game. Christensen’s 138 total points scored on 23 touchdowns led all of Class 4A in scoring. He made 85 tackles, had 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, one interception and had an additional pass breakup from his linebacker position in 2018. Christensen helped lead Sheridan to a 9-3 overall record and a spot in the 4A State Championship game where the Broncs finished as the runner-up. He was part of a Sheridan program that had won three consecutive Class 4A State Football Championships in 2015, ‘16 and ‘17. He was also a Wyoming Coaches Association First Team All-State running back and linebacker selection in 2017 as a junior. At Sheridan High, he played for head coach Jeff Mowry in 2018 and prior to that for head coach Don Julian. Christensen was also recruited by Montana and Montana State.
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JEROME COOPER
S
6-0
165 FR. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (LOCKE)
Jerome Cooper helped lead Locke High School to the 2018 CIF L.A. City Section Division II Championship. It was the first football championship for Locke High School. Locke entered the playoffs as the No. 5 seed. The Saints defeated No. 12 seed Hollywood, 48-6, in the first round. Locke captured a 28-21 victory over No. 4 seeded Arieta High in the quarterfinals. In the semis, the Saints upset No. 1 seed Franklin by a final score of 2614, and in the championship game Locked defeated Roosevelt, 22-20, for the LA.City Section Division II title. Cooper caught a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the championship game. Locke High advanced to the SoCal Regional Finals for Division 6-A, where they lost to Orange Glen, 22-14. In 2018, Locke High posted an overall record of 10-5 and a 3-2 conference record to place third in the Coliseum Football League. Cooper helped lead The Saints all the way to the semifinals the year before in the 2017 playoffs. The Coliseum League, which Locke High is a member, is one of the top leagues in Los Angeles. Dorsey High, who won the Coliseum League, was the No. 1 seed in the 2018 L.A. City Section Division I playoffs and finished as the runner-up in Division I. Second place Crenshaw High advanced to the Division I quarterfinals, and fourth place Fremont High advanced to the championship game for Division III, before finishing as the runner-up. Cooper played for head coach Michael Klyce at Locke High.
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Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
28
EASTON GIBBS
LB
6-2
200 FR. TEMECULA, CALIF. (TEMECULA VALLEY)
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KEONTE GLINTON
S
6-0 175 FR. BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN)
DT
6-5
230 FR. RESEDA, CALIF. (RESEDA)
DE
6-4
220 FR. BIG LAKE, MINN. (BIG LAKE)
CARLOS HARRISON OL
6-5
292 FR. CARLSBAD, CALIF. (CARLSBAD)
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Carlos Harrison played offensive guard and defensive tackle for Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, Calif. He is rated by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit. He earned San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team honors. Carlsbad High posted a 6-4 overall record and a 3-2 record in the Avocado League. Carlsbad advanced to the CIF San Diego Section Football Playoffs for the Open Division. The Lancers were the No. 3 seed and lost in the semifinals to No. 2 seed Cathedral Catholic. He was coached at Carlsbad High by head football coach Thadd MacNeal. Harrison was also recruited by Fresno State, UCF and UCLA.
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DeVonne Harris played both defensive end and tight end for Big Lake High School in Big Lake, Minn. He was ranked as the No. 12 recruit in the state of Minnesota by 247 Sports. Harris earned Associated Press Third Team All-State honors as a defensive end his senior year. He was selected to and played for the North All-Stars as a defensive end in the 2018 Minnesota High School All-Star Game on Dec. 15, 2018. Harris is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and a two-star recruit by Rivals. Big Lake High posted a 6-7 overall record and a 3-5 conference record in the North Central - White League. He is also an outstanding basketball player. Harris played for Big Lake football coach Steven Girard. He was also recruited by Minnesota and North Dakota State.
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DEVONNE HARRIS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Alonzo Hall was named to the 2018 Division I First Team Los Angeles All-City Football Team, and was named the Los Angeles Division I Defensive Lineman of the Year. He was rated a three-star recruit by both 247 Sports and Rivals. His senior season, he was credited with 67 tackles (25 solo tackles and 42 assists), 26.0 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries, eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. On offense, he added 13 receptions for 226 yards and scored one receiving touchdown as a tight end. He led the Valley Mission Conference in sacks (15.5), ranked fourth in tackles (67) and sixth in receiving yards (226). As a junior, Hall recorded 94 tackles (28 solo tackles and 66 assists), 31.0 tackles for loss, 22.0 sacks, 20 quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. As a receiver, he caught six passes for 95 yards and scored two receiving TDs his junior season. For his career, he totaled 161 tackles, including an amazing 57.0 tackles for loss, 37.5 sacks and 36 quarterback hurries. He added 10 career pass breakups, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. Hall helped lead Reseda High School to a 10-2 overall record and a 5-1 conference mark in 2018 for a second-place finish in the Valley Mission Conference. Reseda High entered the CIF L.A. City Section Division I Playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Reseda High defeated Hamilton High 45-6 in the first round of the playoffs before losing, 24-14, to eventual L.A. City Section Champion San Pedro in the quarterfinals. He played for head football coach Alonso Arreola at Reseda High. Hall was also recruited by Arizona State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Iowa State, Louisville, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and UNLV.
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Keonte Glinton played cornerback, wide receiver and running back at Bakersfield Christian High School in Bakersfield, Calif. He is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and as a two-star recruit by Rivals. As a senior, he was credited with 40 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and one interception. He caught 35 passes for 729 yards and scored five receiving touchdowns. On special teams, he returned eight kickoffs for 122 yards, and he accounted for 852 all-purpose yards his senior season. As a sophomore and junior, he rushed for a combined 510 yards. Glinton was part of a Bakersfield Christian High team that posted a 9-4 overall record and a 5-0 conference mark in 2018, winning the South Yosemite League. Bakersfield Christian entered the 2018 CIF Central Section Division 3 playoffs as the No. 2 seed. After a first round bye, they defeated Highland High, 49-7, in the quarterfinals, won their semifinal game, 28-7, over Kingsburg, before losing in the championship game to San Joaquin Memorial. His junior season, Bakersfield Christian posted a 10-2 record and a 6-0 conference mark. Bakersfield Christian advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Central Section Division 3 playoffs. They defeated Kingsburg, 48-9, in the quarterfinals before losing to eventual Central Section Champion San Joaquin Memorial in the semifinals. He played for head coach Darren Carr. His offensive coordinator was former Fresno State and NFL quarterback David Carr. Glinton was also recruited by BYU and Oregon State.
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Easton Gibbs played linebacker, safety and quarterback for Temecula Valley High School in Temecula, Calif. He was rated by Rivals and 247 Sports as a two-star recruit. His senior season he was credited with 45 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and two interceptions that he returned for 29 yards, while passing for 1,619 yards, rushing for 734 yards and accounting for 2,353 yards of total offense. Gibbs completed 119 of 202 (.589) pass attempts and threw 24 TD passes as a senior. He averaged 6.4 yards per rush and scored nine rushing touchdowns. Gibbs averaged 235.3 yards of total offense per game. He helped lead Temecula Valley to the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section playoffs for Division 8, defeating Woodbridge, 42-17, in the first round before losing to Santa Ana, 21-19, in the quarterfinals. His junior season, he made 89 tackles, averaging 9.9 tackles per game. He added 1.0 tackle for loss, two interceptions that he returned for 35 yards, forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles. His junior season, he returned 10 kickoffs for 204 yards and returned five punts for 19 yards. Gibbs played for head coach Bert Esposito. He was also recruited by Utah State and UC Davis.
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Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
4
DEVIN JENNINGS
WR
6-2
175 FR. HOUSTON, TEXAS (CHANNELVIEW)
Devin Jennings comes to Wyoming from Channelview High School in the Houston metropolitan area, which is where University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts played his high school football. Jennings is rated a two-star recruit by 247 Sports. He caught 30 passes for 468 yards and had eight touchdown receptions his senior season. He averaged 66.9 receiving yards per game and 15.6 yards per reception. Jennings helped lead the Falcons to a 4-7 overall record and a 3-4 record in District 21 of Class 6A. Class 6A is the largest classification in Texas high school football. Channelview High earned fourth place in District 21-6A to advance to the Class 6A D1 state playoffs. The Falcons lost a wild 71-55 game to Atascocita in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. Jennings also played baseball for Channelview High. He played for head football coach Averion Hurts, who is the father of University of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts.
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JACK LOOKABAUGH OL
6-5
292 FR. COPPELL, TEXAS (COPPELL)
Jack Lookabaugh played offensive tackle and tight end during his high school career at Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas, which is located in the Dallas metroplex. He earned First Team All-District 6 Class 6A honors as an offensive tackle his senior season. Class 6A is the largest classification in Texas high school football. Lookabaugh is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and is rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals. He was also invited to and played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl played in the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium on Dec. 17, 2018. He had numerous Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) offers, including several offers from Mountain West Conference schools before deciding on joining the Wyoming Cowboy Football program. Coppell High posted a 7-4 overall record and a 5-2 record in the Region I District 6 conference in Class 6A. The Coppell Cowboys advanced to the Class 6A D1 state playoffs where they lost, 54-10, to Carroll High. He played for head footbal coach Michael DeWitt. Lookabaugh was recruited by Air Force, Army, Bowling Green, Navy, New Mexico, San Diego State, Southern Miss, Syracuse and Utah State.
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DAWAIIAN McNEELY
RB
6-2
206 FR. CERES, CALIF. (CENTRAL CATHOLIC)
Dawaiian McNeely was named to the FrontRowPreps.com All-Region First Team for large schools as a running back his senior season. He was also selected the Valley Oak League’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2018. McNeely was rated as a three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247 Sports. His senior season, he rushed for 1,073 yards on 128 carries, averaged 8.4 yards per carry, recorded six 100-yard rushing games and scored 10 rushing touchdowns. He added 157 yards in kickoff returns, including returning one kickoff for a touchdown, totaled 1,232 all-purpose yards and scored 11 TDs his senior season. On defense, McNeely was credited with 35 tackles (24 solos and 11 assists), 1.0 tackle for loss and nine pass breakups. He helped lead Central Catholic High to an 11-2 record and the Valley Oak League Championship in 2018. The Raiders were ranked as the No. 1 team in Division II of the Sac-Joaquin Section by FrontRowPreps.com from the start of the season until they lost in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II Championship Game. Central Catholic received a first round bye as the No. 2 seed in the Sac-Joaquin Section. The Raiders then defeated Elk Grove, 49-7, in the sectional quarterfinals. Central Catholic captured a 31-30 victory over No. 3 ranked Inderkum in the semifinals, with McNeely breaking a big 80-yard TD run to help key the Raiders’ victory. Central Catholic fell in a close championship game to Del Oro by a score of 20-17. For his career, McNeely rushed for 1,388 yards, scored 15 rushing touchdowns, had 260 kickoff return yards, accounted for 1,707 all-purpose yards and scored 16 total TDs. His career defensive statistics included 64 total tackles (42 solos and 22 assists), 1.0 tackle for loss, 10 pass breakups and one interception. He played for head coach Roger Canepa. McNeely was also recruited by Arizona State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai’i, Nevada, Oregon State, Tulane and Utah State.
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JORDAN MURRY
CB
5-10
150 FR. RIVERSIDE, CALIF. (MURRIETA VALLEY)
Jordan Murry played cornerback and wide receiver for Murrieta Valley High School in Murrieta, Calif. Murry earned First Team All-Southwestern League honors at wide receiver his senior season. He is rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals. He caught 54 passes for 1,011 yards and scored 13 receiving touchdowns, while averaging 101.1 receiving yards per game. He was an explosive kick returner. He returned 10 kickoffs for 347 yards, averaging 34.7 yards per return and had a long return of 98 yards for a touchdown. Murry also returned one punt for 82 yards and a TD, concluding the season with a combined 429 yards in kickoff and punt returns. He scored a total of 15 touchdowns as a senior and accounted for 1,440 allpurpose yards, averaging 144.0 yards per game. As a cornerback, he was credited with 13 tackles, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble. Murry helped lead Murrieta Valley to a 6-5 overall record and a 4-1 record in the Southwestern League for a second-place finish. The Nighthawks advanced to the CIF Southern Section Playoffs, losing to San Clemente, 49-26, in the first round. His junior season, Murry was also utitlized as a running back. He rushed for 799 yards on 146 carries, averaging 72.6 yards per game and 5.5 yards per carry, while rushing for five touchdowns. Murry added 30 pass receptions for 487 yards and two receiving TDs as a junior. He also returned 10 kickoffs for 210 yards, and ended the season with 1,496 all-purpose yards. He concluded his career with 2,936 all-purpose yards, averaged 139.8 yards per game and scored 22 career touchdowns (15 receiving, five rushing, one kickoff return and one punt return). He played for head football coach George Wilson.
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Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
26
ISAIAH NEYOR
WR
6-3
195 FR. FORT WORTH, TEXAS (LAMAR)
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JAYLEN PATE
DE 6-3 220 FR. CHICAGO, ILL. (LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP)
22
CALEB ROBERSON
CB
5-7
175 FR. ST. LOUIS, MO. (CARDINAL RITTER PREP)
ALLEN SMITH
CB
5-9
170 FR. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (CULVER CITY)
59
SHAE SUIAUNOA
LB
6-3
220 FR. HOUSTON, TEXAS (CLEAR LAKE)
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Shae Suiaunoa was an outstanding dual-threat quarterback and all-around athlete at Clear Lake High School in Houston, Texas. He is projected as a linebacker for the Cowboys. He was rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports. His senior season, Suiaunoa completed 79 of 148 passes for 1,020 yards and threw six TD passes. He also rushed for 437 yards on 96 carries and had two rushing TDs. Suiaunoa totaled 1,457 yards of total offense in 2018. He added eight receptions for 146 yards and caught one TD reception. He helped lead Clear Lake High to a 6-6 record and the Class 6A Division II playoffs as a senior. Clear Lake defeated Dawson, 28-14, in the Bi-District round before losing to Summer Creek, 28-19, in the Area round. His junior season, Suiaunoa earned Second Team Class 6A District 24 honors at quarterback. As a junior, Suiaunoa completed 160 of 266 passes for 2,270 yards and threw 23 TD passes. He rushed for 801 yards on 144 carries and scored eight rushing touchdowns. He accounted for 3,071 yards of total offense and was responsible for 31 TDs his junior season. Suiaunoa led Clear Lake to an 8-4 record and the Class 6A Division II playoffs. Clear Lake defeated George Ranch, 24-8, in the Bi-District round. The Falcons lost in the Area round to Kingwood, 38-30. His sophomore season, Suiaunoa passed for 1,703 yards, rushed for 504 yards, totalled 2,207 yards of total offense and was responsible for 11 touchdowns (10 passing and 1 rushing). He played for head coach Larry McRae. Suiaunoa was also recruited by Arizona, Arkansas, Baylor, Cincinnati, Hawai’i, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon State, SMU, Texas State, Tulane, UCLA, Utah, UTEP and UTSA.
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Allen Smith played cornerback, wide receiver and returned kicks for Culver City High School in Culver City, Calif. Smith is rated a two-star recruit by both Rivals and 247 Sports. He made 44 tackles, including 28 solo tackles his senior season for the Centaurs. Smith intercepted two passes his senior season, returning them for 35 yards, broke up six other passes and forced two fumbles. He also returned 13 kickoffs for 390 yards, averaging 30.0 yards per return with a long return of 93 yards, and returned seven punts for 170 yards, averaging 24.3 yards per return with a long of 55 yards. On offense, Smith caught four passes for 33 yards, and he carried the ball four times for 83 yards. He concluded his senior season with 711 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns -- one TD rushing, one on an interception return, one on a kickoff return and the final one on a punt return. He helped the Centaurs to a 12-3 overall record and a 4-1 record in the Ocean League for a second-place finish. Culver City entered the CIF Southern Section Division 7 playoffs as the No. 2 seed. The Centaurs swept to the Division title by defeating Santa Barbara (55-7) in the first round, winning over Millikan (43-30) in the quarterfinals, defeating Northview (40-14) in the semifinals and capturing the championship game over San Jacinto (6121). Culver City advanced to the CIF State Regional for Division 3-AA versus Lincoln High for the Southern Section Regional Championship. Lincoln won that game, 54-42. He played for head coach Jahmal Wright. Smith was also recruited by UC Davis.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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Caleb Roberson was a starting cornerback for Cardinal Ritter Prep in St. Louis, Mo. He was ranked as the No. 37 overall recruit in the state of Missouri by 247 Sports. Roberson was rated by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit and by Rivals as a two-star recruit. He was credited with 93 total tackles his senior season, including 49 solo tackles and 44 assists. He added two interceptions and one fumble recovery. He returned his fumble recovery for a 37-yard touchdown in the district championship game versus Lutheran South. Roberson had four receptions on the season for 123 yards and had two touchdown receptions. In a state quarterfinal win over Kennett, the senior caught two passes for 91 yards and had one TD reception. Roberson helped lead Cardinal Ritter to a 15-1 record and the school’s second ever appearance in a state football championship game. Cardinal Ritter defeated Miller Career Academy (55-12) in the district semifinal, then shutout Lutheran South (56-0) in the district championship, followed by a 42-9 win over Kennett in the state quarterfinals. In the state semifinals, Cardinal Ritter defeated Mt. Vernon (49-6). The Lions faced Trinity High in the Class 3A State Championship Game. Cardinal-Ritter finished as the state runner-up, losing to Trinity by a score of 45-19. He played for head football coach Brandon Gregory. Roberson was also recruited by BYU, Colorado State and Iowa State.
THE COWBOYS
Jaylen Pate was named to the 2018 Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League football team as a senior. The All-Public League team was selected by a committee of Public League coaches and administrators. As a defensive end/outside linebacker, he registered 69 total tackles, including 57 solo tackles and 24 assisted tackles, averaging 7.7 tackles per game. He also was credited with 11.0 sacks, 27.0 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception that he returned for a touchdown. Pate is rated by 247 Sports and Rivals as a two-star recruit. He played for head coach Anthony Faltin. Pate was also recruited by Bowling Green, Minnesota, New Mexico and Northern Illinois.
COWBOY COACHES
Isaiah Neyor played wide receiver for Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas. He earned Second Team Class 6A All-District 4 honors as a senior. Class 6A is the largest classification in Texas high school football. Neyor caught 39 passes for 858 yards and had eight touchdown receptions in 2018. He helped lead Lamar High to an 11-2 overall record and a 6-1 record in Region 1 District 4 of Class 6A for a second-place finish. Lamar advanced to the Class 6A D1 state playoffs. The Vikings defeated San Angelo Central (55-14) in the Bi-District round, followed by a 49-35 win over Permian in the Area round, before losing to Duncanville (45-6) in the Regional round. Neyor played for head football coach Laban DeLay.
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Pos.
Ht.
Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)
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TITUS SWEN
RB
5-11
190 FR. FORT WORTH, TEXAS (EATON)
Titus Swen comes to Wyoming from Eaton High School in Fort Worth, Texas. He entered his senior season ranked No. 42 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Hook’em.com ranking of the “2019 Fabulous 55” recruits in the state of Texas. The Hook’em.com Fab 55 described Swen as a “bruising back.” He was rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports. Over his three-year career at Eaton High, Swen rushed for 3,467 yards on 500 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per carry and rushing for 44 touchdowns. He also caught 70 passes for 1,086 yards and scored nine TDs receiving. Adding in 195 yards in punt and kickoff returns, Swen concluded his high school career with 4,748 all-purpose yards and averaged 175.9 all-purpose yards per game. His junior season, he was named the All-District 6-5A Co-Offensive Player of the Year by PigskinPrep.com. Class 5A is the second largest classification in the state of Texas. He also earned Third Team All-State Class 5A honors as a junior in 2017, being named to the 67th Annual Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State team. As a sophomore, he was named his district’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year. His head football coach at Eaton High was Ellis Miller. Swen was also recruited by Arizona State, Kansas, San Diego State and SMU.
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TREYTON WELCH
TE
6-3
207 FR. BUFFALO, MINN. (BUFFALO)
Treyton Welch was a two-time Associated Press First Team All-State selection in Minnesota, earning the honor as a wide receiver/tight end both his junior and senior seasons. Welch was named a finalist for the Minnesota Mr. Football Award as a senior. He was ranked as the No. 10 recruit in the state of Minnesota by 247 Sports. His senior season, he led the state of Minnesota with 1,032 receiving yards during the regular season. His 13 touchdown receptions ranked second in the state, and his 60 receptions ranked third. In a first round playoff game versus Prior Lake, Welch added 11 receptions for 270 yards and caught three TD passes to improve his season totals to 1,302 yards on 71 receptions and 16 TD receptions. Welch averaged 144.7 yards per game and 18.3 yards per catch. He was selected to and played for the North All-Stars in the 2018 Minnesota High School All-Star Game on Dec. 15, 2018. Welch helped lead Buffalo High to a 7-3 overall record and a 6-2 conference record in the North Central-Blue League to finish in second place. Buffalo qualified for the Minnesota Class 6A State Playoffs, the largest classification in the state. Buffalo lost in the first round of the state playoffs to Prior Lake in a high scoring, 52-42, game. Welch was also an outstanding high school hockey player. He played for football coach Todd Bouman at Buffalo High School. He was also recruited by North Dakota State and Ivy League member Brown University.
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LEVI WILLIAMS
QB
6-5
208 FR. CANYON LAKE, TEXAS (SMITHSON VALLEY)
Levi Williams, a 6-5 and 215-pound quarterback, was selected First Team All-District 26-6A his senior season. Class 6A is the largest classification in Texas high school football. Williams’ senior season, he accounted for 3,239 passing yards and threw 32 touchdown passes. He added 1,230 rushing yards and 16 rushing TDs for 4,469 yards of total offense and 48 TDs responsible for. He was ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. Williams was ranked by 247Sports as the fifth best pro-style quarterback in the talent-rich state of Texas in 2018. He also earned Second Team All-San Antonio honors as a senior. His junior season, Williams threw for 2,111 yards and 25 TD passes, while rushing for 383 yards and six rushing touchdowns for 2,494 yards of total offense and 31 TDs responsible for. He earned Academic All-District honors twice during his high school career, and was voted a team captain as a senior. Williams also ran track and field. He was coached at Smithson Valley High School by Larry Hill. Williams was also recruited by Houston, Baylor, Oklahoma State and TCU.
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OPPONENTS
THE OPPONENTS GAME #1
GAME #2
Aug. 31, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 5:30 pm
Sept. 7, Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, Texas, 5 pm
M issouri General Information
Location: Columbia, Mo. Enrollment: 29,866 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold Stadium: Faurot Stadium (71,168) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: SEC
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Barry Odom Alma Mater: Missouri (1999) Career Record: 19-18 (4th year) Record at Missouri: Same
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
2019 Schedule
at Wyoming West Virginia Southeast Missouri South Carolina Troy Ole Miss at Vanderbilt at Kentucky at Georgia Florida Tennessee at Arkansas
2018 Results
Team Information
2018 Record: 8-5 (4-4 SEC) Lettermen R/L: 51/19 Starters R/L: 13/9
Media Information
Football SID: Chad Moller E-Mail: mollerc@missouri.edu Office Phone: 573-882-0712 Cell Phone: 573-268-3110 Press Box Phone: 573-882-7311 Website: mutigers.com
T exas S tate
Sept. 1 UT Martin Sept. 8 Wyoming Sept. 15 at Purdue. Sept. 22 Georgia Oct. 6 at South Carolina Oct. 13 at Alabama Oct. 20 Memphis Oct. 27 Kentucky Nov. 3 at Florida Nov. 10 Vanderbilt Nov. 17 at Tennessee Nov. 23 Arkansas Dec. 31 Oklahoma State #
W, 51-14 W, 40-13 W, 40-37 L, 43-29 L, 37-35 L, 39-10 W, 65-33 L, 15-14 W, 38-17 W, 33-28 W, 50-17 W, 38-0 L, 3-30
General Information
Location: San Marcos, Texas Enrollment: 38,808 Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Maroon and Gold Stadium: Bobcat Stadium (30,008) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Sun Belt
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Jake Spatival Alma Mater: Missouri State (2007) Career Record: 0-0 Record at Texas State: Same
Team Information
2018 Record: 3-9 (1-7 Sun Belt) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
Football SID: Rick Poulter E-Mail: rpoulter@txstate.edu Office Phone: 512-245-2966 Cell Phone: 512-738-0697 Press Box Phone: 512-245-1714 Website: txstatebobcats.com
Aug. 29 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 10 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 18
2019 Schedule
at Texas A&M Wyoming at SMU Georgia State Nicholls State ULM at Arkansas State at Louisiana South Alabama Troy at App State at Coastal Carolina
2018 Results
Sept. 1 at Rutgers Sept. 8 TX Southern Sept. 15 at South Alabama Sept. 22 at UTSA Oct. 6 LA-Lafayette Oct. 11 GA Southern Oct. 20 at LA-Monroe Oct. 27 New Mexico State Nov. 3 at Georgia State Nov. 10 App State Nov. 17 at Troy Nov. 24 Arkansas State
L, 35-7 W, 36-20 L, 41-31 L, 25-21 L, 42-27 L, 15-13 L, 20-14 W, 27-20 W, 40-31 L, 38-7 L, 12-7 L, 33-7
# - AutoZone Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn.
GAME #3
GAME #4
Sept. 14, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
Sept. 21, H.A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa OK., TBA
I daho General Information
Location: Moscow, Idaho Enrollment: 11,534 Nickname: Vandals Colors: Silver and Gold Stadium: Kibbie Dome (16,000) Playing Surface: Real Grass Pro Conference: Big Sky
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Paul Petrino Alma Mater: Carroll College (1990) Career Record: 23-48 (Seventh year) Record at Idaho: Same
Team Information
2018 Record: 4-7 (3-5 Big Sky) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
Football SID: Mike Walsh E-Mail: walsh@uidaho.edu Office Phone: 208-885-0245 Cell Phone: 208-921-7396 Press Box Phone: 208-885-0211 Website: govandals.com
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Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
T ulsa 2019 Schedule
at Penn State Central Washington at Wyoming Eastern Washington at Northern Colorado Weber State at Portland State Idaho State Cal Poly at Montana Sacramento State at Northern Arizona
2018 Results
Sept. 1 at Fresno State Sept. 8 Western N.M. Sept. 22 at UC Davis Sept. 29 Portland State Oct. 6 at Idaho State. Oct. 13 at Montana State Oct. 20 Southern Utah Oct. 27 at Eastern Wash. Nov. 3 North Dakota Nov. 10 Montana Nov. 17 at Florida
L, 79-13 W, 56-10 L, 44-21 W, 20-7 L, 62-28 L, 24-23 W, 31-12 L, 38-14 W, 31-27 L, 46-27 L, 63-10
General Information
Location: Tulsa OK. Enrollment: 4,682 Nickname: Golden Hurricane Colors: Red, Blue, and Gold Stadium: H.A. Chapman (30,000) Playing Surface: Field Turf Conference: Anerican Athletic
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Philip Montgomery Alma Mater: Tarleton State University (1995) Career Record: 21-29 Record at Tulsa: Same
Team Information
2018 Record: 3-9 (2-6 American Athletic) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
Football SID: Don Tomkalski E-Mail: donald-tomkalski@utulsa.edu Office Phone: 918-631-3200 Cell Phone: 918-402-7929 Press Box Phone: 918-6315513 Website: tulsahurricane.com
Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 8 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
2019 Schedule
at Michigan State at San Jose State Oklahoma State Wyoming at Southern Methodist Navy at Cincinnati Memphis at Tulane UCF Houston at East Carolina
2018 Results
Sept. 1 Central Ark. W, 38-27 Sept. 8 at Texas L, 28-21 Sept. 15 Arkansas St. L, 29-20 Sept. 20 at Temple L, 31-17 Oct. 4 at Houston L, 41-26 Oct. 12 South Florida L, 25-24 Oct. 20 at Arkansas L, 23-0 Oct. 27 Tulane L, 24-17 Nov. 3 Connecticut W, 49-19 Nov. 10 at Memphis L, 47-21 Nov. 17 at Navy L, 37-29 Nov. 24 Southern Methodist W, 27-24
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Sept. 28, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
Oct. 12, SDCCU Stadium San Diego, Calif., 8:30 pm
UNLV
Head Coach Information
Team Information
2018 Record: 4-8 (2-6 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
General Information
Location: San Diego, CA Enrollment: 34,828 Nickname: Aztecs Colors: Scarlet and Black Stadium: SDCCU Stadium (54,000) Playing Surface: Bandera Bermuda Grass Conference: Mountain West
Southern Utah Arkansas State at Northwestern at Wyoming Boise State at Vanderbilt at Fresno State San Diego State at Colorado State Hawai’i at San Jose State at Nevada
2018 Results
at USC Utep Prarie View at Arkansas State New Mexico at Utah St. Air Force at San Jose St. Fresno State at San Diego St. at Hawaii Nevada
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Rocky Long Alma Mater: New Mexico (1974) Career Record: 136-104 (19th season) Record at San Diego State: 71-35 L, 43-21 W, 52-24 W, 46-17 L, 27-20 L, 50-14 L, 59-28 L, 41-35 L, 50-37 L, 48-3 W, 27-24 L, 35-28 W, 34-29
Team Information
2018 Record: 7-6 (4-4 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: 14/8
Media Information
Football SID: Mike May E-Mail: mmay@mail.sdsu.edu Office Phone: 619-594-5547 Cell Phone: 619-957-8372 Press Box Phone: 619-281-0405 Website: goaztecs.com
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 15 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
2019 Schedule
Weber State at UCLA at New Mexico State Utah State at Colorado State Wyoming at San Jose State at UNLV Nevada Fresno State at Hawai’i BYU
2018 Results
Aug. 31 at Stanford L, 31-10 Sept. 8 Sacramento State W, 28-14 Sept. 15 Arizona State W, 28-21 Sept. 22 Eastern Michigan W, 23-20 OT Oct. 6 at Boise State W, 19-13 Oct. 12 Air Force W, 21-17 Oct. 20 San Jose State W, 16-13 Oct. 27 at Nevada L, 28-24 Nov. 3 at New Mexico W, 31-23 Nov. 10 UNLV L, 27-24 Nov. 17 at Fresno State L, 23-14 Nov. 24 Hawaii L, 31-30 OT Dec. 19 Ohio # L, 27-0
THE OPPONENTS
Football SID: Mark Wellington E-Mail: mark.wallington@unlv.edu Office Phone: 702-895-1248 Cell Phone: 702-528-6291 Press Box Phone: 702-895-1248 Website: unlvrebels.com
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
2019 Schedule
THE COWBOYS
Head Coach: Tony Sanchez Alma Mater: New Mexico State (1998) Career Record: 16-32 (Fifth year) Record at UNLV: Same
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 18 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
COWBOY COACHES
General Information
Location: Paradise, NV Enrollment: 30,457 Nickname: Rebels Colors: Scarlet and Grey Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium (30,000) Playing Surface: Sprinturf Conference: Mountain West
San Diego State
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #5
#- DXL Frisco Bowl - Frisco, Texas
GAME #7
GAME #8
Oct. 19, War Memorial Stadium Laramie Wyo., TBA
Oct. 26, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
General Information
Head Coach Information
Team Information
2018 Record: 3-9 (1-7 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
Sam Houston State at Notre Dame New Mexico State at Liberty at San Jose State Colorado State at Wyoming Hawai’i at Nevada Air Force at Boise State Utah State
2018 Results
Sept. 1 Incarnate Word W, 62-30 Sept. 8 at Wisconsin L, 45-14 Sept. 15 at New Mexico State W, 42-25 Sept. 29 Liberty L, 52-43 Oct. 6 at UNLV W, 50-14 Oct. 13 at Colorado State L, 20-18 Oct. 20 Fresno State L, 38-7 Oct. 27 at Utah State L, 61-19 Nov. 3 San Diego State L, 31-23 Nov. 10 at Air Force L, 42-24 Nov. 16 Boise State L, 45-14 Nov. 24 Wyoming L, 31-3
General Information
Location: Reno, NV Enrollment: 21,657 Nickname: Wolf Pack Colors: Navy Blue and Silver Stadium: Mackay Stadium (27,000) Playing Surface: Blue FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Jay Norvell Alma Mater: Iowa (1986) Career Record: 11-14 (3rd year) Record at Nevada: Same
Team Information
2018 Record: 8-5 (5-3 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: 43/NA Starters R/L: 13/9
Media Information
Football SID: Chad Hartley E-Mail: hartleyc@unr.edu Office Phone: 775-682-6982 Cell Phone: 775-229-5513 Press Box Phone: 775-784-6545/6815 Website: nevadawolfpack.com
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
2019 Schedule
Purdue at Oregon Weber State at Utep Hawai’i San Jose State at Utah State at Wyoming New Mexico at San DIego State at Fresno State UNLV
2018 Results
Aug. 31 Portland State W, 72-19 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt L, 41-10 Sept. 15 Oregon State W, 37-35 Sept. 22 at Toledo L, 63-44 Sept. 29 at Air Force W, 28-25 Oct. 6 Fresno State L, 21-3 Oct. 13 Boise State L, 31-27 Oct. 20 at Hawaii W, 40-22 Oct. 27 San Diego State W, 28-24 Nov. 10 Colorado State W, 49-10 Nov. 17 at San Jose State W, 21-12 Nov. 24 at UNLV L, 34-29 Dec. 29 Arkansas State # W, 16-13 OT # - Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl - Tucson, Ariz.
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UW ADMINISTRATION
Football SID: Frank Mercogliano E-Mail: fmercog@unm.edu Office Phone: 505-925-5520 Cell Phone: 505-410-4844 Press Box Phone: 505-925-5805 Website: golobos.com
2019 Schedule
MOUNTAIN WEST
Head Coach: Bob Davie Alma Mater: Youngstown (1977) Career Record: 68-79 (13th year) Record at New Mexico: 33-54 (8th year)
Aug. 31 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 30
RECORDS & HISTORY
Location: Albequerque, NM Enrollment: 19,516 Nickname: Lobos Colors: Cherry and Silver Stadium: Dreamstyle Stadium Playing Surface: Field Turf Conference: Mountain West
N evada
SEASON IN REVIEW
N ew M exico
THE OPPONENTS GAME #9
GAME #10
Nov. 9, Albertson’s Stadium Boise, ID., TBA
Nov. 16, Maverik Stadium Logan, Utah, TBA
B oise S tate General Information
Location: Boise, ID. Enrollment: 25,540 Nickname: Broncos Colors: Blue and Orange Stadium: Albertson’s Stadium Playing Surface: Blue FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Aug. 31 Sept. 6 Sept. 14 Sept. 20 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Bryan Harsin Alma Mater: Boise State (1999) Career Record: 59-20 (7th year) Record at Boise State: 52-15
2019 Schedule
Florida State Marshall Portland State Air Force at UNLV Hawai’i at BYU at San Jose State Wyoming New Mexico at Utah State at Colorado State
2018 Results
Team Information
2018 Record: 10-3 (7-1 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
Football SID: Joe Nickell E-Mail: joenickell@boisestate.edu Office Phone: 208-426-3868 Cell Phone: 208-631-5483 Press Box Phone: 208-426-1408 Website: broncosports.com
Sept. 1 at Troy W, 56-20 Sept. 8 UConn W, 62-7 Sept. 15 at Oklahoma State L, 44-21 Sept. 29 at Wyoming W, 34-14 Oct. 6 San Diego State L, 19-13 Oct. 13 at Nevada W, 31-27 Oct. 19 Colorado State W, 56-28 Oct. 27 at Air Force W, 48-38 Nov. 3 BYU W, 21-16 Nov. 9 Fresno State W, 24-17 Nov. 16 at New Mexico W, 45-14 Nov. 24 Utah State W, 33-24 Dec. 1 Fresno State * L, 19-16 Dec. 26 Boston College # Cancelled
U tah S tate General Information
Location: Logan, Utah Enrollment: 27,932 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Aggie Blue, White, and Pewter Gray Stadium: Maverik Stadium (25,513) Playing Surface: SprinTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Gary Anderson Alma Mater: Utah (1986) Career Record: 56-21 (5th year) Record at Utah State: 26-24
2019 Schedule
at Wake Forest Stony Brook at San Diego State Colorado State at LSU Nevada at Air Force BYU at Fresno State Wyoming Boise State at New Mexico
2018 Results
Team Information
2018 Record: 11-2 (7-1 MW) Lettermen R/L: 35/27 Starters R/L: 9/13
Media Information
Football SID: Doug Hoffman E-Mail: doug.hoffman@usu.edu Office Phone: 435-797-3714 Cell Phone: 435-881-8011 Press Box Phone: 435-797-1686 Website: utahstateaggies.com
Aug. 31 at Michigan State Sept. 8 New Mexico State Sept. 13 Tennessee Tech Sept. 22 Air Force Oct. 5 at BYU Oct. 13 UNLV Oct. 20 at Wyoming Oct. 27 New Mexico Nov. 3 at Hawaii Nov. 10 San Jose State Nov. 17 at Colorado State Nov. 24 at Boise State Dec. 15 North Texas #
GAME #11
GAME #12
Nov. 22, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 7:30 pm
Nov. 30, Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, Colo., TBA
Colorado State General Information
Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Enrollment: 25,903 Nickname: Rams Colors: Green and Gold Stadium: Canvas Stadium (41,000) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Mike Bobo Alma Mater: Georgia (1997) Career Record: 24-27 (5th year) Record at Colorado State: Same
Team Information
2018 Record: 3-9 (2-6 MW) Lettermen R/L: 42/NA Starters R/L: 10/12
Media Information
Football SID: Paul Kirk E-Mail: paul.kirk@colostate.edu Office Phone: 970-491-5067 Cell Phone: 970-988-3482 Press Box Phone: 970-491-8100 Website: csurams.com
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Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 22 Nov. 30
2019 Schedule
2018 Results
Aug. 25 Hawaii Aug. 31 Colorado Sept. 8 Arkansas Sept. 15 at Florida Sept. 22 Illinois State Oct. 6 at San Jose State Oct. 13 New Mexico Oct. 19 at Boise State Oct. 26 Wyoming Nov. 10 at Nevada Nov. 17 Utah State Nov. 22 at Air Force
A ir F orce General Information
Location: Colorado Spring, Colo. Enrollment: 4,237 Nickname: Falcons Colors: Blue and Silver Stadium: Falcon Stadium (346,692) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Colorado Western Illinois at Arkansas Toledo at Utah State San Diego State at New Mexico at Fresno State UNLV Air Force at Wyoming Boise State
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Troy Calhoun Alma Mater: Air Force (1989) Career Record: 87-67 (14th year) Record at Air Force: Same L, 43-34 L, 45-13 W, 34-27 L, 48-10 L, 35-19 W, 42-30 W, 20-18 L, 56-28 L, 34-21 L, 49-10 L, 29-24 L, 27-19
L, 38-31 W, 60-13 W, 73-12 W, 42-32 W, 45-20 W, 59-28 W, 24-16 W, 61-19 W, 56-17 W, 62-24 W, 29-24 L, 33-24 W, 52-13
# - New Mexico Bowl - Albuquerque, N.M.
* - Mountain West Championship - Boise, ID. # - ServPro First Responder Bowl - Dallas TX.
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Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
Team Information
2018 Record: 5-7 (3-5 MW) Lettermen R/L: 47/26 Starters R/L: 16/8
Media Information
Football SID: Troy Garnhart E-Mail: troy.garnhart@usafa.edu Office Phone: 719-333-9263 Cell Phone: 719-649-5003 Press Box Phone: 719-333-1100 Website: goairforcefalcons.com
Aug. 31 Sept. 14 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 30 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 22
2019 Schedule
Colgate at Colorado at Boise State San Jose State at Navy Fresno State at Hawai’i Utah State Army at New Mexico at Colorado State Wyoming
2018 Results
Stony Brook W, 38-0 at Florida Atlantic L, 33-27 at Utah State L, 42-32 Nevada L, 28-25 Navy W, 35-7 at San Diego State L, 21-17 at UNLV W, 41-35 Boise State L, 48-38 at Army L, 17-14 New Mexico W, 42-24 at Wyoming L, 35-27 Colorado State W, 27-19
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MISSOURI
TULSA
Date 11/20/54 10/15/55 9/17/94 10/7/95 11/21/98
Score Site W 28-27 A W 23-19 H W 17-7 H L 6-35 A L 0-35 A
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: Fourth Overall Series Record: UW Leads 2-1 Series Began: Sept. 10, 2011 Wyoming Record in Laramie: 2-0 Wyoming Record in San Marcos: 0-1 Wyoming Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-0 Longest UW Win Streak: 1 (2017-pres.) Longest TS Win Streak: 1 (2013-2017) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 35 (2011/2017) Largest TS Margin of Victory: 21 (2013) Most Points Scored by UW: 45 (2011/2017) Most Points Scored by TS: 42 (2013)
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 24th Overall Series Record: UW Leads 12-11 MWC Series Record: Tied 8-8 Series Began: Nov. 11, 1978 UW Record in Laramie: 7-4 UW Record in Las Vegas: 5-7 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 4 (‘81-’98/’04-’07) Longest UNLV Win Streak: 5 (1999-2003) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 27 (2011) Largest UNLV Margin of Victory: 26 (2010) Most Points Scored by UW: 66 (2016) Most Points Scored by UNLV: 69 (2016)
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TEXAS STATE
Date 9/10/11 9/28/13 9/20/17
Score Site W 45-10 H L 21-42 A W 45-10 H
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IDAHO
Score Site L 3-31 A W 14-7 A W 28-0 H W 40-38 H W 28-13 H W 40-37 A W 42-10 H
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NEW MEXICO
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 72nd Overall Series Record: UW leads 38-33 MWC Series Record: UW trails 8-12 Series Began: Nov. 29, 1930 UW Record in Laramie: 19-15 UW Record in Albuquerque: 19-18 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 2-3 Longest Wyoming Win Streak: 7 (1986-92) Longest UNM Win Streak: 7 (1969-75) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 48 (1988)
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Date 11/11/21 11/4/50 9/22/51 8/31/96 10/2/99 9/22/12 9/7/13
Date Score Site 11/11/78 L 10-12 A 10/27/79 L 24-28 H 11/8/80 L 26-33 A 10/3/81 W 45-21 H 9/28/96 W 33-21 A 11/8/97 W 35-23 H 10/17/98 W 28-25 A 10/2/99 L 32-35 H 10/21/00 L 23-42 A 10/27/01 L 26-47 H 11/2/02 L 48-49 A 11/29/03 L 24-35 H 11/6/04 W 53-45 A 10/1/05 W 42-17 H 11/18/06 W 34-26 A 10/27/07 W 29-24 H 11/13/08 L 14-22 A 9/26/09 W 30-27 H 11/13/10 L 16-42 A 10/15/11 W 41-14 H 11/17/12 W 28-23 A 11/28/15 W 35-28 H 11/12/16 L 66-69 A
MOUNTAIN WEST
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: Eighth Overall Series Record: UW Leads 6-1 Series Began: Nov. 11, 1921 UW Record in Laramie: 4-0 UW Record in Moscow: 2-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-0 Longest UW Win Streak: 6 (1950-pres.) Longest UI Win Streak: N/A Largest UW Margin of Victory: 32 (2013) Largest UI Margin of Victory: 28 (1921) Most Points Scored by UW: 42 (2013) Most Points Scored by UI: 38 (1996)
UNLV
RECORDS & HISTORY
Series Record
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Date Score Site 10/14/78 W 31-22 H 11/3/79 L 21-31 A 10/25/80 W 34-9 H 11/7/81 W 24-13 A 10/9/82 L 21-24 H 11/12/83 W 33-21 A 10/6/84 L 0-21 H 11/9/85 W 41-20 H 11/15/86 L 24-31 A 10/3/87 W 52-10 H 10/6/88 W 55-27 A 11/11/89 L 17-27 A 10/6/90 W 52-51 H 11/2/91 L 22-24 A 11/7/92 W 17-6 H 11/27/93 W 43-38 A 10/22/94 W 52-35 H 11/11/95 W 34-31 A 11/7/96 L 24-28 A 11/1/97 W 41-17 H 11/27/99 L 7-39 A 10/7/00 L 0-34 H 11/17/01 L 16-38 A 10/19/02 L 20-24 H 10/25/03 L 20-25 A 10/9/04 W 20-10 H 11/19/05 L 21-34 A 11/4/06 W 27-24 H 11/3/07 L 24-27 A 11/1/08 W 35-10 H 11/14/09 W 30-27 A 10/30/10 L 38-48 H 10/29/11 W 30-27 A 11/12/12 L 28-42 H 11/14/15 L 3-38 A 11/19/16 W 34-33 H 12/3/16 L 24/27 H
SEASON IN REVIEW
Series Record
SAN DIEGO STATE
THE OPPONENTS
Series Record
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The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 38th Overall Series Record: UW Leads 19-18 MWC Series Record: UW trails 6-11 Series Began: Oct. 14, 1978 UW Record in Laramie: 12-7 UW Record in San Diego: 7-11 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-2 Longest UW Win Streak: 4 (1992-1995) Longest SDSU Win Streak: 5 (1999-2003) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 42 (1987) Largest SDSU Margin of Victory: 35 (2015) Most Points Scored by UW: 55 (1988) Most Points Scored by SDSU: 51 (1990)
THE COWBOYS
Date Score Site 9/8/18 L 13-40 A
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The 2019 Meeting Will be the: Sixth Overall Series Record: UW leads 3-2 Series Began: Nov. 20, 1954 UW Record in Laramie: 2-0 UW Record in Tulsa: 1-2 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-0 Longest UW Win Streak: 3 (1954-1994) Longest UT Win Streak: 2 (1995-pres.) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 10 (1994) Largest UT Margin of Victory: 35(1998) Most Points Scored by UW: 28 (1954) Most Points Scored by Tulsa: 35 (1995/1998)
Series Record
COWBOY COACHES
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: Second Overall Series Record: UW Trails 0-1 Series Began: Sept. 8, 2018 Wyoming Record in Laramie: 0-0 Wyoming Record in Columbia: 0-1 Wyoming Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-1 Longest UW Win Streak: N/A Longest UM Win Streak: 1 (2018-pres.) Largest UW Margin of Victory: N/A Largest UM Margin of Victory: 27 (2018) Most Points Scored by UW: 13 (2018) Most Points Scored by UM: 40 (2018)
Series Record
SEASON OUTLOOK
*The game-by-game results are from the perspective of Wyoming, thus “W” means a Wyoming win and “H” stands for a game played in Laramie, Wyo.
THE OPPONENTS Largest UNM Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by UNM:
35 (1971, ‘00) 59 (1984, ‘87) 56 (2016)
Date Score Site 11/29/30 W 19-6 A 11/26/31 W 14-2 A 9/29/39 L 7-34 A 9/28/40 W 7-3 H 11/29/41 L 0-28 A 9/24/49 W 41-14 A 10/28/50 W 44-0 H 11/10/51 W 41-7 A 10/18/52 L 0-7 H 11/14/53 L 7-9 A 10/16/54 W 9-7 H 11/12/55 W 20-0 A 10/13/56 W 20-13 H 11/16/57 W 20-13 A 10/25/58 L 12-13 H 11/14/59 W 25-20 A 9/24/60 W 13-3 H 11/11/61 W 33-7 A 9/22/62 L 21-25 H 11/9/63 L 6-17 A 10/31/64 L 6-17 H 11/6/65 W 27-9 A 10/15/66 W 37-7 H 11/11/67 W 42-6 A 10/26/68 W 35-6 H 11/15/69 L 12-24 A 10/24/70 L 7-17 H 11/20/71 L 14-49 A 10/7/72 L 14-17 H 11/17/73 L 21-23 A 10/19/74 L 21-32 H 11/15/75 L 32-38 A 10/16/76 W 24-23 H 11/19/77 W 23-21 A 10/7/78 L 15-19 H 11/24/79 L 3-17* A 10/4/80 L 21-24 H 11/21/81 W 13-12 A 9/4/82 L 20-41 H 11/5/83 L 10-17 A 10/20/84 W 59-21 H 11/16/85 L 16-41 A 11/1/86 W 35-25 H 11/7/87 W 59-16 A 10/15/88 W 55-7 H 10/28/89 W 24-23 A 10/13/90 W 25-22 H 10/19/91 W 39-19 A 10/10/92 W 35-21 H 11/13/93 L 7-10 A 11/12/94 W 38-28 H 11/20/99 W 42-28 H 9/30/00 L 10-45 A 10/6/01 L 29-30 H 11/30/02 L 20-49 A 11/22/03 L 3-26 H 11/20/04 L 9-16 A 10/15/05 L 24-27 H 10/7/06 W 14-10 A 10/13/07 L 3-20 H 10/4/08 L 0-24 A 10/10/09 W 37-13 H 11/6/10 L 31-34 A 11/19/11 W 31-10 H 11/10/12 W 28-23 A 10/12/13 W 38-31 H 11/29/14 L 30-36 A 9/26/15 L 28-38 A 11/26/16 L 35-56 A
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*Wyoming was later awarded a win by forfeit in the Nov. 24, 1979 game.
Series Record
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NEVADA
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 8th Overall Series Record: UW Leads 4-3 MWC Series Record: UW Leads 2-1 Series Began: Oct. 2, 1937 UW Record in Laramie: 2-1 UW Record in Reno: 2-2 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 2-0 Longest UW Win Streak: 2 (‘92-’97-‘15-pres.) Longest UNR Win Streak: 2 (2000-2012) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 19 (1992) Largest UNR Margin of Victory: 7 (2000, 2012) Most Points Scored by UW: 42 (2016) Most Points Scored by UNR: 35 (2000, 2012) Date Score Site 10/2/37 L 7-9 A 9/5/92 W 25-6 H 10/11/97 W 34-30 A 9/23/00 L 28-35 H 10/6/12 L 28-35 A 10/17/15 W 28-21 H 10/22/16 W 42-34 A
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Series Record
BOISE STATE
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 14th Overall Series Record: UW trails 1-12 MWC Series Record: UW trails 1-7 Series Began: Sept. 14, 2002 UW Record in Laramie: 1-6 UW Record in Boise: 0-6 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 1-4 Longest UW Win Streak: 1 (2016) Longest BSU Win Streak: 10 (2002-2015) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 2 (2016) Largest BSU Margin of Victory: 49 (2014) Most Points Scored by UW: 30 (2016) Most Points Scored by BSU: 63 (2014) Date Score Site 9/14/02 L 13-35 H 9/27/03 L 17-33 A 9/16/06 L 10-17 H 9/15/07 L 14-24 A 9/18/10 L 6-51 H 11/26/11 L 14-36 A 10/27/12 L 14-45 H 11/16/13 L 7-48 A 11/22/14 L 14-63 H 10/24/15 L 14-34 A 10/29/16 W 30-28 H 10/21/17 L 14-24 A 9/29/18 L 14-34 H
Series Record
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UTAH STATE
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 70th Overall Series Record: UW trails 26-39-4 MWC Series Record: UW trails 2-4 Series Began: Nov. 21, 1903
UW Record in Laramie: 15-13-3 UW Record in Logan: 11-25-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-1 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 2-3 Longest UW Win Streak: 8 (1949-56) Longest USU Win Streak: 10 (1927-37) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 45 (1968) Largest USU Margin of Victory: 57 (1917) Most Points Scored by UW: 52 (2016) Most Points Scored by USU: 63 (2011) Date 11/21/1903 11/2/12 11/7/14 10/27/15 10/21/16 10/24/17 11/20/19 10/11/21 11/11/22 11/16/23 11/15/24 11/5/25 10/23/26 10/22/26 10/19/28 10/26/29 10/25/30 10/24/31 11/4/33 10/20/34 11/9/35 10/10/36 10/23/37 11/12/38 11/18/39 11/23/40 11/15/41 11/21/42 11/16/46 10/18/47 10/30/48 10/15/49 10/14/50 10/6/51 10/4/52 10/3/53 11/6/54 10/1/55 11/3/56 10/5/57 11/8/58 10/3/59 11/5/60 10/7/61 11/10/62 9/28/63 11/7/64 10/22/66 9/21/68 9/26/70 11/6/71 10/28/72 11/3/73 9/14/74 11/1/75 9/25/76 11/12/77 9/30/78 9/22/2001 10/11/03 9/2/06 9/8/07
Score Site L 0-46 A L 0-53 A L 3-24 A W 13-7 H W 23-10 A L 0-57 A L 0-6 H L 3-14 A L 0-26 A L 6-20 H L 2-25 A L 13-26 A T 6-6 H L 0-42 A L 6-24 N L 7-12 H L 8-13 A L 0-12 H L 0-27 A L 0-19 H L 0-18 A L 0-25 H L 7-34 A W 27-12 A L 13-20 H L 0-16 A W 12-6 H L 6-14 A L 7-21 A W 33-19 H L 34-45 A W 27-0 H W 40-7 A W 37-0 H W 14-0 A W 20-13 H W 21-12 A W 21-13 H W 21-0 A T 19-19 H W 41-13 A W 27-2 H L 13-17 A T 6-6 H L 6-20 A W 21-14 H T 20-20 A W 35-10 H W 48-3 H L 29-42 H W 31-29 A L 23-35 H L 20-31 A L 7-17 H L 21-27 A W 20-3 H L 31-32 A L 13-20 H W 43-42 A W 48-21 A W 38-7 H W 32-18 H
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THE OPPONENTS A A H A H A H
Series Record
COLORADO STATE
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Date Score Site 11/2/57 T 7-7 H 11/15/58 L 6-21 A 9/26/59 L 7-20 H 10/22/60 W 15-0 H 11/3/62 L 14-35 A 11/14/64 T 7-7 A 9/18/65 W 31-14 H 9/17/66 W 13-0 A 9/23/67 W 37-10 H 9/28/68 L 3-10 A 9/27/69 W 27-25 A 9/19/70 L 17-41 H 9/25/71 L 19-23 A 9/16/72 L 14-45 A 9/28/74 W 20-16 H 11/22/75 W 24-10 A 11/20/76 L 21-41 A 9/10/77 T 0-0 H 11/15/80 L 7-25 A 9/19/81 W 17-10 A 10/30/82 L 34-44 A 9/17/83 W 14-7 H 9/15/84 W 26-20 H 9/14/85 L 7-49 H 9/20/86 W 23-17 A 9/5/87 W 27-13 H 9/24/88 W 48-45 A 9/10/89 L 7-45 A 9/22/90 W 24-12 H 10/5/91 L 28-51 A 9/19/92 L 28-42 H 10/2/93 W 31-18 A 10/29/94 L 17-34 H 9/9/95 L 10-34 A 9/21/96 W 22-19 H 11/15/97 L 3-14 A 11/14/98 L 3-10 H 9/25/99 W 10-7 A 10/14/00 L 34-51 H 10/13/01 L 13-24 A 10/26/02 W 34-26 H 9/20/03 L 29-35 A 10/30/04 W 43-26 H 9/17/05 W 29-28 A 9/23/06 L 24-31 H 10/20/07 L 12-20 A 9/6/08 L 3-23 H 10/17/09 L 0-10 A 9/25/10 L 14-20 H 11/12/11 W 25-17 A 10/13/12 L 27-28 H 9/21/13 W 56-23 A 9/6/14 W 17-13 H 10/10/15 L 17-31 A 10/8/16 W 35-26 H 11/11/17 W 28-14 A 11/17/18 W 35-27 H
MOUNTAIN WEST
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The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 58th Overall Series Record: UW trails 26-28-3 MWC Series Record: Tied 10-10
51 (1991 & 2000)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Series Record
Most Points Scored by AF:
SEASON IN REVIEW
Score Site L 0-12 A L 0-16 A L 0-17 A T 6-6 H L 5-34 A L 0-20 H L 3-32 A W 10-0 H W 27-0 A L 0-33 A L 0-61 A L 10-48 H L 0-47 H L 0-40 A W 6-0 H L 0-28 H L 0-14 A L 0-13 H L 0-42 A T 7-7 A L 0-60 H L 0-33 A L 0-40 A L 7-20 A W 21-6 A L 6-26 H L 0-23 A L 0-7 H L 0-16 A L 3-12 H T 0-0 H W 7-0 A T 0-0 H L 0-22 A T 0-0 H L 0-27 A L 0-10 H L 0-7 H L 6-21 A L 20-21 H W 8-0 A W 34-0 H L 7-14 A L 0-14 H W 21-14 H W 34-0 A
Series Began: Nov. 2, 1957 UW Record in Laramie: 14-11-2 UW Record at the Academy: 12-17-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 4-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 3 (Three Times) Longest AF Win Streak: 5 (2006, 2010) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 33 (2013) Largest AF Margin of Victory: 42 (1985) Most Points Scored by UW: 56 (2013)
THE OPPONENTS
Date 11/30/1899 11/24/1900 11/14/03 11/24/04 11/25/05 11/14/08 10/16/09 11/24/10 11/30/11 11/28/12 11/27/13 10/24/14 11/6/15 9/30/16 10/6/17 9/27/19 10/4/19 10/2/20 10/16/20 10/1/21 10/14/22 9/29/23 11/26/25 10/4/29 11/8/30 11/7/31 11/24/32 9/30/33 11/3/34 9/28/35 10/17/36 10/16/37 10/1/38 11/4/39 10/5/40 10/4/41 9/26/42 10/5/46 11/22/47 10/16/48 10/1/49 10/7/50 10/13/51 10/11/52 10/10/53 10/9/54
L 13-14 H W 20-12 A W 27-13 H W 7-6 A W 29-0 H W 40-8 A W 18-7 H W 28-7 A W 21-3 H W 31-7 H W 33-14 A L 10-12 A W 13-10 H W 46-14 A W 39-3 H W 16-6 A W 17-6 H W 28-9 A W 35-3 H L 6-11 A L 0-3 H L 16-19 A W 29-13 H W 13-3 A L 16-20 H L 25-28 A W 55-21 H L 3-9 A W 42-17 H W 43-34 A L 19-30 H L 15-20 A W 20-15 H W 48-14 A W 56-35 H L 8-17 A W 35-28 H W 31-14 A L 21-41 H L 24-35 A L 24-31 H W 25-24 A L 7-14 H W 27-19 A L 13-24 H L 13-37 A L 14-42 H L 36-44 A W 35-28 H L 7-30 A L 31-39 A W 24-0 H L 28-36 A L 20-31 H W 17-16 A W 44-0 H W 23-19 A W 45-31 H L 22-52 H L 31-45 A L 7-26 H W 38-17 A W 16-13 H W 34-21 A
THE COWBOYS
The 2019 Meeting Will be the: 111th Overall Series Record: UW trails 47-58-5 MWC Series Record: UW trails 9-11 Series Began: Nov. 30, 1899 UW Record in Laramie: 24-25-4 UW Record in Fort Collins: 23-33-1 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 3-2 Longest UW Win Streak: 10 (1956-65) Longest CSU Win Streak: 5 (three times) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 44 (2010) Largest CSU Margin of Victory: 61 (1913) Most Points Scored by UW: 56 (1989) Most Points Scored by CSU: 61 (1913)
10/8/55 10/6/56 10/12/57 10/18/58 10/10/59 10/15/60 10/14/61 10/27/62 10/12/63 9/19/64 9/25/65 10/29/66 9/30/67 11/2/68 10/4/69 10/10/70 10/2/71 10/14/72 10/20/73 11/2/74 10/4/75 10/30/76 10/22/77 10/28/78 9/29/79 11/1/80 10/31/81 9/11/82 11/19/83 10/27/84 10/26/85 10/25/86 10/31/87 10/29/88 11/4/89 11/3/90 10/26/91 10/24/92 11/20/93 11/5/94 10/28/95 11/16/96 10/18/97 11/7/98 10/23/99 11/16/2000 9/29/01 10/12/02 11/1/03 10/22/04 10/22/05 10/21/06 11/23/07 11/22/08 11/27/09 11/20/10 12/3/11 11/3/12 10/19/13 10/25/14 11/7/15 10/1/16 11/4/17 10/26/18
COWBOY COACHES
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L 19-63 L 7-35 L 3-20 L 27-58 W 52-28 W 28-23 L 16-24
SEASON OUTLOOK
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THE OPPONENTS Wyoming Series Records vs. 2019 Opponents
Wyoming Series Records vs. 2019 Opponent Coaches
Opponent Missouri Texas State Idaho Tulsa UNLV San Diego State New Mexico Nevada Boise State Utah State Colorado State Air Force
Opponent vs. Barry Odom vs. Jake Spavital vs. Paul Petrino vs. Philip Montgomery vs. Tony Sanchez vs. Rocky Long vs. Bob Davie vs. Jay Norvell vs. Bryan Harsin vs. Gary Anderson vs. Mike Bobo vs. Troy Calhoun
Overall Home Away Neutral 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-0 0-1 0-0 6-1 4-0 2-1 0-0 3-2 2-0 1-2 0-0 12-11 7-4 5-7 0-0 19-18 12-7 7-11 0-0 38-33 19-15 19-18 0-0 4-3 2-1 2-2 0-0 1-12 1-6 0-6 0-0 26-39-4 15-13-3 11-25-1 0-1 47-58-5 24-25-4 23-33-1 0-0 26-28-3 14-11-2 12-17-1 0-0
Overall Home 0-1 0-0 First Meeting in 2019 First Meeting in 2019 First Meeting in 2019 0-1 0-0 4-9 1-5 4-3 2-1 First Meeting in 2019 1-4 1-2 0-1 0-0 3-1 1-1 6-6 3-3
Away 0-1
Neutral 0-0
0-1 2-5 2-2
0-0 0-0 0-0
0-2 0-1 2-0 3-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Opp. Pts. 0 330 55 170 1402 7 6 14 24 13 157 34 42 27 0 53 24 78 270 97 122 84 22 24 21 59 993 39 211 6 72 3 20 46 40 277 60 96 163 110 62 126 49 123 22 21 708 56 2214 1490 0 541 16 76 7 185 82 28 13 29 0 90 14 0 14
First Last Game Game 1927 1927 1934 2016 1910 1926 1937 2016 1930 2018 1953 2018 1894 1894 1959 1961 2015 2015 2008 2008 1895 2013 2016 2016 1993 1993 1979 1979 1920 1920 2007 2008 1997 1997 1976 1981 1953 2003 2014 2017 1958 1994 1973 1986 1925 1926 1998 1998 1979 1980 1932 1939 1978 2016 1946 1946 1959 2018 1931 1931 1971 1984 1911 1912 2010 2010 1996 1998 2006 2006 1998 2011 1990 2011 1999 2008 1974 2012 2000 2004 2011 2017 1938 1992 2010 2012 1954 1998 2016 2016 2004 2004 1978 2016 1965 1965 1904 2010 1903 2018 1900 1900 1962 1995 2006 2007 1979 2002 1950 1950 1962 2018 1990 2011 1996 1996 1925 1956 1940 1982 1894 1894 1973 1986 2018 2018 1897 1897 1904 1923
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents
G Air Force............................. 57 Appalachian State............... 2 Arizona............................... 22 Arizona State....................... 15 Arkansas State.................... 2 Army.................................. 1 Auburn................................ 1 Baylor................................. 4 Black Hills........................... 3 Boise State......................... 13 Bowling Green.................... 2 BYU.................................... 78 California............................ 1 Cal Poly.............................. 1 Cal State-Fullerton............... 4 Central Michigan................. 3 Chadron State..................... 6 Cheyenne H.S..................... 9 Chicago.............................. 1 The Citadel.......................... 1 Colgate............................... 1 Colorado............................. 27 Colorado College................. 18 Colorado Mines................... 27 Colorado State.................... 110 Creighton............................ 4 Denver................................ 45 Denver Athletic Club............ 1 Denver Manual.................... 1 Eastern Michigan................ 2 Florida................................ 2 Florida Atlantic.................... 2 Florida State........................ 1 Ft. Russell (Ft. Warren)........ 13 Fresno State........................ 12 Furman............................... 1 Gardner-Webb..................... 1 Georgia............................... 1 Gonzaga............................. 1 Grand Island....................... 1 Hardin Simmons................. 1 Hawai’i............................... 24 Houston.............................. 7 Idaho.................................. 7 Idaho State......................... 4 Iowa................................... 3 Iowa State........................... 4 Kansas............................... 6 Kansas State....................... 8 Kearney State...................... 4 Laramie All-Stars................ 1 Laramie Athletic Club.......... 3 Laramie High School........... 6 Laramie Town Team............ 2 Long Beach State................ 1 Louisiana-Lafayette............. 1 Louisiana-Monroe............... 4 LSU.................................... 3 Louisiana Tech.................... 2 Louisville............................ 4 Michigan State.................... 3 Minnesota........................... 1 Mississippi......................... 2 Missouri............................. 1 Montana............................. 14 Montana State..................... 19
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W 26 1 10 6 2 0 0 1 3 1 1 30 0 0 3 2 4 9 0 1 1 3 1 9 47 0 11 0 1 0 0 2 1 12 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 14 1 6 3 0 3 1 4 3 1 3 5 2 1 1 4 0 2 3 0 0 2 0 14 13
L 28 1 12 9 0 1 1 3 0 12 1 45 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 23 16 16 58 4 32 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 10 6 1 1 3 1 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 6
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T 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts. 1143 66 381 225 51 0 21 60 86 181 44 1413 15 22 120 88 117 235 0 34 49 161 147 272 1824 0 446 0 18 53 14 50 28 383 288 20 27 9 0 21 14 687 75 155 131 29 141 107 166 126 17 55 153 41 36 28 135 37 69 118 40 0 61 13 379 339
Opp. Pts. 1304 38 417 404 41 13 35 102 12 472 72 1665 17 24 57 56 62 27 47 30 29 714 424 555 2083 91 737 33 14 75 45 47 20 17 338 14 0 16 77 0 6 522 219 99 56 65 86 166 166 47 0 0 11 0 27 15 44 110 25 81 111 46 46 40 72 165
First Last Game Game 1957 2018 2004 2015 1936 1977 1951 1977 1979 1990 1965 1965 2000 2000 1949 1986 1927 1929 2002 2018 2008 2011 1922 2016 1990 1990 2012 2012 1981 1988 2000 2017 1912 1940 1893 1914 1928 1928 2002 2002 1983 1983 1900 2009 1909 1948 1898 1947 1899 2018 1919 1932 1898 1960 1900 1900 1896 1896 2015 2016 1951 2005 2009 2014 1966 1966 1904 1938 1992 2018 2001 2001 2017 2017 1998 1998 1922 1922 1911 1911 1958 1958 1978 2018 1952 1988 1921 2013 1948 1975 1953 2017 1986 1997 1961 2003 1952 1993 1912 1928 1910 1910 1901 1903 1898 1915 1894 1900 1982 1982 1991 1991 1994 2005 1968 1978 1988 1998 1988 1995 1976 2014 1946 1946 2004 2005 2018 2018 1951 2014 1919 2003
Montezuma College............. Nebraska............................ Nebraska Wesleyan............. Nevada............................... New Mexico........................ New Mexico State............... No. 5 Hose Company.......... North Carolina State............ North Dakota...................... North Dakota State.............. Northern Colorado.............. Northern Illinois.................. Northern Iowa..................... Northwestern...................... Ogden Athletic Club............. Ohio.................................... Ohio State........................... Oklahoma........................... Oklahoma State................... Oregon................................ Oregon State....................... Pacific................................ Regis.................................. Rice.................................... Richmond........................... St. Louis............................. San Diego State.................. San Francisco..................... San Jose State.................... Santa Clara......................... South Dakota...................... South Dakota Mines............ Southern Utah..................... SMU................................... Syracuse............................ TCU.................................... Temple................................ Tennessee........................... Texas.................................. Texas A&M......................... Texas State......................... Texas Tech.......................... Toledo................................. Tulsa................................... UC Davis............................. UCLA.................................. UNLV.................................. USC.................................... Utah.................................... Utah State........................... Utah YMCA......................... UTEP.................................. Virginia............................... Washington......................... Washington & Lee............... Washington State................ Weber State........................ Western Michigan............... Western State..................... Wichita State....................... Wilson Beauties.................. Wisconsin........................... Wofford.............................. Wyoming Alumni................. Wyoming Faculty................
G 1 8 6 7 71 2 1 2 1 1 26 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 8 2 5 3 2 1 2 2 37 1 11 1 5 2 1 3 1 8 2 3 5 3 3 5 2 5 1 1 23 1 83 69 1 33 2 2 1 7 4 1 4 4 1 3 1 1 2
W 1 0 3 4 38 2 1 2 0 1 18 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 2 0 19 0 7 0 5 1 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 3 1 3 1 1 12 0 31 26 1 26 1 0 1 2 4 1 4 3 1 1 1 1 1
L 0 8 3 3 33 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 7 2 3 1 1 0 0 2 18 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 2 5 3 1 2 1 2 0 0 11 1 51 39 0 6 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts. 26 134 47 192 1633 76 16 41 13 16 569 40 45 22 3 55 10 27 145 27 119 86 31 34 44 12 1025 7 312 0 185 14 28 88 34 112 53 37 44 23 111 85 51 74 45 24 742 6 1327 1174 16 978 35 9 20 161 126 42 124 109 16 66 17 4 11
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THE OPPONENTS Wyoming trails 26-28-3. Home: 14-11-2; Road: 12-17-1.
(Boone) (Laramie)
Wyoming trails 10-12. Home: 6-2; Road: 4-10
Oct. 1, 1977 Nov. 6, 1976
W, 13-12 W, 26-24
(Laramie) (Tucson)
(Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Laramie) (Tempe) (Tempe) (Tempe)
ARKANSAS STATE Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 15, 1990 Nov. 10, 1979
W, 34-27 W, 17-14
(Laramie) (Laramie)
ARMY Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 13, 1965
L, 0-13
(West Point)
AUBURN Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Aug. 31, 2000
L, 21-35
(Auburn)
BAYLOR Wyoming trails 1-3. Home: 1-1; Road: 0-2.
Sept. 6, 1986 Sept. 7, 1985 Sept. 23, 1950 Nov. 12, 1949
L, 28-31 L, 18-39 W, 7-0 L, 7-32
(Laramie) (Waco) (Laramie) (Waco)
BLACK HILLS STATE Wyoming leads 3-0. Home: 3-0.
Sept. 27, 1929 Sept. 22, 1928 Sept. 24, 1927
W, 13-6 W, 31-6 W, 31-6
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(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
W, 28-27 L, 16-45
(Bowling Green) (Laramie)
BYU Wyoming trails 30-45-3. Home: 17-16-3; Road: 13-27; Neutral: 0-2.
Dec. 21, 2016 Oct. 23, 2010 Nov. 7, 2009 Sept. 20, 2008 Nov. 17, 2007 Nov. 9, 2006 Nov. 12, 2005 Oct. 16, 2004 Oct. 18, 2003 Nov. 9, 2002 Nov. 16, 2001 Oct. 26, 2000 Nov. 13, 1999 Dec. 7, 1996 Oct. 21, 1995 Oct. 17, 1992 Nov. 9, 1991 Nov. 10, 1990 Oct. 7, 1989 Sept. 1, 1988 Oct. 10, 1987 Oct. 18, 1986 Nov. 2, 1985 Oct. 13, 1984 Oct. 8, 1983 Nov. 6, 1982 Oct. 24, 1981 Oct. 11, 1980 Oct. 20, 1979 Nov. 4, 1978 Oct. 22, 1977 Oct. 9, 1976 Oct. 25, 1975 Oct. 12, 1974 Oct. 27, 1973 Nov. 4, 1972 Oct. 16, 1971 Oct. 31, 1970 Oct. 18, 1969 Oct. 12, 1968 Oct. 7, 1967 Nov. 19, 1966 Oct. 23, 1965 Nov. 21, 1964 Oct. 19, 1963
L, 21-24 L, 20-25 L, 0-52 L, 0-44 L, 10-35 L, 7-55 L, 21-35 L, 13-24 W, 13-10 L, 31-35 L, 34-41 L, 7-19 W, 31-17 L, 25-28 L, 20-23 L, 28-31 L, 31-56 L, 14-45 L, 20-36 W, 24-14 W, 29-27 L, 22-34 L, 0-59 L, 38-41 L, 10-41 L, 13-23 W, 33-20 L, 17-52 L, 14-54 L, 14-48 L, 7-10 W, 34-29 L, 20-33 L, 7-38 W, 41-21 L, 14-33 L, 17-35 L, 3-23 W, 40-7 W, 20-17 W, 26-10 W, 47-14 W, 34-6 W, 31-11 W, 41-14
(San Diego) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie)
#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
UW ADMINISTRATION
ARIZONA
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 27, 2008
MOUNTAIN WEST
L, 13-31 W, 53-7
L, 0-45 W, 13-10 L, 20-21 L, 10-16 L, 0-47 W, 45-43 L, 19-52 L, 3-52 L, 14-30 W, 27-13 W, 15-13 W, 23-6 L, 10-14 L, 6-35 W, 20-7
(Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie)
BOWLING GREEN
Wyoming trails 6-9. Home: 4-2; Road: 2-7.
Nov. 5, 1977 Oct. 2, 1976 Nov. 8, 1975 Oct. 5, 1974 Nov. 10, 1973 Sept. 30, 1972 Nov. 13, 1971 Oct. 3, 1970 Nov. 1, 1969 Oct. 5, 1968 Oct. 28, 1967 Sept. 24, 1966 Nov. 20, 1965 Nov. 16, 1963 Nov. 24, 1951
L, 14-34 L, 14-24 W, 30-28 L, 14-34 L, 14-63 L, 7-48 L, 14-45 L, 14-36 L, 6-51 L, 14-24 L, 10-17 L, 17-33 L, 13-35
RECORDS & HISTORY
Series tied 1-1. Home: 1-0. Away: 0-1
Oct. 3, 2015 Sept. 4, 2004
Wyoming trails 1-12. Home: 1-6; Road: 0-6.
Sept. 29, 2018 Oct. 21, 2017 Oct. 28, 2016 Oct. 24, 2015 Nov. 22, 2014 Nov. 16, 2013 Oct. 27, 2012 Nov. 26, 2011 Sept. 18, 2010 Sept. 15, 2007 Sept. 16, 2006 Sept. 27, 2003 Sept. 14, 2002
SEASON IN REVIEW
APPALACHIAN STATE
ARIZONA STATE
BOISE STATE
THE OPPONENTS
(Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie)
(Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson)
THE COWBOYS
W, 35-27 W, 28-14 W, 35-26 L, 17-31 W, 17-13 W, 56-23 L, 27-28 W, 25-17 L, 14-20 L, 0-10 L, 3-23 L, 12-20 L, 24-31 W, 29-28 W, 43-26 L, 29-35 W, 34-26 L, 13-24 L, 34-51 W, 10-7 L, 3-10 L, 3-14 W, 22-19 L, 10-34 L, 17-34 W, 31-18 L, 28-42 L, 28-51 W, 24-12 L, 7-45 W, 48-45 W, 27-13 W, 23-17 L, 7-49 W, 26-20 W, 14-7 L, 34-44 W, 17-10 L, 7-25 T, 0-0 L, 21-41 W, 24-10 W, 20-16 L, 14-45 L, 19-23 L, 17-41 W, 27-25 L, 3-10 W, 37-10 W, 13-0 W, 31-14 T, 7-7 L, 14-35 W, 15-0 L, 7-20 L, 6-21 T, 7-7
L, 0-14 L, 14-21 L, 7-21 W, 22-14 W, 14-3 L, 12-38 W, 23-7 L, 7-14 W, 36-17 W, 36-6 W, 19-0 L, 7-15 L, 7-15 W, 31-8 L, 15-20 L, 19-21 W, 26-20 L, 40-42 L, 7-27 L, 0-58
COWBOY COACHES
Nov. 17, 2018 Nov. 11, 2017 Oct. 8, 2016 Oct. 10, 2015 Sept. 6, 2014 Sept. 21, 2013 Oct. 13, 2012 Nov. 12, 2011 Sept. 25, 2010 Oct. 17, 2009 Sept. 6, 2008 Oct. 20, 2007 Sept. 23, 2006 Sept. 17, 2005 Oct. 30, 2004 Sept. 20, 2003 Oct. 26, 2002 Oct. 13, 2001 Oct. 14, 2000 Sept. 25, 1999 Nov. 14, 1998 Nov. 15, 1997 Sept. 21, 1996 Sept. 9, 1995 Oct. 29, 1994 Oct. 2, 1993 Sept. 19, 1992 Oct. 5, 1991 Sept. 22, 1990 Sept. 10, 1989 Sept. 24, 1988 Sept. 5, 1987 Sept. 20, 1986 Sept. 14, 1985 Sept. 15, 1984 Sept. 17, 1983 Oct. 30, 1982 Sept. 19, 1981 Nov. 15, 1980 Sept. 10, 1977 Nov. 20, 1976 Nov. 22, 1975 Sept. 28, 1974 Sept. 16, 1972 Sept. 25, 1971 Sept. 19, 1970 Sept. 27, 1969 Sept. 28, 1968 Sept. 23, 1967 Sept. 17, 1966 Sept. 18, 1965 Nov. 14, 1964 Nov. 3, 1962 Oct. 22, 1960 Sept. 26, 1959 Nov. 15, 1958 Nov. 2, 1957
Sept. 27, 1975 Nov. 23, 1974 Sept. 15, 1973 Nov. 25, 1972 Oct. 9, 1971 Nov. 21, 1970 Sept. 20, 1969 Nov. 23, 1968 Sept. 16, 1967 Oct. 1, 1966 Oct. 2, 1965 Oct. 24, 1964 Nov. 2, 1963 Oct. 20, 1962 Nov. 4, 1961 Oct. 1, 1960 Sept. 22, 1956 Nov. 27, 1954 Sept. 27, 1947 Nov. 28, 1936
SEASON OUTLOOK
AIR FORCE
163
THE OPPONENTS Nov. 17, 1962 Oct. 21, 1961 Nov. 19, 1960 Oct. 17, 1959 Nov. 22, 1958 Oct. 19, 1957 Nov. 17, 1956 Oct. 29, 1955 Nov. 13, 1954 Oct. 31, 1953 Nov. 1, 1952 Oct. 20, 1951 Nov. 11, 1950 Oct. 29, 1949 Nov. 20, 1948 Oct. 4, 1947 Nov. 2, 1946 Oct. 2, 1942 Nov. 8, 1941 Oct. 12, 1940 Nov. 25, 1939 Oct. 6, 1938 Nov. 6, 1937 Nov. 21, 1936 Oct. 26, 1935 Oct. 6, 1934 Nov. 30, 1933 Oct. 29, 1932 Nov. 14, 1931 Sep. 27, 1930 Nov. 23, 1929 Nov. 30, 1922 Nov. 14, 1922
L, 7-14 W, 36-8 W, 30-6 W, 21-6 W, 22-14 T, 0-0 W, 7-6 W, 14-6 W, 34-13 W, 27-0 W, 24-13 T, 20-20 W, 48-0 W, 45-0 L, 14-15 W, 12-7 L, 3-6 W, 13-6 L, 7-23 L, 0-20 T, 7-7 L, 13-22 L, 0-19 L, 7-32 L, 6-13 W, 6-0 L, 0-3 L, 0-25 W, 13-7 L, 12-19 L, 0-40 W, 13-0 L, 0-7
(Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo) (Provo) (Provo) (Laramie) (Provo)
CALIFORNIA Wyoming trails 0-1. Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 31, 1990
L, 15-17
(Tempe)
CAL POLY Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Sept. 15, 2012
L, 22-24
(Laramie)
CAL STATE FULLERTON Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 3-1.
Oct. 1, 1988 Sep. 21, 1985 Oct. 16, 1982 Sept. 5, 1981
W, 35-16 W, 31-8 L, 16-20 W, 38-13
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN Series is tied 2-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1. Neutral 1-0
Dec. 22, 2017 Sept. 7, 2002 Sept. 16, 2000
W, 37-14 L, 20-32 W, 31-10
(Boise) (Mt. Pleasant) (Laramie)
CHADRON STATE Wyoming leads 4-2. Home: 3-1; Road: 1-1.
Nov. 2, 1940 Oct. 1, 1932 Sept. 26, 1931 Nov. 17, 1928 Oct. 15, 1927 Nov. 16, 1912
164
L, 9-12 W, 28-6 W, 35-0 L, 0-31 W, 30-13 W, 25-0
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Chadron) (Chadron) (Laramie) (Laramie)
#GoWyo
CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL Wyoming leads 9-0. Home: 6-0; Road: 3-0.
Sep. 30, 1914 Oct. 1, 1910 Oct. 2, 1909 Nov. 18, 1905 Nov. 8, 1904 Oct. 15, 1904 Dec. 13, 1902 Dec. 16, 1897 Feb. 22, 1893
W, 18-10 W, 61-12 W, 30-0 W, 10-0 W, 12-6 W, 56-0 W, 18-0 W, 16-0 W, 14-0
(Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
CHICAGO Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Oct. 6, 1928
L, 0-47
(Chicago)
THE CITADEL Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 5, 2002
W, 34-30
(Laramie)
COLGATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 22, 1983
W, 49-29
(Laramie)
COLORADO Wyoming trails 3-23-1. Home: 0-5; Road: 3-18-1.
Sept. 19, 2009 Sept. 27, 1997 Sept. 7, 1991 Sept. 25, 1982 Sept. 20, 1975 Sept. 18, 1971 Nov. 15, 1947 Oct. 12, 1946 Oct. 31, 1942 Oct. 25, 1941 Oct. 26, 1940 Oct. 28, 1939 Oct. 29, 1938 Nov. 23, 1935 Oct. 28, 1933 Oct. 16, 1926 Oct. 25, 1924 Nov. 24, 1923 Oct. 23, 1920 Oct. 7, 1916 Oct. 2, 1915 Oct. 4, 1913 Oct. 19, 1912 Oct. 28, 1911 Oct. 22, 1910 Oct. 22, 1905 Nov. 10, 1900 #Win by forfeit
L, 0-24 L#, 19-20 L, 13-30 W, 24-10 L, 10-27 L, 13-56 L, 6-21 L, 0-20 L, 7-28 L, 0-27 L, 0-62 L, 7-27 L, 6-20 W, 6-0 L, 12-40 T, 13-13 L, 0-21 L, 3-20 L, 0-7 L, 10-16 L, 0-30 L, 0-7 L, 0-75 L, 3-18 L, 3-14 L, 0-69 L, 6-10
(Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder) (Boulder)
COLORADO COLLEGE Wyoming trails 1-16-1. Home: 1-4; Road: 0-12-1.
Sept. 25, 1948 Nov. 1, 1941 Oct. 9, 1937 Oct. 7, 1933 Oct. 22, 1932 Nov. 24, 1928 Oct. 29, 1927 Nov. 6, 1926
W, 61-7 L, 0-16 L, 6-9 T, 0-0 L, 6-15 L, 25-48 L, 8-12 L, 0-25
(Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs)
Nov. 22, 1924 Oct. 6, 1923 Sept. 30, 1922 Oct. 8, 1921 Nov. 6, 1920 Oct. 11, 1913 Oct. 12, 1912 Oct. 7, 1911 Oct. 15, 1910 Oct. 30, 1909
L, 3-28 L, 7-34 L, 0-20 L, 0-10 L, 17-20 L, 0-49 L, 0-35 L, 9-29 L, 0-23 L, 5-44
(Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Colorado Springs) (Laramie)
COLORADO MINES Wyoming trails 9-16-2. Home: 7-8-2; Road: 2-8.
Oct. 11, 1947 Sept. 28, 1946 Oct. 24, 1942 Nov. 20, 1941 Oct. 31, 1936 Oct. 5, 1935 Oct. 17, 1925 Nov. 1, 1924 Oct. 27, 1923 Oct. 7, 1922 Oct. 22, 1921 Oct. 30, 1920 Oct. 18, 1919 Oct. 13, 1917 Oct, 28, 1916 Oct. 16, 1915 Oct. 17, 1914 Oct. 18, 1913 Oct. 26, 1912 Oct. 21, 1911 Nov. 12, 1910 Nov. 20, 1909 Oct. 19, 1907 Oct. 15, 1906 Oct. 15, 1905 Nov. 5, 1898 Oct. 15, 1898
W, 53-6 T, 7-7 W, 26-6 T, 0-0 W, 27-0 W. 40-0 W, 43-0 L, 3-6 L, 0-20 L, 0-32 W, 14-7 W, 14-7 W, 16-6 L, 3-51 L, 7-30 L, 0-19 L, 0-25 L, 0-40 L, 0-42 W, 5-0 L, 8-9 L, 6-23 L, 0-77 L, 0-35 L, 0-28 L, 0-50 L, 0-29
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Larmaie) (Golden) (Laramie) (Golden) (Golden) (Laramie)
COLORADO STATE Wyoming trails 47-58-5. Home: 24-25-4; Road: 23-33-1.
Oct. 26, 2018 Nov. 4, 2017 Oct. 1, 2016 Nov. 7, 2015 Oct. 25, 2014 Oct. 19, 2013 Nov. 3, 2012 Dec. 3, 2011 Nov. 20, 2010 Nov. 22, 2009 Nov. 22, 2008 Nov. 23, 2007 Oct. 21, 2006 Oct. 22, 2005 Oct. 22, 2004 Nov. 1, 2003 Oct. 12, 2002 Sept. 29, 2001 Nov. 16, 2000 Oct. 23, 1999 Nov. 7, 1998 Oct. 18, 1997 Nov. 16, 1996 Oct. 28, 1995 Nov. 5, 1994 Nov. 20, 1993 Oct. 24, 1992
W, 34-21 W, 16-13 W, 38-17 L, 7-26 L, 31-45 L, 22-52 W, 45-31 W, 22-19 W, 44-0 W, 17-16 L, 20-31 L, 28-36 W, 24-0 L, 31-39 L, 7-30 W, 35-28 L, 36-44 L, 14-42 L, 13-37 L, 13-24 W, 27-19 L, 7-14 W, 25-24 L, 24-31 L, 24-35 L, 21-41 W, 31-14
(Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins)
2 0 19 WY O M I N G F O O TB ALL M E D I A G UID E
THE OPPONENTS Nov. 28, 1912 Nov. 30, 1911 Nov. 24, 1910 Oct. 16, 1909 Nov. 14, 1908 Nov. 25, 1905 Nov. 24, 1904 Nov. 14, 1903 Nov. 24, 1900 Nov. 30, 1899
L, 0-33 W, 27-0 W, 10-0 L, 3-32 L, 0-20 L, 5-34 T, 6-6 L, 0-17 L, 0-16 L, 0-12
(Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins)
DENVER MANUAL Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 7, 1896
W, 18-14
EASTERN MICHIGAN Wyoming trails 0-2. Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1.
Sept. 23, 2016 Sept. 12, 2015
CREIGHTON Wyoming trails 0-4. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-3.
Nov. 18, 1932 Oct. 3, 1931 Oct. 1, 1927 Nov. 15, 1919
L, 0-34 L, 0-3 L, 0-13 L, 0-41
(Omaha) (Laramie) (Omaha) (Omaha)
DENVER Wyoming trails 11-32-2. Home: 5-11; Road: 6-21-2.
Nov. 3, 1900
L, 0-33
2019 WYOMING FOOT B AL L MEDIA G U I DE
(Denver)
L, 14-32 L, 0-13
(Gainesville) (Gainesville)
FLORIDA ATLANTIC Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0.
Sept. 20, 2014 Oct. 5, 2009
W, 20-19 W, 30-28
(Laramie) (Boca Raton)
FLORIDA STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral 1-0.
Dec. 24, 1966
W, 28-20
(El Paso)
FT. RUSSELL (FT. WARREN) Wyoming leads 12-1. Home: 4-0; Road 8-1.
Sept. 17, 1938 Sept. 25, 1937 Sept. 22, 1935 Sept. 22. 1934 Sept. 23, 1933 Sept. 19, 1931 Nov. 13, 1909 Nov. 6, 1909 Oct. 27, 1908 Nov. 29, 1907 Oct. 12, 1907 Nov. 30, 1905 Nov. 19, 1904
W, 20-7 W, 20-0 W, 15-0 W, 40-0 W, 33-0 W, 59-0 W, 18-0 L, 6-15 W, 66-0 W, 56-0 W, 12-2 W, 26-0 W, 12-0
(Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Cheyenne) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Cheyenne)
FRESNO STATE Wyoming trails 5-7. Home: 3-2; Road 1-5; Neutral, 1-0.
Oct. 13, 2018 Nov. 18, 2017 Nov. 1, 2014 Nov. 9, 2013 Oct. 20, 2012 Dec. 19, 2009 Nov. 22, 1997 Oct. 19, 1996 Nov. 18, 1995 Oct. 15, 1994 Oct. 30, 1993 Oct. 31, 1992
L, 3-27 L, 7-13 W, 45-17 L, 10-48 L, 14-42 W, 35-28 L, 7-24 W, 42-21 W, 38-10 L, 24-38 W, 32-28 L, 31-42
(Fresno) (Laramie) (Fresno) (Laramie) (Fresno) (Albuquerque) (Fresno) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Fresno) (Laramie) (Fresno)
FURMAN Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 1, 2001
W, 20-14
(Laramie)
UW ADMINISTRATION
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 3, 2005 Sept. 15, 1951
MOUNTAIN WEST
DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB
FLORIDA Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2
RECORDS & HISTORY
(Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Denver) (Denver) (Laramie)
(Ypsilanti) (Laramie)
SEASON IN REVIEW
W, 41-2 W, 45-0 W, 15-12 L, 13-14 W, 27-0 L, 3-6 W, 23-21 T, 13-13 W, 21-14 W, 20-14 W, 42-12 W, 25-6 L, 0-13 L, 7-27 L, 6-19 L, 14-17 L, 0-40 L, 9-41 L, 7-32 L, 0-6 L, 6-21 L, 14-25 L, 0-14 L, 0-9 L, 0-7 L, 7-19 L, 6-19 L, 7-26 L, 0-7 L, 0-7 L, 0-45 L, 0-7 T, 9-9 L, 0-3 W, 10-7 W, 36-6 L, 0-18 L, 10-19 L, 7-19 L, 0-31 L, 0-26 L, 0-6 L, 3-17 L, 0-56 L, 0-5
L, 24-27 L, 29-48
THE OPPONENTS
Oct. 8, 1960 Nov. 21, 1959 Oct. 4, 1958 Nov. 28, 1957 Sept. 29, 1956 Nov. 24, 1955 Oct. 2, 1954 Nov. 26, 1953 Nov. 27, 1952 Sept. 29, 1951 Nov. 23, 1950 Nov. 24, 1949 Nov. 25, 1948 Nov. 8, 1947 Nov. 9, 1946 Oct. 17, 1942 Oct. 18, 1941 Oct. 19, 1940 Oct. 13, 1939 Oct. 22, 1938 Nov. 13, 1937 Oct. 24, 1936 Oct. 11, 1935 Oct. 27, 1934 Nov. 5, 1932 Nov. 15, 1930 Oct. 12, 1929 Nov. 3, 1928 Oct. 8, 1927 Oct. 11, 1924 Nov. 3, 1923 Nov. 4, 1922 Oct. 29, 1921 Nov. 13, 1920 Oct. 9, 1920 Oct. 25, 1919 Nov. 3, 1917 Oct. 14, 1916 Oct. 23, 1915 Nov. 21, 1914 Nov. 8, 1913 Nov. 18, 1911 Oct. 8, 1910 Oct. 9, 1909 Nov. 24, 1989
(Laramie)
THE COWBOYS
(Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins)
COWBOY COACHES
W, 35-28 L, 8-17 W, 56-35 W, 48-14 W, 20-15 L, 15-20 L, 19-30 W, 43-34 W, 42-17 L, 3-9 W, 55-21 L, 25-28 L, 16-20 W, 13-3 W, 29-13 L, 16-19 L, 0-3 L, 6-11 W. 35-3 W, 28-9 W, 17-6 W,16-6 W, 39-3 W, 46-14 W, 13-10 L, 10-12 W, 33-14 W, 31-7 W, 21-3 W, 28-7 W, 18-7 W, 40-8 W, 29-0 W, 7-6 W, 27-13 W, 20-12 L, 13-14 W, 34-0 W, 21-14 L, 0-14 L, 7-14 W, 34-0 W, 8-0 L, 20-12 L, 6-21 L, 0-7 L, 0-10 L, 0-27 T, 0-0 L, 0-22 T, 0-0 W, 7-0 T, 0-0 L, 3-12 L, 0-16 L, 0-7 L, 0-23 L, 6-26 W, 21-6 L, 7-20 L, 0-40 L, 0-33 L, 0-60 T, 7-7 L, 0-42 L, 0-13 L, 0-14 L, 0-28 W, 6-0 L, 0-40 L, 0-47 L, 10-48 L, 0-61
SEASON OUTLOOK
Oct. 26, 1991 Nov. 3, 1990 Nov. 4, 1989 Oct. 29, 1988 Oct. 31, 1987 Oct. 25, 1986 Oct. 26, 1985 Oct. 27, 1984 Nov. 19, 1983 Sept. 11, 1982 Oct. 31, 1981 Nov. 1, 1980 Sept. 29, 1979 Oct. 28, 1978 Oct. 29, 1977 Oct. 30, 1976 Oct. 4, 1975 Nov. 2, 1974 Oct. 20, 1973 Oct. 14, 1972 Oct. 2, 1971 Oct. 10, 1970 Oct. 4, 1969 Nov. 2, 1968 Sept. 30, 1967 Oct. 29, 1966 Sept. 25, 1965 Sept. 19, 1964 Oct. 12, 1963 Oct. 27, 1962 Oct. 14, 1961 Oct. 15, 1960 Oct. 10, 1959 Oct. 18, 1958 Oct. 12, 1957 Oct. 6, 1956 Oct. 8, 1955 Oct. 9, 1954 Oct. 10, 1953 Oct. 11, 1952 Oct. 13, 1951 Oct. 7, 1950 Oct. 1, 1949 Oct. 16, 1948 Nov. 22, 1947 Oct. 5, 1946 Sept. 26, 1942 Oct. 4, 1941 Oct. 5, 1940 Nov. 4, 1939 Oct. 1, 1938 Oct. 16, 1937 Oct. 17, 1936 Sept. 28, 1935 Nov. 3, 1934 Sep. 30, 1933 Nov, 24, 1932 Nov. 7, 1931 Nov. 8, 1930 Oct. 4, 1929 Nov, 26, 1925 Sept. 29, 1923 Oct. 14, 1922 Oct. 1, 1921 Oct. 16, 1920 Oct. 2, 1920 Oct. 4, 1919 Sept. 27, 1919 Oct. 6, 1917 Sept. 30, 1916 Nov. 6, 1915 Oct. 24, 1914 Nov. 27, 1913
GARDNER-WEBB Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 9, 2017
W, 27-0
(Laramie)
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THE OPPONENTS GEORGIA
Sept. 17, 1949 Oct. 9, 1948
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 19, 1998
L, 9-16
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 21, 1922
L, 0-77
(Spokane)
Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Sept. 2, 2017 Dec. 30, 1987 Oct. 17, 1953
L, 3-24 L, 19-20 L, 7-21
(Iowa City) (San Diego) (Iowa City)
IOWA STATE
Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral 1-0.
Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.
W, 14-6
(El Paso)
HAWAI’I
Sept. 6, 1997 Sept. 7, 1996 Sept. 26, 1987 Oct. 4, 1986
Wyoming leads 14-10. Home: 7-3; Road: 7-7.
Oct. 6, 2018 Sept. 23, 2017 Oct. 11, 2014 Nov. 23, 2013 Sept. 13, 1997 Sept. 14, 1996 Sept. 16, 1995 Nov. 19, 1994 Oct. 23, 1993 Nov. 21, 1992 Aug. 31, 1991 Nov. 17, 1990 Sept. 16, 1989 Nov. 19, 1988 Nov. 28, 1987 Nov. 29, 1986 Oct. 12, 1985 Nov. 3, 1984 Nov. 26, 1983 Oct. 2, 1982 Oct. 10, 1981 Sept. 27, 1980 Nov. 17, 1979 Nov. 18, 1978
L, 13-17 W, 28-21 L, 28-38 W, 59-56 W, 35-6 W, 66-0 W, 52-6 W, 13-10 W, 48-10 L, 18-42 L, 17-32 L, 17-38 W, 20-15 W, 28-22 W, 24-20 L, 19-35 L, 18-26 L, 28-31 W, 31-13 W, 28-10 L, 9-14 W, 45-20 W, 21-13 L, 22-27
(Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Honolulu) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Honolulu) (Honolulu)
HOUSTON Wyoming trails 1-6. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-6.
Nov. 12, 1988 Oct. 17, 1987 Nov. 24, 1973 Nov. 14, 1970 Nov. 22, 1969 Dec. 3, 1955 Dec. 6, 1952
L, 10-34 W, 37-35 L, 0-35 L, 0-28 L, 14-41 L, 14-26 L, 0-20
(Houston) (Laramie) (Houston) (Houston) (Houston) (Houston) (Houston)
IDAHO Wyoming leads 6-1. Home: 4-0; Road 2-1.
Sept. 7, 2013 Sep. 22, 2012 Oct. 2, 1999 Aug. 31, 1996 Sept. 22, 1951 Nov. 4, 1950 Nov. 11, 1921
W, 42-10 W, 40-37 W, 28-13 W, 40-38 W, 28-0 W, 14-7 L, 3-31
(Laramie) (Moscow) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Moscow) (Moscow)
IDAHO STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-1; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 13, 1975 Sept. 9, 1972
L, 3-16 W, 30-14
(Laramie) (Laramie)
#GoWyo
W, 56-10 W, 41-38 W, 34-17 L, 10-21
(Laramie) (Ames) (Laramie) (Ames)
KANSAS Wyoming trails 1-4-1. Home: 0-2; Road; 1-2-1.
Sept. 13, 2003 Nov. 24, 2001 Sept. 23, 1972 Oct. 3, 1964 Oct. 5, 1963 Sept. 30, 1961
L, 35-42 L, 14-27 L, 14-52 W, 17-14 L, 21-25 T, 6-6
LARAMIE TOWN TEAM Oct. 27, 1900 Oct. 2, 1894
HARDIN SIMMONS Dec. 31, 1958
166
(Pocatello) (Laramie)
IOWA
(Athens)
GONZAGA
W, 58-13 W, 40-13
(Laramie) (Lawrence) (Lawrence) (Lawrence) (Laramie) (Lawrence)
KANSAS STATE
W, 27-0 W, 14-0
(Laramie) (Laramie)
LONG BEACH STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 18, 1982
W, 36-27
(Laramie)
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 14, 1991
W, 28-15
(Laramie)
LOUISIANA-MONROE Wyoming leads 4-0. Home: 3-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 10, 2005 Oct. 2, 2004 Oct. 16, 1999 Oct. 8, 1994
W, 38-0 W, 31-10 W, 38-20 W, 28-14
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Monroe) (Laramie)
LOUISIANA STATE Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 2, 1978 Nov. 26, 1977 Jan. 1, 1968
L, 17-24 L, 7-66 L, 13-20
(Baton Rouge) (Baton Rouge) (New Orleans)
Series is tied 4-4. Home: 2-1; Road: 2-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 30, 1993 Sept. 24, 1983 Sept. 20, 1958 Sept. 21, 1957 Oct. 27, 1956 Sept. 17, 1955 Sept. 25, 1954 Nov. 8, 1952
L, 17-52 L, 25-27 L, 14-17 W, 12-17 W, 27-15 W, 38-20 L, 13-21 W, 20-7
(Tempe) (Manhattan) (Manhattan) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Manhattan) (Laramie) (Manhattan)
KEARNEY STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 3-1.
Sept. 29, 1928 Oct. 9, 1926 Oct. 3, 1925 Nov. 23, 1912
W, 19-6 W, 48-0 W, 34-0 L, 25-41
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LARAMIE ALL-STARS Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 8, 1910
W, 17-0
(Laramie)
LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB Wyoming leads 3-0. Home: 3-0.
Nov. 26, 1903 Oct. 24, 1903 Nov. 28, 1901
W, 11-0 W, 6-0 W, 38-0
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL Wyoming leads 5-1. Home: 5-1.
Sept. 25, 1915 Sept. 30, 1911 Oct. 12, 1909 Oct. 29, 1906 Oct. 16, 1903 Nov. 29, 1898
W, 19-0 W, 74-0 W, 25-0 W, 12-0 W, 15-0 L, 8-11
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LOUISIANA TECH Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 26, 1998 Sept. 17, 1988
W, 31-19 W, 38-6
(Laramie) (Laramie)
LOUISVILLE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 1-1; Road: 2-0.
Oct. 14, 1995 Sept. 26, 1992 Sept. 2, 1989 Sept. 8, 1988
W, 27-20 W, 26-24 L, 21-28 W, 44-9
(Laramie) (Lousiville) (Laramie) (Lousiville)
MICHIGAN STATE Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-3
Sept. 27, 2014 Sept. 24, 1977 Sept. 18, 1976
L, 14-56 L, 16-34 L, 10-21
(East Lansing) (East Lansing) (East Lansing)
MINNESOTA Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Oct. 19, 1946
L, 0-46
(Minneapolis)
MISSISSIPPI Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 24, 2005 Sept. 25, 2004
W, 24-14 W, 37-32
(Oxford) (Laramie)
MISSOURI Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 8, 2018
L, 13-40
(Columbia)
2 0 19 WY O M I N G F O O TB ALL M E D I A G UID E
THE OPPONENTS Wyoming leads 14-0. Home: 3-0; Road: 5-0; Neutral: 6-0.
W, 17-12 W, 28-13 W, 35-0 W, 13-0 W, 29-0 W, 14-0 W, 58-0 W, 21-14 W, 20-0 W, 34-13 W, 35-6 W, 27-7 W, 14-0 W, 34-7
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Missoula) (Missoula) (Missoula) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Missoula) (Laramie) (Missoula)
MONTANA STATE (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Billings) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Bozeman) (Laramie) (Laramie)
MONTEZUMA COLLEGE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 19, 1927
W, 26-0
(Laramie)
Wyoming trails 0-8. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-7.
L, 17-52 L, 34-37 L, 14-38 L, 32-42 L, 7-42 L, 20-56 L, 10-13 L, 0-50
(Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Lincoln) (Lincoln)
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN Series is tied 3-3. Home: 2-2; Road: 1-1.
L, 7-14 W, 14-7 L, 10-14 L, 0-20 W, 21-0 W, 5-0
(Laramie) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Laramie)
2019 WYOMING FOOT B AL L MEDIA G U I DE
(Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie)
NEW MEXICO STATE Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road 1-0.
Aug. 25, 2018 Sept. 19, 1953
W, 29-7 W, 47-0
(Las Cruces) (Laramie)
NO. 5 HOSE COMPANY Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Dec. 25, 1894
W, 16-6
(Laramie)
NORTH CAROLINA STATE Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 23, 1961 Oct. 31, 1959
W, 15-14 W, 26-0
(Laramie) (Raleigh)
NORTH DAKOTA Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Sept. 5, 2015
L, 13-24
(Laramie)
NORTH DAKOTA STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 13, 2008
W, 16-13
(Laramie)
NORTHERN COLORADO Wyoming leads 18-5-3. Home: 11-2-3; Road: 7-3.
Sept. 14, 2013 Nov. 5, 1949 Oct. 2, 1948 Nov. 1, 1947 Sept. 21, 1946 Oct. 10, 1942 Sept. 26, 1941 Nov. 25, 1937 Oct. 2, 1936 Nov. 17, 1934 Oct. 21, 1933 Nov. 11, 1932 Oct. 10, 1931 Nov. 1, 1930 Nov. 2, 1929 Oct. 27, 1928 Nov. 24, 1927 Nov. 11, 1925 Oct. 18, 1924 Nov. 29, 1917 Nov. 10, 1917 Nov. 5, 1905 Nov. 29, 1900
W, 35-7 W, 103-0 W, 48-0 W, 44-14 W, 7-0 W, 33-0 W, 19-6 W, 33-0 L, 7-13 L, 6-9 L, 0-27 T, 0-0 W, 13-6 T, 6-6 L, 0-6 L, 0-28 W, 27-6 W, 13-10 W, 33-8 W, 8-0 W, 7-0 W, 22-0 W, 56-0
(Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
#B u ild in g So m e t h in g Sp e ci a l
UW ADMINISTRATION
Oct. 6, 1926 Nov. 2, 1920 Nov. 8, 1919 Nov. 19, 1915 Nov. 13, 1911 Nov. 19, 1910
W 31-3 W, 42-3 L, 35-56 L, 28-38 L, 30-36 W, 38-31 W, 28-23 W, 31-10 L, 31-34 W, 37-13 L, 0-24 L, 3-20 W, 14-10 L, 24-27 L, 9-16 L, 3-26 L, 20-49 L, 29-30 L, 10-45 W, 42-28 W, 38-28 L, 7-10 W, 35-21 W, 39-19 W, 25-22 W, 24-23 W, 55-7 W, 59-16 W, 35-25 L, 16-41 W, 59-21 L, 10-17 L, 20-41 W, 13-12 L, 21-24 L#, 3-17 L, 15-19 W, 23-21 W, 24-23 L, 32-38 L, 21-32 L, 21-23 L, 14-17 L, 14-49 L, 7-17 L, 12-24 W, 35-6 W, 42-6 W, 37-7 W, 27-9 L, 6-17 L, 6-17 L, 21-25 W, 33-7 W, 13-3 W, 25-20 L, 12-13
MOUNTAIN WEST
Sept. 10, 2016 Aug. 31, 2013 Sept. 24, 2011 Oct. 1, 1994 Sept. 8, 1984 Sept. 10, 1983 Sept. 14, 1968 Sept. 29, 1934
Nov. 24, 2018 Oct. 28, 2017 Nov. 26, 2016 Sept. 26, 2015 Nov. 29, 2014 Oct. 12, 2013 Nov. 10. 2012 Nov. 19, 2011 Nov. 6, 2010 Oct. 10, 2009 Oct. 4, 2008 Oct. 13, 2007 Oct. 7, 2006 Oct. 15, 2005 Nov. 20, 2004 Nov. 22, 2003 Nov. 30, 2002 Oct. 6, 2001 Sept. 30, 2000 Nov. 20, 1999 Nov. 12, 1994 Nov. 13, 1993 Oct. 10, 1992 Oct. 19, 1991 Oct. 13, 1990 Oct. 28, 1989 Oct. 15, 1988 Nov. 7, 1987 Nov. 1, 1986 Nov. 16, 1985 Oct. 20, 1984 Nov. 5, 1983 Sept. 4, 1982 Nov. 21, 1981 Oct. 4, 1980 Nov. 24, 1979 Oct. 7, 1978 Nov. 19, 1977 Oct. 16, 1976 Nov. 15, 1975 Oct. 19, 1974 Nov. 17, 1973 Oct. 7, 1972 Nov. 20, 1971 Oct. 24, 1970 Nov. 15, 1969 Oct. 26, 1968 Nov. 11, 1967 Oct. 15, 1966 Nov. 6, 1965 Oct. 31, 1964 Nov. 9, 1963 Sept. 22, 1962 Nov. 11, 1961 Sep. 24, 1960 Nov. 14, 1959 Oct. 25, 1958
RECORDS & HISTORY
NEBRASKA
NEW MEXICO Wyoming leads 38-33. Home: 19-15; Road: 19-18.
SEASON IN REVIEW
W, 21-10 W, 17-9 W, 61-13 W, 48-0 W, 46-12 W, 19-6 W, 6-2 W, 25-6 L, 0-7 W, 13-7 W, 32-13 L, 13-20 L, 0-13 L, 7-14 L, 0-6 L, 0-10 W, 7-0 W, 18-17 W, 6-0
(Reno) (Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno)
(Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque)
THE OPPONENTS
Aug. 30, 2003 Sept. 12, 1998 Sept. 16, 1950 Oct. 8, 1949 Nov. 13, 1948 Nov. 7, 1936 Nov. 2, 1935 Oct. 13, 1934 Oct. 14, 1933 Oct. 15, 1932 Oct. 17, 1931 Oct. 11, 1930 Nov. 11, 1929 Nov. 10, 1928 Nov. 11, 1927 Nov. 13, 1926 Oct. 30, 1925 Nov. 5, 1924 Oct. 11, 1919
W, 42-34 W, 28-21 L, 28-35 L, 28-35 W, 34-30 W, 25-6 L, 7-9
W, 20-13 W, 20-13 W, 20-0 W, 9-7 L, 7-9 L, 0-7 W, 41-7 W, 44-0 W, 41-14 L, 0-28 W, 7-3 L, 7-34 W, 14-2 W, 19-6
THE COWBOYS
Wyoming leads 13-6. Home: 7-5; Road: 5-1; Neutral: 1-0.
Wyoming leads 4-3. Home: 2-1; Road: 2-2.
Oct. 22, 2016 Oct. 17, 2015 Oct. 6, 2012 Sept. 23, 2000 Oct. 11, 1997 Sept. 5, 1992 Oct. 2, 1937
Nov. 16, 1957 Oct. 13, 1956 Nov. 12, 1955 Oct. 16, 1954 Nov. 14, 1953 Oct. 18, 1952 Nov. 10, 1951 Oct. 28, 1950 Sep. 24, 1949 Nov. 29, 1941 Sept. 28, 1940 Sept. 29, 1939 Nov. 26,1931 Nov. 29, 1930 #Win by forfeit
COWBOY COACHES
Aug. 30, 2014 Oct. 4, 1997 Sept. 21, 1963 Sept. 15, 1962 Sept. 16, 1961 Sept. 17, 1960 Sept. 19, 1959 Sept. 27, 1958 Sept. 28, 1957 Nov. 10, 1956 Sept. 24, 1955 Sept. 26, 1953 Sept. 27, 1952 Nov. 3, 1951
NEVADA
SEASON OUTLOOK
MONTANA
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THE OPPONENTS Dec. 16, 1899 Oct. 31, 1896 Nov. 29, 1895
T, 5-5 W, 10-6 W, 34-0
(Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
PACIFIC Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-1.
Sept. 13, 1986 Nov. 16, 1974 Sept. 22, 1973
Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 3, 2016
W, 40-34
Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 11, 1993
W, 45-42
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Sept. 15, 1979
L, 22-27
(Evanston)
OGDEN ATHLETIC CLUB Wyoming leads 1-0. Road: 1-0.
Nov. 25, 1920
W, 3-0
(Ogden)
Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.
W, 21-20 W, 34-33
(Laramie) (Athens)
OHIO STATE Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Aug. 28, 1997
L, 10-24
(Columbus)
OKLAHOMA Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-1; Neutral: 0-1.
Sept. 12, 1981 Dec. 25, 1976
L, 20-37 L, 7-41
(Norman) (Tempe)
OKLAHOMA STATE Wyoming trails 1-7. Home: 1-2; Road: 0-4; Neutral: 0-1
Sept. 6, 2003 Sept. 23, 1995 Sept. 30, 1989 Dec. 30, 1988 Sept. 19, 1987 Nov. 9, 1957 Sept. 18, 1954 Nov. 7, 1953
L, 24-48 W, 45-25 L, 7-27 L, 14-62 L, 29-35 L, 6-39 L, 6-14 L, 14-20
(Stillwater) (Laramie) (Stillwater) (San Diego) (Laramie) (Stillwater) (Laramie) (Stillwater)
OREGON Wyoming trails 0-2. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-1.
Spet. 16, 2017 Sept. 13, 2014
L, 13-49 L, 14-48
(Laramie) (Eugene)
OREGON STATE Wyoming trails 2-3. Home: 2-1; Road: 0-2.
Sept. 10, 1994 Sept. 4, 1993 Sept. 22, 1984 Sept. 13, 1980 Oct. 11, 1958
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L, 31-44 L, 16-27 L, 14-41 W, 30-10 W, 28-0
Nov. 20.1926 Oct. 24, 1925
L, 7-22 W, 24-0
(Denver) (Laramie)
RICE Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 24, 1998
W, 34-24
(Laramie)
RICHMOND Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 20, 1980 Sept. 22, 1979
W, 35-14 W, 9-7
(Laramie) (Laramie)
SAN DIEGO STATE
OHIO Aug. 30, 2008 Sept. 22, 2007
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
(Laramie)
NORTHWESTERN
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
REGIS
(Laramie)
NORTHERN IOWA
W, 23-20 L, 14-50 W, 49-14
(Corvallis) (Laramie) (Corvallis) (Laramie) (Laramie)
#GoWyo
Wyoming leads 19-18. Home: 12-7; Road: 7-11.
Dec. 3, 2016 Nov. 19, 2016 Nov. 14, 2015 Nov. 12, 2012 Oct. 29, 2011 Oct. 30, 2010 Nov. 14, 2009 Nov. 1, 2008 Nov. 3, 2007 Nov. 4, 2006 Nov. 19, 2005 Oct. 9, 2004 Oct. 25, 2003 Oct. 19, 2002 Nov. 17, 2001 Oct. 7, 2000 Nov. 27, 1999 Nov. 1, 1997 Nov. 7, 1996 Nov. 11, 1995 Oct. 22, 1994 Nov. 27, 1993 Nov. 7, 1992 Nov. 2, 1991 Oct. 6, 1990 Nov. 11, 1989 Oct. 6, 1988 Oct. 3, 1987 Nov. 15, 1986 Nov. 9, 1985 Oct. 6, 1984 Nov. 12, 1983 Oct. 9, 1982 Nov. 7, 1981 Oct. 25, 1980 Nov., 3, 1979 Oct. 14, 1978
L, 24-27 W, 34-33 L, 3-38 L, 28-42 W, 30-27 L, 38-48 W, 30-27 W, 35-10 L, 24-27 W, 27-24 L, 21-34 W, 20-10 L., 20-25 L, 20-24 L, 16-38 L, 0-34 L, 7-39 W, 41-17 L, 24-28 W, 34-31 W, 52-53 W, 43-38 W, 17-6 L, 22-24 W, 52-51 L, 17-27 W, 55-27 W, 52-10 L, 24-31 W, 41-20 L, 0-21 W, 33-21 L, 21-24 W, 24-13 W, 34-9 L, 21-31 W, 31-22
(Laramie) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie)
SAN FRANCISCO Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 24, 1946
L, 7-39
(San Francisco)
SAN JOSÉ STATE Wyoming leads 7-4. Home: 3-2; Road: 4-2.
Nov. 3, 2018 Nov. 25, 2017 Oct. 18, 2014 Oct. 26, 2013 Sept. 20, 1997 Oct. 5, 1996 Sept. 18, 1993 Oct. 3, 1992 Oct. 25, 1969 Nov. 4, 1967 Nov. 7, 1959
W, 24-9 L, 17-20 L, 20-27 L, 44-51 W, 30-10 W, 45-22 W, 36-25 L, 24-26 W, 16-7 W, 28-7 W, 28-7
(Laramie) (San Jose) (Laramie) (San José) (Laramie) (San José) (San José) (Laramie) (Laramie) (San José) (San José)
SANTA CLARA Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Nov. 21, 1931
L, 0-6
(Laramie)
SOUTH DAKOTA Wyoming leads 5-0. Home: 5-0.
Sept. 1, 1984 Sept. 3, 1983 Sept. 16, 1978 Sept. 11, 1976 Sept. 11, 1971
W, 31-13 W, 34-13 W, 30-11 W, 48-7 W, 42-28
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
SOUTH DAKOTA MINES Wyoming leads 1-0-1. Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0-1.
Nov. 9, 1912 Oct. 14, 1911
W, 14-3 T, 0-0
(Laramie) (Rapid City)
SOUTHERN UTAH Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 4, 2010
W, 28-20
(Laramie)
SMU Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 0-1.
Oct. 10, 1998 Oct. 25, 1997 Nov. 2, 1996
W, 12-7 L, 17-22 W, 59-17
(Laramie) (University Park) (Laramie)
ST. LOUIS Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 2-0.
Nov. 10, 1939 Oct. 7, 1932
L, 6-39 L, 6-20
(St. Louis) (St. Louis)
SYRACUSE Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 30, 2006
L, 34-40
(Syracuse)
TCU Wyoming trails 2-6. Home: 1-3; Road: 1-3.
Nov. 5, 2011 Oct. 9, 2010 Nov. 21, 2009 Oct. 25, 2008 Oct. 6, 2007 Oct. 28, 2006
L, 20-31 L, 0-45 L, 10-45 L, 7-54 W, 24-21 L, 3-26
(Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth)
2 0 19 WY O M I N G F O O TB ALL M E D I A G UID E
THE OPPONENTS L, 14-28 W, 34-27
UCLA
(Laramie) (Ft. Worth)
TEMPLE
Wyoming leads1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
Dec. 23, 2004
L, 15-37 W, 38-23
(Albuquerque) (Laramie)
Nov. 8, 2008 Aug. 31, 2002 Sept. 4, 1999
W, 13-7 L, 7-47 L, 17-42
(Knoxville) (Nashville) (Knoxville)
TEXAS Wyoming trails 0-5. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-4.
L, 17-37 L, 7-34 L, 10-41 L, 3-17 L, 7-34
(Austin) (Austin) (Laramie) (Austin) (Austin)
TEXAS A&M Wyoming trails 0-3. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-2.
L, 0-31 L, 20-28 L, 3-51
(College Station) (Laramie) (College Station)
TEXAS STATE Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 0-1.
W, 45-10 L, 21-42 W, 45-10
Wyoming leads 3-2. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-2; Neutral: 1-0.
(Lubbock) (Laramie) (Lubbock) (El Paso) (Lubbock)
TOLEDO Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0; Neutral: 0-0.
Sept. 8, 2012 Oct. 2, 2010
L, 31-34 W, 20-15
(Laramie) (Toledo)
Nov. 21, 1998 Oct. 7, 1995 Sept. 17, 1994 Oct. 15, 1955 Nov. 20, 1954
L, 0-35 L, 6-35 W, 17-7 W, 23-19 W, 28-27
(Tulsa) (Tulsa) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Tulsa)
Wyoming leads1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 17, 2016 W, 45-22
(Laramie)
UTAH Wyoming trails 31-51-1. Home: 20-20; Road: 11-31-1.
Oct. 16, 2010 Oct. 31, 2009 Oct. 11, 2008 Nov. 10, 2007 Oct. 14, 2006 Nov. 5, 2005 Nov. 13, 2004 Nov. 15, 2003 Nov. 16, 2002 Oct. 20, 2001 Nov. 11, 2000 Nov. 6, 1999 Oct. 3, 1998 Nov. 4, 1995 Sept. 24, 1994 Sept. 25, 1993 Nov. 14, 1992 Oct. 12, 1991 Sept. 29, 1990 Oct. 14, 1989 Oct. 22, 1988 Nov. 14, 1987 Oct. 11, 1986 Oct. 4, 1985 Sept. 29, 1984 Oct. 15, 1983 Oct. 23, 1982 Nov. 14, 1981 Oct. 18, 1980 Oct. 13, 1979
L, 6-30 L, 10-22 L, 7-40 L, 0-50 W, 31-15 L, 13-43 L, 28-45 L, 17-47 L, 18-23 L, 0-35 L, 0-34 W, 43-29 W, 27-24 L, 24-30 L, 7-41 W, 28-12 L, 7-38 L, 42-57 W, 28-10 W, 45-24 W, 61-18 W, 31-7 W, 38-14 L, 20-37 W, 21-14 L, 14-69 W, 16-13 L, 27-30 W, 24-21 L, 14-24
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UTAH STATE Wyoming trails 26-39-4. Home: 15-13-3; Road: 11-25-1; Neutral 0-1.
Oct. 20, 2018 Oct. 14, 2017 Nov. 5, 2016 Oct. 30, 2015 Nov. 7, 2014 Nov. 30, 2013 Oct. 8, 2011 Sept. 8, 2007 Sept. 2, 2006 Oct. 11, 2003 Sept. 22, 2001
L, 16-24 W, 28-23 W, 52-28 L, 27-58 L, 3-20 L, 7-35 L, 19-63 W, 32-18 W, 38-7 W, 48-21 W, 43-42
(Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan)
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UC DAVIS
(Los Angeles)
MOUNTAIN WEST
TULSA Wyoming leads 3-2. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-2
L, 6-56
RECORDS & HISTORY
L, 32-49 W, 22-17 W, 10-7 W, 21-14 L, 0-35
Nov. 27, 1965
(Laramie) (San Marcos) (Laramie)
TEXAS TECH Sept. 12, 1992 Sept. 21, 1991 Nov. 12 1960 Jan. 2, 1956 Sept. 24, 1938
USC Wyoming trails 0-1. Away: 1-0.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Sept. 20, 2017 Sept. 28, 2013 Sept. 10, 2011
(Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas) (Laramie) (Las Vegas)
THE OPPONENTS
Sept. 11, 2004 Sept. 6, 2001 Sept. 9, 2000
L, 66-69 W, 35-28 W, 28-23 W, 41-14 L, 16-42 W, 30-27 L, 14-22 W, 29-24 W, 34-26 W, 42-17 W, 53-45 L, 24-35 L, 48-49 L, 26-47 L, 23-42 L, 32-35 W, 28-25 W, 35-23 W, 33-21 W, 45-21 L, 26-33 L, 24-28 L, 10-12
(Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie)
THE COWBOYS
Sept. 1, 2012 Sept. 11, 2010 Sept. 12, 2009 Sept. 23, 1978 Sept. 21, 1974
Wyoming leads 12-11. Home: 7-4; Road: 5-7.
Nov. 12, 2016 Nov. 28, 2015 Nov. 17, 2012 Oct. 15, 2011 Nov. 13, 2010 Sept. 26, 2009 Nov. 13, 2008 Oct. 27, 2007 Nov. 18, 2006 Oct. 1, 2005 Nov. 6, 2004 Nov. 29, 2003 Nov. 2, 2002 Oct. 27, 2001 Oct. 21, 2000 Oct. 2, 1999 Oct. 17, 1998 Nov. 8, 1997 Sept. 28, 1996 Oct. 3, 1981 Nov. 8, 1980 Oct. 27, 1979 Nov. 11, 1978
W, 34-21 L, 13-23 W, 45-22 L, 13-16 W, 31-13 L, 16-50 L, 6-27 W, 29-16 L, 16-20 L, 10-34 W, 20-9 W, 28-0 W, 40-7 L, 3-42 W, 14-13 W, 26-23 W, 16-7 W, 13-6 W, 17-7 W, 21-7 W, 25-20 L, 15-23 W, 30-20 W, 23-13 L, 7-14 L, 12-13 L, 21-27 W, 13-0 W, 53-13 W, 13-0 L, 7-19 L, 7-26 L, 7-27 L, 7-34 L, 6-60 L, 7-34 L, 0-60 L, 0-39 L, 0-72 L, 0-44 L, 6-7 L, 0-28 L, 0-79 L, 0-27 L, 3-14 T, 0-0 L, 0-14 L, 7-70 L, 0-20 L, 0-9 L, 0-75 L, 0-31 L, 0-23
COWBOY COACHES
TENNESSEE Wyoming trails 1-2. Away: 1-1; Neutral: 0-1.
(Las Vegas)
UNLV
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 17, 2011 Sept. 1, 1990
W, 24-21
Oct. 21, 1978 Oct. 8, 1977 Oct. 23, 1976 Oct. 11, 1975 Oct. 26, 1974 Oct. 13, 1973 Oct. 21, 1972 Oct. 30, 1971 Oct. 17, 1970 Nov. 8, 1969 Oct. 19, 1968 Oct. 14, 1967 Oct. 8, 1966 Oct. 9, 1965 Oct. 10, 1964 Oct. 26, 1963 Oct. 6, 1962 Oct. 28, 1961 Oct. 29, 1960 Oct. 24, 1959 Nov. 1, 1958 Oct. 26, 1957 Oct. 20, 1956 Oct. 22, 1955 Oct. 23, 1954 Oct. 24, 1953 Oct. 25, 1952 Oct. 27, 1951 Oct. 21, 1950 Oct. 22, 1949 Oct. 23, 1948 Oct. 25, 1947 Oct. 26, 1946 Nov. 14, 1942 Oct. 11, 1941 Nov. 9, 1940 Oct. 7, 1939 Nov. 19, 1938 Oct. 4, 1930 Nov. 16, 1929 Nov. 18, 1925 Nov. 11, 1924 Oct. 13, 1923 Oct. 25, 1922 Oct. 15, 1921 Nov, 20, 1920 Oct. 20, 1917 Oct. 9, 1915 Oct. 10, 1914 Oct. 5, 1912 Nov. 7, 1908 Oct. 7, 1905 Oct. 31, 1904
SEASON OUTLOOK
Oct. 8, 2005 Oct. 31, 1998
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THE OPPONENTS Sept. 30, 1978 Nov. 12, 1977 Sept. 25, 1976 Nov. 1, 1975 Sept. 14, 1974 Nov. 3, 1973 Oct. 28, 1972 Nov. 6, 1971 Sept. 26, 1970 Sept. 21, 1968 Oct. 22, 1966 Nov. 7, 1964 Sept. 28, 1963 Nov. 10, 1962 Oct. 7, 1961 Nov. 5, 1960 Oct. 3, 1959 Nov. 8, 1958 Oct. 5, 1957 Nov. 3, 1956 Oct. 1, 1955 Nov. 6, 1954 Oct. 3, 1953 Oct. 4, 1952 Oct. 6, 1951 Oct. 14, 1950 Oct. 15, 1949 Oct. 30, 1948 Oct. 18, 1947 Nov. 16, 1946 Nov. 21, 1942 Nov. 15, 1941 Nov. 23, 1940 Nov. 18, 1939 Nov. 12, 1938 Oct. 23, 1937 Oct. 10, 1936 Nov. 9, 1935 Oct. 20, 1934 Nov. 4, 1933 Oct. 24, 1931 Oct. 25, 1930 Oct, 26, 1929 Oct. 19, 1928 Oct. 22, 1927 Oct. 23, 1926 Nov. 5, 1925 Nov. 15, 1924 Nov. 16, 1923 Nov. 11, 1922 Oct. 11, 1921 Nov. 20, 1919 Oct. 24, 1917 Oct. 21, 1916 Oct. 27, 1915 Nov. 7, 1914 Nov. 2, 1912 Nov. 21, 1903
L, 13-20 L, 31-32 W, 20-3 L, 21-27 L, 7-17 L, 20-31 L, 23-35 W, 31-29 L, 29-42 W, 48-3 W, 35-10 T, 20-20 W, 21-14 L, 6-20 T, 6-6 L, 13-17 W, 27-2 W, 41-13 T, 19-19 W, 21-0 W, 21-13 W, 21-12 W, 20-13 W, 14-0 W, 37-0 W, 40-7 W, 27-0 L, 34-45 W, 33-19 L, 7-21 L, 6-14 W, 12-6 L, 0-16 L, 13-20 W, 27-12 L, 7-34 L, 0-25 L, 0-18 L, 0-19 L, 0-27 L, 0-12 L, 8-13 L, 7-12 L, 6-24 L, 0-42 T, 6-6 L, 13-26 L, 2-25 L, 6-20 L, 0-26 L, 3-14 L, 0-6 L, 0-57 W, 23-10 W, 13-7 L, 3-24 L, 0-53 L, 0-46
(Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Laramie) (Ogden) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Laramie) (Logan) (Logan) (Logan)
UTAH YMCA Wyoming leads 1-0. Road: 1-0.
Nov. 17, 1900
W, 16-0
(Salt Lake City)
UTEP Wyoming leads 26-6-1. Home: 13-1-1; Road: 12-5.
Nov. 25, 1995 Sept. 3, 1994 Oct. 9, 1993
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W, 42-19 W, 36-13 W, 33-26
(El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso)
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Sept. 28, 1991 Oct. 27, 1990 Nov. 18, 1989 Nov. 5, 1988 Nov. 21, 1987 Nov. 8, 1986 Dec. 7, 1985 Nov. 17, 1984 Oct. 1, 1983 Nov. 20, 1982 Oct. 17, 1981 Nov. 22, 1980 Oct. 6, 1979 Nov. 25, 1978 Sept. 17, 1977 Nov. 13, 1976 Oct. 18, 1975 Nov. 9, 1974 Sept. 29, 1973 Nov. 11, 1972 Oct 23, 1971 Nov. 7, 1970 Oct. 11, 1969 Nov. 16, 1968 Nov. 18, 1967 Nov. 12, 1966 Oct. 16, 1965 Oct. 17, 1964 Dec. 7, 1963 Oct. 13, 1962
T, 28-28 W, 17-10 W, 41-10 W, 51-6 W, 37-13 W, 41-12 W, 23-21 L, 22-35 W, 49-17 L, 32-29 W, 63-12 W, 52-7 W, 23-3 W, 51-21 W, 27-17 W, 14-10 W, 31-14 L, 13-35 W, 31-8 L, 13-20 L, 7-12 L, 7-47 W, 37-9 W, 26-19 W, 21-19 W, 31-7 W, 38-14 W, 20-6 W, 7-6 W, 14-6
(Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (Melbourne, AU) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (El Paso) (El Paso) (Laramie) (Laramie) (El Paso) (El Paso)
VIRGINIA Sereies is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
Sept. 1, 2007 Sept. 9, 2006
W, 23-3 L, 12-13
Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2.
L, 7-38 L, 2-38
(Seattle) (Seattle)
WASHINGTON & LEE Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
Jan. 1, 1951
Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 12, 1996
W, 20-7
(Gainesville)
WASHINGTON STATE
W, 42-28
(Laramie)
WESTERN STATE Wyoming leads 4-0. Home 3-0; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 15, 1956 Nov. 25, 1933 Nov. 25, 1926 Oct. 10, 1925
W, 40-13 W, 6-0 W, 71-0 W, 7-0
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Gunnison)
WICHITA STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.
Nov. 13, 1982 Oct. 21, 1976 Nov. 5, 1966 Nov. 16, 1940
W, 24-20 W, 30-7 W, 55-0 L, 0-2
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Wichita) (Wichita)
WILSON BEAUTIES Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0
Nov. 29, 1894
W, 16-0
(Laramie)
WISCONSIN Wyoming trails 1-2. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-1.
Sept. 27, 1986 Sept. 28, 1985 Oct. 6, 1973
(Laramie) (Charlottesville)
WASHINGTON Sept. 21, 2002 Sept. 8, 1979
WESTERN MICHIGAN
W, 21-12 L, 17-41 L, 28-37
(Madison) (Laramie) (Madison)
WOFFORD Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 15, 2018
W, 17-14
(Laramie)
WYOMING ALUMNI Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 25, 1897
W, 4-0
(Laramie)
WYOMING FACULTY Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-1.
Oct. 20, 1923 Nov. 12, 1904
L, 0-14 W, 11-0
(Laramie) (Laramie)
Wyoming trails 2-5. Home: 0-3; Road: 2-2.
Sept. 1, 2018 Sept. 19, 2015 Sept. 8, 1990 Sept. 23, 1989 Sept. 12, 1987 Sept. 26, 1964 Sept. 29, 1962
L 19-41 L, 14-31 W, 34-13 L, 23-29 L, 28-43 W, 28-7 L, 15-21
(Laramie) (Pullman) (Pullman) (Laramie) (Pullman) (Pullman) (Laramie)
WEBER STATE Wyoming leads 4-0. Home: 4-0.
Sept. 3, 2011 Sept. 5, 2009 Sept. 11, 1999 Oct. 20, 1990
W, 35-32 W, 29-22 W, 41-16 W, 21-12
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
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THE OPPONENTS
Last Game 2018 2015 1977 1977 1990 1965 2000 1986 1929 2018 2011 2016 1990 2012 1988 2017 1940 1914 1928 2002 1983 2009 1948 1947 2018 1932 1960 1900 1896 2016 2005 2014 1966 1938 2018 2001 2017 1998 1922 1958 2018 1988 2013 1975 2017 1997 2003 1993 1928 1910 1903 1915 1900 1982 1991 2005 1998 1995 1978 2014 1946 2005 2018 2014 2003
THE COWBOYS THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
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SEASON OUTLOOK
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents G W L T Home Road Neutral Air Force........................... 57 26 28 3 14-11-2 12-17-1 0-0 Appalachian State............ 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-1 0-0 Arizona............................. 22 10 12 0 6-2 4-10 0-0 Arizona State.................... 15 6 9 0 4-2 2-7 0-0 Arkansas State................. 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 Army................................. 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 Auburn.............................. 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Baylor............................... 4 1 3 0 1-1 0-2 0-0 Black Hills State............... 3 3 0 0 3-0 0-0 0-0 Boise State....................... 13 1 12 0 1-7 0-6 0-0 Bowling Green................. 2 1 1 0 0-1 1-0 0-0 BYU.................................. 78 30 45 3 17-16-3 13-27 0-2 California.......................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 Cal Poly............................ 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 Cal State Fullerton............ 4 3 1 0 3-1 0-0 0-0 Central Michigan.............. 3 2 1 0 1-0 0-1 1-0 Chadron State.................. 6 4 2 0 4-1 0-1 0-0 Cheyenne High School.... 9 9 0 0 6-0 3-0 0-0 Chicago............................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 The Citadel....................... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Colgate............................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Colorado.......................... 27 3 23 1 0-5 3-18-1 0-0 Colorado College............. 18 1 16 1 1-4 0-12-1 0-0 Colorado Mines................ 27 9 16 2 7-8-2 2-8 0-0 Colorado State................. 110 47 58 5 24-25-4 23-33-1 0-0 Creighton......................... 4 0 4 0 0-1 0-3 0-0 Denver.............................. 45 11 32 2 5-11 6-21-2 0-0 Denver Athletic Club........ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Denver Manual................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Eastern Michigan............. 2 0 2 0 0-1 0-1 0-0 Florida.............................. 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Florida Atlantic................. 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Florida State..................... 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Ft. Russell (Ft. Warren).... 13 12 1 0 4-0 8-1 0-0 Fresno State..................... 12 5 7 0 3-1 1-6 1-0 Furman............................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Gardner-Webb.................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Georgia............................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Gonzaga........................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Hardin Simmons.............. 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Hawai’i.............................. 24 14 10 0 7-3 7-7 0-0 Houston............................ 7 1 6 0 1-0 0-6 0-0 Idaho................................ 7 6 1 0 4-0 2-1 0-0 Idaho State....................... 4 3 1 0 2-1 1-0 0-0 Iowa.................................. 3 0 3 0 0-0 0-2 0-1 Iowa State........................ 4 3 1 0 2-0 1-1 0-0 Kansas.............................. 6 1 4 1 0-2 1-2-1 0-0 Kansas State.................... 8 4 4 0 2-1 2-2 0-1 Kearney State................... 4 3 1 0 3-1 0-0 0-0 Laramie All-Stars.............. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Laramie Athletic Club....... 3 3 0 0 3-0 0-0 0-0 Laramie High School....... 6 5 1 0 5-1 0-0 0-0 Laramie Town Team......... 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 Long Beach State............ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Louisiana-Lafayette.......... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Louisiana-Monroe............ 4 4 0 0 3-0 1-0 0-0 Louisiana Tech................. 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 Louisville........................... 4 3 1 0 1-1 2-0 0-0 LSU................................... 3 0 3 0 0-0 0-2 0-1 Michigan State................. 3 0 3 0 0-0 0-3 0-0 Minnesota......................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Mississippi........................ 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Missouri............................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Montana........................... 14 14 0 0 3-0 5-0 6-0 Montana State.................. 19 13 6 0 7-5 5-1 1-0
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THE OPPONENTS
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents G W L T Home Road Neutral Montezuma College......... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Nebraska.......................... 8 0 8 0 0-1 0-7 0-0 Nebraska Wesleyan......... 6 3 3 0 2-2 1-1 0-0 Nevada............................. 7 4 3 0 2-1 2-2 0-0 New Mexico...................... 71 38 33 0 19-15 19-18 0-0 New Mexico State............ 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 No. 5 Hose Company...... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 North Carolina State........ 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 North Dakota.................... 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 North Dakota State.......... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Northern Colorado........... 26 18 5 3 11-2-3 7-2 0-0 Northern Illinois................ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Northern Iowa.................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Northwestern.................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Ogden Athletic Club......... 1 1 0 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 Ohio.................................. 2 2 0 0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Ohio State........................ 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Oklahoma......................... 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-1 0-1 Oklahoma State............... 8 1 7 0 1-2 0-4 0-1 Oregon............................. 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Oregon State.................... 5 2 3 0 2-1 0-2 0-0 Pacific............................... 3 2 1 0 2-1 0-0 0-0 Regis................................ 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-1 0-0 Rice.................................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Richmond......................... 2 2 0 0 2-0 0-0 0-0 San Diego State............... 37 19 18 0 12-7 7-11 0-0 San Francisco.................. 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 San Jose State................. 11 7 4 0 3-2 4-2 0-0 Santa Clara...................... 1 0 1 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 South Dakota................... 5 5 0 0 5-0 0-0 0-0 South Dakota Mines......... 2 1 0 1 1-0 0-0-1 0-0 Southern Utah.................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 SMU.................................. 3 2 1 0 2-0 0-1 0-0 St. Louis........................... 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Syracuse.......................... 1 0 1 0 0-0 0-1 0-0 TCU.................................. 8 2 6 0 1-3 1-3 0-0 Temple.............................. 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-0 0-1 Tennessee........................ 3 1 2 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 Texas................................ 5 0 5 0 0-1 0-4 0-0 Texas A&M....................... 3 0 3 0 0-1 0-2 0-0 Texas State....................... 3 2 1 0 2-0 0-1 0-0 Texas Tech........................ 5 3 2 0 1-0 1-2 1-0 Toledo............................... 2 1 1 0 0-1 1-0 0-0 Tulsa................................. 5 3 2 0 2-0 1-2 0-0 UC Davis.......................... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 UCLA................................ 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 UNLV................................ 23 12 11 0 7-4 5-7 0-0 USC.................................. 1 0 1 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 Utah.................................. 83 31 51 1 20-20 11-31-1 0-0 Utah State........................ 69 26 39 4 15-13-3 11-25-1 0-1 Utah YMCA....................... 1 1 0 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 UTEP................................ 33 26 6 1 13-1-1 12-5 0-0 Virginia............................. 2 1 1 0 1-0 0-1 0-0 Washington...................... 2 0 2 0 0-0 0-2 0-0 Washington & Lee............ 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 1-0 Washington State............. 7 2 5 0 0-3 2-2 0-0 Weber State...................... 4 4 0 0 4-0 0-0 0-0 Western Michigan............ 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Western State................... 4 4 0 0 3-0 1-0 0-0 Witchita State................... 4 3 1 0 2-0 1-1 0-0 Wilson Beauties............... 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Wisconsin......................... 3 1 2 0 0-1 1-1 0-0 Wofford............................. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Wyoming Alumni.............. 1 1 0 0 1-0 0-0 0-0 Wyoming Faculty............. 2 1 1 0 1-1 0-0 0-0
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First Game 1927 1934 1910 1937 1930 1953 1894 1959 2015 2008 1895 2016 1993 1979 1920 2007 1997 1976 1953 2014 1958 1973 1925 1998 1979 1978 1946 1959 1931 1971 1911 2010 1996 1932 2006 1998 1990 1999 1974 2000 2011 1938 2010 1954 2016 2004 1978 1965 1904 1903 1900 1962 2006 1979 1950 1962 1990 1996 1925 1940 1894 1973 2018 1897 1904
Last Game 1927 2016 1926 2016 2018 2018 1893 1961 2015 2008 2013 2016 1993 1979 1920 2008 1997 1981 2003 2017 1994 1986 1926 1998 1980 2016 1946 2018 1931 1984 1912 2010 1998 1939 2006 2011 2011 2008 2012 2004 2017 1992 2012 1998 2016 2004 2016 1965 2010 2018 1900 1995 2007 2002 1950 2018 2011 1996 1956 1982 1894 1986 2018 1897 1923
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SEASON IN REVIEW Wyoming Football Wyoming Cowboys Combined Team Statistics (Final Stats) All games
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Date Aug 25, 2018 Sept. 1,2018 Sep 08, 2018 Sep 15, 2018 Sep 29, 2018 Oct 06, 2018 Oct 13, 2018 Oct 20, 2018 Oct 26, 2018 Nov 03, 2018 Nov 17, 2018 Nov 24, 2018
Opponent at New Mexico State WASHINGTON STATE at Missouri WOFFORD #25 BOISE STATE at Hawai'i at Fresno State UTAH STATE at Colorado State SAN JOSE STATE AIR FORCE at New Mexico
Rushing
EVANS, Nico VALLADAY, X. CHAMBERS, Sean BIGELOW, Jevon CONWAY, Austin COX, Avante' CROW, Dontae PRICE, James EBERHARDT, A. Total Opponents Passing
VANDER WAAL, T. CHAMBERS, Sean Team SMITH, Nick CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents Receiving
CONWAY, Austin PRICE, James ISMAIL JR, R. MAYFIELD, Tyree FORT, Austin EVANS, Nico EBERHARDT, A. VALLADAY, X. HARSHMAN, Josh OKWOLI, John SCOTT, Jared COX, Avante' Total Opponents Field Goals
ROTHE, Cooper Scoring
ROTHE, Cooper EVANS, Nico VALLADAY, X. BIGELOW, Jevon VANDER WAAL, T. MAYFIELD, Tyree ISMAIL JR, R. CHAMBERS, Sean CONWAY, Austin GRANDERSON, C. PRICE, James FORT, Austin COX, Avante' Team Total Opponents Score by Quarters Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
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Defensive Leaders
WILSON, Logan
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Score 29-7 19-41 13-40 17-14 14-34 13-17 3-27 16-24 34-21 24-9 35-27 31-3
W L L W L L L L W W W W
gain loss
net
avg
Att. 20322 24131 50820 20293 22271 23907 28501 18378 32125 13238 14966 14269
td
effic comp-att-int
pct
yds
75 132.5 45 33.0 64 82.2 39 32.4 19 6.7 23 12.3 6 1.2 15 0.8 1 0.1 75 199.4 56 129.5 td
10 96.97 120-246-4 4 188.98 15-25-0 7 0.00 0-2-0 3 0.00 0-2-0 12 0.00 0-1-0 12 103.54 135-276-4 12 118.97 241-394-10
48.8 1310 5 60.0 266 3 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 48.9 1576 8 61.2 2360 15
gp
td
no.
yds
12 32 250 12 26 395 11 24 267 12 21 341 9 7 102 10 7 66 12 5 46 12 4 35 3 4 21 12 3 31 12 1 17 3 1 5 12 135 1576 12 241 2360 fg
avg
7.8 15.2 11.1 16.2 14.6 9.4 9.2 8.8 5.2 10.3 17.0 5.0 11.7 9.8
pct. 01-19
20-29
16-17 94.1 0-0 td
fg
- 16-17 9 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 28 16-17 33 12-17 1st
44 40
5-5
kick
47 66
gp #GoWyo12
30-39
6-6
0-2
3rd
75 76
ua
57
Interceptions
40-49
4-5
-
4th
OT
82 82
0 0
a
46
no.
ZALESKI, Tim CROW, Dontae GALOVICH, Ryan Team
lg blk
50-99
1-1
-
51
pts
- 76 - 54 - 18 1 14 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 6 6 6 6 1 2 2 248 - 264
Total 248 264
103
2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Punting
-
Tackles tot
no.
WILSON, Logan WINGARD, Andrew HULL, Antonio HALL, Tyler POWNELL JR, C. GRANDERSON, C. MALUIA, Cassh
22 20.8 72 32.9 26 24.3 60 28.4 41 11.3 47 6.6 15 3.8 12 2.9 11 7.0 17 2.6 17 1.4 5 1.7 72 131.3 47 196.7
PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf
28-28 28-28 30-31 2nd
lg avg/g
72 131.0 47 66.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 72 131.3 47 196.7
lg avg/g
1 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 15
Overall 6-6 4-4 2-2
tfl/yds
11.0-30
Home 3-3 2-2 1-1
Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 4TH-DOWN Conversions
lg avg/g
10 203 1350 25 1325 6.5 8 12 71 409 13 396 5.6 3 4 59 347 18 329 5.6 2 9 69 303 11 292 4.2 2 12 12 81 1 80 6.7 1 3 3 37 0 37 12.3 1 9 2 11 0 11 5.5 0 12 2 15 5 10 5.0 0 12 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 12 495 2743 350 2393 4.8 19 12 424 1793 239 1554 3.7 17 gp
Record: All games Conference Non-Conference
0
no.
Kick Returns
no.
CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents
27 27 21
HALL, Tyler CONWAY, Austin OKWOLI, John COX, Avante' WATSON, Jaylon Total Opponents EVANS, Nico CONWAY, Austi VALLADAY, X. PRICE, James MAYFIELD, Tyre Total Opponents
5 4 1 1 1 12 22
yds
avg
21 10.5 0 0.0 15 7.5 26 26.0 0 0.0 61 61.0 0 0.0
yds
avg
td
g
rush
yds
156 156 136 yds
112 84 23 13 3 235 456 rcv
OPP 223 96 111 16 1554 424 3.7 129.5 17 2360 241-394-10 6.0 9.8 196.7 15 3914 4.8 326.2 22-456 21-136 4-36 13-5 71-577 68-43.6 30:03 69/176 11/16 lg
0 0 0 0 0 1 0
lg
13 0 15 26 0 61 0
tb
3 2 2 0
fc i20 50+ blk
8 9 4 0
avg
td
avg
td
0 0 0 0 0 0 1
28 30 23 13 3 30 99
pr
kr
ir
5.8 5.8 6.5
22.4 21.0 23.0 13.0 3.0 19.6 20.7
Neutral 0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0 0
9 5 7 0
2 4 2 0
0 0 0 1
lg
31 31 41
lg
total avg/g
10 1325 66 0 0 0 1391 139.1 12 80 250 156 84 0 570 47.5 12 396 35 0 0 0 431 35.9 12 10 395 0 0 0 405 33.8 12 0 341 0 0 0 341 28.4 12 2393 1576 156 235 123 4483 373.6 12 1554 2360 136 456 36 4542 378.5
Total Offense
EVANS, Nico VANDER WAAL, T. CHAMBERS, Sean VALLADAY, X. BIGELOW, Jevon Total Opponents Sacks
WY 204 116 72 16 2393 495 4.8 199.4 19 1576 135-276-4 5.7 11.7 131.3 8 3969 5.1 330.8 12-235 27-156 10-123 15-7 72-596 74-39.4 29:57 64/174 4/12
36 1395 38.8 52 24 1026 42.8 68 13 493 37.9 68 1 0 0.0 0
Punt Returns
All Purpose
Away 3-3 2-2 1-1
Pass defense
g plays
10 10 4 12 9 12 12
rush
pass
total avg/g
203 1325 0 1325 132.5 307 -63 1310 1247 124.7 84 329 266 595 148.8 71 396 0 396 33.0 69 292 0 292 32.4 771 2393 1576 3969 330.8 818 1554 2360 3914 326.2 Fumbles
blkd
int-yds brup rcv-yds ff kick saf 2 0no-yds 19 M I N G2 F OqbhO 2.0-9 WY O 2-21 1 TB ALL. M E D . IA G . UID. E
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Team Statistics
WY
75 76
4th
82 82
OT
0 0
MOUNTAIN WEST
3rd
RECORDS & HISTORY
47 66
SEASON IN REVIEW
44 40
264 22.0 13 223 96 111 16 1554 1793 239 424 3.7 129.5 17 2360 241-394-10 6.0 9.8 196.7 15 3914 818 4.8 326.2 22-456 21-136 4-36 20.7 6.5 9.0 13-5 71-577 48.1 68-2967 43.6 39.9 58-3585 61.8 41.4 30: 03 69/176 39% 11/16 69% 24-204 0 33 12-17 0-1 (31-36) 86% (24-36) 67% (30-31) 97% 169944 6/28324 0/0
THE OPPONENTS
1st 2nd
OPP
THE COWBOYS
Score by Quarters Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
248 20.7 48 204 116 72 16 2393 2743 350 495 4.8 199.4 19 1576 135-276-4 5.7 11.7 131.3 8 3969 771 5.1 330.8 12-235 27-156 10-123 19.6 5.8 12.3 15-7 72-596 49.7 74-2914 39.4 35.6 56-3337 59.6 38.1 29: 57 64/174 37% 4/12 33% 19-129 0 28 16-17 0-0 (22-27) 81% (12-27) 44% (28-28) 100% 113277 6/18880
COWBOY COACHES
SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games
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Wyoming Football Wyoming Cowboys Overall Team Statistics (Final Stats) All games
Total 248 264
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Rushing
gp
att
gain loss
net avg
td
EVANS, Nico VALLADAY, X. CHAMBERS, Sean BIGELOW, Jevon CONWAY, Austin COX, Avante' CROW, Dontae PRICE, James EBERHARDT, A. BRENTON, Brett ISMAIL JR, R. Team VANDER WAAL, T. Total Opponents
10 203 1350 25 1325 6.5 8 12 71 409 13 396 5.6 3 4 59 347 18 329 5.6 2 9 69 303 11 292 4.2 2 12 12 81 1 80 6.7 1 3 3 37 0 37 12.3 1 9 2 11 0 11 5.5 0 12 2 15 5 10 5.0 0 12 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 11 4 10 12 -2 -0.5 0 7 7 0 23 -23 -3.3 0 10 61 179 242 -63 -1.0 2 12 495 2743 350 2393 4.8 19 12 424 1793 239 1554 3.7 17
Passing
gp
effic comp-att-int
pct
yds
lg avg/g
75 132.5 45 33.0 64 82.2 39 32.4 19 6.7 23 12.3 6 1.2 15 0.8 1 0.1 0 0.0 6 -0.2 0 -3.3 19 -6.3 75 199.4 56 129.5 td
VANDER WAAL, T. CHAMBERS, Sean Team SMITH, Nick CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents
10 96.97 120-246-4 4 188.98 15-25-0 7 0.00 0-2-0 3 0.00 0-2-0 12 0.00 0-1-0 12 103.54 135-276-4 12 118.97 241-394-10
48.8 1310 5 60.0 266 3 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 48.9 1576 8 61.2 2360 15
Receiving
gp
td
CONWAY, Austin PRICE, James ISMAIL JR, R. MAYFIELD, Tyree FORT, Austin EVANS, Nico EBERHARDT, A. VALLADAY, X. HARSHMAN, Josh OKWOLI, John SCOTT, Jared COX, Avante' Total Opponents
176
no.
yds
12 32 250 12 26 395 11 24 267 12 21 341 9 7 102 10 7 66 12 5 46 12 4 35 3 4 21 12 3 31 12 1 17 3 1 5 12 135 1576 12 241 2360
#GoWyo
avg
7.8 15.2 11.1 16.2 14.6 9.4 9.2 8.8 5.2 10.3 17.0 5.0 11.7 9.8
1 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 15
lg avg/g
22 20.8 72 32.9 26 24.3 60 28.4 41 11.3 47 6.6 15 3.8 12 2.9 11 7.0 17 2.6 17 1.4 5 1.7 72 131.3 47 196.7
Punt Returns
no.
27 27 21
156 5.8 156 5.8 136 6.5
yds avg
td
0 0 0
31 31 41
Interceptions
no.
yds avg
td
lg
Kick Returns
no.
5 4 1 1 1 12 22
112 84 23 3 13 235 456
yds avg
td
0 0 0 0 0 0 1
28 30 23 3 13 30 99
Fumble Returns
no.
yds avg
td
lg
CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents WINGARD, Andrew HULL, Antonio WILSON, Logan GRANDERSON, C. POWNELL JR, C. MALUIA, Cassh HALL, Tyler Total Opponents
lg avg/g
72 131.0 47 66.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 72 131.3 47 196.7
HALL, Tyler CONWAY, Austin OKWOLI, John WATSON, Jaylon COX, Avante' Total Opponents MALAUULU, S. HULL, Antonio Total Opponents
2 2 2 1 1 1 1 10 4
1 0 1 0
0 15 21 61 0 0 26 123 36
7 15 22 0
0.0 7.5 10.5 61.0 0.0 0.0 26.0 12.3 9.0 22.4 21.0 23.0 3.0 13.0 19.6 20.7
7.0 0.0 22.0 0.0
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
0 0 0 0
lg
0 15 13 61 0 0 26 61 20
lg
7 15 15 0
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fg
28-28 28-28 30-31
0-2
-
-
-
16-17 94.1 0-0
FG Sequence
Wyoming Cowboys
6-6
4-5
Total Offense
1-1
Opponents
(24),(41) 47,(50),49,(43) 38,(30),(33) (39) 53,(45) 53 (26) (27),(21) (25)
lg blk
51
0
g plays
rush pass
total avg/g
EVANS, Nico VANDER WAAL, T. CHAMBERS, Sean VALLADAY, X. BIGELOW, Jevon CONWAY, Austin COX, Avante' CROW, Dontae PRICE, James EBERHARDT, A. ISMAIL JR, R. Team Total Opponents
10 10 4 12 9 12 3 9 12 12 11 7 12 12
Punting
no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk
Kickoffs
no. yds avg tb ob retn
ZALESKI, Tim CROW, Dontae GALOVICH, Ryan Team Total Opponents ROTHE, Cooper EVANS, Nico Total Opponents
203 1325 0 1325 132.5 307 -63 1310 1247 124.7 84 329 266 595 148.8 71 396 0 396 33.0 69 292 0 292 32.4 13 80 0 80 6.7 3 37 0 37 12.3 2 11 0 11 1.2 2 10 0 10 0.8 1 1 0 1 0.1 4 -2 0 -2 -0.2 9 -23 0 -23 -3.3 771 2393 1576 3969 330.8 818 1554 2360 3914 326.2
36 1395 24 1026 13 493 1 0 74 2914 68 2967 55 3272 1 65 56 3337 58 3585
38.8 42.8 37.9 0.0 39.4 43.6
52 68 68 0 68 64
59.5 29 65.0 1 59.6 30 61.8 38
3 8 9 2 2 9 5 4 2 4 7 2 0 0 0 0 7 21 21 8 5 20 22 12
0 0 0 1 1 0
net ydln
1 0 1 20.7 38.1 5 19.6 41.4
26 23
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
RECORDS & HISTORY
(36),(39) (30) (51),(36) (20) (40),(23) (44) (27),(47),(21) (30),(45) (26),43 (37)
5-5
pts
- 76 - 54 - 18 1 14 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 6 6 6 6 1 2 0 2 248 - 264
pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99
ROTHE, Cooper New Mexico State Washington State Missouri Wofford Boise State Hawai'i Fresno State Utah State Colorado State San Jose State Air Force New Mexico
PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf
SEASON IN REVIEW
- 16-17 9 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 - - 28 16-17 33 12-17
kick
THE OPPONENTS
Field Goals
fg
THE COWBOYS
ROTHE, Cooper EVANS, Nico VALLADAY, X. BIGELOW, Jevon ISMAIL JR, R. MAYFIELD, Tyree CONWAY, Austin CHAMBERS, Sean VANDER WAAL, T. COX, Avante' FORT, Austin GRANDERSON, C. PRICE, James Team WATSON, Jaylon Total Opponents
td
COWBOY COACHES
Scoring
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SEASON IN REVIEW Wyoming Football Wyoming Cowboys Overall Individual Statistics (Final Stats) All games All Purpose
EVANS, Nico CONWAY, Austi VALLADAY, X. PRICE, James MAYFIELD, Tyr CHAMBERS, Se BIGELOW, Jevo ISMAIL JR, R. HALL, Tyler FORT, Austin GRANDERSON, COX, Avante' OKWOLI, John EBERHARDT, A HARSHMAN, Jo WILSON, Logan SCOTT, Jared HULL, Antonio CROW, Dontae WATSON, Jaylo Team VANDER WAAL, Total Opponents
178
g
rush
rcv
10 1325 66 12 80 250 12 396 35 12 10 395 12 0 341 4 329 0 9 292 0 11 -2 267 11 0 0 9 0 102 11 0 0 3 37 5 12 0 31 12 1 46 3 0 21 12 0 0 12 0 17 12 0 0 9 11 0 12 0 0 7 -23 0 10 -63 0 12 2393 1576 12 1554 2360
#GoWyo
pr
0 156 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156 136
kr
0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 112 0 0 13 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 235 456
ir
total avg/g
0 1391 139.1 0 570 47.5 0 431 35.9 0 405 33.8 0 341 28.4 0 329 82.2 0 292 32.4 0 265 24.1 26 138 12.5 0 102 11.3 61 61 5.5 0 55 18.3 0 54 4.5 0 47 3.9 0 21 7.0 21 21 1.8 0 17 1.4 15 15 1.2 0 11 1.2 0 3 0.2 0 -23 -3.3 0 -63 -6.3 123 4483 373.6 36 4542 378.5
2 0 19 WY O M I N G F O O TB ALL M E D I A G UID E
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12 12 12 12 11 12 11 11 12 8 12 12 11 12 11 11 9 7 12 3 9 12 3 12 12 12 10 12 12 5 9 12 12 7 9 9 12 1 12 7 10 12 12
57 46 42 39 23 30 28 28 19 20 10 22 16 8 15 6 8 4 4 6 4 5 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 . . . 1 1 1 1 468 397
46 41 21 22 24 14 12 11 19 14 21 7 12 17 8 9 5 8 7 3 4 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 1 . . . . 342 456
103 87 63 61 47 44 40 39 38 34 31 29 28 25 23 15 13 12 11 9 8 7 5 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 810 853
tfl/yds
11.0-30 2.5-6 6.5-23 0.5-0 6.0-7 1.0-2 7.5-21 2.5-4 6.5-28 8.0-32 1.5-4 0.5-1 6.0-35 . 1.0-2 . 3.0-13 . . . 2.0-4 . . . . . . . . . 1.0-28 . . . . . . 1.0-11 . . . 68-251 70-302
Sacks no-yds
Pass defense int-yds brup qbh
2.0-9 2-21 1.0-5 2-0 1.0-9 . . . . 1-0 . 2-15 3.0-13 1-61 . 1-26 4.5-25 . 2.0-18 . . . . . 3.0-30 . . . . 1-0 . . 1.5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-11 . . . . . . . 19-129 10-123 24-204 4-36
2 1 8 2 3 8 2 9 1 4 . 3 . 1 2 . 2 1 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 33
1 2 . . 1 . 3 . 2 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 20
Fumbles blkd rcv-yds ff kick
. . . . . 1-15 . 1-0 1-0 . 1-0 . 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 7-0
. . 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 1 1 . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
saf
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . 1 . 2 .
RECORDS & HISTORY
WILSON, Logan WINGARD, Andrew EPPS, Marcus HALLIBURTON, A. MALUIA, Cassh HULL, Antonio GRANDERSON, C. HALL, Tyler CRALL, Garrett GHAIFAN, Y. HOLT, Ravontae BLANKENBAKER,K. MALAUULU, S. PILAPIL, Adam POWNELL JR, C. JONES, Victor PROSSER, Kevin JACKSON, J. CAIN, Conner COLDON, C.J. HALL, Josiah WISDORF, Ben BYRD, Solomon GANDY, Esaias EBERHARDT, A. MAYFIELD, Tyree GENTRY, Gunner SMITH, Braden PRICE, James WILLIAMS, Miles BIGELOW, Jevon VALLADAY, X. MUMA, Chad WASHINGTON, S. CROW, Dontae GATOLOAI-FAUPUL STOFER, Rudy WOODS, Trey ROTHE, Cooper Team VANDER WAAL, T. Total Opponents
Tackles a tot
SEASON IN REVIEW
ua
THE OPPONENTS
gp
THE COWBOYS
Defensive Leaders
COWBOY COACHES
# 30 28 6 3 46 4 91 9 88 93 98 1B 96 45 7 44 42 86 87 21 53 43 92 5D 19 85 16 24 80 1 20 23 48 2 8 50 62 10 40 TM 18
SEASON OUTLOOK
Wyoming Football Wyoming Cowboys Overall Defensive Statistics (Final Stats) All games
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SEASON IN REVIEW Wyoming Football Wyoming Cowboys Team Game-by-Game (Final Stats) All games TEAM STATISTICS Date
Opponent
no.
Aug 25 at New Mexico State Sept. 1 WASHINGTON STATE Sep 08 at Missouri Sep 15 WOFFORD Sep 29 BOISE STATE Oct 06 at Hawai'i Oct 13 at Fresno State Oct 20 UTAH STATE Oct 26 at Colorado State Nov 03 SAN JOSE STATE Nov 17 AIR FORCE Nov 24 at New Mexico Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
Rushing yds td
57 312 3 39 139 2 30 88 1 27 89 0 24 81 1 34 157 0 30 104 0 50 231 1 56 291 2 64 424 2 29 111 3 55 366 4 495 2393 19 424 1554 17
lg
no.
Receiving yds td
56 13 137 0 23 8 67 0 23 13 160 0 18 25 224 2 75 15 214 1 63 9 87 0 12 12 117 0 53 10 100 0 48 7 116 2 64 4 51 1 27 15 262 2 45 4 41 0 75 135 1576 8 56 241 2360 15
lg
Passing cmp-att-int yds
td
lg
41 13-22-0 137 0 23 8-20-1 67 0 55 13-28-0 160 0 17 25-42-1 224 2 72 15-26-0 214 1 21 9-18-0 87 0 25 12-32-1 117 0 47 10-24-1 100 0 43 7-10-0 116 2 20 4-8-0 51 1 60 15-29-0 262 2 15 4-17-0 41 0 72 135-276-4 1576 8 47 241-394-10 2360 15
41 23 55 17 72 21 25 47 43 20 60 15 72 47
Kick Returns no. yds td lg
1 12 0 0 2 41 0 0 0 0 2 52 3 56 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 71 0 0 12 235 22 456
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
12 0 28 0 0 28 20 0 0 3 30 0 30 99
Punt Returns no. yds td lg
5 26 2 7 0 0 1 2 2 4 2 11 0 0 3 42 2 2 5 43 0 0 5 19 27 156 21 136
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
tot off
14 449 9 206 0 248 2 313 5 295 14 244 0 221 28 331 1 407 31 475 0 373 12 407 31 3969 41 3914
Games: 12 • Avg/rush: 4.8 • Avg/catch: 11.7 • Pass effic: 103.54 • KR avg: 19.6 • PR avg: 5.8 • All purpose avg/game: 373.6 • Total offense avg/gm: 330.8 Date
Opponent
Date
Opponent
Aug 25 at New Mexico State Sept. 1 WASHINGTON STATE Sep 08 at Missouri Sep 15 WOFFORD Sep 29 BOISE STATE Oct 06 at Hawai'i Oct 13 at Fresno State Oct 20 UTAH STATE Oct 26 at Colorado State Nov 03 SAN JOSE STATE Nov 17 AIR FORCE Nov 24 at New Mexico Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
Aug 25 at New Mexico State Sept. 1 WASHINGTON STATE Sep 08 at Missouri Sep 15 WOFFORD Sep 29 BOISE STATE Oct 06 at Hawai'i Oct 13 at Fresno State Oct 20 UTAH STATE Oct 26 at Colorado State Nov 03 SAN JOSE STATE Nov 17 AIR FORCE Nov 24 at New Mexico Wyoming Cowboys Opponents
180
ua
25 38 61 38 54 51 30 31 39 27 44 30 468 397 no.
#GoWyo
7 9 8 7 7 5 7 8 6 2 2 6 74 68
Tackles a total
14 36 8 40 34 12 40 26 40 30 42 20 342 456
yds
262 355 285 288 232 216 259 301 264 63 118 271 2914 2967
39 74 69 78 88 63 70 57 79 57 86 50 810 853
avg
37.4 39.4 35.6 41.1 33.1 43.2 37.0 37.6 44.0 31.5 59.0 45.2 39.4 43.6
tfl-yds
8.0-54 6.0-37 3.0-4 2.0-12 9.0-20 7.0-22 3.0-6 7.0-19 9.0-35 4.0-8 1.0-2 9.0-32 68.0-251 70.0-302
Sacks no-yds
4.0-46 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-10 2.0-3 4.0-17 0.0-0 1.0-6 2.0-18 1.0-4 0.0-0 4.0-25 19.0-129 24.0-204
Punting
long
46 51 52 48 47 46 46 49 58 45 68 68 68 64
Fumble ff fr-yds
blkd
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 12 tb
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 7 5
Pass Defense blkd int-yds qbh brup kick
0-0 1-0 1-0 1-22 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-22 7-0
fc
1 3 2 2 0 1 3 5 2 0 0 2 21 20
0-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 0-0 1-61 0-0 1-13 2-15 0-0 2-8 1-26 10-123 4-36
50+
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 8 12
i20
3 0 2 1 3 0 2 1 2 1 2 4 21 22
1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 0 1 12 20
6 4 3 0 3 5 4 5 8 5 1 7 51 33
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
PAT Attempts kick rush rcv saf
3-3 2-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1-1 0-0 1-1 4-4 3-3 5-5 4-4 28-28 30-31
Field Goals
md-att
2-2 1-1 2-2 1-1 0-0 2-2 1-1 3-3 2-2 1-2 0-0 1-1 16-17 12-17
long blkd
39 30 51 20 0 40 44 47 45 26 0 37 51 50
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
no.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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THE COWBOYS
Players Eric Abojei, og Patrick Arnold, c Kevon Bigelow, rb Keyon Blankenbaker, cb Dauson Booker, rb Justis Borton, nt HS Brett Brenton, rb Jeff Burroughs, fb HS Solomon Byrd, de Conner Cain, nt 11/1 Josh Calvert, nt HS Sean Chambers, qb C.J. Coldon, cb Austin Conway, wr RS Garrett Crall, de HS Dontae Crow, wr/p HS Keegan Cryder, c/og Taylor Dodd, fs Camron Donatlan, wr Gavin Dunayski, dt Ayden Eberhardt, wr HS Ja’Lani Ellison, cb Marcus Epps, fs 11/11 Nico Evans, rb 10/0 Austin Fort, te JC Ryan Galovich, k Esaias Gandy, ss Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula, lb Gunner Gentry, wr Youhanna Ghaifan, dt RS Carl Granderson, de 12/0 Josiah Hall, de RS Tyler Hall, n/lb HS Alijah Halliburton, ss HS Logan Harris, og/c Josh Harshman, te 11/0 Ravontae Holt, dt Jesse Hooper, ls Antonio Hull, cb 12/9 Raghib Ismail Jr., wr Javaree Jackson, nt/dt Kaden Jackson, og 11/2 C.J. Johnson, wr RS Victor Jones, de/dt Mason Keeler, te Brennan Kutterer, lb Isaac Leppke, wr HS Austin Lopez, fb RS Sidney Malauulu, nt 12/6 Cassh Maluia, lb HS Jackson Marcotte, te Tyree Mayfield, te 12/8 Jahmari, Moore, fb HS Chad Muma, lb John Okwoli, wr HS Kellen Overstreet, rb 12/0 Adam Pilapil, lb 11/1 Chavez Pownell Jr., n/lb 11/1 James Price, wr 12/4 Kevin Prosser, de 12/0 Cooper Rothe, k Gavin Rush, og HS Pahl Schwab, ot RS Jared Scott, wr Braden Smith, fs HS Nick Smith, qb 5/2 Rudy Stofer, ot Nick Szpor, qb/holder HS Zach Thatcher, og Xazavian Valladay, rb
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2018 Game-by-Game Starters Offensive Game-by-Game Starters Game at New Mexico St. WASHINGTON ST. at Missouri WOFFORD BOISE STATE at Hawai’i at Fresno State UTAH STATE at Colorado State SAN JOSE STATE AIR FORCE at New Mexico
QB Vander Waal Vander Waal Vander Waal Vander Waal Vander Waal Vander Waal Vander Waal Vander Waal Chambers Chambers Chambers Vander Waal
RB Evans Evans Bigelow Valladay Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans
WR Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price
Defensive Game-by-Game Starters Game at New Mexico St. WASHINGTON ST. at Missouri WOFFORD BOISE STATE at Hawai’i at Fresno State UTAH STATE at Colorado State SAN JOSE STATE AIR FORCE at New Mexico
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WR Conway Conway Conway Ismail Conway Conway Conway Conway Conway Conway Conway Conway
WR (TE) Fort (TE) Okwoli (WR) Harshman (TE) Okwoli (WR) Fort (TE) Fort (TE) Fort (TE) Fort (TE) Ismail (WR) Eberhardt (WR) Fort (TE) Eberhardt (WR)
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TE Harshman Harshman Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield
NICKEL (SAF) LB (MIKE) T. Hall Wilson T. Hall Wilson T. Hall Wilson Pownell Jr. Wilson T. Hall Wilson T. Hall Wilson T. Hall Wilson Halliburton (S)Wilson Halliburton (S)Wilson Halliburton (S)Wilson Halliburton (S)Wilson Halliburton (S) Wilson
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LG Cryder Cryder Abojei Cryder Abojei Abojei Abojei Abojei Watts Harris Watts Watts
LB (WILL) DE Maluia Granderson Pownell Jr. Granderson Maluia Granderson Maluia Granderson Maluia Granderson Halliburton(S) Granderson Maluia Granderson Maluia Granderson Maluia Granderson Maluia J. Hall Maluia Granderson Maluia Granderson
C Arnold Arnold Arnold Arnold Cryder Cryder Cryder Cryder Cryder Cryder Cryder Cryder
RG K. Jackson K. Jackson Cryder K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson K. Jackson
DT Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaifan Ghaiifan Ghaifan Holt Holt Holt Holt
NT Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu Cain Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu Malauulu J. Jackson Malauulu
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2018 Season Captains Team Captains #6 Marcus Epps, Sr., FS, Los Angeles, Calif. #22 Nico Evans, Sr., RB, Los Angeles, Calif. #28 Andrew Wingard, Sr., SS, Arvada, Colo. #30 Logan Wilson, Jr., LB, Casper, Wyo. #81 Austin Fort, Sr., TE, Gillette, Wyo. #87 Conner Cain, Sr., NT, Littleton, Colo.
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Wyoming 29, New Mexico St. 7
Wyoming 19, Washington St. 41
The Cowboy defense held New Mexico State to 135 yards of total offense and the rushing attack of Wyoming racked up 312 yards in a dominate 29-7 win on Saturday evening in Las Cruces, N.M. Evans shined for the Brown and Gold rushing for a career-high 190 yards with two touchdowns. It was the most in a game by a Cowboy since Brian Hill did so with 289 against Nevada. Defensively, it was the fewest yards allowed by the Cowboys since 100 total offensive yards in the 2007 season opener against Virginia. The Pokes’ defense recorded four sacks and seven and a half tackles for loss. Junior linebacker Logan led the Pokes with four tackles. The Wyoming defense also added six pass breakups on the night by five different players. Redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal began the game a perfect 7 of 7 passing for 56 yards to end the first quarter before missing his first pass attempt of the second quarter. He finished 13-21 passing for 137 yards. Redshirt freshman Xazavian Valladay added 61 yards rushing with freshman Jevon Bigelow adding 55 yards. Tyree Mayfield grabbed a career-high four passes for a career-best 39 yards. Junior kicker Cooper Rothe added a pair of field goals in the second quarter.
The Wyoming Cowboys held a 16-13 lead at halftime and extended that lead to 19-13 on its first possession of the second half. But the Cowboys were unable to score any points thereafter, while the Washington State Cougars scored a touchdown in the third and three TDs in the fourth to capture a 41-19 win over the Cowboys in Laramie. Forcing turnovers, converting those turnovers into points and making a big play on special teams put the Cowboys in a position to win its home opener. Entering the fourth quarter, the game was a one-point game with Washington State holding a slim 20-19 lead. But an inability to put any pressure on WSU’s quarterback throughout the game and a lack of offensive production for the Pokes. Wyoming was able to record 6.0 tackles for loss on the day, but was unable to record a single quarterback sack. The Pokes did force two WSU turnovers -- a fumble that was forced by and recovered by sophomore defensive end Garrett Crall that led to Wyoming’s first touchdown and an interception by redshirt junior cornerback Antonio Hull that led to UW’s second TD.
Aug. 25, 2018 Aggie Memorial Stadium - Las Cruces, N.M.
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Wyoming NMSU 22 7 57-312 16--9 137 144 22-13-0 33-18-0 79-449 49-135 0-0 0-0 5-26 2-24 1-12 1-1 0-0 0-0 7-37.4 10-44.6 0-0 0-0 4-60 12-57 40:41 19:19 8 of 18 3 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0 1-1 0-0 4-46 0-0
RUSHING: NMSU - Huntley, Jason 9-22; Romero, Matt 7-minus 31 Wyoming - EVANS, N. 24-190; VALLADAY, X. 17-61; BIGELOW, J. 13-55 PASSING: NMSU - Romero, Matt 16-27-0-140; Jeanty, Nick 2-6-0-4 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 13-21-0-137; SMITH, Nick 0-1-0-0
INTERCEPTIONS: NMSU - None Wyoming - None FUMBLES: NMSU - None Wyoming - None
RUSHING:
WSU - Williams, James 16-82; Borghi, Max 1-14 Wyoming - EVANS, Nico 18-89; BIGELOW, Jevon 11-42
PASSING:
WSU - Minshew,Gardner 38-57-1-319 Wyoming - VANDERWAAL, T. 8-20-1-67
RECEIVING:
WSU - Williams, James 10-53; Borghi, Max 6-18; Calvin, Jamire 5-82 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 3-18; PRICE, James 2-23
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RECEIVING: NMSU - Easley, Nick 4-77; Fant, Noah 2-29 Wyoming - MAYFIELD, Tyree 4-39; FORT, Austin 2-51; CONWAY, Austin 2-16
WSU WYO FIRST DOWNS 24 15 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 21-75 39-139 PASSING YDS (NET) 319 67 Passes Att-Comp-Int 57-38-1 20-8-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 78-394 59-206 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 4-7 2-7 Kickoff Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 3-51.7 9-39.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 10-75 13-109 Possession Time 31:38 28:22 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 14 3 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 3 of 4 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 6-6 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-27 0-0
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INTERCEPTIONS: WSU - Strong, Marcus 1-0 Wyoming - HULL, Antonio 1-0 WSU - Borghi, Max 1-1 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 1-0
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WSU - Silvels, Domini 1-0; Taylor, Willie 1-0; Rodgers, Will 1-0 Wyoming - None
TACKLES (UA-A): NMSU - McQuaker, Leon 2-16; Fergurson, J. 1-14; LaForce, Ron 3-11 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 1-3; PROSSER, Kevin 3-0; HALLIBURTON, A. 2-1; MALAUULU, S. 2-1; GHAIFAN, Y. 2-1; HALL, Tyler 2-1; EPPS, Marcus 1-2; HULL, Antonio 2-0
TACKLES (UA-A): WSU - Thomas, Skyler 3-6; Silvels, Domini 6-0; Molton, Darrien 4-0 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 7-5; EPPS, Marcus 5-3; POWNELL JR, C. 4-3; HOLT, Ravontae 2-4 EPPS,Marcus 1-2; HULL, Antonio 2-0
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EVANS, Nico 24 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) Team safety ROTHE, Cooper 36 yd field goal ROTHE, Cooper 39 yd field goal EVANS, Nico 56 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) BIGELOW, Jevon 23 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) Dan, Drew 31 yd pass from Romero, Matt (Brown, Dylan kick)
Scoring summary 1st 09:57 WSU Mazza, Blake 24 yd field goal 03:28 WSU Williams, James 2 yd pass from Minshew,Gardner 01:35 WY BIGELOW, Jevon safety 2nd 12:23 WY EVANS, Nico 8 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 08:37 WSU Mazza, Blake 41 yd field goal 05:07 WY COX, Avante’ 23 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 3rd 08:48 WY ROTHE, Cooper 30 yd field goal 03:51 WSU Borghi, Max 6 yd pass from Minshew,Gardner (Mazza, Blake kick) 4th 10:55 WSU Winston, Easop 7 yd pass from Minshew,Gardner (Mazza, Blake kick) 05:50 WSU Borghi, Max 14 yd run (Mazza, Blake kick) 00:44 WSU Williams, James 3 yd run (Mazza, Blake kick)
THE OPPONENTS
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THE COWBOYS
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Sept. 1, 2018 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
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Wyoming 13, Missouri 40
Wyoming 17, Wofford 14
Sept. 8, 2018 Memorial Stadium - Columbia, Mo.
Sept. 15, 2018 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
The Wyoming Cowboys (1-2 overall) dropped a 40-13 contest to Missouri (2-0 overall) on the road in what was the first meeting against a team from the Southeastern Conference in a decade in Columbia, Mo. The matchup against the Tigers was the first meeting between the schools and marked the third-straight contest Wyoming faced a team that played in a Bowl Game last season. Senior safety Andrew Wingard led the Wyoming defense with 12 tackles moving into third in all-time tackles at Wyoming with 387 stops. He passed former Cowboy safety John Salley (1979-82). Redshirt junior Antonio Hull recorded a forced fumble and recovery in the game, as he has two this season. Wyoming freshman running back Jevon Bigelow rushed for a career-high 56 yards with a touchdown. Redshirt freshman Tyler Vander Waal threw for a career-high 160 yards. Kicker Cooper Rothe hit two field goals including a careerbest 51 yarder in the second half. He has hit 20-of-23 field goals over the past two seasons for 87 percent. Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, an All-SEC performer, threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns on the night. The Tigers were an impressive 14-of-20 on third down for 70 percent. Wyoming finished the contest with 248 yards of total offense.
Two great defensive stands followed by a dramatic offensive drive to score the game-winning touchdown fueled the Wyoming Cowboys’ 17-14 home win over the Wofford Terriers. Trailing 14-10 with 7:27 remaining in the game, the Wyoming defense came up with a big defensive stand and forced a punt to give the Cowboy offense the ball at its own 20-yard line. The Pokes proceeded to drive 64 yards in nine plays and had the ball at the Wofford 16-yard line when UW redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal was hit from his blind side as he was throwing the ball. Wofford linebacker Weston Rountree intercepted the pass at the 15-yard line and returned it to the 31, with only 3:25 left in the game. But the Cowboy defense would respond again allowing the Terriers only 22 yards on the ensuing drive. Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl called all of his team’s three timeouts during the series to conserve time and after Wofford punted the Pokes had 1:59 remaining in the game with the ball again at its 20-yard line. Vander Waal showed the compsure of a veteran QB on the final drive for the Pokes. He completed six of 13 passes for 79 yards and connected with five different receivers. On second and goal from the nine, Vander Waal hit Ismail on a crossing route and Ismail fought his way into the end zone to give the Cowboys the lead.
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Scoring summary 1st 04:08 MU McCann, Tucker 50 yd field goal 2nd 05:32 MU Lock, Drew 12 yd run (McCann, Tucker kick) 00:32 MU Okwuegbunam, Al 19 yd pass from Lock, Drew (Fatony, Corey rush fumbld) 3rd 10:16 MU Hall, Emanuel 28 yd pass from Lock, Drew (McCann, Tucker kick) 07:29 WY ROTHE, Cooper 51 yd field goal 04:37 MU Blanton, Kendal 12 yd pass from Lock, Drew 02:51 WY BIGELOW, Jevon 7 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 4th 13:05 MU Johnson, Johnat 14 yd pass from Lock, Drew (McCann, Tucker kick) 07:27 MU McCann, Tucker 43 yd field goal 05:53 WY ROTHE, Cooper 36 yd field goal FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
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RUSHING:
MIZZOU - Crockett, Damar 19-73; Lock, Drew 5-51 Wyoming - BIGELOW, Jevon 18-56; VALLADAY, X. 5-35
PASSING:
MIZZOU - Lock, Drew 33-45-0-398 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 13-28-0-160
RECEIVING:
MIZZOU - Hall, Emanuel 10-171; Johnson, Johnat 7-61 Wyoming - HARSHMAN, Josh 3-17; CONWAY, Austin 3-1; ISMAIL JR, R. 2-32
INTERCEPTIONS: MIZZOU - None Wyoming - None FUMBLES:
MIZZOU - Okwuegbunam, Al 1-1 Wyoming - BIGELOW, Jevon 1-1
SACKS (UA-A):
MIZZOU - Anderson, Nate 1-0; Turner, Chris 1-0 Wyoming - None
TACKLES (UA-A): MIZZOU - Hall, Terez 4-1; Hilton,Cam 4-0; Lee, Brandon 3-1 Wyoming - WINGARD, Andrew 11-1; MALUIA, Cassh 6-1; WILSON, Logan 6-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 5-0; POWNELL JR, C. 5-0
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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
14 49-221 73 15-9-2 64-294 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-15 6-49.3 1-1 3-16 31:36 5 of 14 1 of 1 2-3 3-31
19 27-89 224 42-25-1 69-313 1-22 1-2 0-0 2-0 7-41.1 0-0 5-40 28:24 6 of 15 1 of 1 3-4 1-10
RUSHING:
WC - Lennox McAfee 13-91; Andre Stoddard 17-61; Blake Morgan 5-41 Wyoming - VALLADAY, X. 15-57; PRICE, James 1-15; VANDER WAAL, T. 9-13
PASSING:
WC - Joe Newman 9-15-2-73 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 25-42-1-224
RECEIVING:
WC - Blake Morgan 6-48; Jason Hill 3-25 Wyoming - CONWAY, Austin 11-89; PRICE, James 4-43; MAYFIELD, Tyree 3-38
INTERCEPTIONS: WC - Weston Rountree 1-15 Wyoming - WINGARD, Andrew 1-0; POWNELL JR, C. 1-0 FUMBLES:
WC - Andre Stoddard 1-1 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
WC - JoJo Tillery 1-0; D. Lemon 1-0; T.J. Neal 1-0 Wyoming - CRALL, Garrett 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): WC - Devin Watson 6-3; JoJo Tillery 5-2; Weston Rountree 2-4 Wyoming - WINGARD, Andrew 5-7; PILAPIL, Adam 3-6; WILSON, Logan 3-4; HALLIBURTON, A. 5-1; CRALL, Garrett 4-2; BLANKENBAKER,K. 5-0; POWNELL JR, C. 3-2; GRANDERSON,C. 3-1; JONES, Victor 1-3; GHAIFAN, Y. 1-2
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Wyoming 14, Boise State 34
Wyoming 13, Hawai’i 17
Sept. 28, 2018 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
2 0 17
3 7 3
4 7 7
Total 17 34
2nd 3rd 4th
11:02 05:42 00:35 14:49 09:23 06:29 05:47
BSU RICHARDSON, AJ 21 yd pass from RYPIEN, Brett (HOGGARTH, Haden kick) BSU SHAKIR, Khalil 2 yd run (HOGGARTH, Haden kick) BSU HOGGARTH, Haden 30 yd field goal WY EVANS, Nico 75 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) BSU HOGGARTH, Haden 33 yd field goal BSU HIGHTOWER, J. 41 yd pass from RYPIEN, Brett (HOGGARTH, Haden kick) WY PRICE, James 72 yd pass from VANDER WAAL, T. (ROTHE, Cooper kick) BSU WYO 29 46-161 345 43-29-0 89-506 0-0 4--4 1-18 0-0 4-43.2 2-0 9-71 40:13 11 of 20 1 of 1 4-4 5-53
11 24-81 214 26-15-0 50-295 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-0 7-33.1 1-1 6-59 19:47 2 of 11 0 of 2 0-0 2-3
BSU -MATTISON, Alex 20-57; MAHONE, Robert 8-35; VAN BUREN, A. 3-28 Wyoming - EVANS, Nico 12-141; BIGELOW, Jevon 2-6
PASSING:
BSU - RYPIEN, Brett 28-42-0-342; CORD, Chase 1-1-0-3 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 15-25-0-214
RECEIVING:
BSU -MODSTER, Sean 7-88; RICHARDSON, AJ 6-113 Wyoming - ISMAIL JR, R. 5-66; MAYFIELD, Tyree 3-42; CONWAY, Austin 3-22
INTERCEPTIONS: BSU - None Wyoming - None FUMBLES:
BSU - SHAKIR, Khalil 1-0; MAHONE, Robert 1-0 Wyoming - Cowboys-Team 1-1
TACKLES (UA-A): BSU - MAEVA, Tyson 7-3; PIERCE, DeAndre 3-2; WALKER, Jalen 3-1 Wyoming - HALLIBURTON, A. 8-3; WILSON, Logan 5-6; WINGARD, Andrew 8-2; HULL, Antonio 7-2; MALUIA, Cassh 4-4; EPPS, Marcus 5-1
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13 34-157 87 18-9-0 52-244 0-0 2-11 2-52 1-61 5-43.2 1-0 6-45 26:04 2 of 12 1 of 2 1-1 4-17
19 37-156 148 29-19-1 66-304 0-0 3-49 3-54 0-0 4-40.8 2-1 2-25 33:56 3 of 12 2 of 3 1-2 5-41
RUSHING:
UH - FURUTA, Dayton 16-101; CORDEIRO, C. 12-23 Wyoming -EVANS, Nico 24-192; VALLADAY, X. 1-3
PASSING:
UH - CORDEIRO, C. 19-29-1-148 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 9-16-0-87; SMITH, Nick 0-1-0-0
RECEIVING:
UH -ARMSTRONG-BROWN 6-49; URSUA, John 5-30; WARD, JoJo 4-48 Wyoming - PRICE, James 3-38; ISMAIL JR, R. 3-19; FORT, Austin 2-20
INTERCEPTIONS: UH - None Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 1-61 FUMBLES:
UH - Okwuegbunam, Al 1-1 Wyoming - AUGAFA, Justice 1-0; FURUTA, Dayton 1-1
SACKS (UA-A): UH - PADELLO, K. 2-0; CHOI, Zeno 1-0; AKOTEU, Sam 1-0; MATAUTIA, S. 1-0 Wyoming - MALAUULU, S. 1-0; WILSON, Logan 1-0; GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 1-0 TACKLES (UA-A): UH - PAVIHI, Penei 3-7; MATAUTIA, S. 6-3; OKEKE, Ikem 5-3; TAVAI, Jahlani 3-5; HICKS, Kalen 5-1; PADELLO, K. 3-0; FORD, Eugene 2-1 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 9-2; BLANKENBAKER,K. 6-1; EPPS,Marcus 6-0; HALL, Tyler 5-1; WINGARD, Andrew 4-2; GHAIFAN, Y. 5-0; EPPS,Marcus 6-0; GHAIFAN, Y. 5-0;
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SACKS (UA-A): BSU - PIERCE, DeAndre 1-0; FRAZIER, Jabril 1-0; WEAVER, Curtis 1-0; MAEVA, Tyson 1-0; HATADA, Chase 1-0 Wyoming - CRALL, Garrett1-0; GRANDERSON, C. 1-0
Wyoming
MOUNTAIN WEST
RUSHING:
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
RECORDS & HISTORY
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Scoring summary 1st 08:06 WY ROTHE, Cooper 40 yd field goal 2nd 08:25 UH MESKELL, Ryan 39 yd field goal 3rd 08:14 WY GRANDERSON, C. 61 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 00:48 UH BYRD, Cedric 5 yd pass from CORDEIRO, C. (MESKELL, Ryan kick) 4th 05:31 WY ROTHE, Cooper 23 yd field goal 01:26 UH WARD, JoJo 38 yd pass from CORDEIRO, C. (MESKELL, Ryan kick)
SEASON IN REVIEW
Scoring summary 1st 09:39 BSU MATTISON, Alex 13 yd run (HOGGARTH, Haden kick)
1 2 3 4 Total Wyoming 3 0 7 3 13 Hawai’i 0 3 7 7 17
THE OPPONENTS
1 0 7
A touchdown pass by Hawai’i with just under 90 seconds remaining in the game lifted the Rainbow Warriors (6-1 overall, 3-0 in MW) past the Cowboys (2-4 overall, 0-2 MW) 17-13 on Saturday evening in Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Wyoming drove down the field after the UH score going to the 14-yard line, but time ran out for the Cowboy offense. Wyoming held Hawai’i to 304 yards of total offense, as it was 191 yards fewer than their season average. The Rainbow Warriors also averaged nearly 42 points per game entering Saturday. Wyoming recorded 244 yards of total offense with 147 of those yards coming in the fourth quarter. Senior running back Nico Evans rushed for a career high 192 yards on 24 carries. It was his third 100-yard rushing game this season. He has rushed for 612 yards this season, which would have been the best for any Poke running back last season. The Wyoming defense was paced by linebacker Logan Wilson, as he recorded 11 tackles with a career-high three tackles for loss including a sack. Redshirt freshman cornerback Keyon Blankenbaker recorded a career-high seven tackles. Senior defensive end Carl Granderson recorded a pick-six and added a sack in the contest.
THE COWBOYS
Wyoming Boise State
Oct. 6, 2018 Aloha Stadium - Honolulu, Hawai’i
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The Wyoming Cowboys were unable to slow down a potent Boise State passing attack, and the Cowboys were only able to find the end zone twice themselves as the No. 25 ranked Broncos captured the Mountain West Conference opener for both schools by a score of 34-14. The highlights for the Cowboys were a 75-yard touchdown run by senior running back Nico Evans on the first play from scrimmage in the second half and a 72-yard TD pass from redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal to senior wide receiver James Price on Wyoming’s final possession of the game. It was the longest run of Evans career and the longest pass completion and longest reception of Vander Waal’s and Price’s careers. Three Cowboys recorded double-figure tackle games. Junior safety Alijah Halliburton and junior linebacker Logan Wilson led the way with 11 tackles each. Senior strong safety Andrew Wingard made 10 tackles. It was the first doublefigure tackle game of Halliburton’s career, the eighth of Wilson’s and the 22nd of Wingard’s career. With his 10 tackles, Wingard moved into third place on the Mountain West career tackle list. He improved his career total to 409. He moved past former New Mexico Lobo Dakota Cox (403 career tackles) for third place. He now trails only Adam Seward of UNLV by 24 tackles (433 career tackles) and MW record-holder Carmen Messina by 45 tackles (454 career tackles).
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #5
SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #7
GAME #8
Wyoming 3, Fresno State 27
Wyoming 16, Utah State 24
Oct. 13, 2018 Bulldog Stadium - Fresno, Calif.
After a defensive battle to open the contest, the Fresno State (5-1, 2-0 MW) offense used an effective attack to defeat the Wyoming Cowboys (2-5, 0-3 MW) 27-3 on Saturday night in Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, Calif. The reining West Division champion threw for 287 yards on the evening, as the Cowboys held Fresno State to 13 points under their season average. The Bulldogs pinned the Cowboys deep inside their own territory all night, as Wyoming started five drives inside its own 15-yard line. Fresno State started their drives on their own 37 yard on average for the contest. Wyoming held Fresno State to only 43 percent on third-down, as the Bulldogs were well over 50 percent for the season. Senior running back Nico Evans rushed for 58 yards and has 668 as he is averaging 133.6 yards per game. Redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal threw for 117 yards on 12-of-32 passing. Junior kicker Cooper Rothe, who connected on field goal on the Pokes’ opening possession is 9-for-9 this season and has made 12-straight attempts dating back to last season. The Wyoming defense was led by junior safety Alijah Halliburton and junior linebacker Cassh Maluia with eight tackles. Maluia also added 1.5 tackles for loss and a pass break up on fourth down to halt a Fresno State scoring chance. Wyoming Fresno State
1 3 6
2 0 7
3 0 14
4 0 0
Total 3 27
Scoring summary 1st 11:14 WY ROTHE, Cooper 44 yd field goal 07:05 FS RICE, Jared 35 yd pass from MCMARYION, M. (FULLER, Asa kick failed) 2nd 00:52 FS MCMARYION, M. 1 yd run (FULLER, Asa kick) 3rd 09:20 FS TANGIPA, David 3 yd pass from MCMARYION, M. (FULLER, Asa kick) 03:11 FS MCMARYION, M. 6 yd run (FULLER, Asa kick) Wyoming 14 30-104 117 32-12-1 62-221 0-0 0-0 3-56 0-0 7-37.0 0-0 5-22 26:32 5 of 17 0 of 1 0-0 0-0
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
FSU 17 33-104 287 32-22-0 65-391 0-0 2-15 1-18 1-1 5-41.2 3-0 5-45 33:28 6 of 14 2 of 3 3-4 1-1
RUSHING:
FS - MCMARYION, M. 7-53; HOKIT, Josh 9-24 Wyoming -EVANS, Nico 18-58; VANDER WAAL, T. 8-35
PASSING:
FS - MCMARYION, M. 22-32-0-287 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 12-32-1-117
RECEIVING:
FS -RICE, Jared 7-94; JOHNSON, KeeSea 5-51 Wyoming - PRICE, James 3-27; CONWAY, Austin 3-24; ISMAIL JR, R. 2-46
INTERCEPTIONS: FS - BELL, Mike 1-1 Wyoming - None FUMBLES:
FS - JOHNSON, KeeSea 1-0; REYNA, Jorge 1-0; MIMS, Jordan 1-0 Wyoming - None
SACKS (UA-A):
FS - NDOH, Emeka 1-0 Wyoming - None
TACKLES (UA-A): FS - ALLISON, J. 3-10; HUGHES, Juju 3-5; HELMUTH, George 2-5 Wyoming - HALLIBURTON, A. 5-3; MALUIA, Cassh 3-5; WINGARD, Andrew 3-4; GHAIFAN, Y. 1-5; HULL, Antonio 4-1; WILSON, Logan 4-1; EPPS, Marcus 2-3; PILAPIL, Adam 2-1
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Oct. 20, 2018 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
The Wyoming Cowboy defense limited a powerful Utah State offense to 194 yards of total offense and 17 offensive points on Saturday (another seven points came on special teams), while the Cowboy offense generated 331 yards of total offense itself. But a long touchdown run to begin the game by the Aggies, a big interception by Utah State to start the second half and a 99-yard kickoff return led to 21 of Utah State’s 24 points on way to a 24-16 win for USU. Wyoming held the Aggies 285 yards under their season average of 478.7 yards of total offense and limited Utah State to 27 points below their scoring average of 51.7 points per game. The Cowboy defense was also extremely effective on third downs, allowing Utah State to convert only 4 of 15 third downs (27 percent). Utah State entered the game converting 47 percent of their third-down situations. Wyoming had two 100-yard rushers on the day in senior running back Nico Evans, who rushed for 133 yards and one touchdown, and true freshman quarterback Sean Chambers, who ran for 100 yards. It was Evans fourth 100yard rushing game in the six games he has played this season. The last time Wyoming had two 100-yard rushers in the same game was Oct. 12, 2013, against New Mexico when then Cowboy quarterback Brett Smith ran for 138 yards and running back Shaun Wick ran for 116. Wyoming Utah State
1 3 7
2 0 3
3 10 14
4 3 0
Total 16 24
Scoring summary 1st 14:30 USU THOMPSON, D. 56 yd run (EBERLE, D. kick) 00:14 WY ROTHE, Cooper 27 yd field goal 2nd 07:47 USU EBERLE, D. 45 yd field goal 3rd 14:45 USU THOMPSON, D. 3 yd run (EBERLE, D. kick) 04:25 WY ROTHE, Cooper 47 yd field goal 04:11 USU SCARVER, SAVON 99 yd kickoff return (EBERLE, D. kick) 02:37 WY EVANS, Nico 53 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 05:32 WY ROTHE, Cooper 21 yd field goal 4th USU WYO FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
11 33-141 53 28-12-1 61-194 0-0 0-0 3-157 1-20 9-42.9 0-0 6-52 22:21 4 of 15 0 of 0 1-2 1-8
15 50-231 100 24-10-1 74-331 0-0 3-42 0-0 1-13 8-37.6 1-1 10-80 37:39 7 of 19 0 of 1 2-2 1-6
RUSHING:
USU - THOMPSON, D. 17-109; BRIGHT, GEROLD 12-35 Wyoming - EVANS, Nico 25-133; CHAMBERS, Sean 19-100
PASSING:
USU - LOVE, JORDAN 12-28-1-53 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 7-19-1-38; CHAMBERS, Sean 3-5-0-62
RECEIVING:
USU - NATHAN, JORDAN 3-12; BRIGHT, GEROLD 3-6 Wyoming - PRICE, James 3-22; EVANS, Nico 2-40; MAYFIELD, Tyree 2-15
INTERCEPTIONS: USU - ROCQUEMORE, J. 1-20 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 1-13 FUMBLES:
USU - None Wyoming - CHAMBERS, Sean 1-1
SACKS (UA-A):
USU - WILDMAN, JACOBY 1-0 Wyoming - CRALL, Garrett 1-0
TACKLES (UA-A): USU - WOODWARD, D. 5-11; CHRISTIANSEN, C 4-10; WILLIAMS, D.J. 5-1 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 4-7; MALAUULU, S. 4-2; EPPS, Marcus 4-2; WINGARD, Andrew 1-5; GHAIFAN, Y. 3-1; HALLIBURTON, A. 2-2
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SEASON IN REVIEW GAME #10
Wyoming 34, Colorado State 21
Wyoming 24, San Jose St. 9
A pair of turnovers recorded by the Cowboy defense that turned into scores, along with a timely interception late to secure the win, lifted the Wyoming Cowboys over Colorado State, 34-21 at Canvas Stadium in the 110th edition of the Border War rivalry. It marks the Cowboys’ third-straight win over the rival Rams, keeping the Bronze Boot in Laramie and pushing Wyoming’s record in the Bronze Boot era of the rivalry to 26-24. The Cowboys (3-6, 1-4 MW) were led by a pair of 100- yard rushers in running back Nico Evans and quarterback Sean Chambers. Evans recorded 176 yards on a career-high 28 carries to lead all players, while in his first career start Chambers added a career-high 101 yards on 22 attempts. Evans and Chambers each eclipsed the 100-yard mark for their second-straight game. . It is the first time a pair of Cowboy teammates have accomplished this feat in the Mountain West era of Cowboy football. Defensively, Wyoming forced three turnovers with two leading to touchdowns from the offense to help the Brown and Gold pull away during an electric third quarter in which it racked up 21 points—the most it’s scored in a single quarter this season. The Cowboys forced multiple turnovers for the fourth time this season, also recording multiple takeaways against Hawai’i, Wofford and Washington State.
The Wyoming defense shutout San Jose State in the first half and forced four three-andouts in six first-half possessions by the Spartan offense , while the Cowboy offense scored 10 first-half points to take a 10-0 lead into halftime on way to a 24-9 home win. Wyoming’s offense generated a season high 475 yards of total offense, including 424 rushing yards and 51 passing. It marked the second straight week that UW had over 400 yards of total offense. The Cowboys had 407 yards a week ago at Colorado State. The 424 rushing yards vs. SJSU were the most by the Cowboys since Sept. 12, 2015, when they ran for 430 yards against Eastern Michigan. San Jose State came into the game averaging 332 yards of total offense per game, with 267 of those yards coming through the air. Wyoming held the Spartans the game converting 47 percent of their third-down situations. to 244 total yards, and only 173 passing yards. The Pokes shutout of the Spartans in the first half, marked the second consecutive week UW shutout an opponent in the first half and the third time this season (vs. Colorado State on Oct. 26 and at New Mexico State on Aug. 25.) It was the Cowboys’ second consecutive win of the season and improved Wyoming’s record to 4-6 overall and 2-4 in the Mountain West Conference.
Oct. 26, 2018 Canvas Stadium - Fort Collins, Colo.
ROTHE, Cooper 30 yd field goal EVANS, Nico 14 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CHAMBERS, Sean 8 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) EVANS, Nico 48 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) KINSEY JR., M. 15 yd run (BRYAN, W. kick) ROTHE, Cooper 45 yd field goal KINSEY JR., M. 10 yd run (BRYAN, W. kick) MAYFIELD, Tyree 43 yd pass f rom CHAMBERS, S. (ROTHE, Cooper kick) HILL, C. 1 yd run (BRYAN, W. kick) Wyoming
CSU
20 57-291 116 10-7-0 67-407 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-15 6-44.0 2-0 6-57 32:55 3 of 12 1 of 1 3-4 2-18
23 20-20 333 54-34-2 74-353 0-0 2-7 6-101 0-0 6-42.2 1-1 3-26 27:05 9 of 16 0 of 0 3-3 0-0
CSU - KINSEY JR., M. 5-24; MCELROY, M. 2-2 Wyoming -EVANS, Nico 28-176; CHAMBERS, Sean 22-101; BIGELOW, Jevon 3-26
PASSING:
CSU - HILL, C. 34-54-2-333 Wyoming - CHAMBERS, Sean 7-10-0-116
RECEIVING:
CSU - WILLIAMS, P. 10-126; KINSEY JR., M. 9-47; JOHNSON, O. 5-56 Wyoming - PRICE, James 3-50; ISMAIL JR, R. 2-9; MAYFIELD, Tyree 1-43
INTERCEPTIONS: CSU - None Wyoming - HULL, Antonio 1-15; MALUIA, Cassh 1-0 CSU - HILL, C. 1-1 Wyoming - EVANS, Nico 1-0; ISMAIL JR, R. 1-0
SACKS (UA-A):
CSU - None Wyoming - MALAUULU, S. 1-0; EPPS, Marcus 1-0
Total 24 9
Scoring summary 1st 10:36 WY ROTHE, Cooper 26 yd field goal 2nd 14:50 WY EVANS, Nico 58 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 11:09 SJSU CRAWFORD, Bryce 26 yd field goal 3rd 08:41 WY CHAMBERS, Sean 64 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 08:48 SJSU WALKER, Tre 17 yd pass from LOVE, Josh 4th 01:09 WY FORT, Austin 20 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean SJSU WYO FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
15 24-71 173 32-19-0 56-244 0-0 0-0 3-41 0-0 7-43.9 0-0 6-45 23:39 3 of 12 0 of 1 2-3 0-0
22 64-424 51 8-4-0 72-475 0-0 5-43 1-3 0-0 2-31.5 4-2 4-25 36:21 9 of 16 1 of 2 2-4 1-4
RUSHING:
SJSU - NEVENS, Tyler 17-70; NUNN, Leki 2-3; LOVE, Josh 3-0 Wyoming - EVANS, Nico 33-187; CHAMBERS, Sean17-129; BIGELOW, Jevon 7-58
PASSING:
SJSU - LOVE, Josh 19-32-0-173 Wyoming - CHAMBERS, Sean 4-8-0-51
RECEIVING:
SJSU - OLIVER, Josh 5-66; NEVENS, Tyler 4-20; WALKER Wyoming - FORT, Austin 2-28; MAYFIELD, Tyree 1-13; CONWAY, Austin 1-10
INTERCEPTIONS: SJSU - None Wyoming - None FUMBLES:
SJSU - None Wyoming - CHAMBERS, Sean 2-1; EVANS, Nico 1-1; CONWAY, Austin 1-0
SACKS (UA-A):
SJSU - None Wyoming - CRALL, Garrett 0-1; PROSSER, Kevin 0-1
TACKLES (UA-A): SJSU - SCOTT, Jamal 4-11; AGUAYO, Ethan 7-7; LENARD, JR, Jon 6-5; WEBB, Tre 6-4; ROBERTS, Boogie 1-7; DARDEN, Hadari 4-3; HALL, Cade 3-2 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 5-5; EPPS, Marcus 4-1; MALUIA, Cassh 3-2; WINGARD, Andrew 2-3; HULL, Antonio 1-3; PROSSER, Kevin 1-3; PILAPIL, Adam 0-4
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FUMBLES:
4 7 6
TACKLES (UA-A): CSU - WATSON, J. 3-14; HICKS, J. 3-9; THOMAS, T. 3-6 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 7-5; HULL, Antonio 6-4; HALL, Tyler 6-3; EPPS, Marcus 5-3; HALLIBURTON, A. 5-3; PILAPIL, Adam 1-3; HALL, Josiah 3-0; MALAUULU, S. 1-2, EPPS, Marcus 5-3; MALAUULU, S. 1-2
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MOUNTAIN WEST
RUSHING:
3 7 3
RECORDS & HISTORY
FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
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SEASON IN REVIEW
WY WY WY WY CSU WY CSU WY CSU
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THE OPPONENTS
2nd 11:27 3rd 11:08 06:09 05:43 01:23 4th 12:12 10:31 07:39 04:10
Wyoming San Jose State
THE COWBOYS
Scoring summary
Nov. 3, 2018 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo.
COWBOY COACHES
1 2 3 4 Total Wyoming 0 3 21 10 34 Colorado State 0 0 7 14 21
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GAME #12
Wyoming 35 Air Force 27
Wyoming 31, New Mexico 3
Nov. 17, 2018 War Memorial Stadium - Laramie, Wyo. In one of the great comebacks in Wyoming history, the Cowboys scored three touchdowns in the final five minutes of the game to erase a 27-14 deficit and turn it into a 35-27 home victory over Air Force on senior night. It was a fitting way for a senior class, who has been part of so much success during their careers as Cowboys, to conclude their final home game on Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal led the Cowboys on those three, fourth-quarter touchdown drives, while Cowboy team captains Logan Wilson and Andrew Wingard came up with interceptions on Air Force’s final two possessions as the Pokes improved their record to 5-6 overall and 3-4 in the Mountain West Conference. The win kept Wyoming’s hopes alive of achieving bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season. There were many big performances by Cowboy seniors on Saturday. Senior tight end Tyree Mayfield had a career best 112 yards receiving and tied a career high with four receptions. Senior wide receiver Price tied a career high with four receptions, which went for 54 yards. Senior defensive end Granderson recorded 10 tackles for the second double-figure tackle game of his career. Senior safety Epps recorded eight tackles, including 1.0 tackle for a loss. And senior strong safety Wingard wrote himself into a couple of record books. With his team high 13 tackles on the night, Wingard moved into sole possession of second place on the Wyoming career tackle list. He now has 449 career tackles. Wyoming Air Force
1 14 7
2 0 10
3 0 7
4 21 3
Total 35 27
Scoring summary 1st 11:37 WY ISMAIL JR, R. 11 yd pass from VANDER WAAL, T. (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 07:38 AF HAMMOND III, DJ 1 yd run (KOEHNKE, Jake kick) 04:44 WY VANDER WAAL, T. 3 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 2nd 13:41 AF FAGAN, Cole 4 yd run (KOEHNKE, Jake kick) 01:50 AF KOEHNKE, Jake 27 yd field goal 3rd 10:19 AF HAMMOND III, DJ 36 yd run (KOEHNKE, Jake kick) 4th 08:44 AF KOEHNKE, Jake 21 yd field goal 04:32 WY VANDER WAAL, T. 5 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 01:09 WY CONWAY, A. 22 yd pass from VANDER WAAL, T. (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 00:45 WY VALLADAY, X. 27 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) AFA WYO FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
25 65-362 53 9-5-2 74-415 0-0 1-0 1-13 0-0 2-35.0 0-0 5-66 38:35 7 of 13 2 of 2 4-4 1-7
18 29-111 262 29-15-0 58-373 0-0 0-0 3-71 2-8 2-59.0 1-1 5-35 21:25 8 of 13 1 of 2 3-3 0-0
RUSHING:
AFA - REMSBERG, K. 20-128; FAGAN, C. 17-116; HAMMOND III, DJ 18-90 Wyoming - BIGELOW, Jevon 9-35; VALLADAY, X. 4-23; VANDER WAAL, T. 8-22
PASSING:
AFA - HAMMOND III, DJ 5-9-2-53 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 14-26-0-225; CHAMBERS, Sean 1-2-0-37;
RECEIVING:
AFA - BENNETT, Marcus 3-31; FAGAN, Cole 1-14 Wyoming - MAYFIELD, Tyree 4-112; PRICE, James 4-54; CONWAY, Austin 2-34
INTERCEPTIONS: AFA - None Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 1-8; WINGARD, Andrew 1-0 FUMBLES:
AFA - None Wyoming - EBERHARDT, A. 1-1
SACKS (UA-A):
AFA - GESSLER, Cody 1-0 Wyoming - None
Nov. 24, 2018 Dreamsyle Stadium - Albuquerque, N.M.
Senior Nico Evans and redshirt freshman Xazavian Valladay combined for 334 rushing yards to lead the Cowboys past New Mexico, 31-3 in Dreamstyle Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M. Wyoming became Bowl Eligible for the third-straight season for the first time since 1997-99. Senior safety Andrew Wingard finished the contest with five tackles to tie the Mountain West record of 454 career tackles. He tied New Mexico’s Carmen Messina, who played from 2008-11. The Lobos were held to a season-low 83 yards. New Mexico rushed for a season-low 44 yards and were held to a season-low three yards receiving. It was statically the best day for the Pokes defensively in terms of yards allowed. It was a career-high in rushing yards for Valladay. He also added a careerbest two touchdowns. Evans rushed for 142 yards for the game along with a rushing score. It was the fourth time this season that Wyoming had two rushers each go for over 100 yards rushing. Wyoming was led defensively by Logan Wilson with six tackles. Wingard added five stps including a tackle for loss on the Lobo’s first drive. Senior Carl Granderson added five solo stop and a sack. Wyoming had four sacks on the day, as they tied a season high. Wyoming New Mexico
1 7 0
2 7 3
3 3 0
4 14 0
Total 31 3
Scoring summary 1st 12:44 WY VALLADAY, X. 21 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 2nd 08:51 WY EVANS, Nico 30 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 03:08 NM SHELLEY, Andrew 25 yd field goal, 4-23 2:02 3rd 05:00 WY ROTHE, Cooper 37 yd field goal, 11-70 4:58 4th 12:32 WY CONWAY, Austin 11 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) 09:24 WY VALLADAY, X. 20 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick) Wyoming
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FIRST DOWNS 20 6 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 55-366 34-49 PASSING YDS (NET) 41 34 Passes Att-Comp-Int 17-4-0 17-3-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 72-407 51-83 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 5-19 1-39 Kickoff Returns-Yards 0-0 2-34 Interception Returns-Yards 1-26 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-45.2 10-43.7 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 5-47 2-20 Possession Time 34:33 25:27 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 15 1 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-25 3-19 RUSHING: UNM - OWENS, Tyrone 12-18; JONES, Sheriron 6-17 Wyoming -VALLADAY, X. 22-192; EVANS, Nico 19-142; VANDER WAAL, T. 9-16 PASSING:
UNM - GERHART, Coltin 2-14-1-31; JONES, Sheriron 1-3-0-3 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 4-17-0-41
RECEIVING:
UNM - SOMOYE, Anu 1-19; OWENS, Tyrone 1-12 Wyoming - ISMAIL JR, R. 1-15; CONWAY, Austin 1-12
INTERCEPTIONS: UNM - None Wyoming - HALL, Tyler 1-26 FUMBLES:
UNM - GERHART, Coltin 2-0 Wyoming - VANDER WAAL, T. 2-1; VALLADAY, X. 1-0
UNM - FLACK, Jordan 0-1; HORTON, Dylan 1-0; FLOWERS, Nahje 0-1; BAKER, Daquan 1-0 Wyoming - GRANDERSON, C. 1-0; WINGARD, Andrew 1-0; WILSON, Logan 1-0; PROSSER, Kevin 1-0 SACKS (UA-A):
TACKLES (UA-A): UNM - BAKER, Daquan 2-7; BARNWELL, Stanl 3-5; HAYES, Marcus 6-1 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 3-3; GRANDERSON, C. 5-0; HOLT, Ravontae 3-2; WINGARD, Andrew 3-2; JACKSON, J. 2-3; EPPS, Marcus 2-2
TACKLES (UA-A): AFA - SCOTT, Jamal 4-11; AGUAYO, Ethan 7-7; LENARD, JR, Jon 6-5; WEBB, Tre 6-4; ROBERTS, Boogie 1-7; DARDEN, Hadari 4-3; HALL, Cade 3-2 Wyoming - WILSON, Logan 5-5; EPPS, Marcus 4-1; MALUIA, Cassh 3-2; WINGARD, Andrew 2-3; HULL, Antonio 1-3; PROSSER, Kevin 1-3; PILAPIL, Adam 0-4
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RECORDS & HISTORY N C A A
R E C O R D S
(The NCAA only recognizes regular-season totals, which are reflected here. School records throughout the rest of this section include bowl-game statistics.)
I ndividual NCAA R ankings
Marcus Harris, Wide Receiver, 1993-96 Most Career Receiving Yards: Most 1,400-Yard Receiving Seasons: Most Touchdown Receptions in a Career: Single-Season Yards per Game:
No. 5 4,518 - 1993-96 No. 3 3 - 1993-96 Tie No. 19 38 - 1993-96 Tie No. 19 137.5 - 1996
Ryan Yarborough,
Wide Receiver, 1990-93 Most Career Receiving Yards: No. 8 4,357 - 1990-93 Most Touchdown Receptions in a Career: Tie No. 7 42 - 1990-93 Highest Average Gain Per Reception (Min. 200 catches): No. 3 19.0 - 1990-93 (229 for 4,357) Single-Season Yards per Game: Tie No. 19 137.5 - 1993
Jerry DePoyster,
Placekicker/Punter, 1965-67 Avg. FG Attempts Per Game in a Career (3 Years): No. 1 3.10 - 1965-67 (93 in 30) Average Field Goal Attempts Per Game in a Season: No. 1 3.80 - 1966 (38 in 10) Most Field Goal Attempts of 40 Yards or More in a Single Season: No. 1 25 - 1966 (6 made) Most Field Goal Attempts of 50 Yards or More in a Single Season: No. 3 17 - 1966 (5 made) Most Field Goals Made of 50 Yards or More in a Single Game: Tie No. 1 3 - vs. Utah, Oct. 8, 1966 (54, 54 and 52, one of five players)
Aron Langley,
Punter, 1996-98 Career Punting Average (150-249 Punts):
No. 22 44.7
Sean Fleming, Placekicker, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Cory Wedel, Placekicker, vs. Idaho 1996 Single-Game Field Goals Made:
Tie No. 2 6
Dan Christopoulos, Longest Field Goal Made:
Placekicker, 1976-78 Tie No. 11 62 yards vs. Colorado State 1977
Kevin Lowe, MARCUS HARRIS (#23) became the greatest receiver
in NCAA history during his career from 1993-96. Harris set NCAA records for most yards receiving (4,518) and most 100-yard receiving games (24). He also became the first receiver in NCAA history to amass 1,400 yards receiving in three different seasons. For his performance, Harris was named the recipient of the 1996 Biletnikoff Award, signifying the top receiver in the country. Harris currently ranks No. 5 in NCAA history in career receiving yards.
ANREW WINGARD
(#28) concluded his Wyoming career with 454 career tackles. That tied him for the Mountain West Conference record, ranked him No. 2 on the Wyoming career list and ranked him No. 20 in NCAA history.
Running Back, 1981-84 Highest Average Gain per Rush in a Single-Game (min. 30 catches): No. 1 30.2 - vs. South Dakota State, Nov. 10, 1984 (302 in 10)
Jay Novacek,
Tight End, 1982-84 Highest Average Gain per Reception by a Tight End in a Single-Season: No. 1 22.6 - 1984 (745 in 33)
Josh Wallwork,
Quarterback, 1995-96 Career Total Offense (Avg. Yards Per Game): No. 25 307.0 - 1995-96 (6,753 in 22) Career Passing Efficiency (400-499 completions): No. 10 152.7 rating - 1995-96
Brett Smith,
Quarterback, 2011-13 Most Yards of Total Offense in a Single Game: No. 9 640 - vs. Hawai’i, Nov. 23, 2013 (498 passing, 142 rushing) Quarterback Gaining 400 Yards Passing and 100 Yards Rushing in a Single Game (one of 11 players): 307.0 - 1995-96 (6,753 in 22) 640 - vs. Hawai’i, Nov. 23, 2013 (498 passing, 142 rushing)
Brian Hendricks, Most Tackles in a Single Game:
Andrew Wingard, Most Tackles in a Career:
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Linebacker, 2008-11 No. 19 23 - vs. Air Force, Oct. 17, 2009 Safety, 2016-18 No. 20 454 Total Tackles - 2016-18
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R E C O R D S SEASON OUTLOOK
(The NCAA only recognizes regular-season totals, which are reflected here. School records throughout the rest of this section include bowl-game statistics.)
I ndividual NCAA R ankings Eddie Talboom,
Tailback/Placekicker, 1948-50 Highest Average Points Scored per Game in a Career: No. 6 10.8 - 1948-50 (303 points in 28 games, 34 touchdowns and 99 extra points) Season Points Per Game: No. 20 14.4 - 1950 (130 points in 9 games, 15 touchdowns
COWBOY COACHES
Randy Welniak,
Quarterback, 1984-88 A Quarterback Gaining 300 Yards Passing and 100 Yards Rushing in a Single-Game (one of several players): 467 Total Yards - vs. Air Force 1988 (359 Passing and 108 Rushing)
Brian Hill,
Running Back, 2014-16 A player to rush for at least 200 yards and have at least 100 receiving yards in a game in NCAA history. (one of several): 281 yards rushing and 106 receiving vs. Fresno State 2014
THE COWBOYS
I ndividual NCAA A nnual C hampions RECEIVING
THE OPPONENTS
Marcus Harris, 1996, Average Receiving Yards Per Game, 137.50 (1,650 yards, 12 games) Marcus Harris, 1994, Average Receiving Yards Per Game, 119.25 (1,431 yards, 12 games) Ryan Yarborough, 1993, Total Receiving Yards, 1,512 yards (67 receptions) Ryan Yarborough, 1992, Total Receiving Yards, 1,351 yards (86 receptions) Dewey McConnell, 1951, Total Receptions, 47 receptions (725 yards)
RUSHING
Jim Crawford, 1956, Total Rushing Yards, 1,104 yards (200 rushes)
TOTAL OFFENSE
Josh Wallwork, 1996, Total Offense, 350.75 yards per game (4,209 yards, 12 games)
FIELD GOALS
KICKOFF RETURNS
Earl Ray, 1941, Total Kickoff Return Yards, 496 yards (23 kickoff returns)
PUNT RETURNS
Vic Washington, 1966, Total Punt Return Yards, 443 yards(34 punt returns)
INTERCEPTIONS
Brian Lee, 1997, Interception Average, 0.73 interceptions per game (8 in 11)
(#45) led the nation in 1997 in interception average, picking off eight passes in 11 contests, or 0.73 per game.
T eam NCAA R ecords SCORING
Most Points Scored, Both Teams (Regulation or Overtime): No. 4 135 - Nov. 12, 2016 at UNLV – UNLV 69, Wyoming 66 (3OT) Most Points Scored in a Single Game: 103 - vs. Colorado State College Nov. 5, 1949 (15 TDs, 13 XPt.) Most Touchdowns Scored in a Game: 15 - vs. Colorado State College Nov. 5, 1949 (9 Rush., 6 Pass.) Most Extra Points Made Kicking 13 - vs. Colorado State College in a Single-Game: Nov. 5, 1949
DEFENSE
Highest Average Rushing Yards Lost Per Game by Opponent in a Single Season: 70.1 - 1968 (701 in 10 games on 458 rushes) Highest per Game Average of Opponent Turnovers in a Single Season: 5.44 - 1950 (49 in 9 games, one of four teams)
RYAN YARBOROUGH
T eam NCAA A nnual C hampions Undefeated and Untied Teams 1967 (10-0), 1956 (10-0), 1950 (9-0) Passing Offense 1996 359.2 yards per game Total Defense 1968 206.8 yards per game 1960 149.6 yards per game Turnovers Forced 2017 38 Turnover Margin 2017 14/38
Rushing Defense 1967 42.3 yards per game 1966 38.5 yards per game 1960 82.4 yards per game Kickoff Returns (Offense) 1950 29.3 yards per game 1948 27.4 yards per game
Punt Returns (Offense) 1959 16.6 yards per game Punting 1962 42.6 yards per game
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LONGEST SERIES
Wyoming vs. Colorado State - 24th longest series in NCAA History MOUNTAIN WEST
(#16) ranks No. 8 in NCAA history in total receiving yards (4,357). He led the nation in total receiving yards in both 1992 (1,351) and 1993 (1,512).
RECORDS & HISTORY
PUNTING
Jack Weil, 1983, Punting Average, 45.6 yards per punt (2369 in 52) Chuck Spaulding, 1951, Punting Average, 43.5 yards per punt (1610 in 37)
BRIAN LEE
SEASON IN REVIEW
Bob Jacobs, 1969, Total Field Goals Made, 18 field goals (18 of 27, 1.8/game) Bob Jacobs, 1968, Total Field Goals Made, 14 field goals (14 of 29, 1.4/game) Jerry DePoyster, 1966, Total Field Goals Made, 13 field goals (13 of 38, 1.3/game)
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MARCUS HARRIS (#23) owns
virtually every receiving record in University of Wyoming history — most yards receiving in a career (4,518), career receptions (259), receiving yards in a single season (1,650), receptions in a single season (109), yards in a single game (260) and receptions in a single game (16). Harris also led the nation in receiving for two seasons, 1994 and 1996, and ranked second in 1995.
C areer CAREER YARDS
Rk. Player 1. Marcus Harris 2. Ryan Yarborough 3. Jovon Bouknight 4. Wendell Montgomery 5. Tanner Gentry 6. Ryan McGuffey 7. Dominic Rufran 8. Malcom Floyd 9. Steve Martinez 10. Robert Herron
Years 1993-96 1990-93 2002-05 1996-99 2013-16 2000-03 2011-14 2000-03 1979-82 2010-13
Yards 4518 4446 3626 2883 2815 2679 2487 2411 2043 2030
Rec. 259 239 250 181 180 231 203 186 124 152
Avg./Rec. TDs 17.4 38 18.6 42 14.5 29 15.9 10 15.6 20 11.6 13 12.3 15 13.0 14 16.5 10 13.4 20
CAREER RECEPTIONS
Rk. Player 1. Marcus Harris 2. Jovon Bouknight 3. Ryan Yarborough 4. Ryan McGuffey 5. Dominic Rufran 6. Malcom Floyd 7. Wendell Montgomery 8. Tanner Gentry 9. Michael Ford 10. David Leonard
Years 1993-96 2002-05 1990-93 2000-03 2011-14 2000-03 1996-99 2013-16 2004-07 2007-10
Rec. 259 250 239 231 203 186 181 180 156 153
CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
Rk. Player 1. Ryan Yarborough 2. Marcus Harris 3. Jovon Bouknight 4. Tanner Gentry Robert Herron 6. Anthony Sargent 7. Dominic Rufran 8. Jake Maulhardt Malcom Floyd Gene Huey Dewey McConnell
Years 1990-93 1993-96 2002-05 2013-16 2010-13 1986-87 2011-14 2013-16 2000-03 1965-68 1948-51
S ingle -S eason
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Rk. Player 1. Marcus Harris 2. Ryan Yarborough 3. Marcus Harris 4. Marcus Harris 5. Ryan Yarborough 6. Tanner Gentry 7. Jovon Bouknight 8. Ryan Yarborough 9. Jovon Bouknight 10. Shawn Wiggins
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Yards Rec. 1650 109 1584 75 1431 71 1423 78 1351 86 1326 72 1116 77 1081 53 1075 63 1018 58
TDs 42 38 29 20 20 19 15 14 14 14 14
Avg./Rec. TDs 15.1 13 21.1 16 20.2 11 18.2 14 15.7 12 18.4 14 14.5 12 20.4 13 17.1 7 17.6 6
S ingle -G ame SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player, Game and Year Marcus Harris, vs. Fresno State 1994 James Loving, vs. Houston 1987 Ryan Yarborough, vs. Air Force 1993 Scottie Vines, vs UNLV 2002 Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State 1996 Chris McNeill, vs. Idaho 2012 Ryan Yarborough, vs. San Diego State 1991 Ryan Yarborough, vs. San Diego State 1993 Ryan Yarborough, vs. UTEP 1993 Ryan Yarborough, vs. Brigham Young 1991
Rk. 1. 3. 5. 7.
Player, Game and Year Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State 1996 Marcus Harris, vs. Colorado State 1996 Brent Tillman, vs. San Diego State 1994 Ryan McGuffey, vs. UNLV 2001 Jovon Bouknight, vs. San Diego St. 2005 Malcom Floyd, vs. San Diego St. 2003 Ryan Yarborough, vs. Air Force 1992 Ryan Yarborough, vs. BYU 1992 Marcus Harris, vs. Air Force 1996 Ryan McGuffey, vs. Kansas 2003 David Leonard, vs. Florida Atlantic 2009
Yards Rec. 260 10 247 6 241 7 237 10 223 16 219 8 218 8 217 10 213 10 205 11
Avg. 26.0 41.2 34.4 23.7 13.9 27.4 27.3 21.7 21.3 18.6
SINGLE-GAME RECEPTION LEADERS
S ummary
and
Rec. 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13
Yards 223 191 184 144 143 120 202 201 145 135 97
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TOTAL YARDS
Career: 4518 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 Single-Season: 1650 -Marcus Harris, 1996 Single-Game: 260 -Marcus Harris, vs. Fresno State 1994
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: 98.2 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (4518 in 46) Single-Season: 137.5 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (1650 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RECEPTION
Career: 20.1 -Archie Gray, 1972-74 (1787 in 89) Single-Season: 24.7 -Archie Gray, 1973 (988 in 40) Single-Game: 47.5 -Josh Barge, vs. Ole Miss 2004 (95 in 2) 43.0 -Josh Doctson, vs. Colorado St. 2011 (129 in 3)
TOTAL RECEPTIONS
Career: 259 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 Single-Season: 109 -Marcus Harris, 1996 Single-Game: 16 -Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State, 1996, and CSU, 1996
AVERAGE RECEPTIONS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
5.6 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (259 in 46) 9.1 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (109 in 12)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
42 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 16 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993 4 -Robert Herron, vs. Hawai’i 2013 4 -Marcus Harris, vs. Oklahoma State 1995
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS PER GAME
Career: 0.9 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 (42 in 46) Single-Season: 1.3 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993 (16 in 12)
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE RECEPTION
Career: 49 -Dominic Rufran, vs. Weber State 2011 to New Mexico 2014 47 -Jovon Bouknight, vs. Tennessee 2002 to SDSU 2005 41 -Wendell Montgomery, vs. W. Michigan 1996 to SDSU 1999 Single-Season: 14 -Tanner Gentry, 2016
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C areer CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES Years 2011-13 2000-03 1995-96 1988-91 2015-17 1992-93 1997-2000 1984-87 1986-87 2002-05
TDs 76 56 54 48 44 38 37 36 34 29
COWBOY COACHES
Rk. Player 1. Brett Smith 2. Casey Bramlet 3. Josh Wallwork 4. Tom Corontzos 5. Josh Allen 6. Joe Hughes 7. Jay Stoner 8. Scott Runyan 9. Craig Burnett 10. Corey Bramlet
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C areer
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Jay Stoner Tom Corontzos Joe Hughes Josh Wallwork Corey Bramlet Karsten Sween Craig Burnett Josh Allen
Comp. 767 751 579 638 449 452 417 365 319 378
CAREER PASS ATTEMPTS Years Att. 2000-03 1378 2011-13 1212 1997-2000 1112 1988-91 1066 1992-93 787 1995-96 729 2002-05 717 1984-87 675 1986-87 667 2006-09 655
% .557 .619 .543 .574 .616 .574 .582 .562 .473 .567
Int. 48 28 39 39 28 26 31 21 32 22
TDs 56 76 48 37 54 38 29 44 36 34
% .557 .619 .574 .543 .574 .616 .582 .473 .567 .580
CAREER PASS COMPLETIONS Years 2000-03 2011-13 1997-2000 1988-91 1992-93 1995-96 2002-05 2006-09 1986-87 2015-17
Comp. 767 751 638 579 452 449 417 380 378 365
% .557 .619 .574 .543 .574 .616 .582 .580 .567 .562
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% .624 .627 .570 .597 .560 .552 .521 .567 .529 .559
TDs 33 29 24 24 28 21 9 22 15 19
S ingle -G ame SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Rk. Player, Game and Year Yards 1. Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 498 2. Josh Wallwork, vs. Idaho 1996 485 3. Josh Wallwork, vs. AFA 1996 453 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2002 453 5. Craig Burnett, vs. OSU 1987 441 6. John Gustin, vs. UNM 1994 427 7. Joe Hughes, vs. UTEP 1993 422 Casey Bramlet, vs. Utah State 2001 422 9. Tom Corontzos, vs. SDSU 1990 421 10. Brett Smith, vs. UNLV 2012 412
S ummary Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
and
Att.Comp. 48-29 53-29 45-33 55-33 54-34 36-24 42-26 38-22 32-20 33-25
% Int. TDs .604 0 7 .547 1 3 .733 0 1 .600 1 5 .630 1 2 .667 1 1 .619 0 3 .579 0 2 .625 0 3 .757 0 3
M iscellaneous
TOTAL YARDS
9684 4090 498
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
293.3 340.8
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 22) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4,090 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS ATTEMPT
Career (Min. 200 Att.): 8.9 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 729) Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 9.2 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (920 in 100) Single-Game (Min. 15 Att.): 15.3 Josh Wallwork, vs. UNLV 1996 (305 in 20)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS COMPLETION
Career (Min. 134 Comp.): 17.7 Steve Cockreham, 1971-73 (2,702 in 153) Single-Season (Min. 67 Comp.): 19.9 Scott Runyan, 1984 (1353 in 68) Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 25.4 Gary Fox, vs. Arizona 1971(305 in 12) Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL PASS ATTEMPTS 1378 467 467 65
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Craig Burnett, 1987 Craig Burnett, vs. San Diego State 1986 UW ADMINISTRATION
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Jay Stoner Tom Corontzos Joe Hughes Josh Wallwork Corey Bramlet Scott Runyan Craig Burnett Karsten Sween
Yards Att. 9684 1378 8834 1212 7945 1066 7674 1112 6453 729 6078 787 5149 717 5066 649 4817 675 4373 667
Comp. 286 293 236 277 209 258 225 241 211 203
MOUNTAIN WEST
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
CAREER YARDS
Years 2000-03 2011-13 1988-91 1997-2000 1995-96 1992-93 2002-05 2015-17 1984-87 1986-87
Att. 458 458 414 464 373 467 432 425 399 363
RECORDS & HISTORY
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Tom Corontzos Jay Stoner Josh Wallwork Joe Hughes Corey Bramlet Josh Allen Scott Runyan Craig Burnett
Yards 4090 3375 3372 3290 3203 3131 3069 3037 2956 2868
SEASON IN REVIEW
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Season 1996 2013 1993 2002 2016 1987 2001 2003 1990 1991
THE OPPONENTS
(#14) holds the UW career record for passing yards. Bramlet, who played from 200003, concluded his career with 9,684 yards passing. Not only was Bramlet the only quarterback in school history to throw for over 9,000 yards.
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Player Josh Wallwork Brett Smith Joe Hughes Casey Bramlet Josh Allen Craig Burnett Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos
THE COWBOYS
CASEY BRAMLET
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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AVERAGE PASS ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
39.2 39.3
Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (667 in 17) Casey Bramlet, 2001 (432 in 11)
TOTAL PASS COMPLETIONS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Career: Single-Season:
767 293 37 37
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Corey Bramlet, vs. San Diego State 2005 Craig Burnett, vs. San Diego State 1986
AVERAGE PASS COMPLETIONS PER GAME 22.2 24.4
Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (378 in 17) Brett Smith, 2013 (293 in 12)
HIGHEST PASS-COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Career (Min. 200 Comp.): 61.9% Brett Smith, 2011-13 (751 of 1212) Single-Season (Min. 100 Comp.): 63.1% Cameron Coffman, 2015 (152 of 241) Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 90.9% Gary Fox, vs. AFA 1969 (10 of 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
76 33 7
Brett Smith, 2011-13 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWN PASSES PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
2.5 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (54 in 22) 2.8 Josh Wallwork, 1996 (33 in12)
PASS ATTEMPTS WITHOUT BEING INTERCEPTED
Consecutive: Single-Game:
183 Brett Smith, 10/20/12 to 8/31/13 51 Casey Bramlet, vs. Air Force 2003
LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
Career (Min. 200 Att.): 2.30% Brett Smith, 2011-13 (28 of 1212) Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 1.38% Phil Davis, 1981 (2 of 145)
MOST PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
48 21 6 6
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Rick Costello, 1974 Rick Costello, vs. Arizona 1974 Casey Bramlet, vs. SDSU 2001
JOSH WALLWORK
(#7) became the first player in Wyoming history to pass for more than 4,000 yards in a single season (4,090 in 1996), and was one of the most accurate passers in school history, completing 61.6 percent of his passes from 1995-96. In 1996, he guided Wyoming’s offense to the No. 1-ranking in the NCAA in passing. He ranks 10th in NCAA history in career passing efficiency, with a rating of 152.7.
HIGHEST AVERAGE PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
1.3 Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (22 in 17) 1.9 Rick Costello, 1974 (21 in 11)
LONGEST PASS PLAY
93 – Brett Smith to Robert Herron, vs. San Jose State 2013
PASSING EFFICIENCY
Single Season: Josh Allen, 127.78
JOE HUGHES
(#7) ranks sixth on the Wyoming career passing yardage list. Hughes had the third best single-season passing total in school history when he threw for 3,372 yards in 1993.
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RECORDS & HISTORY R U S H I N G (#5) became Wyoming’s career rushing leader during the final game of the 2008 season. In his career, Moore rushed for 2,963 yards.
Player, Game and Year Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984 Brian Hill, vs. Nevada 2016 Brian Hill, vs. Fresno State 2014 Ryan Christopherson, vs. UTEP 1994 Brian Hill, vs. Eastern Michigan 2015 Shaun Wick, vs. San Jose State 2013 Devin Moore, vs. San Diego State 2008 Brian Hill, vs. UNLV 2015 Myron Hardeman, vs. San Diego State 1978 Dave Evans, vs. Colorado State 1984
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TDs 3 3 2 1 2 1 3 1 0 2
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TOTAL YARDS
4287 1860 302
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984
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Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
and
Yards 302 289 281 244 242 234 234 232 230 228
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
112.8 135.9
Brian Hill, 2014-16 (4287 in 775) Brian Hill, 2015 (1631 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RUSH
Career (Min. 200 Rushes): 6.7 Kevin Lowe, 1981-84 (2188 in 327) Single-Season (Min. 100 Rushes): 8.0 Kevin Lowe, 1984 (857 in 107) Single-Game (Min. 10 Rushes): 30.2 Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984 (302 in 10)
Years 2014-16 2005-08 1991-94 2005-08 1995-98 2012-16 1984-87 2000-03 1981-84 1980-83 2009-11
Yards 4,287 2,963 2,906 2,672 2,605 2,533 2,278 2,190 2,188 2,167 2,127
Att. Avg./Att. TDs 775 5.5 35 553 5.4 15 585 5.0 19 636 4.2 22 595 4.4 25 516 4.9 21 456 5.0 17 572 3.8 15 327 6.7 26 448 4.8 26 477 4.5 27
CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Years 2014-16 1948-50 1978-81 2009-11 1981-84 1980-83 1995-98 2005-08 2012-16 2011-13
TDs 35 34 30 27 26 26 25 22 21 20
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Ryan Christopherson, vs. NE Louisiana 1994 Steve Cockreham, vs. Arizona State 1972
AVERAGE RUSHES PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
20.4 25.0
Brian Hill, 2014-16 (775 in 28) Ryan Christopherson, 1994 (300 in 12)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Career: Single-Season:
35 22 5
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Alvester Alexander, 2010
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING PER GAME 0.9 0.9 1.6
Brian Hill, 2014-16 (35 in 38) Phil Davis, 1978-81 (30 in 33) Brian Hill, 2016 (22 in 14)
MOST 100-YARD RUSHERS IN ONE GAME
RECORDS & HISTORY
Rk. Player 1. Brian Hill 2. Eddie Talboom 3. Phil Davis 4. Alvester Alexander 5. Kevin Lowe Walt Goffigan 7. Marques Brigham 8. Wynel Seldon 9. Shaun Wick 10. Brett Smith
TOTAL RUSHES
775 349 37 37
SEASON IN REVIEW
Rk. Player 1. Brian Hill 2. Devin Moore 3. Ryan Christopherson 4. Wynel Seldon 5. Marques Brigham 6. Shaun Wick 7. Gerald Abraham 8. Derek Armah 9. Kevin Lowe 10. Walt Goffigan 11. Alvester Alexander
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
THE OPPONENTS
C areer CAREER YARDS
3 – Alvester Alexander (151), Robert Herron (122) and Austyn Carta-Samuels (119) vs. New Mexico 2010 3 – Len Sexton (151), Jermaine McDowell (122) and Marques Brigham (117) vs. SDSU 1995
LONGEST RUSH
95 – Nate Scott, vs. Central Michigan 2000
MOUNTAIN WEST
S ingle -S eason SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Player Brian Hill Brian Hill Ryan Christopherson Nico Evans Gerald Abraham Devin Moore Myron Hardeman Dabby Dawson Marques Brigham Jim Crawford
Season 2016 2015 1994 2018 1987 2008 1977 1988 1998 1956
Yards 1,860 1,631 1455 1325 1305 1301 1165 1119 1114 1104
Att. Avg./Att. TDs 349 5.3 22 281 5.8 6 300 4.9 10 203 6.5 8 238 5.5 13 249 5.2 7 186 6.3 9 151 7.4 9 259 4.3 9 200 5.5 13
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IN 2016, BRIAN HILL
set the career rushing record with 4,287 yards, becoming the first Cowboy to ever surpass 3,000 yards rushing. He also broke his own single-season rushing record with 1,860 yards, as well as breaking the career rushing touchdowns record (35) and single-season rushing touchdowns record (22).
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Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
COWBOY COACHES
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
SINGLE-GAME YARDS
SEASON OUTLOOK
S ingle -G ame
DEVIN MOORE
RECORDS & HISTORY T O T A L
O F F E N S E
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SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Total Rk. Player, Game and Year Yards 1. Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 640 67 2. Josh Wallwork, vs. Idaho 1996 482 3. Josh Wallwork, vs. AFA 1996 476 4. Randy Welniak, vs. AFA 1988 467 5. Joe Hughes, vs. UTEP 1993 447 6. Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2002 442 7. Tom Corontzos, vs. SDSU 1990 439 Craig Burnett, vs. OSU 1987 439 58 9. Casey Bramlet, vs. Utah St. 2001 433 10. John Gustin, vs. SDSU 1994 419 50
No. of Plays 498 57 53 54 46 69 37 441 44 401
Yards Pass. 142 485 453 359 422 453 421 -2 422 18
Yards Rush. TDsR 8 -3 3 23 1 108 4 25 4 -11 5 18 4 2 11 2 5
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
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TOTAL YARDS
10365 4209 640
Brett Smith, 2011-13 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
307.0 350.8
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 22) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY
Career: Single-Season:
BRETT SMITH
(#16) totaled 10,365 yards of total offense in his stellar career, which spanned from 2011-13. He became UW’s all-time leader in that category after his junior season.
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
8.0 8.0
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 845) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 525)
TOTAL PLAYS
1674 592 75
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2001
AVERAGE PLAYS PER GAME
C areer CAREER YARDS
Total No. of Yards Yards Rk. Player Years Yards Plays Passing Rushing TDsR 1. Brett Smith 2011-13 10365 1590 8834 1531 97 2. Casey Bramlet 2000-03 9575 1674 9684 -109 70 3. Tom Corontzos 1988-91 7642 1392 7945 -303 54 4. Jay Stoner 1997-2000 7523 1387 7674 -151 44 5. Josh Wallwork 1995-96 6753 845 6453 300 60 6. Joe Hughes 1992-93 6249 944 6078 161 49 7. Phil Davis 1978-81 5951 1112 4123 1828 53 8. Josh Allen 2015-17 5833 604 5066 767 57 8. Corey Bramlet 2002-05 5507 920 5149 358 36 9. Scott Runyan 1984-87 5490 975 4817 673 45
Career: Single-Season:
45.5 49.3
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (1593 in 35) Brett Smith, 2013 (592 in 12)
TOTAL POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR (POINTS SCORED AND PASSED FOR)
Career: 582 Brett Smith, 2011-13 (Passed for 76 TDs, rushed for 20 and caught one TD) Single-Season: 222 Randy Welniak, 1988 (Scored 16 TDs rushing and passed for 21 TDs) Single-Game: 48 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 (Passed for seven TDs and rushed for one)
AVERAGE POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
16.6 19.8
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (582 in 35) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (178 in 9)
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
S ingle -S eason SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Rk. Player Season 1. Josh Wallwork 1996 2. Brett Smith 2013 3. Josh Allen 2016 4. Joe Hughes 1993 5. Brett Smith 2011 6. Casey Bramlet 2002 7. Randy Welniak 1988 8. Craig Burnett 1987 9. Brett Smith 2012 10. Casey Bramlet 2001
Total Yards 4209 3948 3726 3406 3332 3325 3206 3086 3085 3048
Yards Yards Passing Rushing TDsR 4090 119 35 3375 573 33 3203 523 35 3372 34 28 2622 710 30 3290 35 29 2791 415 37 3131 -45 23 2837 248 33 3069 -21 15
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
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led the nation in total offense in 1996, averaging 350.8 yards per game, while quarterbacking the Cowboy offense to a No. 1 national ranking in passing.
RANDY WELNIAK was the 1988 WAC Offensive Player of the Year.
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RECORDS & HISTORY S C O R I N G
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SEASON OUTLOOK
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TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
Career: 42 Single-Season: 22 Single-Game: 5
Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Brian Hill, 2016 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS SCORED PER GAME
Career: 1.2 Single-Season: 1.7
Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (34 in 28) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (15 in 9)
Sean Fleming, 1988-91(57 Field goals, 153 Extra Points) Sean Fleming, 1988 (17 Field goals, 59 Extra Points) Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996 (6 Field goals, 2 Extra Points) Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 (6 FGs, 2 XPTs)
AVERAGE POINTS SCORED BY KICKING
Career: 6.8 Single-Season: 9.0
COWBOY COACHES
TOTAL POINTS SCORED BY KICKING (Extra Points and Field Goals)
Career: 324 Single-Season: 110 Single-Game: 20 20
Sean Fleming, 1988-91 (324 in 48) Cory Wedel, 1996 (108 in 12)
TOTAL EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS
AVERAGE EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: 4.8 Single-Season: 5.0
Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (133 in 28) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (45 in 9)
TOTAL EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 153 Single-Season: 64 Single-Game: 9 1981
Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Cooper Rothe, 2016 Cory Wedel, vs. Hawai’i 1996; Steve Tobin, vs. UTEP
THE OPPONENTS
(#42) is the greatest scorer in University of Wyoming history. Fleming also set virtually every UW place-kicking record in his career that ran from 1988-91.
Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Cooper Rothe, 2016 Cory Wedel, vs. Hawai'i 1996; Steve Tobin, vs. UTEP 1981 Eddie Talboom, vs. Colorado State College 1949 Eddie Talboom, vs. Idaho State 1949
AVERAGE EXTRA POINTS MADE PER GAME
C areer CAREER POINTS SCORED
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TOTAL POINTS SCORED
AVERAGE POINTS SCORED PER GAME
Career: 10.8 Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (303 in 28) Single-Season: 14.4 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (130 in 9)
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 128 Single-Season: 64
MOST TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPTS
Season:
13
Jimmy Walden, 1959
MOST SUCCESSFUL TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS SCORED
Season:
4
Kevin Ward, 1959
MOST SUCCESSFUL TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCORING
Season:
7
Jimmy Walden, 1959 (Passed for 6, Rushed for 1)
TOTAL FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS
Career: 93 Sean Fleming, 1988-91; 93 – Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Single-Season: 38 Jerry DePoyster, 1966 Single-Game: 6 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Jerry DePoyster, vs. New Mexico 1967 Jerry DePoyster, vs. Brigham Young 1966 Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996
AVERAGE FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: 3.1 Single-Season: 3.8
Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 (93 in 30) Jerry DePoyster, 1966 (38 in 10)
TOTAL FIELD GOALS MADE
Career: 57 Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Single-Season: 20 Cory Wedel, 1996 and J.D. Wallum, 2001 Single-Game: 6 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996
AVERAGE FIELD GOALS MADE PER GAME
Career: 1.3 Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (54 in 41) 1.2 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (37 in 30) Single-Season: 1.8 Bob Jacobs, 1969 (18 in 10) and J.D. Wallum, 2001 (20 in 11)
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LONGEST FIELD GOAL MADE 62
Dan Christopulos, vs. Colorado State 1977
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Career: 324 Sean Fleming, 1988-91 Single-Season: 132 Brian Hill, 2016 (22 TDs) Single-Game: 30 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010 (5 TDs)
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 99.0% Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 of 140) Single-Season: 100.0% Cooper Rothe, 2016 (64 of 64); Stuart Williams, 2014 (31 of 31); Derric Yaussi, 2004 (36 of 36); Cory Wedel, 1997 (38 of 38); Cory Wedel, 1996 (48 of 48); Cory Wedel, 1995 (39 of 39); Sean Fleming, 1990 (31 of 31); Sean Fleming, 1988 (59 of 59); Rick Donnelly, 1984 (30 of 30)
MOUNTAIN WEST
(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing.) Rk. Player Years TDs 1. Ryan Yarborough 1990-93 42 2. Marcus Harris 1993-96 38 3. Brian Hill 2014-16 35 4. Eddie Talboom 1948-50 34 5. Jovon Bouknight 2002-05 30 Phil Davis 1978-81 30 7. Alvester Alexander 2009-11 27 8. Kevin Lowe 1981-84 26 Walt Goffigan 1980-83 26 10. Shaun Wick 2012-16 24
Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 in 41) Cooper Rothe, 2016 (64 in 14)
RECORDS & HISTORY
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
Career: 3.4 Single-Season: 4.6
SEASON IN REVIEW
(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing plus extra points and field goals.) Extra Field Total Rk. Player, Position Years TDs Points Goals Points 1. Sean Fleming, pk 1988-91 0 153 57 324 2. Eddie Talboom, rb-pk 1948-50 34 99 0 303 3. Cory Wedel, pk 1994-97 0 139 54 301 4. Cooper Rothe, pk 2016-Pres. 0 128 44 260 5. Ryan Yarborough, wr 1990-93 42 2 0 256 6. Marcus Harris, wr 1993-96 38 0 0 228 7. Deric Yaussi, pk 2002-05 0 102 39 219 8. Brian Hill, rb 2014-16 35 0 0 210 9. Stuart Williams, pk 2011-14 0 119 23 188 10. Jerry DePoyster, pk 1965-67 0 74 36 182
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SEAN FLEMING
Career: 158 Single-Season: 64 Single-Game: 9
RECORDS & HISTORY R E T U R N S
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JOVON BOUKNIGHT
DARNELL CLASH
2002-05 Wyoming's career leader in all-purpose yardage.
1980-82 Wyoming's career leader in total return yardage.
SELMER PEDERSON 1949-51 Wyoming’s career leader in punt return yardage
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Career: Single-Season: Single-Game: Career: Single-Season:
TOTAL YARDS
2016 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 723 Marcell Gipson, 2009 219 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
51.6 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1186 in 23) 56.1 Prentice Rhone, 1993 (617 in 11)
LONGEST PUNT RETURN
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ON BLOCKED PUNTS
Career: 2 - Derrick Martin, 2003-05 Single-Game: 1 – Ghaali Muhammad vs. Texas 2009; Derrick Martin vs. Appalachian St. 2004; Derrick Martin vs. Montana St. 2003; Kofi Shuck vs. Hawaii 1996; John Burrough vs. NE Louisiana 1994; Vince Guinta vs. Montana 1956
COMBINED KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL RETURNS
Career: Single-Season:
Career: 87 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Single-Season: 32 Marcell Gipson, 2009 Single-Game: 8 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
2.5 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (58 in 23) 2.8 Prentice Rhone, 1993 (31 in 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF RETURN
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
2, Tyler Hall, 2017 Same as career list above. 1 Tyler Hall, Two Times, 2017 Devin Moore, 2007 Alex English, 1999 Peter Gunn, 1988 Archie Gray, 1972 Vic Washington, 1966 Dick Behning, 1960 Sonny Jones, 1948
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN
100 – Sonny Jones, vs. Colorado State College 1948
PUNT RETURNS Career: Single-Season: Single-Game: Career: Single-Season:
TOTAL YARDS
Vic Washington, 1966-67 Vic Washington, 1966 Austin Conway, vs. UNLV 2016 Chris McNeill, vs. UNLV 2011 Josh Barge, vs. Ole Miss 2004 Kevin Parma, vs. Utah 1995 Eddie Pratt, vs. San Diego State 1994 Prentice Rhone, vs. San Diego State 1993 Robert Rivers, vs. Southwest Louisiana 1991 Robert Rivers, vs. Cal-Berkeley 1990 Tim Mara, vs. UTEP 1989 Chuck Kimbrough, vs. Houston 1987 Vic Washington, vs. Arizona 1967 Vic Washington, vs. UTEP 1966 Vic Washington, vs. Wichita State 1966 Vince Guinta vs. Montana 1956 Selmer Pederson vs. Montana State 1949
95 – Sonny Jones, vs. Montana State 1948
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career (Min. 12): 33.7 Harry Geldien, 1950-52 (506 in 15) Single-Season (Min. 1 Per Game): 39.0 Tyler Hall, 2017 (508 in 13) Single-Game (Min. 2): 64.5 Vic Washington, vs. BYU 1966 (129 in 2)
TOTAL YARDS
2286 Darnell Clash, 1980-82 1018 Darnell Clash, 1980 219 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
79.9 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 23) 92.5 Darnell Clash, 1980 (1018 in 11)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career (Min. 40): 15.4 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 119) Single-Season (Min. 2 Per Game): 26.0 Jerry Marion, 1962 (519 in 20) Single-Game (Min. 5): 27.4 Jovon Bouknight,vs.Utah 2005 (219 in 8) Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL RETURNS
153 Darnell Clash, 1980-82 65 Darnell Clash, 1980 13 Prentice Rhone, vs. Oregon State 1993
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
Career: 5.2 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (119 in 23) Vic Washington, 1966-67 (103 in 20) Single-Season: 5.9 Darnell Clash, 1980 (65 in 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS
Career: 4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1 KOR, 3 PR) Single-Season: 3 Vic Washington, 1966 (1 KOR, 2 PR) Single-Game: 1 Held by many, most recently Austin Conway, vs. UNLV 2016
ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE (Yards gained receiving, rushing and all returns, including interceptions.)
TOTAL YARDS
1080 Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 565 Vic Washington, 1967 145 Vic Washington, 1967
Career: 5921 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush) Single-Season: 2008 Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR) Single-Game: 387 Brian Hill, vs. Fresno State 2014 (281 Rush, 106 Rec.)
50.4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1008 in 20) 56.5 Vic Washington, 1967 (565 in 10)
Career: 126.0 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush, for a total of 5921 in 47 games) Single-Season: 167.3 Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR)
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career (Min. 25): 13.0 Single-Season (Min. 1.5 Per Game): 16.1 Single-Game (Min. 3): 36.3
Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 (1080 in 83) Selmer Pederson, 1949 (386 in 24) Selmer Pederson, vs. Montana St. 1949 (109 in 3)
TOTAL RETURNS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
104 Hoost Marsh, 2004-07 53 Vic Washington, 1967 9 Vic Washington, vs. Wichita State 1967
Career: Single-Season:
4.4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (87 in 20) 5.3 Vic Washington, 1967 (53 in 10)
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
198
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PRENTICE RHONE (#28) thrilled
Wyoming crowds with his kickoff and punt returns during the 1992 and 93 seasons. He was named the WAC Special Teams Player of the Year in his junior season of 92.
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D E F E N S E (Beginning in 1951) Punter, Year (Yards, Punts) Rick Donnelly, 1984 (2,990 yards, 63 punts) Aron Langley, 1996 (1,738 yards, 38 punts) Jack Weil, 1983 (2,369 yards, 52 punts) Aron Langley, 1997 (3,568 yards, 79 punts) Brian Gragert, 1995 (1,808 yards, 40 punts) Mike Smith, 1979 (3,125 yards, 70 punts) Jack Weil, 1980 (1,892 yards, 43 punts) Chuck Spaulding, 1951 (1,610 yards, 37 punts) Aron Langley, 1998 (2,343 yards, 54 punts) Austin McCoy, 2009 (3,463 yards, 80 punts)
Avg. 47.5 45.7 45.6 45.2 45.2 44.6 44.0 43.5 43.4 43.3
SINGLE-GAME PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 5 Punts)
CAREER TACKLE LEADERS
P unting
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)
TOTAL PUNTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Austin McCoy, 2008-11 Bob Jacobs, 1970 Bob Jacobs, vs. Arizona State 1970 Bob Jacobs, vs. Houston 1969 Eddie Talboom, vs. Idaho 1950
AVERAGE PUNTS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
7.8 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (235 in 30) 8.4 Bob Jacobs, 1970 (84 in 10)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PUNT
Rick Donnelly, 1981-84 (3802 in 83) Rick Donnelly, 1984 (2990 in 63) Chuck Spaulding, vs. New Mexico 1951(458 in 8)
LONGEST PUNT
90 – Sean Fleming, vs. Louisville 1989
CAREER PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 60 Punts)
(Beginning in 1951) Punter, Year (Yards, Punts) Rick Donnelly, 1983-84 (3,702 yards, 81 punts Aron Langley, 1996-98 (7,649 yards, 171 punts) Billy Vinnedge, 2006-07 (5,535 yards, 129 punts) Jack Weil, 1980-83 (9,840 yards, 231 punts) Adam Brooks, 2004-05 (3,590 yards, 85 punts) Luke Donovan, 2001-03 (7,488 yards, 178 punts) Joe Marion, 1973-75 (7,366 yards, 175 punts) Tom Waring, 1999-00 (4,666 yards, 111 punts) Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (9,834 yards, 235 punts) Ethan Wood, 2013-16 (11,323 yards, 272 punts)
Avg. 45.8 44.7 42.9 42.6 42.2 42.1 42.1 42.0 41.8 41.6
SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
158 143 143 140 139 138 136 134 134 131
Galand Thaxton 1986 Galand Thaxton 1987 John Salley 1982 Chris Prosinski 2009 Bruce Mowry 1984 Jim Talich 1996 Brian Brown 1997 Jordan Stanton 2013 Al Duyn 1973 Andrew Wingard 2016
MOUNTAIN WEST
1. 2. 3 4 5 6 8. 9. 10.
Galand Thaxton 1984-87 Andrew Wingard, 2015-2018 Jim Talich 1994-97 John Salley 1979-82 Chris Prosinski 2007-10 Gabe Knapton 2008-11 Ken Fantetti 1975-78 Lucas Wacha 2013-16 Ward Dobbs 2005-08 Tyler Gottschalk 2000-03
RECORDS & HISTORY
Career (Min. 60 Punts): 45.8 Single-Season (Min. 30 Punts): 47.5 Single-Game (Min. 5 Punts): 57.3
467 454 440 379 373 368 352 344 343 334
SEASON IN REVIEW
Career: 292 Single-Season: 84 Single-Game: 12
D efensive L eaders
THE OPPONENTS
(#90) is Wyoming's career and singleseason tackle leader. Thaxton, who helped lead the Cowboys to the 1987 WAC Championship, was an All-Western Athletic Conference selection in 1986 and 1987. He also earned Third Team Associated Press All-America honors in '87.
Avg. 57.3 56.0 55.6 55.2 54.0 53.6 53.4 53.3 53.2 51.5
THE COWBOYS
GALAND THAXTON
(Beginning in 1951) Punter, Game (Yards, Punts) 1. Chuck Spaulding, 11-10-51 UNM (458 yards, 8 punts) 2. Jack Weil, 9-17-83 Air Force (336 yards, 6 punts) 3. Jack Weil, 11-1-80 Colorado State (389 yards, 7 punts) 4. Brian Gragert, 10-29-94 Air Force (275 yards, 5 punts) 5. Rick Donnelly, 10-13-84 BYU (324 yards, 6 punts) 6. Sean Fleming, 10-22-90 Air Force (322 yards, 6 punts) 7. Austin McCoy, 9-18-10 Boise State (374 yards, 7 punts) 8. Mike Smith, 10-27-79 UNLV (373 yards, 7 punts) 9. Austin McCoy, 9-26-09 UNLV (266 yards, 5 punts) 10. Don Clayton, 12-2-78 LSU (309 yards, 6 punts)
COWBOY COACHES
1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SEASON OUTLOOK
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Defensive Leaders (cont.) SINGLE-GAME TACKLE LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 2. 3. 5. 7.
23 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Brian Hendricks, at Air Force 2009 Frank Erzinger, vs. New Mexico 1972 Marqueston Huff, at Utah State 2013 Paul Nunu, vs. New Mexico 1976 Daniel Gleason, at BYU 1968 Jim Talich, at SMU 1997 Jordan Stanton, vs. Colorado State 2013 Marqueston Huff, at Nebraska 2013 Brian Hendricks, at Colorado 2009 Gabe Knapton, at UNLV 2008 Ward Dobbs, vs. Air Force 2006 Ward Dobbs, at Utah 2005 Jim Talich, vs. Air Force 1996 Daryl Harris, at Air Force 1989 Galand Thaxton, at Hawaii 1986 Ken Fantetti, vs. Utah State 1977 Ken Fantetti, vs. Utah 1978 Don Meadows, vs. Arizona 1971 Tom Gordon, vs. New Mexico 1970 Jim House, vs. Colorado State 1967
CAREER SACK LEADERS
(Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) 1. 2. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10.
49 30 30 27 24 24 23 23 21.5 19 19
Mitch Donahue 1987-90 Pat Rabold 1985-88 Jeff Knapton 1984-87 Patrick Chukwurah 1997-00 John Fletcher 2006-09 Thomas Williams 1989-93 David Edeen 1986-88 Doug Rigby 1988-91 Eddie Yarbrough 2012-15 Brent Schieffer 1991-94 Craig Schlichting 1986-89
SINGLE-SEASON SACK LEADERS (Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9. 10.
22 19 16 14 11 11 11 11 10.5 10 10 10 10
Mitch Donahue 1990 Jeff Knapton 1987 Pat Rabold 1988 Pat Rabold 1987 Brent Schieffer 1993 Thomas Williams 1990 Craig Schlichting 1988 David Edeen 1988 John Fletcher, 2007 Mitch Donahue 1989 Mitch Donahue 1988 David Edeen 1987 Jim Eliopulos 1981
CAREER TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS (Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat) 1. 39.0 Eddie Yarbrough 2012-15 2. 36.0 John Fletcher 2005-09 3. 35.5 Carl Granderson, 2015-2018 4. 31.0 Josh Biezuns 2008-11 5. 26.5 Zach Morris 2001-04 26.5 Logan Wilson, 2016-Pres. 7. 25.0 Andrew Wingard, 2015-2018 8. 24.0 Ward Dobbs 2005-08 9. 23.5 John Flora 2004-05 10. 22.5 Gabe Knapton 2008-11
SINGLE-SEASON TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS (Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat) 1. 19.0 Patrick Chukwurah 2000 2. 16.0 Carl Granderson, 2017 3. 15.5 Youhanna Ghaifan, 2017 4. 14.0 John Fletcher 2007 5. 13.0 Weston Johnson 2009 6. 12.5 John Fletcher 2009 12.5 Zach Morris 2004 8. 12.0 Eddie Yarbrough 2013 9. 11.0 Kevin Prosser 2016 11.0 Josh Biezuns 2011 11.0 Mitch Unrein 2007 11.0 Randy Tscharner 2003 11.0 Logan Wilson 2018
SINGLE-GAME TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS (Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat) 1. 4.0 Youhanna Ghaifan vs. Texas St. 2017 4.0 Eddie Yarbrough at UNLV 2012 4.0 Korey Jones, vs. Texas State 2011 4.0 Josh Biezuns, vs. Colorado State 2010 4.0 Ward Dobbs, at Tennessee 2008 4.0 John Fletcher, vs. Weber State 2009 4.0 Randy Tscharner, vs. BYU 2003 8. 3.5 Carl Granderson vs. Boise St. 2017 3.5 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. Idaho 2013 3.5 John Fletcher, vs. UNLV 2007 3.5 Zach Morris, vs. San Diego State 2004 3.5 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. San Jose State
SINGLE-GAME SACK LEADERS (Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) 1. 5.0 2. 4.0 3. 3.5 3.5 5. 3.0
Dave Edeen, vs. BYU 1988 Korey Jones, vs. Texas State 2001 Josh Biezuns, vs. Colorado State 2010 John Fletcher, vs. UNLV 2007 17 times in UW history, most recently by: Carl Granderson, vs. Boise State, 2017 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. Idaho 2013 Eddie Yarbrough, vs. UNLV 2012 Gabe Knapton, vs. New Mexico 2010 Mitch Donahue, vs. Utah 1990 Mitch Donahue, vs. New Mexico 1990 Mitch Donahue, vs. UTEP 1990 Doug Rigby, vs. UTEP 1990
MITCH DONAHUE
(#49) is Wyoming's career sack leader with 49. Donahue earned All-WAC honors in 1988, 89 and 90. He was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 89 and 90 and was a 1990 All-America selection.
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TOTAL YARDS
Career: 211 Marcus Epps, 2015-2018 Single-Season: 165 Paul Toscano, 1966 Single-Game: 100 Jacque Finn, vs. BYU 2002 99 Blair Burns, vs. Colorado State 2012 * 98 Pete Benedetti, vs. Utah 1984 *Indicates an intercepted fumble return.
AVERAGE YARDS PER INTERCEPTION
Career (Min. 6 Int.): 29.0 Paul Toscano, 1965-67 (203 in 7) Single-Season (Min. 4 Int.): 27.5 Paul Toscano, 1966 (165 in 6) Single-Game (Min. 2 Int.): 33.5 Marcus Epps, at Easter Michigan 2016 (67 in 2)
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 3 Brian Lee, vs. Montana 1997 3 Brian Lee, vs. SMU 1996 3 Shamiel Gary, vs. Weber State 2009 3 Selmer Pederson, vs. Denver 1950 5. 2 50 times in UW history; most recently by: Andrew Wingard, vs. New Mexico 2017 Marcus Epps, at Eastern Michigan 2016 Antonio Hull, vs. Air Force 2016 Tyran Finley, vs. Fresno State 2014 Blair Burns, vs. Bowling Green 2011 Tashaun Gipson, vs. UNLV 2009 Chris Prosinski, vs. North Dakota State 2008 Julius Stinson, vs. Virginia 2007 Dorsey Golston, at TCU, 2006 Julius Stinson, vs. Louisiana-Monroe 2005
COWBOY COACHES
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: 10.2 Paul Toscano, 1965-67 (203 in 20) Single-Season (Min. 4 Int.): 21.5 Blair Burns, 2011 (86 in 4) 16.5 Paul Toscano, 1966 (165 in 10)
SINGLE-GAME INTERCEPTION LEADERS
SEASON OUTLOOK
I nterception L eaders
TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS
Brian Lee, 1994-97 Brian Lee, 1996 and 1997 Shamiel Gary, vs. Weber State 2009 Selmer Pederson, vs. Denver 1950 Brian Lee, vs. SMU 1996 Brian Lee, vs. Montana 1997
THE COWBOYS
Career: 17 Single-Season: 8 Single-Game: 3 3 3 3
TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS
Chuck Kimbrough, 1986-87; Brian Lee, 1994-97 Jerry Berry, 1969; Ward Dobbs, 2005-08 Chuck Kimbrough, 1987; Jerry Berry, 1969; Ward Dobbs, 2008 Held by many, most recently by Rico Gafford, vs. Texas State, 2017 Kevin Prosser vs. Utah State, 2017
THE OPPONENTS
Career: 2 Single-Season: 2 Single-Game: 1
CAREER INTERCEPTION LEADERS
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)
10.
17 14 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8
Brian Lee 1994-97 Paul Wallace1989-92 Mark Thomas 1983-86 Andrew Wingard, 2015-18 Tashaun Gipson 2008-11 Julius Stinson 2004-07 Steve McMillon 1984-1988 Michael Davis 1980-81 Kevin McClain 1974-76 Marcus Epps, 2015-18 Jacque Finn 2000-03
SEASON IN REVIEW
1. 2. 3. 5.
RECORDS & HISTORY
SINGLE-SEASON INTERCEPTION LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Brian Lee 1997 Brian Lee 1996 Mark Thomas 1986 Bruce Small 1980 Michael Davis 1980 Dick Speights 1966 Paul Toscano 1966 Andrew Wingard, 2017 Julius Stinson 2007 Chris Dixon 2003 Je’Ney Jackson 1997 Paul Wallace 1992 Junior Marcellus 1992 Paul Wallace 1990 Darnell Clash 1982 Lee Mitchell 1981 Mike Dennis 1978
BRIAN LEE
(#45) holds Wyoming records for career interceptions (17), single-season interceptions (8) and single-game interceptions (3). The single-game record he shares with Selmer Pederson and Shamiel Gary.
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RECORDS & HISTORY Y E A R - B Y - Y E A R (The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)
R eceiving Year
Player
1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Dewey McConnell Harry Geldien Chick Magagna John Watts Bob Marshall John Watts Russ Mather Bob Sawyer Dick Hamilton Mark Smolinski Mike Walker Tom Delaney Tom Delaney Darryl Alleman Bill Prout Jerry Marion Gene Huey Gene Huey Bill Kyranris Ken Hustad Scott Freeman Scott Freeman Archie Gray Archie Gray John Arnold Walter Howard Walter Howard Dan Pittman Dan Pittman Steve Martinez Steve Martinez Steve Martinez Chris Kolodzieski Allyn Griffin Allyn Griffin James Loving Bill Hoffman Ted Gilmore Gordy Wood Shawn Wiggins Ryan Yarborough Ryan Yarborough Ryan Yarborough Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Wendell Montgomery Wendell Montgomery Wendell Montgomery Ryan McGuffey Ryan McGuffey Jovon Bouknight Ryan McGuffey Jovon Bouknight Jovon Bouknight Michael Ford Michael Ford Greg Bolling David Leonard David Leonard Dominic Rufran Chris McNeill Dominic Rufran Dominic Rufran Jake Maulhardt Tanner Gentry Austin Conway James Price
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Rec.
Yards
TD
Year
Player
47 11 8 10 4 10 12 7 9 8 9 13 19 32 28 33 53 43 35 25 44 26 40 27 23 16 24 15 41 27 37 35 43 38 43 54 69 40 60 58 53 86 75 71 78 109 58 57 41 63 65 63 68 63 77 60 48 26 77 47 44 63 75 45 57 72 62 26
775 216 177 291 95 287 319 215 245 88 118 146 301 519 325 612 868 626 571 238 803 429 988 394 376 305 491 367 733 513 629 546 576 835 668 673 799 594 632 1018 1081 1351 1584 1431 1423 1650 905 789 733 696 751 689 815 1075 1116 674 559 271 705 452 402 722 960 596 653 1326 553 395
8 1 2 5 4 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 3 2 7 5 9 5 2 3 4 7 1 2 3 1 3 6 4 4 2 5 6 4 6 3 3 4 4 13 12 16 11 14 13 4 0 5 4 1 3 5 7 12 4 3 2 3 3 2 5 8 0 8 14 3 1
1951 Harry Geldien 1952 Chuck Spaulding 1953 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1954 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1955 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1956 Larry Zowada 1957 Larry Zowada 1958 Jim Walden 1959 Jim Walden 1960 Chuck Lamson 1961 Andy Melosky 1962 Jeff Hartman 1963 Tom Wilkinson 1964 Tom Wilkinson 1965 Tom Wilkinson 1966 Rick Egloff 1967 Paul Toscano 1968 Skip Jacobson 1969 Ed Synakowski 1970 Scott Freeman 1971 Gary Fox 1972 Steve Cockreham 1973 Steve Cockreham 1974 Rick Costello 1975 Steve Trusso 1976 Don Clayton 1977 Don Clayton 1978 Marc Cousins 1979 Phil Davis 1980 Phil Davis 1981 Phil Davis 1982 Craig Johnson 1983 Brad Baumberger 1984 Scott Runyan 1985 Scott Runyan 1986 Scott Runyan 1987 Craig Burnett 1988 Randy Welniak 1989 Tom Corontzos 1990 Tom Corontzos 1991 Tom Corontzos 1992 Joe Hughes 1993 Joe Hughes 1994 John Gustin 1995 Josh Wallwork 1996 Josh Wallwork 1997 Jay Stoner 1998 Jay Stoner 1999 Jay Stoner 2000 Jay Stoner 2001 Casey Bramlet 2002 Casey Bramlet 2003 Casey Bramlet 2004 Corey Bramlet 2005 Corey Bramlet 2006 Karsten Sween 2007 Karsten Sween 2008 Chris Stutzriem 2009 Austyn Carta-Samuels 2010 Austyn Carta-Samuels 2011 Brett Smith 2012 Brett Smith 2013 Brett Smith 2014 Colby Kirkegaard 2015 Cameron Coffman 2016 Josh Allen 2017 Josh Allen 2018 Tyler Vander Waal
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41 53 60 50 20 41 63 21 45 20 33 25 64 60 84 83 134 81 94 67 171 61 89 118 24 21 35 52 113 63 75 79 112 68 62 138 258 199 153 211 203 216 236 181 163 286 149 183 135 171 225 277 241 195 214 128 215 55 191 154 253 205 293 206 152 209 152 102
Att.
Yds.
TD
74 491 4 135 703 5 129 890 3 113 798 1 54 329 6 96 878 7 123 862 3 50 491 5 101 882 11 42 243 3 72 464 3 42 287 2 137 902 10 115 1021 7 154 1313 6 188 1181 13 241 1191 18 151 1008 9 200 1053 5 164 605 3 328 2336 14 137 1010 8 209 1639 13 249 1639 6 48 381 1 65 409 5 92 530 1 138 928 6 241 1687 8 147 1143 6 145 1173 9 175 1130 189 1551 10 148 1353 10 153 919 7 271 1651 12 467 3131 21 354 2791 21 280 2005 14 399 2956 15 363 2686 19 373 2706 1 414 3372 24 306 2757 17 271 2363 21 458 4090 33 299 1890 8 316 2373 11 222 1859 8 275 1552 10 432 3069 9 464 3290 24 425 3037 22 334 2409 12 359 2610 16 212 1304 9 359 2028 12 98 660 5 326 1953 10 252 1702 9 415 2622 20 330 2837 27 467 3375 29 359 2660 12 241 1951 18 373 3203 28 270 1812 16 146 1310 5
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Year
Player
T otal O ffense
Net.
Plays Rush Pass Total
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MOUNTAIN WEST
Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Joe Mastrogiavanni Jerry Jester Jim Crawford Larry Zowada Jim Walden Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Mike Walker Jim Hill Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Rick Egloff Paul Toscano Skip Jacobson Ed Synakowski Scott Freeman Gary Fox Steve Cockreham Steve Cockreham Rick Costello Lawrence Gaines Marc Cousins Myron Hardeman Marc Cousins Phil Davis Phil Davis Phil Davis Craig Johnson Brad Baumberger Scott Runyan Scott Runyan Scott Runyan Craig Burnett Randy Welniak Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos Joe Hughes Joe Hughes John Gustin Josh Wallwork Josh Wallwork Jay Stoner Jay Stoner Jay Stoner Jay Stoner Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Corey Bramlet Corey Bramlet Karsten Sween Karsten Sween Devin Moore Austyn Carta-Samuels Austyn Carta-Samuels Brett Smith Brett Smith Brett Smith Colby Kirkegaard Cameron Coffman Josh Allen Josh Allen Nico Evans
RECORDS & HISTORY
1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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THE OPPONENTS
3.2 3.1 4.3 6.1 4.9 5.6 4.6 6.1 5.9 4.4 4.8 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.1 3.8 5.5 3.6 3.6 3.8 5.0 5.4 4.3 5.6 5.3 6.3 6.5 2.6 5.7 4.0 4.8 5.0 5.3 5.1 4.7 5.5 7.4 5.5 4.4 5.0 4.5 4.7 4.9 6.3 5.0 4.5 4.3 5.9 5.9 5.0 4.8 3.9 3.7 4.7 3.9 4.9 5.2 4.7 4.2 5.1 4.9 5.9 5.5 5.8 5.3 3.5 6.5
Year
THE COWBOYS
158 502 167 512 144 624 122 750 140 696 200 1104 111 516 62 381 97 579 144 636 93 451 77 301 82 317 77 301 131 534 145 597 155 583 137 749 151 541 149 542 196 534 158 797 90 487 140 604 161 894 135 718 186 1165 119 658 240 629 152 873 142 575 121 586 161 827 183 979 136 692 139 668 238 1305 151 1119 182 1005 154 684 164 815 229 1027 222 1042 300 1455 129 810 164 826 153 696 259 1114 76 451 110 645 111 550 124 596 177 683 159 587 187 871 156 610 198 965 249 1301 136 640 189 792 139 710 77 374 166 979 145 796 251 1631 349 1860 142 493 203 1325
Avg.
COWBOY COACHES
1951 Harry Geldien 1952 Chuck Spaulding 1953 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1954 Jerry Jester 1955 Jerry Jester 1956 Jim Crawford 1957 Greg Maushart 1958 Dick Hamilton 1959 Jerry Hill 1960 Jerry Hill 1961 Chuck Lamson 1962 Rick Desmarais 1963 Wayne Linton 1964 Jeff Hartman 1965 Jim Kiick 1966 Jim Kiick 1967 Jim Kiick 1968 Dave Hampton 1969 Frosty Franklin 1970 Frosty Franklin 1971 Forrest Franklin 1972 Charles Shaw 1973 Andy Dixon 1974 Robbie Wright 1975 Lawrence Gaines 1976 Robbie Wright 1977 Myron Hardeman 1978 Myron Hardeman 1979 Phil Davis 1980 Mandel Robinson 1981 Phil Davis 1982 Walter Goffigan 1983 Walter Goffigan 1984 Dave Evans 1985 Toriano Taylor 1986 Gerald Abraham 1987 Gerald Abraham 1988 Dabby Dawson 1989 Dabby Dawson 1990 Dwight Driver 1991 Terrance Hendricks 1992 Dwight Driver 1993 Ryan Christopherson 1994 Ryan Christopherson 1995 Len Sexton 1996 Len Sexton 1997 Marques Brigham 1998 Marques Brigham 1999 Cliff Brye 2000 Nate Scott 2001 Nate Scott 2002 Derek Armah 2003 Derek Armah 2004 Ivan Harrison 2005 Wynel Seldon 2006 Wynel Seldon 2007 Devin Moore 2008 Devin Moore 2009 Alvester Alexander 2010 Alvester Alexander 2011 Brett Smith 2012 D.J. May 2013 Shaun Wick 2014 Brian Hill 2015 Brian Hill 2016 Brian Hill 2017 Trey Woods 2018 Nico evans
Rushes
SEASON OUTLOOK
(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most total yards gained or most points scored.)
RECORDS & HISTORY Y E A R - B Y - Y E A R (The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most total yards gained. In the case of punting it indicates best average)
S coring
Year 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Player Eddie Talboom Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Joe Watts Joe Mastrogiavanni Jim Crawford Greg Maushart Dick Hamilton Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Mike Walker Rick Desmarais Wayne Linton George Squires Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Bob Jacobs Bob Jacobs Scott Freeman Jerry Gadlin Archie Cockreham Joe Marion Robbie Wright Andy Dixon Marc Cousins Myron Hardeman Dan Christopulos Phil Davis Steve Tobin Phil Davis Steve Tobin Walter Goffigan Kevin Lowe Stan Waddell Greg Worker Greg Worker Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Ryan Yarborough Dwight Driver Ryan Yarborough Ryan Christopherson Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Cory Wedel Cory Wedel Aaron Elling Aaron Elling Aaron Elling J.D. Wallum Scottie Vines Deric Yaussi Deric Yaussi Jovon Bouknight Aric Goodman Billy Vinnedge Devin Moore Ian Watts Alvester Alexander Brett Smith Stuart Williams Shaun Wick Stuart Williams Jake Maulhardt Brian Hill Cooper Rothe Cooper Rothe
Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
Player Harry Gelden Harold Farmer No Records Kept Jerry Jester Jerry Jester Jim Crawford Gene Domzalski Bob Sawyer Jerry Hill Bud Snyder Bob Bisacre Dave Martin Darrell Workman Jerry Marion Bill Prout Vic Washington Hub Lindsey
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PAT-K PAT-R 40 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 13-14 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-24 2-2 12-19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-21 0-0 21-26 0-0 32-39 0-0 21-31 0-0 26-29 0-0 22-23 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 29-30 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 23-27 0-0 0-4 0-0 37-38 0-0 0-0 0-0 26-28 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 25-27 0-0 47-48 0-0 59-59 0-0 33-34 0-0 31-31 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 48-48 0-0 38-38 0-0 21-22 0-0 33-34 0-0 16-16 0-0 17-18 0-0 0-0 1-1 34-35 0-0 36-36 0-0 0-0 0-0 18-20 0-0 22-24 0-0 0-0 0-0 19-21 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 35-37 0-0 0-0 0-0 31-31 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 36-37 0-0 28-28 0-0
FG Points 0-0 130 0-0 66 0-0 37 0-0 67 0-0 48 0-0 42 0-0 96 0-0 30 0-0 30 0-0 50 0-0 36 0-0 32 0-0 36 0-0 30 7-12 41 8-18 45 13-38 71 15-37 66 14-29 68 18-28 76 0-0 24 0-0 42 0-0 62 5-15 44 0-0 54 0-0 36 0-0 60 0-0 54 16-22 71 0-0 60 11-15 70 0-0 60 9-13 53 0-0 62 0-0 80 0-0 42 10-17 55 15-28 92 17-25 110 10-19 63 19-29 88 0-0 78 0-0 74 0-0 98 0-0 66 0-0 66 0-0 84 20-27 108 14-22 80 16-20 69 11-21 66 10-14 46 20-23 77 0-0 56 12-17 70 18-25 90 0-0 72 10-16 48 13-18 61 0-0 42 12-15 55 0-0 84 0-0 68 7-12 56 0-0 66 12-17 67 0-0 48 0-0 132 15-18 81 16-17 76
K ickoff R eturns No. 11 8 8 1 12 7 9 4 5 5 11 8 7 14 7 7
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221 25 306 183 226 70 114 89 275 166 202 338 234 181
Avg. 30.5 17.9 27.6 25.0 25.5 26.1 25.1 17.5 22.8 17.8 25.0 20.8 28.9 24.1 33.4 25.9
Year 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Player Jim Keen Frosty Franklin Tom Silvanic Steve Cockreham Archie Gray George Kockyer Robbie Wright Scott C. Parham Latraia Jones Tony Caldwell Danny Pittman Mike Dennis Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Kevin Lowe Kevin Lowe Steve Vana Anthony Sargent James Loving Peter Gunn Peter Gunn Amaicure Harris Amaicure Harris Prentice Rhone Prentice Rhone Richard Peace Richard Peace Marques Brigham Brahms Derenoncourt Tim Beasley Alex English Travis Short Leonard Jones Leonard Jones Jovon Bouknight Jovon Bouknight Jovon Bouknight Devin Moore Troy Lewis Devin Moore Marcell Gipson Ghaali Muhammad Dominic Rufran D.J. May Jalen Claiborne D.J. May D.J. May D.J. May Tyler Hall Tyler Hall
No. 11 10 12 4 9 5 9 11 4 6 14 8 26 21 11 14 29 21 18 9 30 22 16 12 27 31 17 19 16 11 10 10 15 12 28 26 23 20 15 25 31 32 22 17 9 16 10 24 16 15 5
Yds. 188 191 248 95 251 125 238 237 124 149 271 168 595 490 216 305 642 445 386 154 701 467 359 247 569 617 339 420 369 314 220 292 256 210 570 616 527 555 245 621 667 723 510 369 188 293 242 630 447 508 112
Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
Player Selmer Pederson Harold Farmer No Records Kept Butch Wilson Pete Kutches John Watts Jack Allen Jack Allen Jim Walden Bud Snyder Bud Spicer Dave Marion Garry McLean Jerry Marion Bill Prout Vic Washington Vic Washington Jim Barrows Jim Barrows Tom Silvanic Dave Wentworth Archie Gray Aaron Kyle Karl Coleman John Arnold John Arnold Myron Hardeman Myron Hardeman Steve Martinez Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Darnell Clash Oliver Davis Oliver Davis Steve Vana Anthony Sargent
No. 39 24
Yds. 420 264
Avg. 10.8 11.0
48 8 85 86 123 86 146 143 244 46 83 58 443 565 244 212 118 53 58 52 48 27 126 75 97 101 423 339 223 284 222 143 258
12.0 8.0 2.8 17.2 30.7 8.6 18.3 23.8 27.1 15.3 5.9 6.4 13.0 10.6 11.1 8.5 5.6 13.3 7.3 8.7 12.0 5.4 7.0 8.8 10.8 5.9 10.8 12.1 8.0 9.5 9.7 8.9 7.8
P unt R eturns 4 1 3 5 4 10 8 6 9 3 14 9 34 53 22 25 21 4 8 6 4 5 18 4 9 17 39 28 28 30 23 16 22
Avg. 17.0 19.1 20.7 23.8 27.9 25.0 26.4 21.5 31.0 24.8 19.4 21.0 22.9 23.3 19.6 21.8 22.1 21.2 21.4 17.1 23.4 21.2 22.4 20.6 21.1 19.9 19.9 22.1 23.1 28.6 22.0 29.2 17.1 17.5 20.4 23.7 22.9 27.8 16.3 24.8 21.5 22.6 23.2 21.7 20.9 18.3 24.2 26.2 27.9 33.9 22.4
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Avg. 43.5 40.4 32.1 37.7 27.4 34.2 39.7 40.1 37.0 37.1 34.2 42.9 35.4 40.0 43.2 40.2 41.7 42.1 42.5 41.4 36.3 35.1 42.6 42.5 41.0 38.6 40.3 42.9 44.6 44.0 41.4 40.6 45.6 47.5 40.8 40.3 42.5 42.1 42.3 39.3 39.7 36.7 40.6 41.9 45.2 45.7 45.2 43.4 41.6 42.2 40.6 43.0 42.5
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No. 54 31 61 68 69 80 68 75 62 69 66 67 70 87 36
Yds. 2297 1293 2634 2901 2618 3463 2911 3015 2666 2933 2730 2800 2891 3409 1395
I nterceptions
Year Player 1951 Bill Hileman 1952 None 1953 None 1954 Joe Mastrogiavanni 1955 Vince Guinta 1956 Greg Maushart, Larry Zowanda 1957 Greg Maushart 1958 None 1959 None 1960 Dick Hamilton, Bud Snyder 1961 Vince Zimmer 1962 Rick Desmarais 1963 Dan Prevo 1964 Dan Prevo 1965 Dick Speights 1966 Dick Speights, Paul Toscano 1967 Vic Washington 1968 Jim Stankus 1969 Brent Engleright 1970 Steve Washington 1971 Mel Meadows 1972 Allen Duyn 1973 Fritz Turner 1974 Kevin McClain 1975 Kevin McClain 1976 Sammy Steinmark 1977 Saunders Montague 1978 Mike Dennis 1979 Kenneth Jones 1980 Bruce Small 1981 Lee Mitchell 1982 Darnell Clash 1983 Peter Benedetti 1984 Peter Benedetti 1985 Mark Thomas 1986 Mark Thomas 1987 Steve McMillon 1988 Ronald Dean 1989 Paul Wallace 1990 Paul Wallace 1991 Jermaine Hester 1992 Paul Wallace 1993 Seven individuals 1994 Steve Hendrix 1995 Three individuals 1996 Brian Lee 1997 Brian Lee 1998 Greg Van Leer 1999 Matt Lehning 2000 Eric Lee, Jacque Finn 2001 Eric Lee 2002 Jacque Finn 2003 Chris Dixon 2004 Terrance Butler 2005 Derrick Martin, John Wendling 2006 Dorsey Golston 2007 Julius Stinson 2008 Ward Dobbs, Chris Prosinski 2009 Shamiel Gary, Tashaun Gipson, Weston Johnson 2010 Tashaun Gipson 2011 Blair Burns 2012 Chad Reese 2013 Marqueston Huff, Jordan Stanton 2014 Tyran Finley 2015 Marcus Epps 2016 Marcus Epps, Antonia Hull, Logan Wilson 2017 Andrew Wingard 2018 Andrew Wingard, Logan Wilson, Antonio Hull
Avg. 42.5 41.7 43.2 42.7 37.9 43.3 42.8 40.2 43.0 42.0 41.4 41.8 41.3 39.2 38.8
No. 5 2 1 2 2 3 2 1 2 5 3 6 4 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 5 4 6 5 5 2 3 3 6 4 3 3 5 2 5 1 3 3 8 8 4 4 2 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 5 2
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Yds. 1610 2382 1191 1169 192 1537 1073 801 1291 519 923 1545 1062 1080 1556 1807 2585 3032 3355 3447 2538 1894 2979 2378 2009 2124 2376 2446 3125 1892 2693 2886 2369 2990 2488 2163 2972 2355 2877 2907 2185 2461 2355 3014 1808 1738 3568 2343 2164 2502 2317 2493 2678
Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
MOUNTAIN WEST
No. 37 59 37 31 7 75 27 20 35 14 27 36 30 27 36 45 62 72 79 84 70 54 70 56 49 55 59 57 70 43 65 71 52 63 61 53 70 56 68 74 55 67 58 72 40 38 79 54 52 59 57 58 63
P unting
P unting ( cont .)
Avg. 7.6 7.9 8.9 13.3 11.0 10.6 10.8 10.8 12.2 9.4 8.3 6.4 8.6 7.9 6.0 6.9 9.5 13.5 8.2 8.5 6.7 7.4 12.9 7.8 16.8 10.2 3.2 9.9 10.4 6.5 10.4 5.8
RECORDS & HISTORY
SEASON IN REVIEW
Player Chuck Spaulding Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Jerry Jester Jerry Jester Larry Zowada Larry Zowada Jim Walden Jim Walden Bud Snyder Jim Gidley Dave Martin Tom Wilkinson Jerry Marion Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Jerry DePoyster Bob Jacobs Bob Jacobs Bob Jacobs Dan Holladay Mike Heber Joe Marion Joe Marion Joe Marion Mike Smith Mike Smith Don Clayton Mike Smith Jack Weil Jack Weil Jack Weil Jack Weil Rick Donnelly Tom Kilpatrick Tom Kilpatrick Tom Kilpatrick Tom Kilpatrick Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Sean Fleming Brian Gragert Brian Gragert Brian Gragert Brian Gragert Aron Langley Aron Langley Aron Langley Tom Waring Tom Waring Luke Donovan Luke Donovan Luke Donovan
Yds. 367 259 301 253 265 317 334 97 171 187 256 174 224 135 108 103 229 337 205 205 200 81 207 31 101 122 42 139 73 203 228 156
THE OPPONENTS
Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
No. 48 33 34 19 24 30 31 9 14 20 31 27 26 17 18 15 24 25 25 24 30 11 16 4 6 12 13 14 7 31 22 27
THE COWBOYS
Player Anthony Sargent Freddie Dussett Tim Mara Robert Rivers Robert Rivers Prentice Rhone Prentice Rhone Eddie Pratt Kevin Parma Marcus Harris Mike Jenkins Jon Jennings Jon Jennings Ryan McGuffey Scottie Vines Scottie Vines Josh Barge Hoost Marsh Hoost Marsh Hoost Marsh Hoost Marsh David Leonard David Leonard David Leonard Chris McNeill Blair Burns Jalen Claiborne Jalen Claiborne Tanner Gentry Austin Conway Austin Conway Austin Conway
COWBOY COACHES
Year 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
SEASON OUTLOOK
(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most total yards gained. In the case of punting it indicates best average)
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RECORDS & HISTORY T E A M
R E C O R D S
O ffense S ingle -S eason PASSING
Total Yards: 4310 1996 Avg. Yards Per Game: 359.2 1996 (4310 in 12) Avg. Yards Per Pass Attempt: 9.2 1958 (899 on 98) Avg. Yards Per Pass Completion: 22.5 1958 (899on 40) Total Pass Attempts: 573 1987 Avg. Pass Attempts Per Game: 47.0 1986 (564 in 12) Total Pass Completions: 310 1987 Avg. Pass Completions Per Game: 25.4 1986 (305 in 12) Highest Pass-Completion Percentage: 62.8% 2013 (297 of 473) Total Touchdown Passes: 35 1996 Lowest % of Pass Interceptions Thrown: 1.7% 2009 (7 of 410) Most Pass Interceptions Thrown: 25 1970 Most Interception Return Yards Allowed: 435 1974 Highest Avg. Int. Yards Allowed Per Game: 39.5 1974 (435 in 11) Highest Avg. Int. Yards Allowed Per Return: 22.7 2015 (250 in 11) Most Int. Returns for Touchdowns Allowed: 3 1989, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2007 and 2008
RUSHING
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Rush: Total Rushes: Avg. Rushes Per Game:
3245 1983 284.1 1949 (2841 in 10) 5.7 1949 (2841 in 501) 731 1982 60.9 1982 (731 in 12)
TOTAL OFFENSE
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Play: Total Plays: Avg. Plays Per Game:
6083 2016 498.9 1996 (5987 in 12) 6.6 1996 (5987 in 904) 1023 1987 79.9 1986 (959 in 12)
SCORING
Total Points: 511 1988 Avg. Points Scored Per Game: 39.3 1988 (511 in 13) Total Touchdowns Scored: 66 1988, 2016 Total Extra-Point Attempts: 64 2016 Total Extra Points Made: 64 2016 Most Two-Point Conversion Attempts: 26 1959 Most Successful Two-Point Conversions: 12 1959 Total Field-Goal Attempts: 38 1966 Total Field Goals Made: 20 1996 and 2001 Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Return: Total Returns:
KICKOFF RETURNS
1206 2007 100.5 2007 (1206 in 12) 29.3 1950 (468 in 16) 51 1988, 2002 and 2007
PUNT RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Return: Total Returns:
669 1967 66.9 1967 (669 in 10) 20.8 1955 (229 in 11) 62 1967
PUNTING
Avg. Yards Per Punt: Total Punts:
46.7 1984 101 1946
FIRST DOWNS
Total First Downs: 315 1996 Avg. First Downs Per Game: 26.3 1996 (315 in 12) Total First Downs by Rushing: 180 1983 Total First Downs by Passing: 193 1996 Total First Downs by Penalty: 29 2005 and 2007 51 1975 32 1977
PENALTIES
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Total Penalties:
857 1981 89.2 1950 (803 in 9) 97 1994
O ffense S ingle -G ame 499 65 37 37 75.0% 7
vs. Houston 1987 vs. San Diego State 1986 vs. San Diego State 2005 vs. San Diego State 1986 vs. UNLV 1996 (15 of 20) vs. Hawai’i 2013
RUSHING 504 11.5 85
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 (505 in 44) vs. Arizona State 1972
871 14.8 99
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 (871 in 59) vs. Colorado State 1969
TOTAL OFFENSE SCORING
Total Points: 103 Total Touchdowns Scored: 15 Total Extra-Point Attempts: 15 Total Extra Points Made: 13 Most Two-Point Conversion Attempts: 8 Most Successful Two-Point Conversions: 4 Total Field-Goal Attempts: 6 Total Field Goals Made: 6
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Montana 1959 vs. Montana 1959 vs. Idaho 1996, vs. Arkansas State 1990, vs. New Mexico 1967, vs. Brigham Young 1966 vs. Idaho 1996, vs. Arkansas State 1990
Total Yards: 228 Avg. Yards Per Return (Min. 3 Returns): 42.0 Total Returns: 9 Total Touchdowns Scored: 2
vs. Colorado State 2007 vs. Denver 1946 (168 in 4) vs. BYU 2006, vs. Utah 2005, vs. LSU 1977, vs. Utah 1973, vs. UTEP 1970, vs. USC 1965 vs. New Mexico 1950
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Return (Min. 5 Returns): Total Returns: Total Touchdowns Scored:
vs. Arizona 1967 vs. UNLV 1981 (140 in 5) vs. Wichita State 1967 vs. Denver 1959
KICKOFF RETURNS
PUNT RETURNS
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195 28.0 12 2
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PUNTING 53.8 17
vs. New Mexico 1951 (484 in 9) vs. Denver 1946
FIRST DOWNS 35 25 24 6
vs. SDSU 1994 vs. Richmond 1980, vs. New Mexico 1968 vs. Oklahoma State 1987 vs. La.-Monroe 2005, vs. Hawaii 1981
11 7
vs. UTEP 1975 vs. Brigham Young 1977
178 18
vs. Colorado State 1981 vs. Colorado State 1989
FUMBLES
Total Fumbles: Total Fumbles Lost:
PENALTIES
Total Yards: Total Penalties:
D efense S ingle -S eason PASSING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 576 1949 Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: 57.6 1949 (576 in 10) Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed: 97 1954 Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed Per Game: 9.7 1954 (97 in 10) Fewest Pass Completions Allowed: 46 1961 and 1954 Fewest Pass Comp. Allowed Per Game: 4.6 1961 and 1954 (46 in 10) Lowest Pass-Completion % Allowed: 29.8% 1949 (48 of 161) Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed: 1 1949
RUSHING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Rush: Fewest Rushes Allowed: Fewest Rushes Allowed Per Game:
385 1966 38.5 1966 (385 in 10) 1.1 1966 (385 in 357) 319 1961 31.9 1961 (319 in 10)
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Play: Fewest Plays Allowed: Fewest Plays Allowed Per Game:
1490 1960 149.0 1960 (1490 in 10) 2.8 1966 (1883 in 668) 438 1961 43.8 1961 (438 in 10)
TOTAL DEFENSE
SCORING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Points Allowed: Fewest Points Allowed Per Game: Fewest Total Touchdowns Allowed: Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Per Game:
52 1950 5.8 1950 (52 in 9) 8 1950 0.9 1950 (8 in 9)
KICKOFF RETURN COVERAGE
Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Return: 14.1 1974
PUNT RETURN COVERAGE
Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Return: 4.6 2016
FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED
Fewest Total First Downs Allowed: 76 1961 and 1950 Fewest First Downs Allowed Per Game: 7.6 1961 (76 in 10) Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing: 29 1967 Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing: 19 1949
FUMBLES CAUSED
Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: 48 1974 Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent: 28 1950
INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Interception (Min. 10): Total Interceptions: Avg. Interceptions Per Game: Total Touchdowns Scored:
349 2016 29.5 1959 (295 in 10) 23.3 2016 (349 in 15) 24 1997 2.3 1959 (23 in 10) 4 1969
D efense S ingle -G ame
PASSING
Total Yards: Total Pass Attempts: Total Pass Completions: Highest Pass-Comp. % (Min. 15 Att.): Total Touchdown Passes
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Play: Total Plays:
Total First Downs: Total First Downs by Rushing: Total First Downs by Passing: Total First Downs by Penalty:
FUMBLES
Total Fumbles: Total Fumbles Lost:
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Rush: Total Rushes:
Avg. Yards Per Punt (Min. 5 Punts): Total Punts:
PASSING DEFENSE
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Pass Attempt: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Pass Comp.: Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed: Fewest Pass Completions Allowed: Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Rush: Fewest Rushes Allowed: Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Play: Fewest Plays Allowed: Most Opponent Punts Forced: Most Opponent Punts Blocked:
0 0.0 0.0 2 0
vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946
RUSHING DEFENSE -104 -3.0 18
vs. Utah State 1968 vs. UTEP 1968 (-60 in 20) vs. Virginia 2007, vs. UTEP 1965
TOTAL DEFENSE 25 0.4 31
vs. Wichita State 1966 vs. Wichita State 1966 (25 in 57) vs. Denver 1946
17 2
vs. San Jose State 1969 vs. Colorado Western 1956, vs. Denver 1949
PUNTING
FIRST DOWNS
Fewest Total First DownsAllowed: 2 vs. Montana State 1950 Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing: 0 vs. San Jose State 1967, vs. Wichita State 1966 vs. Colorado State College 1948 Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing: 0 vs. Many teams, most recently at Air Force 2011
FUMBLES CAUSED
Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent:
10 8
vs. New Mexico 1962, vs. Colorado State 1950 vs. Colorado State 1950
INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS
Total Yards: 119 Total Interceptions: 6
at Eastern Michigan 2016 vs. Brigham Young 1977, vs. Arizona 1974, vs. SDSU 2001
Turnovers:
vs. Central Michigan, 2017
TURNOVERS FORCED 8
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 1893, *1894, 1898 4-4-0, .500 Record three seasons
1904
(4-1-1) O15 CHEYENNE HIGH O31 UTAH N 8 at Cheyenne High N12 FACULTY N19 at Fort Warren N24 COLORADO STATE
Captain: J. Gillespie W 56-0 L 0-23 W 12-6 W 11-0 W 12-0 T 6-6
1905
J. F. SOULE
*Hess and Soule were co-head coaches during the 1894 season.
1893 1894
Captain: none W 14-0
ROBERT EHLMAN 1907-1908 3-3-0, .500 Record
(3-0-0) Captain: Herbert Brees O13 LARAMIE TOWN TEAM W 14-0 N29 WILSON BEAUTIES W 16-0 D25 NO. 5 HOSE COMPANY W 16-6
1895
(1-0-0) Captain: Herbert Brees N29 NORTHERN COLORADO W 34-0 (2-0-0) O31 at Northern Colorado N 7 DENVER MANUAL
Captain: Herbert Brees W 10-6 W 18-14
1897
Captain: Harry Houston W 4-0 W 16-0
(0-4-0) O15 COLORADO MINES N 5 at Colorado Mines N24 DENVER N29 LARAMIE HIGH
Captain: Harry Houston L 0-29 L 0-50 L 0-5 L 8-11
1898
1899
(0-1-1) N30 at Colorado State D16 NORTHERN COLORADO
Captain: Fred Brees L 0-12 T 5-5
WILLIAM MCMURRAY
seven seasons
1901
(1-0-0) N28 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB
1902
(1-0-0) D13 CHEYENNE HIGH
1903
(2-1-0) O12 FORT WARREN O19 at Colorado Mines N29 at Fort Russell
Captain: M.E. Corthell W 12-2 L 0-77 W 56-0
(1-2-0) O27 FORT WARREN N 7 at Utah N14 COLORADO STATE
Captain: none W 66-0 L 0-75 L 0-20
H. I. DEAN 1909-1911 11-12-1, .479 Record three seasons
1909
(3-5-0) O 2 at Cheyenne High O 9 at Denver O12 LARAMIE HIGH O16 at Colorado State O30 COLORADO COLLEGE N 6 at Fort Russell N13 FORT RUSSELL N20 COLORADO MINES
Captain: M.E. Corthell W 30-0 L 0-56 W 25-0 L 3-32 L 5-44 L 6-15 W 18-0 L 6-23
Captain: none W 38-0 Captain: none W 18-0
Captain: Harry H. Hill W 61-12 L 3-17 L 0-23 L 3-14 W 17-0 L 8-9 W 5-0 W 10-0
(4-3-1) S30 LARAMIE HIGH O 7 at Colorado College O14 at South Dakota Mines O21 COLORADO MINES O28 at Colorado N13 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN N18 DENVER N30 at Colorado State
Captain: S.M. Fuller W 74-0 L 9-29 T 0-0 W 5-0 L 3-18 W 21-0 L 0-6 W 27-0
1911
2019 WYOMING FOOT B AL L MEDIA G U I DE
Captain: Harry Rogers L 0-7 L 0-49 L 0-40 L 0-26 L 0-61
(1-5-0) S30 CHEYENNE HIGH O10 at Utah O17 COLORADO MINES O24 COLORADO STATE N 7 at Utah State N21 DENVER
Captain: none W 18-10 L 0-20 L 0-25 L 10-48 L 3-24 L 0-31
1914
JOHN CORBETT 1915-1923 15-44-3, .266 Record eight seasons
1915
(2-6-0) S25 LARAMIE HIGH O 2 at Colorado O 9 UTAH O16 at Colorado Mines O23 DENVER O27 UTAH STATE N 6 COLORADO STATE N19 at Nebraska Wesleyan
1916
(1-4-0) S30 at Colorado State O 7 COLORADO O14 DENVER O21 at Utah State O28 COLORADO MINES
1917
Captain: none W 19-0 L 0-30 L 7-70 L 0-19 L 7-19 W 13-7 L 0-47 L 0-20 Captain: L.E. Mau L 0-40 L 10-16 L 10-19 W 23-10 L 7-30
(3-4-0) O 6 COLORADO STATE O13 COLORADO MINES O20 at Utah O24 at Utah State N 3 DENVER N10 NORTHERN COLORADO N29 at Northern Colorado
1918
Captain: none W 6-0 L 3-51 L 0-14 L 0-57 L 0-18 W 7-0 W 8-0
Wyoming had a football team, but no games were played because of the influenza epidemic.
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UW ADMINISTRATION
(3-2-0) Captain: Julius Merz O16 LARAMIE HIGH W 15-0 O24 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB W 6-0 N14 at Colorado State L 0-17 N21 at Utah State L 0-46 N26 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB W 11-0
(4-4-0) O 1 at Cheyenne High O 8 at Denver O15 at Colorado College O22 at Colorado N 8 ALL-STAR TEAM N12 at Colorado Mines N19 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN N24 COLORADO STATE
(0-5-0) O 4 at Colorado O11 at Colorado College O18 COLORADO MINES N 8 DENVER N27 at Colorado State
MOUNTAIN WEST
(3-3-0) Captain: Charles Ponting O27 LARAMIE TOWN TEAM W 27-0 N 3 at Denver Athletic Club L 0-33 N10 at Colorado L 6-10 N17 at Utah YMCA W 16-0 N24 at Colorado State L 0-16 N29 NORTHERN COLORADO W 56-0
two seasons
1913
1907
1910
1900
1913-1914 1-10-0, .091 Record
RECORDS & HISTORY
1900-1906 16-11-1, .589 Record
R. W. THACKER
two seasons
1908
Captain: S.M. Fuller L 0-9 L 0-35 L 0-75 L 0-42 L 0-53 W 14-3 W 25-0 L 25-41 L 0-33
SEASON IN REVIEW
(2-0-0) N25 ALUMNI D16 CHEYENNE HIGH
1912
(2-7-0) O 5 at Utah O12 at Colorado College O19 at Colorado O26 at Colorado Mines N 2 at Utah State N 9 SOUTH DAKOTA MINES N16 CHADRON STATE N23 KEARNEY STATE N28 at Colorado State
THE OPPONENTS
1896
Captain: none L 0-35 W 12-0
1912 2-7-0, .222 Record one season
THE COWBOYS
(1-0-0) F22 CHEYENNE HIGH
1906
(1-1-0) O15 COLORADO MINES O29 LARAMIE HIGH
L. C. EXCELBY
COWBOY COACHES
*1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1899 8-1-1, .850 Record five seasons
(3-4-0) Captain: Herbert Kennedy O 7 at Utah L 0-31 O15 at Colorado Mines L 0-28 O22 at Colorado L 0-69 N 5 NORTHERN COLORADO W 22-0 N18 at Cheyenne High W 10-0 N25 at Colorado State L 5-34 N30 FORT WARREN W 26-0
SEASON OUTLOOK
FRED HESS
S C O R E S
RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 1919
(3-5-0) Captain: Andrew W. Willis S27 COLORADO STATE L 0-28 O 4 at Colorado State L 0-14 O11 MONTANA STATE W 6-0 O18 COLORADO MINES W 16-6 O25 at Denver W 36-6 N 8 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN L 10-14 N15 at Creighton L 0-41 N20 UTAH STATE L 0-6
1920
(4-5-1) Captain: Milward Simpson O 2 COLORADO STATE L 0-13 O 9 at Denver W 10-7 O16 at Colorado State L 0-42 O23 COLORADO L 0-7 O30 at Colorado Mines W 14-7 N 2 at Nebraska Wesleyan W 14-7 N 6 at Colorado College L 17-20 N13 DENVER L 0-3 N20 at Utah T 0-0 N25 at Ogden Athletic Club W 3-0
S C O R E S
UTAH STATE at Colorado College MONTANA STATE at Regis WESTERN STATE
T L L L W
6-6 0-25 0-10 7-22 71-0
GEORGE McLAREN 1927-1929 7-19-0, .269 Record three seasons
1927
(4-5-0) S24 BLACK HILLS STATE O 1 at Creighton O 8 at Denver O15 CHADRON STATE O22 at Utah State O29 COLORADO COLLEGE N11 MONTANA STATE N19 MONTEZUMA COLLEGE N24 at Northern Colorado
Captain: none W 31-6 L 0-13 L 0-7 W 30-13 L 0-42 L 8-12 L 0-6 W 26-0 W 27-6
1922
(2-7-0) S22 BLACK HILLS STATE S29 KEARNEY STATE O 6 at Chicago O19 at Utah State O27 NORTHERN COLORADO N 3 at Denver N10 at Montana State N17 at Chadron State N24 at Colorado College
Captain: none W 31-6 W 19-6 L 0-47 L 6-24 L 0-28 L 7-26 L 7-14 L 0-31 L 25-48
1923
(1-7-0) S27 BLACK HILLS STATE O 4 at Colorado State O12 at Denver O26 UTAH STATE N 2 at Northern Colorado N11 MONTANA STATE N16 UTAH N23 at Brigham Young
Captain: none W 13-6 L 7-20 L 6-19 L 7-12 L 0-6 L 0-13 L 0-44 L 0-40
1921
(1-4-2) Captain: Robert Steele Wilson O 1 at Colorado State T 7-7 O 8 COLORADO COLLEGE L 0-10 O11 at Utah State L 3-4 O15 at Utah L 3-14 O22 COLORADO MINES W 14-7 O29 at Denver T 9-9 N11 at Idaho L 3-31 (1-8-0) Captain: George Hegewald S30 at Colorado College L 0-20 O 7 at Colorado Mines L 0-32 O14 COLORADO STATE L 0-60 O25 UTAH L 0-27 N 4 at Denver L 0-7 N11 at Utah State L 0-25 N14 at Brigham Young L 0-7 N21 at Gonzaga L 0-77 N30 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 13-0 (0-8-0) Captain: C.E. Wittenbraker S29 at Colorado State L 0-33 O 6 COLORADO COLLEGE L 7-34 O13 at Utah L 0-79 O20 FACULTY L 0-14 O27 COLORADO MINES L 0-20 N 3 at Denver L 0-45 N16 UTAH STATE L 6-20 N24 at Colorado L 3-20
W. H. (LONE STAR) DIETZ 1924-1926 10-13-2, .440 Record three seasons
1924
(2-6-0) Captain: George Mabee O11 at Denver L 0-7 O18 NORTHERN COLORADO W 33-8 O25 COLORADO L 0-21 N 1 at Colorado Mines L 3-6 N 5 MONTANA STATE W 18-17 N11 at Utah L 0-28 N15 at Utah State L 2-25 N22 at Colorado College L 3-28
1925
(6-3-0) O 3 KEARNEY STATE O10 at Western State O17 COLORADO MINES O24 REGIS O30 at Montana State N 5 at Utah State N11 NORTHERN COLORADO N18 UTAH N26 at Colorado State
Captain: none W 34-0 W 7-0 W 43-0 W 24-0 W 7-0 L 13-26 W 13-10 L 6-7 L 0-40
(2-4-2) O 6 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN O 9 KEARNEY STATE O16 at Colorado
Captain: none L 7-14 W 48-0 T 13-13
1926
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O23 N 6 N13 N20 N25
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1928
1929
JOHN RHODES 1930-1932 10-15-2, .407 Record three seasons
1930
(2-5-1) S27 at Brigham Young O 4 at Utah O11 MONTANA STATE O25 at Utah State N 1 NORTHERN COLORADO N 8 at Colorado State N15 at Denver N29 at New Mexico
Captain: none L 12-19 L 0-72 L 13-20 L 8-13 T 6-6 W 21-6 L 7-19 W 19-6
(6-4-0) S19 at Fort Warren S26 CHADRON STATE O 3 CREIGHTON O10 at Northern Colorado O17 at Montana State O24 UTAH STATE N 7 COLORADO STATE N14 at Brigham Young N21 SANTA CLARA N26 at New Mexico
Captain: none W 59-0 W 25-0 L 0-3 W 13-6 W 32-13 L 0-12 L 6-26 W 13-7 L 0-6 W 14-2
(2-6-1) O 1 CHADRON STATE O 7 at St. Louis O15 MONTANA STATE O22 at Colorado College O29 BRIGHAM YOUNG N 5 at Denver N11 NORTHERN COLORADO N18 at Creighton N24 at Colorado State
Captain: none W 28-6 L 6-20 W 13-7 L 6-15 L 0-25 L 0-7 T 0-0 L 0-34 L 0-23
1931
1932
WILLARD WITTE 1933-1938 16-30-3, .357 Record six seasons
1933
(2-6-1) S23 at Fort Warren S30 COLORADO STATE O 7 at Colorado College O14 MONTANA STATE O21 at Northern Colorado O28 at Colorado N 4 at Utah State N25 WESTERN STATE N30 at Brigham Young
Captain: none W 33-0 L 0-7 T 0-0 L 0-7 L 0-27 L 12-40 L 0-27 W 6-0 L 0-3
(3-5-0) S22 at Fort Warren S29 at Nebraska O 6 BRIGHAM YOUNG O13 at Montana State O20 UTAH STATE O27 at Denver N 3 at Colorado State N17 NORTHERN COLORADO
Captain: none W 40-0 L 0-50 W 6-0 W 25-6 L 0-19 L 0-9 L 0-16 L 6-9
(4-4-0) S22 at Fort Warren S28 COLORADO STATE O 5 COLORADO MINES O11 at Denver O26 BRIGHAM YOUNG N 2 at Montana State N 9 at Utah State N23 at Colorado
Captain: none W 15-0 L 3-12 W 40-0 L 0-14 L 6-13 W 6-2 L 0-16 W 6-0
(2-5-1) O 2 at Northern Colorado O10 UTAH STATE O17 COLORADO STATE O24 at Denver O31 COLORADO MINES N 7 MONTANA STATE N21 at Brigham Young N28 at Arizona
Captain: none L 7-13 L 0-25 T 0-0 L 14-25 W 27-0 W 19-6 L 7-32 L 0-58
(3-5-0) S25 at Fort Warren O 2 at Nevada O 9 at Colorado College O16 at Colorado State O23 at Utah State N 6 BRIGHAM YOUNG N13 at Denver N25 NORTHERN COLORADO
Captain: none W 20-0 L 7-9 L 6-9 W 7-0 L 7-34 L 0-19 L 6-21 W 33-0
(2-5-1) S17 at Fort Warren S24 at Texas Tech O 1 COLORADO STATE O 8 at Brigham Young O22 DENVER O29 at Colorado N12 at Utah State N19 UTAH
Captain: none W 20-7 L 0-35 T 0-0 L 13-22 L 0-6 L 6-20 W 27-13 L 0-39
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
JOEL HUNT 1939 0-7-1, .063 Record one season
1939
(0-7-1) S29 at New Mexico O 7 at Utah O13 at Denver O28 COLORADO N 4 at Colorado State N10 at St. Louis N18 UTAH STATE N25 BRIGHAM YOUNG
Captain: none L 7-34 L 0-60 L 7-32 L 7-27 L 0-22 L 6-39 L 13-20 T 7-7
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E
1940
(1-7-1) S28 NEW MEXICO O 5 COLORADO STATE O12 at Brigham Young O19 at Denver O26 at Colorado N 2 CHADRON STATE N 9 UTAH N16 at Wichita State N23 at Utah State
Captain: none W 7-3 T 0-0 L 0-20 L 9-41 L 0-62 L 9-12 L 7-34 L 0-2 L 0-16
1941-1946 6-20-2, .250 Record six seasons, 1943-45 no team because of WWII
1941
(3-5-0) S26 COLORADO STATE O 2 at Brigham Young O10 NORTHERN COLORADO O17 at Denver O24 at Colorado Mines O31 at Colorado N14 UTAH N21 at Utah State
Captain: none L 0-10 W 13-6 W 33-0 L 14-17 W 26-6 L 7-28 L 7-34 L 6-14
1942
1943-45
No football at Wyoming; wartime.
1946
Captain: none W 7-0 T 7-7 L 0-7 L 0-20 L 0-46 L 7-27 L 3-6 L 6-19 L 7-21 L 7-39
1947
(4-5-0) S27 at Arizona O 4 BRIGHAM YOUNG O11 COLORADO MINES O18 UTAH STATE O25 UTAH N 1 at Northern Colorado N 8 at Denver N15 at Colorado N22 at Colorado State
Captain: Ed Chenoweth L 7-27 W 12-7 W 53-6 W 33-19 L 7-26 W 44-14 L 7-27 L 6-21 L 6-21
Captain: James Martin L 0-13 W 28-0 W 20-14 W 37-0 L 7-14 T 20-20 W 13-0 W 34-7 W 41-7 W 20-7
(5-4-0) S27 MONTANA O 4 at Utah State O11 COLORADO STATE O18 NEW MEXICO O25 UTAH N 1 at Brigham Young N 8 at Kansas State N27 at Denver D 6 at Houston
Captain: Harry Geldein W 14-0 W 14-0 L 0-14 L 0-7 L 21-27 W 24-13 W 20-7 W 21-14 L 0-20
1952
PHIL DICKENS 1953-1956 29-11-1, .720 Record four seasons
1953
(5-4-1) S19 NEW MEXICO STATE S26 at Montana 0 3 UTAH STATE O10 COLORADO STATE O17 at Iowa O24 at Utah O31 BRIGHAM YOUNG N 7 at Oklahoma State N14 at New Mexico N26 at Denver
Captain: Dale Haupt W 47-0 W 27-7 W 20-13 W 21-14 L 7-21 L 12-13 W 27-0 L 14-20 L 7-9 T 13-13
21-14
(UW finished 19th in final AP polls)
BOB DEVANEY 1957-1961 35-10-5, .750 Record five seasons
1957
(4-3-3) S21 KANSAS STATE S28 Montana (in Billings) O 5 UTAH STATE O12 COLORADO STATE O19 BRIGHAM YOUNG O26 at Utah N 2 AIR FORCE N 9 at Oklahoma State N16 at New Mexico N28 at Denver
Captain: Greg Maushart W 12-7 W 20-0 T 19-19 W 27-13 T 0-0 L 15-23 T 7-7 L 6-39 W 20-13 L 13-14
1958
(8-3-0) Captain: Dale Memmelaar S20 at Kansas State L 14-17 S27 Montana (in Billings) W 21-14 O 4 DENVER W 15-12 O11 OREGON STATE W 28-0 O18 at Colorado State W 7-6 O25 NEW MEXICO L 12-13 N 1 UTAH W 25-20 N 8 at Utah State W 41-13 N15 at Air Force L 6-21 N22 at Brigham Young W 22-14 SUN BOWL D31 Hardin-Simmons W 14-6
1959
(9-1-0) Captain: Len Kuczewski S19 Montana (in Billings) W 58-0 S26 AIR FORCE L 7-20 O 3 UTAH STATE W 27-2 O10 COLORADO STATE W 29-0 O17 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 21-6 O24 at Utah W 21-7 O31 at North Carolina State W 26-0 N 7 at San Jose State W 28-7 N14 at New Mexico W 25-20 N21 at Denver W 45-0 (UW finished 16th in final AP polls)
UW ADMINISTRATION
1947-1952 39-17-1, .693 Record six seasons
(7-2-1) S15 at Florida S22 IDAHO S29 DENVER O 6 UTAH STATE O13 at Colorado State O20 BRIGHAM YOUNG O27 at Utah N 3 at Montana N10 at New Mexico N24 at Arizona State
Captain: Ove Stapleton W 40-13 W 26-20 W 27-0 W 20-12 W 20-13 W 30-20 W 27-15 W 21-0 W 34-13 W 7-6
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BOWDEN WYATT
1951
(10-0-0) S15 WESTERN STATE S22 at Arizona S29 DENVER O 6 at Colorado State O13 NEW MEXICO O20 UTAH O27 KANSAS STATE N 3 at Utah State N10 Montana (in Billings) N17 at Brigham Young
1956
1954
(6-4-0) S18 OKLAHOMA STATE S25 KANSAS STATE O 2 DENVER O 9 at Colorado State
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(1-8-1) S21 NORTHERN COLORADO S28 COLORADO MINES O 5 COLORADO STATE O12 COLORADO O19 at Minnesota O26 at Utah N 2 at Brigham Young N 9 DENVER N16 at Utah State N24 at San Francisco
(UW finished 12th in final AP polls)
Captain: Ray Lutterman W 38-20 W 35-6 W 21-13 L 13-14 W 23-19 W 23-13 W 14-6 W 20-0 L 3-6 L 14-26
SEASON IN REVIEW
Captain: none W 19-6 L 0-27 L 6-60 L 0-40 L 0-27 L 0-16 L 7-23 W 12-6 T 0-0 L 0-28
(8-3-0) S17 at Kansas State S24 Montana (in Billings) O 1 UTAH STATE O 8 COLORADO STATE O15 TULSA O22 at Utah O29 BRIGHAM YOUNG N12 at New Mexico N24 at Denver D 3 at Houston SUN BOWL J 2 Texas Tech
1955
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THE OPPONENTS
(2-7-1) S26 at Northern Colorado O 4 at Colorado State O11 at Utah O18 DENVER O25 at Colorado N 1 at Colorado College N 8 BRIGHAM YOUNG N15 UTAH STATE N20 COLORADO MINES N29 at New Mexico
1950
(10-0-0) Captain: Dick Campbell S16 MONTANA STATE W 61-13 S23 BAYLOR W 7-0 O 7 COLORADO STATE W 34-0 O14 at Utah State W 40-7 O21 at Utah W 53-13 O28 NEW MEXICO W 44-0 N 4 at Idaho (UW ranked 18th) W 14-7 N11 at Brigham Young (UW ranked 14th) W 48-0 N23 at Denver (UW ranked 12th) W 42-12 GATOR BOWL J 1 Washington & Lee (UW ranked 12th, W&L 18th) W 20-7
O16 NEW MEXICO O23 UTAH N 6 at Utah State N13 at Brigham Young N20 at Tulsa N27 at Arizona
THE COWBOYS
BERNARD (BUNNY) OAKES
1949
(9-1-0) Captain: Carl Rollins S17 at Idaho State W 58-13 S24 at New Mexico W 41-14 O 1 at Colorado State W 8-0 O 8 MONTANA STATE (in Billings) W 48-0 O15 UTAH STATE W 27-0 O22 UTAH W 13-0 O29 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 45-0 N 5 at Northern Colorado W 103-0 N12 at Baylor L 7-32 N24 at Denver W 25-6
9-7 7-14 21-12 34-13 28-27 40-42
COWBOY COACHES
1940 1-7-1, .167 Record one season
(4-5-0) Captain: George Waters S25 COLORADO COLLEGE W 61-7 O 2 NORTHERN COLORADO W 48-0 O 9 IDAHO STATE W 40-13 O16 COLORADO STATE L 20-21 O23 at Utah L 7-19 O30 at Utah State L 34-45 N13 at Montana State W 46-12 N20 at Brigham Young L 14-15 N25 at Denver L 0-13
SEASON OUTLOOK
OKIE BLANCHARD
S C O R E S
1948
Captain: Frank Radella L 6-14 L 13-21 W 23-21 W 34-0
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(8-2-0) Captain: Mark Smolinski S17 Montana (in Billings) W 14-0 S24 NEW MEXICO W 13-3 O 1 at Arizona L 19-21 O 8 DENVER W 41-2 O15 at Colorado State W 40-8 O22 AIR FORCE W 15-0 O29 UTAH W 17-7 N 5 at Utah State (USU ranked 18th) L 13-17 N12 at Texas Tech W 10-7 N19 at Brigham Young W 30-6
1961
(6-1-2) Captains: Bob Bisacre & Chuck Lamson S16 at Montana W 29-0 S23 NORTH CAROLINA STATE W 15-14 S30 at Kansas T 6-6 O 7 UTAH STATE T 6-6 O14 COLORADO STATE W 18-7 O21 BRIGHAM YOUNG W 36-8 O28 at Utah W 13-6 N 4 at Arizona L 15-20 N11 at New Mexico W 33-7
LLOYD EATON 1962-1970 57-33-2, .630 Record nine seasons
1962
(5-5-0) S15 at Montana S22 NEW MEXICO* S29 WASHINGTON STATE O 6 UTAH* O13 at Texas-El Paso O20 ARIZONA* O27 at Colorado State N 3 at Air Force N10 at Utah State N17 at Brigham Young*
Captain: Bruce Wright W 13-0 L 21-25 L 15-21 W 16-7 W 14-6 W 31-8 W 28-7 L 14-35 L 6-20 L 7-14
1963
(6-4-0) Captains: Mack Balls & Tom Delaney S21 at Montana W 35-0 S28 UTAH STATE W 21-14 O 5 KANSAS L 21-25 O12 COLORADO STATE W 21-3 O19 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 41-14 O26 at Utah* W 26-23 N 2 at Arizona* L 7-15 N 9 at New Mexico* L 6-17 N16 at Arizona State* L 6-35 D 7 at Texas El-Paso W 7-6
1964
(6-2-2) Captains: Dick Barry, Jeff Hartman & Bill Levine S19 COLORADO STATE W 31-7 S26 at Washington State W 28-7 O 3 at Kansas W 17-14 O10 UTAH* W 14-13 O17 TEXAS-EL PASO W 20-6 O24 at Arizona* L 7-15 O31 NEW MEXICO* L 6-17 N 7 at Utah State T 20-20 N14 at Air Force T 7-7 N21 at Brigham Young* W 31-11
1965
(6-4-0) Captains: Darryl Alleman & Tom Wilkinson S18 AIR FORCE W 31-14 S25 at Colorado State W 33-14 O 2 ARIZONA* W 19-0 O 9 at Utah* L 3-42 O16 TEXAS-EL PASO W 38-14 O23 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 34-6 N 6 at New Mexico* W 27-9 N13 at Army L 0-13 N20 at Arizona State* L 10-14 N27 at USC (USC ranked 8th) L 6-56
1966
(10-1-0) Captains: Rick Egloff & Tom Frazier S17 at Air Force W 13-0 S24 ARIZONA STATE* W 23-6 O 1 ARIZONA* W 36-6 O 8 UTAH* W 40-7 O15 NEW MEXICO* W 37-7 O22 UTAH STATE W 35-10
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at Colorado State (UW ranked 10th) L 10-12 at Wichita State W 55-0 at Texas-El Paso W 31-7 at Brigham Young* W 47-14 SUN BOWL Florida State W 28-20
1967
(10-1-0) Captains: Mike Dirks & Jim Kiick S16 at Arizona* W 36-17 S23 AIR FORCE W 37-10 S30 COLORADO STATE W 13-10 O 7 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 26-10 O14 at Utah* W 28-0 O21 WICHITA STATE (UW ranked 10th) W 30-7 th O28 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 8 ) W 15-13 N 4 at San Jose State (UW ranked 8th) W 28-7 N11 at New Mexico* (UW ranked 7th) W 42-6 N18 at Texas-El Paso (UW ranked 6th) W 21-19 SUGAR BOWL J 1 Louisiana State (UW ranked 7th) L 13-20 (UW finished season ranked 6th)
1968
(7-3-0) Captains: Jim House & Gene Huey S14 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 14th) L 10-13 S21 UTAH STATE W 48-3 S28 at Air Force (UW ranked 20th) L 3-10 O 5 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 14th) W 27-13 O12 at Brigham Young* W 20-17 O19 UTAH* W 20-9 O26 NEW MEXICO* W 35-6 N 2 at Colorado State* W 46-14 th N16 at Texas-El Paso* (UW ranked 20 ) W 26-19 N23 at Arizona* (UW ranked 20th) L 7-14
N 4 at Brigham Young* N11 at Texas-El Paso* N25 at Arizona* (4-7-0)
1970
(1-9-0) Captains: Tom Gorman & Dale Pernula S19 AIR FORCE L 17-41 S26 UTAH STATE L 29-42 O 3 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 18th) L 3-52 O10 at Colorado State* W 16-6 O17 UTAH* L 16-20 O24 NEW MEXICO* L 7-17 O31 at Brigham Young* L 3-23 N 7 at Texas-El Paso* L 7-47 N14 at Houston L 0-28 N21 at Arizona* L 12-38
FRITZ SHURMUR 1971-1974 15-29-0, .341 Record four seasons
1971
(2-9-0)
1974
Captains: Al Duyn, Mike Lopiccolo & Tony Williams S14 UTAH STATE L 7-17 th S21 at Texas (UT ranked 9 ) L 7-34 S28 AIR FORCE W 20-16 O 5 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 18th) L 10-16 O12 at Brigham Young* L 7-38 O19 NEW MEXICO* L 21-32 O26 UTAH* W 31-13 N 2 at Colorado State* L 6-11 N 9 at Texas-El Paso* L 13-35 N16 PACIFIC L 14-50 N23 at Arizona* L 14-21
FRED AKERS 1975-1976 10-13-0, .435 Record two seasons
1975
(2-9-0) Captains: Andy Dixon & Aaron Kyle S13 IDAHO STATE L 3-16 S20 at Colorado L 10-27 th S27 ARIZONA* (Arizona ranked 15 ) L 0-14 O 4 COLORADO STATE* L 0-3 O11 at Utah* L 13-16 O18 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 31-14 O25 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 20-33 N 1 at Utah State L 21-27 N 8 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 10th) L 20-21 N15 at New Mexico* L 32-38 N22 at Air Force W 24-10 (8-4-0)
1976
Captains: Ray Davies, Steve Edwards, Kevin McClain & Paul Nunu S11 SOUTH DAKOTA W 48-7 S18 at Michigan State L 10-21 S25 UTAH STATE W 20-3 O 2 ARIZONA STATE* W 13-10 O 9 at Brigham Young* W 34-29 O16 NEW MEXICO* W 24-23 O23 UTAH* W 45-22 O30 at Colorado State* L 16-19 N 6 at Arizona* W 26-24 N13 at Texas-El Paso* W 14-10 N20 at Air Force L 21-41 FIESTA BOWL D25 Oklahoma (OU ranked 8th) L 7-41
(5-6-0) Captains: Mick Carter & Gary Fox S11 SOUTH DAKOTA W 42-28 S18 at Colorado (CU ranked 12th) L 13-56 S25 at Air Force L 19-23 O 2 COLORADO STATE* W 17-6 O 9 ARIZONA* W 14-3 O16 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 17-35 O23 TEXAS-EL PASO* L 7-12 O30 at Utah* W 29-16 N 6 at Utah State W 31-29 th N13 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 9 ) L 19-52 N20 at New Mexico* L 14-49
(4-6-1)
(4-7-0) Captains: Nick Bebout & Ed Schmidt S 9 IDAHO STATE W 30-14 S16 at Air Force L 14-45 S23 at Kansas L 14-52 S30 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 11th) W 45-43 O 7 NEW MEXICO* L 14-17 O14 at Colorado State* W 28-9 O21 UTAH* L 6-27 O28 UTAH STATE L 23-35
S10 S17 S24 O 1 O 8 O22 O29 N  5 N12
1972
14-33 13-20 22-14
Captains: Steve Cockreham, Frank Erzinger & Dan Fedore S15 ARIZONA* L 7-21 S22 PACIFIC W 49-14 S29 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 31-8 O 6 at Wisconsin L 28-37 O13 at Utah* L 16-50 O20 COLORADO STATE* W 35-3 O27 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 41-21 N 3 at Utah State L 20-31 N10 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 14th) L 0-47 N17 at New Mexico* L 21-23 N 24 at Houston (UH ranked 14th) L 0-35
1969
(6-4-0) Captains: Larry Nels & Tommy Tucker S20 ARIZONA* W 23-7 S27 at Air Force W 27-25 th O 4 COLORADO STATE* (UW ranked 19 ) W 39-3 th O11 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 18 ) W 37-9 O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (UW ranked 16th) W 40-7 O25 SAN JOSE STATE (UW ranked 16th) W 16-7 N 1 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 15th) L 14-30 N 8 at Utah* L 10-34 N15 at New Mexico* L 12-24 N22 at Houston (UH ranked 19th) L 14-41
1973
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BILL LEWIS 1977-1979 14-20-1, .414 Record three seasons
1977
Captains: Francis Chesley, Dave Clements & Walter Howard AIR FORCE T 0-0 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 27-17 at Michigan State L 16-34 ARIZONA* W 13-12 at Utah* L 13-23 th BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 17 ) L 7-10 COLORADO STATE* W 29-13 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 19th) L 0-45 at Utah State L 31-32
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 1978
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1979
PAT DYE
1980
AL KINCAID
1981
1982
(6-6-0)
1986
Captains: Brian Cetak, Mike Garvey & Galand Thaxton S 6 BAYLOR L 28-31 S13 PACIFIC W 23-20 S20 at Air Force* W 23-17 S27 at Wisconsin W 21-12 O 4 at Iowa State L 10-21 O11 UTAH* W 38-14 O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 22-34 O25 at Colorado State* L 15-20 N 1 NEW MEXICO* W 35-25 N 8 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 41-12 N15 at San Diego State* L 24-31 N29 at Hawaii* L 19-35
PAUL ROACH 1987-1990 35-15-0, .700 Record four seasons
1987
(10-3-0) Captains: Craig Burnett, Jeff Knapton & Galand Thaxton S 5 AIR FORCE* W 27-13 S12 at Washington State L 28-43 S19 OKLAHOMA STATE L 29-35 S26 IOWA STATE W 34-17 O 3 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-10 O10 at Brigham Young* W 29-27 O17 HOUSTON W 37-35 O31 COLORADO STATE* W 20-15 N 7 at New Mexico* W 59-16
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1989
(5-6-0) Captains: Craig Schlichting & Dabby Dawson S 2 LOUISVILLE L 21-28 S10 at Air Force* L 7-45 S16 HAWAII* W 20-15 th S23 WASHINGTON STATE (WSU ranked 19 ) L 23-29 S30 at Oklahoma State L 7-27 O 7 at Brigham Young* L 20-36 O14 UTAH* W 45-24 O28 at New Mexico* W 24-23 N 4 COLORADO STATE* W 56-35 N11 at San Diego State* L 17-27 N18 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 41-10
1990
(9-4-0) Captains: Mitch Donahue & Shawn Wiggins S 1 TEMPLE W 38-23 S 8 at Washington State W 34-13 S15 ARKANSAS STATE W 34-27 S22 AIR FORCE* W 24-12 S29 at Utah* W 28-10 O 6 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-51 rd O13 NEW MEXICO* (UW ranked 23 ) W 25-22 O20 WEBER STATE (UW ranked 21st) W 21-12 O27 at Texas-El Paso* (UW ranked 18th) W 17-10 N 3 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 19th) L 8-17 N10 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (UW ranked 25th, BYU was 8th) L 14-45 N17 at Hawaii* L 17-38 COPPER BOWL D31 California L 15-17
JOE TILLER 1991-1996 39-30-1, .564 Record six seasons
1991
(4-6-1) Captains: Tom Corontzos, Robert Rivers & Doug Rigby A31 HAWAII* L 17-32 S 7 at Colorado (Colorado ranked 12th) L 13-30 S14 S. WESTERN LOUISIANA W 28-15 S21 TEXAS TECH W 22-17 S28 TEXAS-EL PASO* T 28-28 O 5 at Air Force* L 28-51 O12 UTAH* L 42-57 O19 at New Mexico* W 39-19 O26 COLORADO STATE* W 35-28 N 2 at San Diego State* L 22-24 N 9 at Brigham Young* L 31-56
1992
(5-7-0) Captains: Dorell Drake, Jarod Thiele & Matt Swenson S 5 NEVADA W 25-6 S12 at Texas Tech L 32-49 S19 AIR FORCE* L 28-42 S26 at Louisville W 26-24 O 3 SAN JOSE STATE L 24-26 O10 NEW MEXICO* W 35-21 O17 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 28-31 O24 at Colorado State* W 31-14 O31 at Fresno State* L 31-42 N 7 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 17-6 N14 at Utah* L 7-38 N21 at Hawaii* L 18-42
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UW ADMINISTRATION
(5-7-0) Captains: Joe Digiorgio & John Salley S 4 NEW MEXICO* L 20-41 S11 at Colorado State* L 3-9 S18 LONG BEACH STATE W 36-27 S25 at Colorado W 24-10 O 2 at Hawaii* W 28-10 O 9 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 21-24 O16 CAL STATE-FULLERTON L 16-20 O23 UTAH* W 16-13 O30 at Air Force* L 34-44 N 6 at Brigham Young* L 13-23 N13 WICHITA STATE W 24-20 N20 at Texas-El Paso* L 32-39
1986 6-6-0, .500 Record one season
(11-2-0) Captains: Pat Rabold & Randy Welniak S 1 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 24-14 S 8 at Louisville W 44-9 S17 LOUISIANA TECH W 38-6 S24 at Air Force* W 48-45 th O 1 CAL STATE-FULLERTON (UW ranked 18 ) W 35-16 O 8 at San Diego State* (UW ranked 16th) W 55-27 O15 NEW MEXICO* (UW ranked 14th) W 55-7 O22 UTAH* (UW ranked 12th) W 61-18 O29 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 10th) W 48-14 th N 5 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 10 ) W 51-6 N12 at Houston (UW ranked 10th) L 10-34 N19 at Hawaii* (UW ranked 16th) W 28-22 HOLIDAY BOWL D30 Oklahoma State (UW ranked 15th, OSU was 12th) L 14-62
MOUNTAIN WEST
(8-3-0) Captains: Gary Crum, Phil Davis & Jim Eliopulos S 5 CAL STATE-FULLERTON W 38-13 S12 at Oklahoma (OU ranked 3rd) L 20-37 S19 at Air Force* W 17-10 O 3 NEVADA-LAS VEGAS W 45-21 O10 HAWAII* L 9-14 O17 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 63-12 O24 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 13th) W 33-20 O31 COLORADO STATE* W 55-21 N 7 at San Diego State* W 24-13 N14 at Utah* L 27-30 N21 at New Mexico* W 13-12
DENNIS ERICKSON
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RECORDS & HISTORY
1981-1985 29-29-0, .500 Record five seasons
1985
(3-8-0) Captains: Pete Benedetti, Mitch Daum & Tim Gosar S 7 at Baylor L 18-39 S14 AIR FORCE* L 7-49 S21 CAL STATE-FULLERTON W 31-8 S28 WISCONSIN L 17-41 O 4 at Utah* L 20-37 O12 HAWAII* L 18-26 O26 COLORADO STATE* L 19-30 N 2 at Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 17th) L 0-59 N 9 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 41-20 N16 at New Mexico* L 16-41 D 7 Texas-El Paso*+ W 23-21 + Game played at Melbourne, Australia
31-7 37-13 24-20
SEASON IN REVIEW
(6-5-0) Captains: Greg Taylor & Guy Frazier S13 OREGON STATE W 30-10 S20 RICHMOND W 35-14 S27 HAWAII* W 45-20 O 4 NEW MEXICO* L 21-24 O11 at Brigham Young* L 17-52 O18 UTAH* W 24-21 O25 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 34-9 N 1 at Colorado State* L 25-28 N 8 at Nevada-Las Vegas L 26-33 N15 at Air Force* L 7-25 N22 at Texas-El Paso* W 52-7
1984
Captains: Jay Novacek, Joe Ramunno, Bruce Mowry & Troy Schroeder S 1 SOUTH DAKOTA W 31-13 S 8 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 1st) L 7-42 S15 AIR FORCE* W 26-20 S22 at Oregon State L 14-41 S29 UTAH* W 21-14 O 6 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 0-21 O13 at Brigham Young*# (BYU ranked 5th) L 38-41 O20 NEW MEXICO* W 59-21 O27 at Colorado State* W 43-34 N 3 at Hawaii* L 28-31 N10 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W 45-29 N17 at Texas-El Paso* L 22-35 #Eventual National Champion
1988
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THE OPPONENTS
1980 6-5-0, .545 Record one season
(6-6-0)
N14 at Utah* N21 at Texas-El Paso* N28 at Hawaii* HOLIDAY BOWL D30 Iowa (Iowa ranked 18th)
THE COWBOYS
(5-7-0) Captains: Pat Ogrin, Danny Pittman, Vic Baginski, Mike Dennis, Scott Winfield & Hugh Albora S 8 at Washington (UWash ranked 15th) L 2-38 S15 at Northwestern L 22-27 S22 RICHMOND W 9-7 S29 COLORADO STATE* L 16-20 O 6 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 23-3 O13 at Utah* L 14-24 th O20 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 13 ) L 14-54 O27 NEVADA-LAS VEGAS L 24-28 N 3 at San Diego State* L 21-31 N10 ARKANSAS STATE W 17-14 N17 at Hawaii* W 21-13 N24 at New Mexico* W +3-17 + Forfeit win for Wyoming
(7-5-0) Captains: Walt Goffigan, Brad Baumberger & Steve Nighswonger S 3 SOUTH DAKOTA W 34-13 S10 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 1st) L 20-56 S17 AIR FORCE* W 14-7 S24 at Kansas State L 25-27 O 1 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 49-17 O 8 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 20th) L 10-41 O15 at Utah* L 14-69 O22 COLGATE W 49-29 N 5 at New Mexico* L 10-17 N12 at San Diego State* W 33-21 N19 COLORADO STATE* W 42-17 N26 at Hawaii* W 31-13
COWBOY COACHES
(5-7-0) Captains: Ken Fantetti & Marc Cousins S16 SOUTH DAKOTA W 30-11 S23 at Texas (UT ranked 6th) L 3-17 S30 UTAH STATE L 13-20 O 7 NEW MEXICO* L 15-19 O14 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 31-22 O21 UTAH* W 34-21 O28 at Colorado State* W 13-3 N 4 at Brigham Young* L 14-48 N11 at Nevada-Las Vegas L 10-12 N18 at Hawaii L 22-27 N25 at Texas-El Paso* W 51-21 D 2 at Louisiana State L 17-24
S C O R E S
1983
SEASON OUTLOOK
N19 at New Mexico* N26 at Louisiana State
RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 1993
(8-4-0) Captains: Kurt Whitehead, Mike Jones & Joe Hughes S 4 OREGON STATE L 16-27 S11 NORTHERN IOWA W 45-42 S18 at San Jose State W 36-25 S25 UTAH* W 28-12 O 2 at Air Force* W 31-18 O 9 at Texas-El Paso* W 33-26 O23 HAWAII* W 48-10 O30 FRESNO STATE* W 32-28 N13 at New Mexico* (UW ranked 23rd) L 7-10 N20 COLORADO STATE* L 21-41 N27 at San Diego State* W 43-38 COPPER BOWL th D30 Kansas State (KSU ranked 20 ) L 17-52
1994
(6-6-0) Captains: John Burrough, Ryan Christopherson & Tyrone Williams S 3 UTEP* W 36-13 S10 at Oregon State L 31-44 S17 TULSA W 17-7 S24 at Utah* L 7-41 O 1 at Nebraska# (Nebraska ranked 2nd) L 32-42 O 8 NE LOUISIANA W 28-14 O15 at Fresno State* L 24-38 O22 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-35 O29 AIR FORCE* L 17-34 th N 5 at Colorado State* (CSU ranked 14 ) L 24-35 N12 NEW MEXICO* W 38-28 N19 at Hawai’i* W 13-10 #Eventual National Champion
1995
(6-5-0) Captains: Joe Cummings & Jeremy Gilstrap S 9 at Air Force* L 10-34 S16 HAWAI’I* W 52-6 S23 OKLAHOMA STATE W 45-25 O 7 at Tulsa L 6-35 O14 LOUISVILLE W 27-20 O21 at Brigham Young* L 20-23 O28 COLORADO STATE* L 24-31 N 4 UTAH* L 24-30 N11 at San Diego State* (SDSU ranked 25th) W 34-31 N18 FRESNO STATE* W 38-10 N25 at UTEP* W 42-19 (10-2-0)
1996
Captains: Marcus Harris, Brent Leu & Steve Scifres A31 IDAHO W 40-38 S 7 at Iowa State W 41-38 ot S14 HAWAI’I* W 66-0 S21 AIR FORCE* W 22-19 S28 at UNLV* W 33-21 O 5 at San Jose State* (UW ranked 25th) W 45-22 th O12 WESTERN MICHIGAN (UW ranked 24 ) W 42-28 O19 FRESNO STATE* (UW ranked 23rd) W 42-21 N 2 SMU* (UW ranked 17th) W 59-17 N 7 at San Diego State* (UW ranked 16th) L 24-28 N16 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 23rd) W 25-24 D 7 vs. Brigham Young# (UW ranked 22nd, BYU was 6th) L 25-28 ot (UW finished ranked 22nd)
#Inaugural WAC Championship Game
DANA DIMEL 1997-1999 23-12-0, .657 three seasons
1997
(8-5-0) Captains: Marques Brigham, Jay Korth, Jeff Leonard, Donovan McComb, Jim Talich, Cory Wedel A28 at Ohio State (OSU ranked 9th) L 10-24 S 6 IOWA STATE W 56-10 S13 at Hawai’i* W 35-6 S20 SAN JOSE STATE* W 30-10 th S27 at Colorado# (Colorado ranked 16 ) L# 19-20 O 4 MONTANA W 28-13 O11 at Nevada W 34-30 O18 COLORADO STATE* L 7-14 O25 at SMU* L 17-22 N 1 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 41-17 N 8 UNLV* W 35-23 N15 at Air Force* L 3-14 N22 at Fresno State* L 7-24 #Win by forfeit
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1998
(8-3-0) Captains: Brian Brown, Demetrius Hamilton, Zach Keiter, Aron Langley, Jeff Smith, Greg Van Leer S12 MONTANA STATE W 17-9 S19 at Georgia (Georgia ranked 12th) L 9-16 S26 LOUISIANA TECH W 31-19 O 3 UTAH* W 27-24 O10 SMU* W 12-7 O17 at UNLV* W 28-25 ot O24 RICE* W 34-24 O31 at TCU* W 34-27 N 7 at Colorado State* W 27-19 N14 AIR FORCE* (UW ranked 25th, AF was 23rd) L 3-10 N21 at Tulsa L 0-35 * Western Athletic Conference Game
1999
(7-4-0) Captains: Dan Delcorio, Robbie Duncan, Jared Jarnagin, Wendell Montgomery, Brian Van Emmerik S 4 at Tennessee (UT ranked 3rd) L 17-42 S11 WEBER STATE W 41-16 th S25 at Air Force* (AF ranked 24 ) W 10-7 O 2 IDAHO W 28-13 O 9 UNLV* L 32-35 O16 at Louisiana-Monroe W 38-20 O23 COLORADO STATE* L 13-24 N 6 at Utah* W 43-29 N13 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 15th) W 31-17 N20 NEW MEXICO* W 42-28 N27 at San Diego State* L 7-39 * Mountain West Conference Game
VIC KOENNING 2000-2002 5-29-0, .147 three seasons
2000
(1-10-0) Captains: Patrick Chukwurah, Mark Sheller, Jay Stoner & Leo Caires A31 at Auburn L 21-35 S 9 at Texas A&M L 3-51 S16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 31-10 S23 NEVADA L 28-35 S30 at New Mexico L 10-45 O 7 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 0-34 O14 AIR FORCE* L 34-51 O21 at UNLV* L 23-42 O26 at Brigham Young* L 7-19 N11 UTAH* L 0-34 N16 at Colorado State* (CSU was receiving votes) L 13-37
2001
(2-9-0) Captains: Leo Caires, Adam Goldberg, Ryan McGuffey & Al Rich S 1 FURMAN W 20-14 S 6 TEXAS A&M L 20-28 S22 at Utah State W 43-42 S29 COLORADO STATE* L 14-42 O 6 NEW MEXICO* L 29-30 O13 at Air Force* L 13-24 O20 at Utah* L 0-35 O27 UNLV* L 26-47 N10 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 8th) L 34-41 N17 at San Diego State* L 16-38 N24 at Kansas L 14-27
2002
(2-10-0) Captains: Jon Aimone, Casey Bramlet, Ryan McGuffey, J.D. Wallum & Herman White A31 vs. Tennessee (in Nashville) (UT ranked 4th) L 7-47 S7 at Central Michigan L 20-32 S14 BOISE STATE L 13-35 S21 at Washington (UWash ranked 13th) L 7-38 O5 THE CITADEL W 34-30 O12 at Colorado State* L 36-44 O19 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 20-24 O26 AIR FORCE* (AF ranked 22nd) W 34-26 N2 at UNLV* L 48-49ot N9 at Brigham Young* L 31-35 N16 UTAH* L 18-23 N30 at New Mexico* L 20-49
JOE GLENN 2003-2008 30-41-0, .423 six seasons
2003
(4-8-0) Captains: Casey Bramlet & Tyler Gottschalk A 30 MONTANA STATE W 21-10 S 6 at Oklahoma State L 24-48 S13 KANSAS L 35-42 S20 at Air Force* L 29-35 S27 at Boise State L 17-33 O11 at Utah State W 48-21 O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 13-10 O25 at San Diego State* L 20-25 N1 COLORADO STATE* W 35-28 N15 at Utah* L 17-47 N22 NEW MEXICO* L 3-26 N29 UNLV* L 24-35 (7-5-0) S 4 S 11 S 25 O 2 O 9 O 16 O 22 O 30 N 6 N 13 N 20 D 23
2004
Captains: Corey Bramlet, Trenton Franz, Zach Morris, Guy Tuell APPALACHIAN STATE W 53-7 at Texas A&M L 0-31 OLE MISS W 37-32 LOUISIANA-MONROE W 31-10 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 20-10 at Brigham Young* L 13-24 at Colorado State* L 7-30 AIR FORCE* W 43-26 at UNLV* W 53-45 (3ot) UTAH* (Utah ranked 7th) L 28-45 at New Mexico* L 9-16 LAS VEGAS BOWL vs. UCLA W 24-21
2005
(4-7-0) Captains: Corey Bramlet, Dusty Hoffschneider, Ron Rockett S 3 at Florida (Florida ranked 10th) L 14-32 S 10 LOUISIANA-MONROE W 38-0 S 17 at Air Force* W 29-28 S 24 at Ole Miss W 24-14 O 1 UNLV* W 42-17 O 8 TCU* L 14-28 O 15 NEW MEXICO* L 24-27 O 22 at Colorado State* L 31-39 N 5 at Utah* L 13-43 N 12 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 21-35 N 19 at San Diego State* L 21-34
2006
(6-6-0) Captains: Chase Johnson & John Wendling S 2 UTAH STATE W 38-7 S 9 at Virginia L 12-13 (1ot) S16 BOISE STATE L 10-17 S23 AIR FORCE* L 24-31 S30 at Syracuse L 34-40 (2ot) O 7 at New Mexico* W 14-10 O14 UTAH* W 31-15 O21 COLORADO STATE* W 24-0 O28 at TCU* L 3-26 N 4 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 27-24 th N 9 at Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 25 ) L 7-55 N18 at UNLV* W 34-26 (5-7-0) S 1 S 8 S 15 S 22 O 6 O 13 O 20 O 27 N 3 N 10 N 17 N 23
2007
Captains: Wade Betschart, Sean Claffey, Michael Medina, Devin Moore VIRGINIA W 23-3 UTAH STATE W 32-18 at Boise State L 14-24 at Ohio W 34-33 TCU* W 24-21 NEW MEXICO* L 3-20 at Air Force* (AF was receiving votes) L 12-20 UNLV* W 29-24 at San Diego State* L 24-27 at Utah* L 0-50 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 10-35 at Colorado State* L 28-36
2008
(4-8-0) Captains: Ward Dobbs & Devin Moore A 30 OHIO W 21-20 S 6 AIR FORCE* L 3-23 S 13 NORTH DAKOTA STATE W 16-13 th S 20 at Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 14 ) L 0-44 S 27 BOWLING GREEN L 16-45 O 4 at New Mexico* L 0-24
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Captains: Korey Jones, Nick Carlson, Luke Ruff, Brett Smith at Texas (UT ranked 15th) L 17-37 TOLEDO L 31-34 CAL POLY L 22-24 at Idaho W 40-37 at Nevada* L 28-35 AIR FORCE* L 27-28 at Fresno State* L 14-42 st BOISE STATE* (BSU ranked 21 ) L 14-45 COLORADO STATE* W 45-31 at New Mexico* W 28-23 at UNLV* W 28-23 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU was receiving votes) L 28-42
2013
LARRY BIRLEFFI,
flanked by former UW Athletics Director Paul Roach (on left) acknowledges the crowd on Oct. 17, 1992, the day UW dedicated the press area in the War Memorial Stadium Press Box as “The Larry Birleffi Press Room”.
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(5-7-0) Captains: Marqueston Huff, Patrick Mertens, Brett Smith, Tyler Strong A 30 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 18th) L 34-37 S 7 IDAHO W 42-10 S 14 NORTHERN COLORADO W 35-7 S 21 at Air Force* W 56-23 S 28 at Texas State L 21-42 O 12 NEW MEXICO* W 38-31 O 19 COLORADO STATE* L 22-52 O 26 at San Jose State* L 44-51 N 9 FRESNO STATE* (Fresno St. ranked 16th) L 10-48
In 1992 the University of Wyoming Athletics Depar tment honored long-time newspaper, radio and TV personality Larry Birleffi, by naming the working press area in the War Memorial Stadium media facility after him. For over 50 years, and 1200 events, Birleffi covered the Cowboys and Cowgirls for newspaper, radio and television. While coaches, players and fans have come and gone, Birleffi was there. He was the one common thread through the tapestry that is Wyoming tradition. He carried the word of Wyoming athletics longer, and more effectively, than any other. He was inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996. Born in Hartville, Wyoming’s first incorporated town on April 17, 1918, Birleffi graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1942. He had begun covering the Cowboys for the UW student newspaper the Branding Iron in 1937. Birleffi died on September 27, 2008.
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As of end of 2018 season 56 weeks ranked in the AP poll No. 6 (1967) UW’s highest AP ranking No. 11 ASU (1972) highest ranked opponent UW has defeated 11-63 all-time record vs. ranked opponents 10-57 UW unranked, vs. ranked opponents 1-4 UW ranked, vs. ranked opponents 28-9 UW ranked, vs. unranked opponents 7-19 UW vs. ranked at home 3-38 UW vs. ranked on the road 1-6 UW vs. ranked at neutral locations
RECORDS & HISTORY
(4-8-0)
2018
(6-6-0) Captains: Marcus Epps, Nico Evans, Conner Cain, Austin Fort, Andrew Wingard, Logan Wilson A25 at New Mexico State W 29-7 S01 WASHINGTON STATE L 19-41 S08 at Missouri L 13-40 S15 WOFFORD W 17-14 S29 BOISE STATE * L 14-34 O06 at Hawai’i * L 13-17 O13 at Fresno State * L 3-27 O20 UTAH STATE * L 16-24 O26 at Colorado State * W 34-21 N03 SAN JOSE STATE * W 24-9 N17 AIR FORCE * W 35-27 N24 at New Mexico * W 31-3 *Mountain West Conference Games
SEASON IN REVIEW
2011
(8-5-0) Captains: Selected each game S 3 WEBER STATE W 35-32 S 10 TEXAS STATE W 45-10 S 17 at Bowling Green W 28-27 th S 24 NEBRASKA (Nebraska ranked 9 ) L 14-38 O 8 at Utah State L 19-63 O 15 UNLV* W 41-14 O 29 at San Diego State* W 30-27 N 5 TCU* (TCU was receiving votes) L 20-31 N 12 at Air Force* W 25-17 N 19 NEW MEXICO* W 31-10 th N 26 at Boise State* (BSU ranked 7 ) L 14-36 D 3 at Colorado State* W 22-19 NEW MEXICO BOWL D 17 vs. Temple L 15-37
2016
(8-6-0) Captains: Marcus Epps, Josh Allen, Lucas Wacha, Chase Roullier, Jacob Hollister S03 NORTHERN ILLINOIS W 40-34 (3ot) S10 at Nebraska L 17-52 S17 UC DAVIS W 45-22 S23 at Eastern Michigan L 24-27 O01 at Colorado State* W 38-17 O08 AIR FORCE* W 35-26 O22 at Nevada* W 42-34 O29 BOISE STATE* (BSU ranked 13th) W 30-28
2017
Captains: Marcus Epps, Josh Allen, Drew Van Maanen, Logan Wilson S03 at Iowa L 3-24 S09 GARDNER-WEBB W 27-0 S16 OREGON L 13-49 S23 HAWAI’I* W 28-21 OT S30 TEXAS STATE W 45-10 O14 at Utah State* W 28-23 O21 at Boise State* L 14-24 O28 NEW MEXICO* W 42-3 N04 COLORADO STATE* W 16-13 N11 at Air Force* W 28-14 N18 FRESNO STATE* L 7-13 N25 at San Jose State* L 17-20 D22 Central Michigan# W 37-14 #- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Boise, Idaho
THE OPPONENTS
(3-9-0) Captains: Chris Prosinski, David Leonard, Brian Hendricks, Austyn Carta-Samuels S 4 SOUTHERN UTAH W 28-20 S 11 at Texas (UT ranked 5th) L 7-34 S 18 BOISE STATE (BSU ranked 3rd) L 6-51 S 25 AIR FORCE* (AF was receiving votes) L 14-20 O 2 at Toledo W 20-15 O 9 at TCU* (TCU ranked 5th) L 0-45 th O 16 UTAH* (UW ranked 11 ) L 6-30 O 23 at Brigham Young* L 20-25 O 30 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU was receiving votes) L 38-48 N 6 at New Mexico* L 31-34 N 13 at UNLV* L 16-42 N 20 COLORADO STATE* W 44-0
2015
(2-10-0) Captains: Eddie Yarbrough, Cameron Coffman, Shaun Wick, Chase Roullier, Siaosi Hala’api’api, Lucas Wacha S05 NORTH DAKOTA L 13-24 S12 EASTERN MICHIGAN L 29-48 S19 at Washington State L 14-31 S26 NEW MEXICO* L 28-38 O03 at Appalachian State L 13-31 O10 at Air Force* L 17-31 O17 NEVADA* W 28-21 O24 at Boise State* L 14-34 O30 at Utah State* L 27-58 N07 COLORADO STATE* L 7-26 N14 at San Diego State* L 3-38 N28 UNLV* W 35-28
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THE COWBOYS
Captains: Russ Arnold, John Fletcher Weston Johnson, Darius Terry S 5 WEBER STATE W 29-22 S 12 TEXAS (UT ranked 2nd) L 10-41 S 19 at Colorado L 0-24 S 26 UNLV* W 30-27 O 3 at Florida Atlantic W 30-28 O 10 NEW MEXICO* W 37-13 O 17 at Air Force* L 0-10 O 31 at Utah* (Utah ranked 19th) L 10-22 N 7 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 25th) L 0-52 N 14 at San Diego State* W 30-27 N 21 TCU* (TCU ranked 4th) L 10-45 N 27 at Colorado State* W 17-16 NEW MEXICO BOWL D 19 vs. Fresno State W 35-28 (2ot)
2014
(4-8-0) Captains: Colby Kirkegaard, Dominic Rufran, Darrenn White, Eddie Yarbrough A30 MONTANA W 17-12 S6 AIR FORCE* W 17-13 nd S13 at Oregon (Oregon ranked 2 ) L 14-48 S20 FLORIDA ATLANTIC W 20-19 S27 at Michigan State (MSU ranked 9th) L 14-56 O11 at Hawai’I* L 28-38 O18 SAN JOSE STATE* L 20-27 (1ot) O25 at Colorado State* L 31-45 N1 at Fresno State* W 45-17 N7 UTAH STATE* L 3-20 N22 BOISE STATE* L 14-63 N29 at New Mexico* L 30-36
N05 UTAH STATE* W 52-28 N12 at UNLV* L 66-69 (3ot) N19 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU ranked 24th) W 34-33 N26 at New Mexico* L 35-56 D03 SAN DIEGO STATE (SDSU was receiving votes) L 24-27 D21 BYU# L 21-24 #- Poinsettia Bowl - San Diego, Calif.
COWBOY COACHES
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Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State* 7 1 .875 10 3 .769 Utah State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Wyoming 4 4 .500 6 6 .500 Air Force 3 5 .378 5 7 .417 Colorado State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 *Divisional Champion
West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State *! 7 1 .875 12 2 .857 Nevada 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Hawai’i 5 3 .625 8 6 .571 San Diego State 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 UNLV 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 San Jose State 1 7 .125 1 11 .083 *Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
2017
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State *! 7 1 .875 11 3 .786 Wyoming 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 Air Force 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Utah State 4 4 .500 6 7 .462 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 *Divisional Champion
West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State * 7 1 .875 10 4 .714 San Diego State 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 UNLV 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Nevada 3 5 .375 3 9 .250 Hawai’i 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 San Jose State 1 7 .125 2 11 .154 *Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
2016
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 New Mexico 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Wyoming* 6 2 .750 8 6 .571 Air Force 5 3 .625 10 3 .769 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 Utah State 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 *Divisional Champion
West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. San Diego St.*! 6 2 .750 11 3 .786 Hawai’i 4 4 .500 7 7 .500 Nevada 3 5 .375 5 7 .333 UNLV 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 San José State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Fresno State 0 8 .000 1 11 .083 *Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
2015
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Air Force 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 Boise State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 5 .583 New Mexico 5 3 .625 7 5 .583 Utah State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Wyoming 2 6 .250 2 10 .167
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West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. San Diego St. 8 0 1.000 10 3 .769 Nevada 4 4 .500 6 6 .500 San Jose State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Fresno State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 UNLV 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 Hawai’i 0 8 .000 3 10 .300
2014
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Colorado State 6 2 .750 10 2 .833 Utah State 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Air Force 5 3 .625 9 3 .750 Wyoming 2 6 .250 4 8 .833 New Mexico 2 6 .250 4 8 .833 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State 5 3 .625 6 7 .462 San Diego State 5 3 .625 7 5 .583 Nevada 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 Hawai’i 3 5 .375 4 9 .308 San Jose State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 11 .154
2013
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah State 7 1 .875 9 5 .643 Boise State 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 Colorado State 5 3 .625 8 6 .571 Wyoming 3 5 .375 5 7 .417 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Air Force 0 8 .000 2 10 .167 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Fresno State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 San Diego State 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 UNLV 5 3 .625 7 6 .538 San Jose State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Nevada 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Hawai’i 0 8 .000 1 11 .083
2012
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Boise State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Fresno State 7 1 .875 9 4 .692 San Diego State 7 1 .875 9 4 .692 Air Force 5 3 .625 6 7 .462 Nevada 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 Wyoming 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Colorado State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 UNLV 2 6 .250 2 11 .154 New Mexico 1 7 .125 4 9 .308 Hawai’i 1 7 .125 3 9 .250
2011
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. TCU 7 0 1.000 11 2 .846 Boise State 6 1 .857 12 1 .923 Wyoming 5 2 .714 8 5 .615 San Diego State 4 3 .571 8 5 .615 Air Force 3 4 .429 7 6 .538 Colorado State 1 6 .143 3 9 .250 UNLV 1 6 .143 2 10 .167 New Mexico 1 6 .143 1 11 .083
BYU 5 Colorado State 2 UNLV 2 Wyoming 1 New Mexico 1
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2009
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Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. TCU 8 0 1.000 12 1 .923 BYU 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Utah 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 Air Force 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Wyoming 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 UNLV 3 5 .375 5 7 .417 San Diego State 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 New Mexico 1 7 .125 1 11 .083 Colorado State 0 8 .000 3 9 .250
2008
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah 8 0 1.000 13 0 1.000 TCU 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 BYU 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 Air Force 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Colorado State 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 UNLV 2 6 .250 5 7 .417 New Mexico 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 Wyoming 1 7 .125 4 8 .333 San Diego State 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
2007
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 11 2 .846 Air Force 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Utah 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 New Mexico 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 TCU 4 4 .500 8 5 .615 San Diego State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 Wyoming 2 6 .250 5 7 .417 Colorado State 2 6 .250 3 9 .250 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
2006
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 11 2 .846 TCU 6 2 .750 11 2 .846 Utah 5 3 .625 8 5 .615 Wyoming 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 New Mexico 4 4 .500 6 7 .462 Air Force 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 San Diego State 3 5 .375 3 9 .250 Colorado State 1 7 .125 4 8 .333 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
2005
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. TCU 8 0 1.000 11 1 .917 BYU 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Colorado State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Utah 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 New Mexico 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 San Diego State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 Air Force 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Wyoming 2 6 .250 4 7 .364 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 9 .182
2004
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah 7 0 1.000 12 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 2 .714 7 5 .583 2010 BYU 4 3 .571 5 6 .455 Wyoming 3 4 .429 7 5 .583 Conference Overall 3 4 .429 5 6 .455 W L Pct. W L Pct. Air Force 4 7 .364 TCU 8 0 1.000 13 0 1.000 Colorado State 3 4 .429 4 7 .364 Utah 7 1 .875 10 3 .769 San Diego State 2 5 .286 1 6 .143 2 9 .182 San Diego State 5 3 .625 9 4 .692 UNLV Air Force 5 3 .625 9 4 .692
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1996
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Wyoming 7 1 .875 10 2 .833 Colorado State 6 2 .750 7 5 .583 San Diego State 6 2 .750 8 3 .727 Air Force 5 3 .625 6 5 .545 Fresno State 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 San Jose State 3 5 .375 3 9 .250 Hawai`i 1 7 .125 2 10 .167 UNLV 1 7 .125 1 11 .083 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 14 1 .933 Rice 6 2 .750 7 4 .636 Utah 6 2 .750 8 4 .667 SMU 4 4 .500 5 6 .455 New Mexico 3 5 .375 6 5 .545 TCU 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Tulsa 2 6 .250 4 7 .364 UTEP 0 8 .000 2 9 .182
1995
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 6 2 .750 8 4 .667 BYU 6 2 .750 8 4 .667 Utah 6 2 .750 7 4 .636 Air Force 6 2 .750 8 5 .615 San Diego State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667 Wyoming 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 Fresno State 2 6 .250 5 7 .417 Hawai`i 2 6 .250 4 8 .333 UTEP 1 7 .125 2 10 .167
1994
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 1 .983 8 3 2 .692 San Diego State 6 1 1 .813 8 4 1 .654 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 10 3 0 .769 Utah 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 4 7 1 .375 Wyoming 2 5 1 .313 4 6 1 .409 UTEP 2 5 1 .313 4 7 1 .375 Colorado State 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 3 9 0 .250
1990
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 10 3 0 .769 Colorado State 6 1 0 .857 9 4 0 .692 San Diego State 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .545 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 9 4 0 .692 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Air Force 3 4 0 .429 7 5 0 .583 Utah 2 6 0 .250 4 7 0 .364 New Mexico 1 6 0 .143 2 10 0 .167 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 3 8 0 .273
1989
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 10 3 0 .769 Air Force 5 1 1 .786 8 4 1 .654 Hawai`i 5 2 1 .688 9 3 1 .731 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 5 6 0 .455 San Diego State 4 3 0 .571 6 5 1 .542 Colorado State 4 3 0 .571 5 5 1 .500 Utah 2 6 0 .250 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 2 10 0 .167 New Mexico 0 7 0 .000 2 10 0 .167
1988
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 8 0 0 1.000 11 2 0 .846 UTEP 6 2 0 .750 10 3 0 .769 Hawai`i 5 3 0 .625 9 3 0 .750 BYU 5 3 0 .625 9 4 0 .692 Utah 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Air Force 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 San Diego State 3 5 0 .375 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 1 7 0 .125 2 10 0 .167 Colorado State 1 7 0 .125 1 10 0 .091
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 7 1 0 .875 10 2 0 .833 Utah 6 2 0 .750 10 2 0 .833 BYU 6 2 0 .750 10 3 0 .769 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 8 4 0 .667 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 New Mexico 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 Fresno State 3 4 1 .438 5 7 1 .423 San Diego State 2 6 0 .250 4 7 0 .364 UTEP 1 6 1 .188 3 7 1 .318 Hawai`i 0 8 0 .000 3 8 1 .292
1992
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Hawai`i 6 2 0 .750 11 2 0 .846 Fresno State 6 2 0 .750 9 4 0 .692 BYU 6 2 0 .750 8 5 0 .615 San Diego State 5 3 0 .625 5 5 1 .500 Air Force 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Utah 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 Wyoming 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 1 10 0 .091
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1998
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 7 1 .875 9 5 .643 San Diego State 7 1 .875 7 5 .583 Utah 5 3 .625 7 4 .636 Fresno State 5 3 .625 5 6 .455 San Jose State 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 UTEP 3 5 .375 3 8 .273 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Hawai`i 0 8 .000 0 12 .000 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Air Force 7 1 .875 12 1 .923 Wyoming 6 2 .750 8 3 .727 Colorado State 5 3 .625 8 4 .667
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 7 1 .875 11 2 .846 Air Force 6 2 .750 10 3 .769 Fresno State 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 Wyoming 4 4 .500 7 6 .538 San Diego State 4 4 .500 5 7 .417 San Jose State 4 4 .500 4 7 .364 UNLV 2 6 .250 3 8 .273 Hawai`i 1 7 .125 3 9 .250 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. New Mexico 6 2 .750 9 4 .692 Rice 5 3 .625 7 4 .636 SMU 5 3 .625 6 5 .545 Utah 5 3 .625 6 5 .545 BYU 4 4 .500 6 5 .545 UTEP 3 5 .375 4 7 .364 Tulsa 2 6 .250 2 9 .182 TCU 1 7 .125 1 10 .091
1993
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Fresno State 6 2 0 .750 8 4 0 .667 Wyoming 6 2 0 .750 8 4 0 .667 BYU 6 2 0 .750 6 6 0 .500 Utah 5 3 0 .625 7 6 0 .538 Colorado State 5 3 0 .625 5 6 0 .455 New Mexico 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 6 6 0 .500 Air Force 1 7 0 .125 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 0 8 0 .000 1 11 0 .083
RECORDS & HISTORY
W estern A thletic C onference
S T A N D I N G S
6 .455 5 .583 7 .417 7 .364 11 .000
SEASON IN REVIEW
1999
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah 5 2 .714 9 3 .750 Colorado State 5 2 .714 8 4 .667 BYU 5 2 .714 8 4 .667 Wyoming 4 3 .571 7 4 .636 San Diego State 3 4 .429 5 6 .455 New Mexico 3 4 .429 4 7 .364 Air Force 2 5 .286 6 5 .545 UNLV 1 6 .143 3 8 .273
1997
5 7 5 4 0
THE OPPONENTS
2000
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 6 1 .857 10 2 .833 Air Force 5 2 .714 9 3 .750 UNLV 4 3 .571 8 5 .615 BYU 4 3 .571 6 6 .500 New Mexico 3 4 .428 5 7 .416 Utah 3 4 .428 4 7 .362 San Diego State 3 4 .428 3 8 .272 Wyoming 0 7 .000 1 10 .091
3 .625 4 .500 4 .500 6 .250 8 .000
THE COWBOYS
2001
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. BYU 7 0 1.000 12 2 .857 Colorado State 5 2 .714 7 5 .583 Utah 4 3 .571 8 4 .667 New Mexico 4 3 .571 6 5 .545 UNLV 3 4 .429 4 7 .364 Air Force 3 4 .429 6 6 .500 San Diego State 2 5 .286 3 8 .273 Wyoming 0 7 .000 2 9 .189
5 4 4 2 0
COWBOY COACHES
2002
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Colorado State 6 1 .857 10 4 .714 New Mexico 5 2 .714 7 7 .500 Air Force 4 3 .571 8 5 .615 San Diego State 4 3 .571 4 9 .308 Utah 3 4 .429 5 6 .455 UNLV 3 4 .429 5 7 .417 BYU 2 5 .286 5 7 .417 Wyoming 1 6 .143 2 10 .167
Rice TCU SMU Tulsa UNLV
SEASON OUTLOOK
2003
Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Utah 6 1 .857 10 2 .833 New Mexico 5 2 .714 8 5 .615 Colorado State 4 3 .571 7 6 .538 Air Force 3 4 .429 7 5 .583 San Diego State 3 4 .429 6 6 .500 BYU 3 4 .429 4 8 .333 UNLV 2 5 .286 6 6 .500 Wyoming 2 5 .286 4 8 .333
C O N F E R E N C E
RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 1987
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 8 0 0 1.000 10 3 0 .767 BYU 7 1 0 .875 9 4 0 .692 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 9 4 0 .692 UTEP 5 3 0 .625 7 4 0 .636 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 5 7 0 .417 Utah 2 6 0 .250 5 7 0 .417 Colorado State 1 7 0 .125 1 11 0 .083 New Mexico 0 8 0 .000 0 11 0 .000
1986
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. San Diego State 7 1 0 .875 8 4 0 .667 BYU 6 2 0 .750 8 5 0 .615 Air Force 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .545 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 New Mexico 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 2 6 0 .250 4 8 0 .333 Utah 1 7 0 .125 2 9 0 .182
1985
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Air Force 7 1 0 .875 12 1 0 .923 BYU 7 1 0 .875 11 3 0 .786 Utah 5 3 0 .625 8 4 0 .667 Hawai`i 4 3 1 .563 4 6 2 .417 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 San Diego State 3 4 1 .438 5 6 1 .458 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 3 8 0 .273 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 1 10 0 .091
C O N F E R E N C E
S T A N D I N G S
1981
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 11 2 0 .846 Hawai`i 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Utah 5 1 1 .786 8 2 1 .773 Wyoming 6 2 0 .750 8 3 0 .727 New Mexico 3 4 1 .437 4 7 1 .375 San Diego State 3 5 0 .375 6 5 0 .545 Air Force 2 5 0 .285 4 7 0 .363 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 1 10 0 .091 Colorado State 0 8 0 .000 0 12 0 .000
1980
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 6 1 0 .857 12 1 0 .923 Hawai`i 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Utah 5 1 1 .786 6 4 1 .591 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 4 8 0 .333 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .364 Air Force 1 6 0 .143 2 9 1 .208 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 1 11 0 .083
1979
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917 San Diego State 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Utah 5 2 0 .714 6 6 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 4 0 .428 6 5 0 .545 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 6 6 0 .500 Colorado State 3 4 0 .428 4 7 1 .375 Wyoming 2 5 0 .286 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 2 9 0 .182
1978
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Conference Overall BYU 5 1 0 .833 9 4 0 .750 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 2 0 .667 8 3 0 .727 BYU 8 0 0 1.000 13 0 0 1.000 Wyoming 4 2 0 .667 5 7 0 .417 Hawai`i 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 7 5 0 .583 Air Force 4 3 0 .571 8 4 0 .667 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 Utah 4 3 1 .562 6 5 1 .542 San Diego State 2 4 0 .333 4 7 0 .364 San Diego State 4 3 1 .562 4 7 1 .375 UTEP 1 5 0 .167 1 11 0 .083 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 1977 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 3 8 0 .273 Conference Overall New Mexico 1 7 0 .125 4 8 0 .333 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. UTEP 1 7 0 .125 2 9 0 .182 Arizona State 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750 1983 BYU 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Conference Overall Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 9 2 1 .792 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 4 6 1 .409 BYU 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917 Arizona 3 4 0 .428 5 7 0 .417 Air Force 5 2 0 .714 10 2 0 .833 New Mexico 2 5 0 .286 5 7 0 .417 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 7 5 0 .583 Utah 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 4 3 0 .571 6 6 0 .500 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 1 10 0 .091 Hawai`i 3 3 1 .500 5 5 1 .500 1976 Utah 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 Conference Overall Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 5 7 0 .417 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. San Diego State 1 6 1 .187 2 9 1 .208 6 1 0 .857 9 3 0 .750 UTEP 0 8 0 .000 2 10 0 .167 BYU Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 8 4 0 .667 1982 Arizona State 4 3 0 .571 4 7 0 .364 Conference Overall Utah 3 3 0 .500 3 8 0 .273 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona 3 4 0 .428 5 6 0 .454 BYU 7 1 0 .875 8 4 0 .667 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .364 New Mexico 6 1 0 .857 10 1 0 .909 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 6 5 0 .545 Air Force 4 3 0 .571 8 5 0 .617 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 1 11 0 .083 San Diego State 4 3 0 .571 7 5 0 .583 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 6 5 0 .545 Utah 3 4 0 .428 5 6 0 .454 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 4 7 0 .364 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 5 7 0 .417 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 2 10 0 .167
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1975
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 12 0 0 1.000 Arizona 5 2 0 .714 9 2 0 .818 Colorado State 4 2 0 .667 6 5 0 .545 BYU 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545 New Mexico 4 3 0 .571 6 5 0 .545 Utah 1 4 0 .200 1 10 0 .091 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .181 UTEP 0 6 0 .000 1 10 0 .091
1974
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. BYU 6 0 1 .929 7 4 1 .625 Arizona 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Arizona State 4 3 0 .571 7 5 0 .583 New Mexico 3 4 0 .429 4 6 1 .409 UTEP 3 4 0 .429 4 7 0 .364 Colorado State 2 3 1 .417 4 6 1 .409 Utah 1 5 0 .167 1 10 0 .091 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 2 9 0 .182
1973
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona 6 1 0 .857 8 3 0 .736 Arizona State 6 1 0 .857 11 1 0 .916 Utah 4 2 0 .667 7 5 0 .583 BYU 3 4 0 .428 5 6 0 .454 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363 Wyoming 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 UTEP 0 7 0 .000 0 11 0 .000
1972
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 5 1 0 .833 10 2 0 .833 BYU 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 Utah 5 2 0 .714 6 5 0 .546 Arizona 4 3 0 .572 4 7 0 .363 Wyoming 3 4 0 .428 4 7 0 .363 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 3 8 0 .273 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 1 10 0 .091 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 2 8 0 .200
1971
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 11 1 0 .917 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 6 3 2 .636 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 5 6 0 .455 BYU 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Utah 3 4 0 .429 3 8 0 .273 Wyoming 3 4 0 .429 5 6 0 .455 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 3 8 0 .273 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 5 6 0 .455
1970
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 11 0 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 7 3 0 .700 Utah 4 2 0 .667 6 4 0 .600 UTEP 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 Colorado State 1 3 0 .250 4 7 0 .364 BYU 1 6 0 .143 3 8 0 .273 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 1 9 0 .100
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BYU Arizona State Wyoming New Mexico Utah Arizona
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 4 1 0 .800 6 4 0 .600 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600 2 3 0 .400 3 7 0 .300 1 3 0 .250 3 7 0 .300 1 4 0 .200 3 7 0 .300
1966
1965
1960
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 8 2 0 .800 Utah State 6 1 0 .857 9 2 0 .818 Utah 5 1 0 .833 7 3 0 .700 New Mexico 4 2 0 .667 5 5 0 .500 Montana 2 5 0 .286 5 5 0 .500 BYU 2 5 0 .286 3 8 0 .273 Denver 1 6 0 .143 3 7 0 .300 Colorado State 1 6 0 .143 2 8 0 .200
1959
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 7 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 New Mexico 4 2 0 .667 7 3 0 .700 Utah 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500 Denver 2 5 0 .286 2 8 0 .200 Utah State 2 5 0 .286 5 6 0 .454 BYU 2 5 0 .286 3 7 0 .300 Montana 1 5 0 .167 1 8 0 .111
1958
1963
*Played fewer than qualifying number of games
1957
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 6 4 0 .600 BYU 5 1 1 .786 5 3 2 .600 Denver 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 Wyoming 3 2 2 .571 4 3 3 .550 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 Montana 2 5 0 .286 2 7 0 .222 Colorado State 2 5 0 .286 3 7 0 .300 Utah State 1 5 1 .214 2 7 1 .250
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1952
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 6 3 1 .667 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 7 2 0 .778 Colorado A&M 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 5 4 0 .556 BYU 3 4 0 .429 4 6 0 .400 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 3 7 1 .318 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 Montana 1 4 0 .200 2 7 0 .222
1951
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 1 0 .800 7 4 0 .636 Wyoming 5 1 1 .786 7 2 1 .750 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Colorado A&M 3 3 1 .500 5 4 1 .550 BYU 2 3 1 .417 6 3 1 .650 Utah State 2 4 1 .357 3 5 1 .388 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 5 6 0 .454 Montana 1 4 0 .200 2 7 0 .222
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Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. New Mexico 3 1 0 .750 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Utah 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 Wyoming 2 3 0 .400 6 4 0 .600 BYU 0 4 0 .000 2 8 0 .200 Arizona State* 3 0 0 1.000 8 1 0 .889
1953
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 8 2 0 .800 Utah State 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Wyoming 4 2 1 .642 5 4 1 .550 New Mexico 3 2 1 .583 5 3 1 .611 Colorado A&M 3 4 0 .428 4 5 0 .444 Montana 2 4 0 .333 3 5 0 .375 BYU 1 5 1 .250 2 7 1 .312 Denver 1 5 1 .250 3 5 2 .400
MOUNTAIN WEST
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 1964 Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 7 3 0 .700 Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 7 3 0 .700 5 2 0 .714 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 3 1 0 .750 6 3 1 .650 BYU Utah 3 1 0 .750 9 2 0 .818 Colorado State 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 New Mexico 3 1 0 .750 9 2 0 .818 Utah 2 5 0 .286 3 7 0 .300 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 6 2 2 .700 Utah State 2 5 0 .286 2 8 0 .200 BYU 0 4 0 .000 3 6 1 .350 Denver 0 7 0 .000 0 10 0 .000 Arizona State 0 2 0 .000 8 2 0 .800 Montana
1954
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Denver 6 1 0 .857 9 1 0 .900 Wyoming 5 1 0 .833 6 4 0 .600 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 4 6 0 .400 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Utah 3 3 0 .500 4 7 0 .364 Colorado A&M 3 4 0 .429 3 7 0 .300 Montana 1 5 0 .167 3 6 0 .333 BYU 1 6 0 .143 1 8 0 .111
RECORDS & HISTORY
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1.000 10 1 0 .909 3 2 0 .600 8 2 0 .800 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500 3 2 0 .600 5 5 0 .500 1 4 0 .200 3 7 0 .300 0 5 0 .000 2 8 0 .200
1961
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 1 .917 6 1 2 .778 Utah State 5 0 1 .917 9 0 1 .950 Utah 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 Montana 2 4 0 .333 2 6 0 .250 BYU 2 4 0 .333 2 8 0 .200 Colorado State 0 6 0 .000 0 10 0 .000
1955
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado A&M 6 1 0 .857 8 2 0 .800 Utah 4 1 0 .800 6 3 0 .667 Wyoming 5 2 0 .714 8 3 0 .727 Denver 5 2 0 .714 8 2 0 .800 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 4 6 0 .400 Montana 2 4 0 .333 3 7 0 .300 New Mexico 1 5 0 .167 2 8 0 .200 BYU 0 7 0 .000 1 9 0 .100
SEASON IN REVIEW
Wyoming BYU Arizona State Utah Arizona New Mexico
S kyline /M ountain S tates C onference
THE OPPONENTS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1.000 10 1 0 .909 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600 2 3 0 .400 4 7 0 .364 1 4 0 .200 3 6 1 .350 0 5 0 .000 1 9 0 .100
*Played fewer than qualifying number of games
1956
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 7 0 0 1.000 10 0 0 1.000 Utah 5 1 0 .833 5 5 0 .500 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Colorado A&M 2 4 0 .333 2 7 1 .222 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 4 6 0 .400 BYU 1 5 1 .214 2 7 1 .222 Montana 1 6 0 .143 1 9 0 .100
THE COWBOYS
1967
Wyoming Arizona State BYU Utah Arizona New Mexico
1962
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. New Mexico 2 1 1 .625 7 2 1 .750 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 BYU 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 5 5 0 .500 Utah 1 2 1 .375 4 5 1 .450 Arizona State* 1 1 0 .500 7 2 1 .750
COWBOY COACHES
1968
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 7 3 0 .700 Arizona State 5 1 0 .833 8 2 0 .800 Arizona 5 1 0 .833 8 3 0 .727 UTEP 3 3 0 .500 4 5 1 .450 Utah 2 3 0 .400 3 7 0 .300 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 2 8 0 .200 BYU 1 5 0 .167 2 8 0 .200 New Mexico 0 7 0 .000 0 10 0 .000
S T A N D I N G S SEASON OUTLOOK
1969
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Arizona State 6 1 0 .875 8 2 0 .800 Utah 5 1 0 .833 8 2 0 .800 BYU 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 6 4 0 .600 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 3 7 0 .300 UTEP 2 5 0 .286 4 6 0 .400 New Mexico 1 5 0 .167 4 6 0 .400 Colorado State 0 4 0 .000 4 6 0 .400
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RECORDS & HISTORY A L L - T I M E 1950
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 0 1.000 10 0 0 1.000 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 6 3 0 .667 Denver 2 2 1 .500 2 7 1 .250 Utah 1 2 2 .400 2 4 3 .388 BYU 1 3 1 .300 3 5 1 .388 Utah State 0 5 0 .000 2 9 0 .181
1949
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 9 1 0 .900 Denver 2 2 0 .500 4 6 0 .400 Utah 2 3 0 .400 2 7 1 .250 Utah State 1 3 0 .250 3 7 0 .300 BYU 0 5 0 .000 0 11 0 .000
1948
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 8 1 1 .850 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 8 2 0 .800 Denver 2 2 0 .500 4 5 1 .450 Utah State 2 3 0 .400 5 6 0 .455 BYU 1 3 0 .250 5 6 0 .455 Wyoming 0 5 0 .000 4 5 0 .444
1947
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 8 1 0 .888 Denver 3 2 1 .583 4 4 1 .500 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 Colorado 3 3 0 .500 4 5 0 .444 Colorado A&M 2 3 1 .417 5 4 1 .550 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 4 5 0 .444 BYU 1 5 0 .167 3 7 0 .300
1946
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 4 1 1 .750 7 2 1 .750 Denver 4 1 1 .750 5 5 1 .500 Utah 4 2 0 .667 8 3 0 .727 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 5 4 1 .550 BYU 3 2 1 .583 5 4 1 .550 Colorado State 1 5 0 .167 2 7 0 .222 Wyoming 0 6 0 .000 1 8 1 .150
1945-1943
No football (World War II)
1942
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 6 3 0 .666 Colorado 5 1 0 .833 7 2 0 .777 Denver 3 2 1 .583 6 3 1 .650 Utah State 2 3 1 .416 6 3 1 .650 Colorado State 2 3 0 .400 4 3 0 .571 BYU 1 4 0 .200 2 5 0 .286 Wyoming 1 5 0 .166 3 5 0 .375
1941
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 2 .833 6 0 2 .875 BYU 3 1 2 .666 4 3 2 .625 Denver 3 1 2 .666 4 3 2 .625 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 3 4 1 .483 Colorado State 3 2 1 .583 4 2 1 .643 Wyoming 1 5 0 .166 2 7 1 .250 Utah State 0 6 0 .000 0 8 0 .000
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S T A N D I N G S
1940
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 7 2 0 .777 Colorado 4 1 1 .750 5 3 1 .611 Denver 4 1 1 .750 7 2 1 .750 BYU 2 3 1 .417 2 4 2 .375 Utah State 2 4 0 .333 2 5 1 .312 Colorado State 1 3 2 .333 3 5 2 .400 Wyoming 0 5 1 .083 1 7 1 .166
1939
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 5 1 0 .833 5 3 0 .625 Utah 4 1 1 .750 6 1 2 .722 Denver 3 2 1 .583 5 3 1 .611 BYU 2 2 2 .500 5 2 2 .666 Utah State 2 3 1 .416 3 4 1 .437 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 2 7 0 .222 Wyoming 0 5 1 .083 0 7 1 .063
1938
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 2 .833 7 1 2 .800 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 3 4 1 .483 BYU 3 2 1 .583 4 3 1 .563 Denver 3 2 1 .583 4 4 1 .500 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 2 5 1 .417 Colorado State 0 4 2 .166 1 5 2 .250
R ocky M ountain A thletic C onference 1937
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 7 0 0 1.000 8 1 0 .888 Western State 3 1 0 .750 5 3 0 .625 Denver 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Utah 5 2 0 .714 5 3 0 .625 BYU 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Colorado College 3 3 0 .500 5 4 0 .555 Utah State 2 4 1 .357 2 4 2 .375 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 3 5 0 .375 N. Colorado 2 4 0 .333 2 6 0 .250 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .166 2 5 0 .286 Colorado State 1 6 0 .143 1 7 0 .125 Montana State 0 3 1 .125 3 4 1 .437
1936
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 6 0 1 .857 7 0 1 .938 Denver 6 1 1 .813 7 1 1 .833 Utah 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Colorado 4 2 0 .667 4 3 0 .571 N. Colorado 4 3 0 .571 5 4 0 .556 BYU 4 4 0 .500 4 5 0 .444 Colorado State 3 4 1 .438 4 4 1 .500 Colorado College 3 4 0 .429 3 4 1 .438 Wyoming 2 4 1 .357 2 5 1 .313 Montana State 1 4 0 .200 3 5 0 .375 Western State 1 5 0 .167 1 6 0 .143 Colorado Mines 0 6 0 .000 2 6 0 .250
1935
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 5 1 0 .833 5 4 0 .556 Utah State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .688 Utah 4 1 1 .750 4 3 1 .563 Denver 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 N. Colorado 2 1 0 .667 4 3 0 .571 Colorado College 4 2 1 .643 4 3 1 .563 BYU 3 4 0 .429 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 3 4 0 .429 4 4 0 .500 Colorado State 2 4 1 .357 3 4 1 .438 Montana State 1 5 0 .166 2 6 1 .278 Colorado Mines 1 6 0 .143 1 6 0 .167 Western State 0 4 0 .000 1 6 0 .167
1934
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 6 1 0 .857 6 1 2 .778 N. Colorado 6 1 0 .857 6 1 0 .857 Colorado State 6 1 1 .813 6 2 1 .722 Utah State 5 1 1 .786 5 1 1 .786 Utah 4 2 0 .667 5 3 0 .625 Denver 4 4 0 .500 5 5 1 .500 BYU 3 5 0 .375 4 5 0 .444 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 3 5 0 .375 Colorado Mines 1 6 0 .143 1 6 0 .143 Colorado College 1 6 0 .143 1 7 0 .125 Western State 0 3 0 .000 2 5 0 .286 Montana State 0 4 0 .000 2 5 0 .286
1933
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 5 3 0 .625 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 1 1 .786 Denver 5 1 1 .786 5 3 1 .611 Colorado 5 2 0 .714 7 2 0 .778 BYU 5 3 0 .625 5 4 0 .556 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 4 4 0 .500 N. Colorado 3 3 0 .500 4 3 0 .571 Colorado College 2 4 1 .357 2 5 1 .313 Montana State 1 3 0 .250 3 5 0 .375 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 5 0 .167 Wyoming 1 6 1 .188 2 6 1 .278 Western State 0 5 0 .000 0 5 0 .000
1932
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 6 1 1 .813 BYU 5 1 0 .833 8 1 0 .889 Denver 4 1 1 .750 4 3 1 .563 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 5 2 0 .714 Colorado State 4 3 1 .563 4 3 1 .563 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Colorado 2 4 0 .333 2 4 0 .333 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 2 6 1 .277 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 7 0 .125 Montana State 0 3 0 .000 3 3 1 .500 Western State 0 5 0 .000 1 5 0 .167 N. Colorado* 2 1 1 .500 4 2 1 .643 *Northern Colorado ineligible for title
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S T A N D I N G S
1926
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 7 0 0 1.000 Colorado 4 1 1 .750 5 1 1 .786 Denver 4 1 1 .750 5 1 1 .786 Montana State 2 1 0 .667 6 2 0 .750 BYU 4 2 0 .667 5 3 0 .625 N. Colorado 3 2 0 .600 4 3 0 .571 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 4 3 0 .571 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 5 4 0 .556 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 3 4 0 .429 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 Western State 0 5 0 .000 2 5 0 .286 Wyoming 0 7 0 .000 1 7 0 .125
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 5 0 1 .917 8 1 1 .850 Colorado State 4 2 0 .667 4 2 0 .667 Montana State 2 1 1 .625 5 1 1 .786 Utah State 3 2 1 .583 4 2 1 .625 Denver 3 2 2 .571 4 2 2 .625 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 5 3 0 .625 Utah 2 2 1 .500 3 4 1 .438 Colorado Mines 3 4 1 .438 4 4 1 .500 BYU 1 3 1 .300 2 3 1 .417 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 2 6 0 .250 N. Colorado 0 4 0 .000 2 6 0 .250
1929
1928
1918
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado Mines 2 0 0 1.000 4 0 0 1.000 Denver 3 1 0 .750 3 2 0 .600 Colorado 1 2 0 .333 2 3 0 .400 Colorado College 1 2 0 .333 1 2 0 .333 Colorado State 0 2 0 .000 0 2 0 .000 (Wyoming played no games due to an influenza epidemic)
1917
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. 1923 Denver 5 0 0 1.000 9 0 0 1.000 Conference Overall 4 0 0 1.000 7 0 1 .938 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 4 2 0 .667 6 2 0 .750 Colorado 8 0 0 1.000 9 0 0 1.000 Colorado Colorado College 5 1 1 .786 6 1 1 .813 Colorado Mines 3 2 0 .600 5 3 0 .625 2 3 0 .400 3 3 0 .500 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .689 Colorado College 2 3 0 .400 2 4 0 .333 Utah State 4 2 0 .667 5 2 0 .689 Utah 1 4 0 .200 3 4 0 .429 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 3 0 .667 Wyoming Utah 2 3 0 .400 4 3 0 .571 Colorado State 0 7 0 .000 0 7 1 .063 Montana State 1 2 0 .333 5 4 0 .556 1916 BYU 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 Conference Overall Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. N. Colorado 0 2 0 .000 2 3 1 .417 Colorado State 6 0 1 .929 6 0 1 .929 Wyoming 0 7 0 .000 0 8 0 .000 Colorado College 4 1 0 .800 6 1 0 .857 Denver 3 2 0 .600 4 2 1 .643 1922 Utah 2 2 0 .500 3 2 0 .600 Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado Mines 2 2 1 .500 3 2 1 .583 1 4 0 .200 1 4 0 .200 Utah 5 0 0 1.000 7 1 0 .938 Wyoming 1 5 0 .167 1 5 1 .214 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .688 Colorado Utah State 0 3 0 .000 1 5 1 .214 Denver 4 1 1 .750 6 1 1 .813 2 1 .643 3 0 .500 3 0 .500 3 1 .417 4 0 .200 1 0 .000 2 0 .000 7 0 .000
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2 1 .643 4 0 .556 4 0 .500 3 1 .500 5 0 .167 4 0 .500 4 0 .429 8 0 .111
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Colorado Mines 4 Utah State 3 Colorado 3 Colorado College 2 BYU 1 Montana State 0 New Mexico 0 Wyoming 0
MOUNTAIN WEST
1927
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 7 1 0 .875 7 1 0 .875 Denver 5 1 0 .833 5 2 0 .714 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 6 2 0 .750 Montana State 3 1 0 .750 4 4 0 .500 Utah 3 1 1 .700 3 3 1 .500 Colorado 4 4 0 .500 4 5 0 .444 Utah State 3 3 1 .500 3 4 1 .438 BYU 2 4 0 .333 2 4 1 .357 Colorado Mines 2 5 0 .286 2 5 0 .286 Wyoming 1 4 0 .200 4 5 0 .444 Western State 1 5 0 .167 1 6 0 .143 N. Colorado 1 6 0 .143 2 7 0 .222
1924
1919
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 6 1 0 .857 7 1 0 .875 Utah 3 1 0 .750 5 2 0 .714 Colorado College 3 1 1 .700 4 2 1 .643 Utah State 2 2 0 .500 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 3 5 0 .375 Colorado 2 3 1 .417 2 3 1 .417 Denver 0 4 1 .100 1 5 1 .214 Colorado Mines 0 4 1 .100 0 4 3 .214
RECORDS & HISTORY
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 1 .900 5 0 2 .857 Colorado 5 1 0 .833 5 1 0 .833 Colorado State 6 2 0 .750 6 2 0 .750 Utah State 4 2 1 .643 5 3 1 .611 Colorado College 5 3 0 .625 5 3 0 .625 Montana State 3 2 0 .600 4 4 1 .500 Denver 3 4 1 .438 4 4 1 .500 N. Colorado 3 4 0 .429 4 4 0 .500 Colorado Mines 2 4 0 .333 2 5 0 .286 BYU 1 3 1 .300 3 3 1 .500 Wyoming 0 5 0 .000 2 7 0 .222 Western State 0 6 0 .000 0 7 0 .000
1925
SEASON IN REVIEW
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 8 0 0 1.000 9 1 0 .900 Utah 5 1 0 .833 6 2 0 .750 Utah State 5 1 0 .833 6 1 0 .857 Colorado 5 2 0 .714 6 3 0 .667 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 6 3 0 .667 BYU 3 3 0 .500 3 3 0 .500 Colorado College 4 4 0 .500 5 4 1 .550 Western State 2 4 0 .333 3 4 0 .429 Colorado Mines 2 6 0 .250 2 7 0 .222 Montana State 1 4 0 .200 6 5 0 .545 Denver 1 6 0 .143 1 6 0 .143 N. Colorado 0 6 0 .000 2 6 1 .278
1930
1920
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado State 5 0 1 .917 6 1 1 .813 Colorado College 4 1 1 .750 5 1 1 .786 Colorado 3 1 2 .667 4 1 2 .714 Utah State 2 1 0 .667 4 2 1 .643 Denver 2 3 0 .400 3 4 0 .429 Utah 1 2 1 .375 1 5 1 .214 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 4 5 1 .450
THE OPPONENTS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 7 0 0 1.000 8 0 0 1.000 Colorado 5 1 1 .786 6 1 1 .813 BYU 4 1 1 .750 5 2 4 .636 Denver 4 3 0 .571 5 4 0 .556 Montana State 1 1 0 .500 6 3 0 .667 N. Colorado 2 2 3 .500 2 2 3 .500 Colorado State 3 3 1 .500 3 5 1 .389 Utah State 3 4 1 .438 3 5 1 .389 Colorado College 2 4 2 .375 2 4 2 .375 Wyoming 1 5 1 .214 2 5 1 .313 Colorado Mines 1 4 0 .200 1 5 0 .167 Western State 0 5 0 .500 0 6 0 .000
1921
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah State 3 0 0 1.000 7 1 0 .875 Colorado 4 0 1 .900 4 1 1 .750 Utah 2 1 1 .625 3 2 1 .583 Denver 2 2 1 .500 4 2 1 .643 Colorado State 2 2 1 .500 2 3 1 .417 Colorado College 2 4 0 .333 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 3 2 .333 1 4 2 .290 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 5 9 .167
THE COWBOYS
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 7 0 0 1.000 Montana State 4 0 0 1.000 4 2 1 .643 Utah State 4 1 2 .714 5 1 2 .750 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 6 2 1 .722 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 5 2 0 .714 N. Colorado 3 3 0 .500 6 4 0 .600 Denver 4 4 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 2 2 .400 2 4 2 .375 Colorado 2 5 1 .313 3 5 1 .389 BYU 1 4 1 .250 1 5 1 .214 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 1 6 0 .143 Western State 0 7 0 .000 1 8 0 .111
COWBOY COACHES
Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 7 2 0 .778 Utah State 5 2 0 .714 6 2 0 .750 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 5 4 0 .556 Colorado 3 2 0 .600 5 3 0 .625 Wyoming 3 2 0 .600 6 4 0 .600 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 4 4 0 .500 BYU 2 3 0 .400 4 4 0 .500 Denver 3 5 0 .375 4 6 0 .400 N. Colorado 2 4 1 .357 2 4 1 .357 Western State 1 5 0 .200 1 6 0 .143 Colorado Mines 0 4 1 .100 1 5 1 .214 Montana State 0 2 0 .000 1 5 1 .214
SEASON OUTLOOK
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(The following list began with the 1947 season, when such records began to be kept.)
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Hall, Wayne, 1980 Hammerschmidt, Dan, 2009 Harding, Jim, 2009-13 Hartman, Jeff, 1974 Haug, Gordie, 2015-present Hazelton, Scottie, 2017-18 Henry, Robert, 2002 Hernandez, Frank, 2000 Hewgley, C.T., 1971-73 Hewgley, Wimp, 1960-63 Hicks, Bob, 1953-55 Hill, Renaldo, 2013 Hitt, Dick, 1947-52 The 1967 Cowboy Coaching Staff Hope, Danny, 1996 (Back Row left to right: Burt Gustafson, House, Jim, 1976-85 Jack Taylor, Paul Roach, Bill Baker and Howard, Ermel, 1953-55 Fritz Shurmur. Kneeling in front is Huey, Gene, 1972-73 Head Coach Lloyd Eaton.)
Bailey, Bob, 1979-80 Bailey, John W., 1947-52 Baker, Bill, 1962-70 Barone, Clancey, 1997-99 Barrett, Steve, 1977 Bath, Mike, 2014-18 Bossard, Bryan, 2000-01 Brandon, Gregg, 1987-90, 2011-12 Bratkowski, Bob, 1986 Bray, Craig, 1986 Breske, Mike, 2003-08 Brown, David, 2014 Brown, Greg, 1987-88 Brown, Sterling, 1977-79 Bruning, Scott, 1990 Burke, Tim, 1995-96 Burns, Kenni, 2014 Burns, Rusty, 2000-01 Burtnett, Leon, 1972-73 Butterfield, Dave, 1987-94 Byleveld, Justin, 2000-02
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Jaynes, Oval, 1978-80 Julian, Don, 2002-06 Kaligis, Pete, 2009-present Kennedy, Bobby, 1993-94 Kincaid, Al, 1980 King, Jim, 1981-83 Klaus, Larry, 1957 Klinker, Walt, 1980-82 Knaus, David, 1977-79 Knutsen, Chris, 1997-99, 2003-08 Koegel, Warren, 1978-83 Koenning, Vic, 1997-99 Korpitz, Larry, 1984-88, 1991-96
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Cafego, George, 1949-52 Cain, Jamar, 2013 Calloway, Neil, 1980 Chaney, Jim, 1994-96 Cockerham, Bill, 1988-90 Cockhill, Bill, 2003-07 Coffman, Leonard, 1947-51 Cole, Bob, 2008 Cooper, AJ, 2014-present Corgan, Mike, 1957-61 Crowe, Jack, 1981
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Lappano, Tim, 1986, 1996 Lawrence, Rich, 1983-85 LeBlanc, Derrick, 2012-13 Linta, Ed, 1962 Livingston, Lawrence, 2001-02 Long, Rocky, 1981-85 Lovat, Tom, 1989 Lowry, Alan, 1975-76 Luginbill, Al, 1978
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Daniel, Clarence, 1971 Danielson, Nick, 2013 Davis, Bob, 1981 Davis, Phil, 1984-85 Delaney, Tom,1970, 1972-74 Deti, John Jr., 1974 Dickert, Jake, 2017-present Downing, Scott, 1987-96
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Mallory, Curt, 2015-16 Manly, Leon, 1975-76 Marshall, Jim, 2000 Matsakis, George, 1997-99 Matsakis, Manny, 1999 McCall, Mick, 2001-02 McCullough, Lou, 1953-56 McIntosh, Tim, 1984-85 McMahon, Tom, 1979 Melton, John, 1957-61 Melvin, Randy, 1995-96 Miller, Bart, 2019-present Miller, Burnie, 1955-56 Montgomery, Jerry, 2009-10 Moore, Shannon, 2019-present Murry, Don, 1977-79
Easterbrook, John W., 1971-74 Eaton, Lloyd, 1957-61 English, Marty, 2003-11 Everson, Tom, 1986, 1989-94 Falks, Frank, 1977-79 Fanoga, Mike, 2009-10 Frazier, Robert, 1974-77 Fuchs, Scott, 2014-18 Fuller, Leon, 1975-76
Gene Huey
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Parker, Mike, 1975-76 Patera, Herb, 1973-74 Patton, Harvey Jr., 2003-07 Phenicie, Rob, 2000-02 Pierce, Leroy, 1950 Pletcher, Jim, 2000 Plunk, Max, 1984 Pride, Travis, 1999
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Rahl, Matt, 2010-13 Ramunno, Joe, 1988 Ray, Jason, 2009-2013 Raye, Jimmy, 1976 Richardson, John, 2014-present Roach, Dick, 1971-72 Roach, Paul, 1962-69 Roberts, Al, 1987 Robinson, Danilo, 2011-13 Robinson, Lance, 2003-08 Rondeau, Steve, 1981 Ross, Jim, 1957-61 Ross, Robin, 2012-13
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Sage, Derek, 2010-13 Schaake, Jay, 1980-85 Selmer, Carl, 1957-61 Shaw, Gordy, 1990-92 Shepard, Derrick, 1999 Shurmur, Fritz, 1962-70 Smith, Gregg, 1986 Smith, John L., 1986 Spack, Brock, 1995-96 Stanard, Steve, 2014-16 Stapleton, Clayton, 1953-54 Steinmark, Sammy, 1981 Stevens, Wilbur, 1953-56 Stoops, Mark, 1997-99 Sumlin, Kevin, 1991-92 Swenson, Paul, 1989 Joe Tiller
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Taylor, Jack, 1967-74 Tiller, Joe, 1987-88 Tobin, John, 1957-60 Tommerdahl, Mark, 1987-94 Tormey, Chris, 2012-2013 Townsend, John, 1951, 1953-56 Turchetta, Tom, 2000-02
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Van Diest, Mike, 1978-79, 1991-98 Vaughn, Tom, 1983-84 Vigen, Brent, 2014-present Vogt, John, 1984-85 Wallace, Bobby, 1980 Wallerstedt, Matt, 1997-2002 Walstad, George, 1982 Warmack, Bob, 1975-76 Weatherbie, Charlie, 1982-83 Whitten, Todd, 1997-98 Wiegandt, Ardell, 1983 Wight, Del, 1986-90 Wilson, Barry, 1985 Wilson, Kirby, 1993-94 Wisniewski, Ron, 2003-08 Wood, Alex, 1985-86 Wright, Ardell, 1984 Wyatt, Darrell, 1995
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Zenger, Dr. Sheahon. 1997-99
Rocky Long Mike Van Diest
Garza, Willie Mack, 2019-present Gatling, Bob, 1977-79 Germer, Chad, 2003-08 Gesser, Jason, 2013 Gilbert, Gary, 1984 Gilmore, Ted, 1997-98 Glenn, Casey, 2007-08 Godette, Cary, 1980-82 Grant, Mike, 2016-present Grinch, Alex, 2009-11 Gustafson, Burt, 1962-70
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Alford, Aaron, 2002 Applewhite, Bryan, 2003-08 Arnsparger, David, 2001 Arroyo, Marcus, 2009-10
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MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
Earl, Craig, 1984-85-86 Easton, Tedder, 2012-13 Ebbesen, Du'Ryan, 2016 Eberhardt, Ayden, 2017-18 Echtermeyer, Jim, 1959 Eckdall, Jess Boyce, 1928-29 Edeen, Dave, 1986-87-88 Edeen, Seth, 2014 Edenfield, Buck, 1968-69-70 Edmond, Eric, 1991-92 Edmunds, Jake, 2005-06-07-08 Edwards, Steve, 1974-75-76 Egloff, Rick, 1964-65-66 Elder, Buster, 1954-55-56 Eliopulos, Jim, 1980-81 Eliopulos, Marty, 1984-85-86 Eliot, D. J., 1997 Elling, Aaron, 1998-99-00 Elliott, Mark, 1990-91-92 Ellis, Garrold, 1985-86
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SEASON IN REVIEW
2019 WYOMING FOOT B AL L MEDIA G U I DE
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Daffer, Jay, 1988-89-90 Danczyk, Lou, 1934-35 Daniels, Ed, 1973 Darden, Donald, 1940 Daum, Mitch, 1982-83-84-85 Davenport, Mike, 1964-65-66 Davies, Ray, 1973-74-75-76 Davis, Bob, 1976-77-78 Davis, C.R., 2002-03-04 Davis, James, 1912-13-14 Davis, Jerry, 1954 Davis, John, 1995 Davis, Michael, 1980-81 Davis, Oliver, 1982-83-84 Davis, Phil, 1979-80-81 Davis, Roger, 1901-02-03 Davis, Walter, 1912 Dawson, Dabby, 1988-89 Day, Dana, 1992 Dean, Stinson, 2005 DeAndrea, Jimmy, 2006-07-08 DeBolt, Ray, 1940 DeForrest, Franklin, 1924-25 DeFusco, Marc, 1994 DeLand, Roger, 1930 Delaney, Tom, 1961-62-63 Delario, Charles, 1903 Delcorio, Dan, 1996-97-98-99 DeMontbreun, Bill, 1952-53 Demos, Trifon, 1996-97-98-99 Dempsey, Dave, 1970-71 Dempsey, Joe, 1958-59-60 Dennis, Mike, 1978-79 Denton, Chad, 1991-92 Denton, Wortham, 1924
Depew, Mark, 1981-82-83 DePoyster, Jerry, 1965-66-67 Derenoncourt, Brahms, 1995-96-97 DeSarro, Joe, 1966-67-68 DeSarro, Matt, 1997 DeSelms, Andy, 2000-01-02 Desjardins, Pierre, 1964-65 Desmarais, Rick, 1961-62-63 Desmond, Lawrence, l 922 Deti, John, 1933-34-35 Devine, Bob, 1941 Devlin, Dennis, 1966-67-68 Dewberry, Curtis, 1992 Dickson, Howard, 1936-37-38 Dickinson, LaVerne, 1968 Diehl, Adam, 2003-04-05-06 DiGiorgio, Joe, 1979-80-81-82 Dillowry, O., 1900 Dinges, Bob, 1963-64-65 Dir, Carl, 1930-31-34 Dirks, Jay, 2000 Dirks, Marion G., 1965-66-67 DiVenere, Doug, 1986-87 Dixon, Andy, 1973-74-75 Dixon, Chris, 2002-03 Dobbs, Ward, 2005-06-07-08 Dobler, Conrad, 1969-70-71 Doctson, Josh, 2011 Dodd, Bill, 1964 Dodson, Arthur, 1930 Domzalski, Gene, 1957 Donahue, Mitch, 1987-88-89-90 Donnelly, Darion, 2006 Donnelly, Rick, 1983-84 Donovan, Kolton, 2017 Donovan, Luke, 2001-02-03 Dorrington, George, 1937-38-39 Doss, Jacob, 2005-06-07 Dowdy, Charles, 1950 Dowler, John, 1963-64 Dowler, Walter, 1931-32-33 Downey, Owen, 1899-1900-01 Downey, Stephen, 1902-03-04 Doyle, Raymond, 1934-35-36 Dozier, George, 1988-89 Drace, Stephen E., 1971 Dragt, Tom, 1977-79 Drake, Dorell, 1989-91-92 Dreessen, Jason, 1996-97-98-99 Dreusicke, Kenneth, 1952 Drew, Herbert, 1914-15 Driver, Dwight, 1990-92 Drost, Tom, 1949-50 Drube, Kirby, 1995-96-97-98 Drube, Kolby, 2000-01 Ducker, George, 1922-23 Dudley, James C., 1976-77 Duke, Paul, 1974-75 Dunbar, Robert, 1937-38 Duncan, Floyd, 1926-27-28 Duncan, Robbie, 1996-97-98-99 Dunker, Floyd, 1927-28 Dunn, Darwin, 1949-50-51 Dunn, Ed, 1931-32-34 Dunn, John, 1972-73-74 Dunn, Lonnie, 1960-61-62 Dunnington, Louis, 1939-40 Durbin, Ben, 2010-11 Durling, Jerrold, 1965-66 Dussett, Freddie, 1986-88 Dutmer, Danny, 2005-06-07-08 Duweke, Lawrence, 1939-40 Duyn, Allen, 1972-73-74 Dyke, Barney, 1935-36-37
THE OPPONENTS
Cafferty, Phil, 1994 Cain, Connor, 2015-16-17 Caires, Leo, 1998-99-00-01 Calahan, Ryan, 2000-01-02 Caldwell, Tony, 1979 Calhoun, Mike, 1976 Camino, Dennis, 1975-76 Campbell, Richard, 1948-49-50 Campbell, Tony, 1980 Cantrell, Caleb, 2017 Capellen, Warren, 1942-46 Caraway, James, 2009-10-11 Carducci, Anthony, 1969-70-71 Carlson, Nick, 2009-10-11-12 Carroll, Robert L., 1954-55 Carroll, Glyn, 1949 Carta-Samuels, Austyn, 2009-10 Carter, Clarence, 1953-54-55 Carter, Lee, 1988 Carter, Lou, 1980 Carter, Mick, 1969-70-71 Carter, Sam, 1955-56 Carter, Thomas, 1979 Casavan, Brandon, 1999-00-02-03 Casey, Edward, 1903 Cashman, James, 1932-33 Cassidy, Joseph, 1966-67-68 Cetak, Brian, 1983-84-85-86 Chalman, Mark, 1972-73 Champion, Frank, 1895 Chase, Leo, 1894 Chase, Luke, 2004-05-06-07 Chase, Matt, 2002-03-04-05 Chavers, Lawrence, 1985-86-87 Chenoweth, Edward, 1942-46-47-48 Chesley, Francis, 1975-76-77 Childs, Joe, 1967-68 Christensen, Carl, 1971-72 Christensen, Micah, 1997 Christensen, Wesley, 1933-34 Christofferson, LeGrand, 1934-35-36 Christopherson, Ryan, 1991-92-93-94 Christopulos, Daniel, 1976-77-78 Christopulos, Louis, 1974-75 Chukwurah, Patrick, 1997-98-99-00 Chytka, Gregory, 1977-78 Chytka, Paul, 1983-84 Ciarvella, Bernard, 1970-71-72 Cichosz, Chris, 1997-98-99 Claffey, Sean, 2004-05-06-07 Claiborne, Jalen, 2012-13-14 Clanton, Ray, 1980 Clark, Cameron, 2004-05 CIark, Julius, 1901-02-03 Clash, Emory Darnell, 1980-81-82 Clausen, Elmer, 1930 Clayton, Don, 1975-76-77-78 Clayton, James, 1942-46 Clayton, Steve, 1986-87 Clements, David, 1975-76-77 Cleveland, Lloyd K., 1914 Cline, Chuck, 1919 Clooten, Steve, 1990-91 Cobb, William B., 1914 Coburn, Harold, 1895-96-08 Cockreham, Steve, 1971-72-73 Coffman, Cameron, 2015 Cogdill, Jon, 1986-87-88 Cogdill, Scott, 2005 Cohoon, Chad, 1991-92 Coldon, C.J., 2018 Cole, Bobby, 1994 Cole, Chris, 1999 Cole, James, 1957-58-59 Coleman, Eric, 1985-86-87-88 Coleman, Karl, 1972-73-76 Coleman, R., 1929
Colling, Howard, 1959-60-61 Collins, Bob, 1949-50 Combs, Larry, 1975-76 Connor, Francis, 1947-48 Constance, Wade, 1992-93 Conway, Austin, 2016-17-18 Cook, Eldon, 1942 Cook, H.A., 1894 Cook, Jay, 1977 Cook, Kenneth, 1940-41 Cook, Ralph, 1936-37 Coonce, Scott, 1985-86 Cooper, Robert, 1946 Corbett, Jack, 1922-23-24 Cordiner, A.H., 1894 Cordiner, Douglas, 1902-03 Corontzos, Thomas, 1988-89-90-91 Corrigan, William, 1936-37 Corriveau, Scott, 1979 Corthell, Irving, 1914-15 Corthell, Morris E., 1904-05-06-07-09 Corthell, William, 1936-37 Costello, Rick, 1974 Cottingham, Andrew, 1983-84-85 Cotton, Buell, 1923 Couch, Davis K., 1953 Coughlin, Charles, 1928-29 Coulter, Richard, 1951-52 Cousins, Marc 1976, 1978 Cousins, Michael, 1974-75-76 Covert, Dean Forbes, 1917 Covington, Lyle, 1951 Cox, AvantĂŠ, 2017 Cox, Chris, 2002-03-04 Craig, Chuck, 1974 Craig, Harry, 1913-15-16 Crall, Garrett, 2017-18 Cramer, Gordon, 1965-66-67 Crater, Ernest, 1900 Crawford, Jay, 1937 Crawford, James L., 1954-55-56 Crawford, Leslie, 1917-19 Criss, Jack, 1946 Cronk, David, 1960-61 Crooks, Dan, 2014 Crow, Dontae, 2017-18 Crowley, Edwin Kenneth, 1908 Crum, Dax, 2008, 2010 Crum, Earl, 1940 Crum, Gary, 1979-80-81 Crum, Ross, 1992 Cryder, Keegan, 2018 Cudworth, Daniel, 1988-89-90 Cumberlander, Dexter, 1974-75-76 Cummings, Joe, 1992-93-94-95 Cummings, Ryan, 2014-15-16-17 Curry, Edward, 1971-73 Curtis, Neal, 1957-58 Cushing, K.C., 1979
THE COWBOYS
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Bach, Luis, 2015 Baginski, Vic, 1977-78-79 Bailey, Triston, 2015 Baker, William C., 1949-50-51 Baker, William M., 1974 Baker, Dennis, 1975-76-77 Baker, Derek, 1990-91 Baldacci, Peter D., 1983-84-85-86 Ball, Willis, 1936 Balls, Mack, 1961-62-63 Banks, Joseph, 1916 Banks, Seth, 1939 Barella, Matt, 2006-07 Barge, Josh, 2002-03-04-05 Barker, Alan, 1928-29 Barnes, Cortney, 1997-98-99 Barnes, Harry, 1929-30 Barnes, Howard, 1919-20 Barnes, Trent, 1976 Barnett, Dennis, 1971-72 Barrows, Jim, 1968-69 Barry, Richard, 1962-63-64 Bartlett, Jason, 1994-95 Bartlett, Leroy, 1932 Bash, Homer, 1932-33 Bash, Howard, 1933 Bashford, Len, 1961 Bassford, Norman, 1935-36-37 Bath, Al, 1900 Bath, Robert L., 1947-48 Bath, Fred, 1901-02 Bath, Louis, 1896-98 Bauer, Keith, 1964 Baumberger, Brad, 1982-83 Beasley, Tim, 1996-97-98-99 Bebout, Nick 1970-71-72 Beckett, Robert, 1946-47-48-49 Behning, Richard A., 1959-60-61 Belei, Robert J., 1968 Bell, Brandon, 2004-05 Bell, Peter, 1977 Bena, Steve, 1986-87-88 Benadom, Ron, 1965 Benedetti, Peter, 1982-83-84-85 Benjamin, Robert, 2009 Bennett, Dorman, 1913-14 Bennett, Owen, 1958 Bennett, Anthony, 1927-28 Benson, Gene, 1946 Benson, Warren, 1955-56-57 Bentley, Walter, 1939-40-41
Burke, Steve, 1973-74-75 Burkhalter, Travis, 2007-08-09-10 Burnett, Craig, 1986-87 Burns, Blair, 2011-12-13-14 Burns, Bob, 1980-81-82-83 Burns, Robert H., 1919 Burrough, John, 1992-93-94 Burroughs, Jeff, 2018 Bushala, Tony, 1977 Bussey, Rickey 1978-79 Butchart, Ross, 1998 Butler, Irwin, 1940 Butler, Maynard, 1894 Butler, Terrance, 2003-04-05 Butscher, Robert, 1936 Butz, Jack, 1946 Buza, Richard, 1970
COWBOY COACHES
Abojei, Eric, 2018 Abraham, Gerald, 1984-85-86-87 Abram, DaShawn, 2000-01 Adams, Casey, 2000-01-02-03 Adams, Dick, 1895 Adams, Richard, 1952 Adamson, Stephen, 1967-68-69 Addison, Steven, 1988.89-90 Aiken, Jonathan, 2010 Aimone, Jon, 2000-01-02 Akeson, Roy P., 1905-07-08 Albora, Hugh, 1979 Alers, Perry, 1919-20-21-22 Alexander, Alvester, 2009-10-11 Alford, Hugh, 1948 Alleman, Darryl, 1964 65 Allen, John C. 1957-58 Allen, Josh, 2016-17 Allmon, D. Scott, 1997-98 Allsman, Lewis, 1924-25 Amedro, Robert, 1942 Amos, Jason, 2003 Amundson, Josh, 1996-97-98 Anderson, George, 1967-68-69 Anderson, Joe, 2000 Anderson, Luke, 2011-12 Andre, Walter, 1946 Answine, Fred, 1957 Appleby, Chase, 2014-15 Armah, Derek, 2000-01-02-03 Arndt, Patrick, 1985-86-87 Arnold, John, 1975-76-78 Arnold, Orlando, 2008-09 Arnold, Patrick, 2018 Arnold, Russ, 2006-07-08-09 Asmussen, John, 1985-86 Atkins, Jesse, 1949 Atwater, T.J., 2006, 2008-09 Atwell, M.M., 1901 Avery, Brandon, 2002, 2004 Aylward, Robert W., 1965 -66-67
Berg, Zach, 2012 Berger, Justin, 2012-13, 2015 Bergman, Damon, 1989-92 Bergstrom, Einar, 1929-30 Berner, Frederick, 1926 Bernthaler, Justin, 2012-13 Berry, Reggie, 1986-87 Bertelson, Daniel, 1980-81-82 Betschart, Wade, 2004-05-06-07 Bettencourt, Doug, 1970 Bettencourt, Richard, 2016 Beuhler, Chad, 2000-01-02 Biezuns, Josh, 2008-09-10-11 Bigelow, Jevon, 2018 Billingsley, Ronald, 1964-65-66 Binkowski, Dennis, 1969-70-71 Birkeness, Matt, 2010-11 Bisacre, Robert Jr., 1959-60-61 Bishop, Bud, 1959 Black, Thomas, 1942 Blanchard, Claire, 1922-23-24 Blankenbaker, Keyon, 2018 Bloom, Keith, 1947 Bohlinger, Rob, 1995-96-97 Bojakowski, Stan, 1977 Boleski, Anthony L., 1964 Bolger, Zach, 2009-10 Bolick, Bill, 1960 Bolling, Greg, 2006-07-08-09 Bolte, Bill, 1980-81-82 Bommer, Breton, 1986-87 Bond, Lee, 1934-35-36 Bond, Tim, 2005-06-07-08 Bonde, Jacob, 2001-02-03-04 Bonds, Franklin, 1955-56-57 Bordelon, Ray, 1952 Borgs, Alex, 2011-12-13-14 Boris, Ken, 1993-94-95 Borkowski, Daniel, 1974-75 Boston, Adrian, 1997-98 Bostwick, Richard, 1940-41 Bouknight, Jovon, 2002-03-04-05 Bowen, John C., 1965-66-67 Bowens, Nathaniel, 1980 Bowers, Richard J., 1950-51-52 Bowker, Brian, 1990-91 Bowman, Sean, 2001 Boyd, Curtis, 1973-74-75 Boyd, Neal T., 1917 Boyland, Troy, 2014-15 Boyle, Jeff, 1997-98-99-00 Bradbard, Max, 1938-39-40 Bradfield, Gilbert, 1974 Bradford, Charles L., 1979-80 Bradshaw, Kit, 2001-02 Bramlet, Casey, 2000-01-02-03 Bramlet, Corey, 2002-03-04-05 Brasee, John, 1987-88 Bratcher, James D., 1954-55 Brecht, Harold, 1940 Brees, Fred, 1897-98-99 Brees, Herbert, 1894-95-96-97 Brennan, Sean, 2000 Brenton, George, 1931-32 Brewer, Chris, 2005 Bridgeman, Allen, 1999-00 Bridges, Eric, 1998 Brigham, Marques, 1995-96-97-98 Bromel, Bert, 1895 Brook, Mark, 1992-93-94 Brooks, Adam, 2004-05 Brooks, Richard L., 1956-57 Broussard, Leon III, 1974-75-76-77 Brousseau, Nick, 2007 Browder, Kenny, 2009-10-11 Brown, Boyd, 1985 Brown, Brian, 1996-97-98 Brown, Greg, 1988-89-90 Brown, Henry, 1940-41 Brown, Leon, 1939 Brown, Patrick, 1978 Brown, Stephen, 1971-72 Brown, Tramaine, 2008-09 Brownlee, Theodore, 1958-59-60 Bruce, Spencer, 2010, 2012-13 Bruley, John, 1990-91-92 Brunk, Montey, 2004-05-06 Brunson, Marcus, 1996-97 Brush, Robert, 1952-53 Brye, Cliff, 1999 Bublitz, James, 1962-63 Buchanan, Lloyd, 1916-17-20 Buckley, Ben, 1929 Bullert, Bill, 2000-01 Bunce, Udell, 1936 Burgess, C.Q., 1910-11
SEASON OUTLOOK
Below listed alphabetically are the University of Wyoming's football players from 1893 through 2017. Prior to 1930 all squadsmen are listed. From 1930 through 2017 only lettermen are listed.
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RECORDS & HISTORY Ellis, Jordan, 2014-15-16 Ellison, Jaland, 2018 Elmore, Reggie, 1978 Emery, Bob, 1980-81-82 Emery, Frank, 1923 Emick, Glenn, 1919 Engel, Greg, 1982-84-85 Engel, John, 1959-60-61 Engleright, Brent, 1967-68-69 English, Alex, 1999-00 English, Jacob, 2014-15 Engstrom, Melvin, 1934 Engstrom, William, 1931-32-33 Epps, Marcus, 2015-16-17-18 Erb, Fritz, 1921-22 Erickson, John, 1933-34-35 Erickson, Oscar, 1924-25-26 Erving, Alan, 2004-05 Erzinger, Frank, 1971-72-73 Eure, Jerry, 1977-78-79 Evanoff, Michael, 1980 Evans, Dave, 1983-84 Evans, Nico, 2015-16-17-18 Evers, Joe, 2007-08-09 Ewan, Zach, 2011-12 Ewing, Dan, 1974 Excelby, Leon C., 1911 Ezell, Earland, 1963-64-65
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Fairclough, Scott, 1972-73-74-75 Fantetti, Ken, 1975-76-77-78 Farmer, Harold, 1952-57 Farnsworth, Rick, 1979-80-81-82 Farrell, Bard, 1926 Farris, John, 1937-38 Faurie, George W., 1924 Fedore, Dan, 1971-72-73 Feeley, Dominic, 1940-41-42 Felker, Marcus, 2008 Feris, M.M., 1915-17 Fields, Dalton, 2014-15-16-17 Fiero, Kenneth, 1931-33 Filbert, Greg, 1976 Finch, Jim, 1955-56-57 Finley, Tyran, 2014-15 Finn, Jacque, 2000-01-02-03 Finnerty, Albert, 1930 Fisher, Daniel, 2002, 2004 Fitch, E.E., 1894-96 Fittje, Tyrone, 1987-88-89-90 Fitzgerald, Mike, 1991-92-93 Fitzke, Bob, 1920-21 Fitzpatrick, John, 1980 Flagg, George Oscar, 1913 Flanagan, Rick, 1984-85 Fleming, Grant, 1978-79 Fleming, Sean, 1988-89-90-91 Fletcher, John, 2006-07-08-09 Flora, John, 2002-03-04-05 Floyd, Antwan, 2000-01 Floyd, Malcom, 2000-01-02-03 Folsom, Ryan, 1992-93-94 Foos, Mark, 1986-87-88 Ford, J.B., 1946-47 Ford, Marcus, 1999-00-01 Ford, Michael, 2004-05-06-07 Fordyce, Homer, 1938-39 Foreback, Ray, 1960 Fort, Austin, 2016-17-18 Fort, Cortland, 2013 Fowler, J.C., 1976-80 Fowler, Reggie, 1978-79-80-81 Fox, Gary, 1969-70-71 Francis, Theodore, 1958-59-61 Franklin, Forrest, 1969-70-71 Franz, Trenton, 2001-02-03-04 Fratto, Sam, 1936-37-38 Frazier, Guy, 1977-78-79-80 Frazier, Paul, 1964-65 Frazier, Tom, 1964-65-66 Freeman, Davion, 2016 Freeman, Harold R., 1968 Freeman, Scott, 1970-71-72 Fresques, Bobby, 1988-89 Fritzler, Leon, 1952-54 Froehlich, Ed, 1964-65-66 Frude, Aaron, 1998-99 Frude, Allen, 1963 Fuller, S. M., 1909-10-11 Fulton, Allan, 1953 Fulton, Kevin, 2002, 2004
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Gadlin, Jerry, 1971 Gaer, Jay, 1928-30 Gage, Herbert, 1931-32-33 Gagne, Greg, 1970 Gafford, Rico, 2016-17 Gaines, Charlie, 1979-80-81-82
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Gaines, Lawrence, 1973-74-75 Gaines, Mike, 1991 Gale, Vern, 1949-50 Gallu, Randy, 1973-74-75 Galovich, Ryan, 2018 Galuska, George, 1952-53-54-55 Gamble, Trent, 1996-97-98-99 Gandy, Esaias, 2017-18 Garbutt, Jim, 1983 Garcia, Larry, 1970-71-72 Garner, Leroy, 1976-77 Garrett, Kerry, 1993 Garvey, Mike, 1983-85-86 Gary, Shamiel, 2009-10 Gatoloai-Faupula, Ryan, 2017-18 Geldien, Harry, 1950-51-52 Genho, Greg, 2006-07-08-09 Gentry, Gunner, 2018 Gentry, Tanner, 2013-14-15-16 George, Ted, 1926-27 Gernentz, Tom, 1964-65-66 Gerszewski, Chuck, 1970 Ghaifan, Youhanna, 2016-17 Gibson, Daniel, 2001 Gibson, Scott, 1987-88 Gidley, Jim, 1961-63 Gilbert, Harold, 1922-23-24-25 Gillespie, Joe, 1901-04 Gillette, L.R., 1895-98 Gilliland, Brent, 2016 Gilmore, Ted, 1988-89 Gilstrap, Jeremy, 1992-93-94-95 Gipson, Marcell, 2008-09-10 Gipson, TaShaun, 2008-09-10-11 Gish, Bob, 1924-25-26 Givens, Fred, 2006-07-08-09 Gladwin, Dennis, 1971 Glann, Brent, 1981-83-84-85 Glasper, Derrick, 2002 Glasser, Shane, 1994-95-96-97 Gleason, Dan, 1968-69 Gleeson, Tim, 2012 Glenn, Art, 1953 Glenn, Joe, 1939-41 Glover, Eric, 1982-86 Glynn, Tim, 1998-99-00-01 Goad, Willard, 1975 Godfrey, Jim, 1950 Goffigan, Walter, 1980-81-82-83 Goldberg, Adam, 1999-00-01-02 Golston, Dorsey, 2004-05-06 Goodman, Aric, 2006 Goodwin, Reamy, 1979 Gorman, Tom, 1968-69-70 Gosar, Tim, 1983-84-85 Gosar, Gaston, 1986-87-88 Gosar, Pete, 1987-88-89-90 Gosnell, Dave, 1983-84-85 Gottberg, Tim, 1965-66-67 Gottschalk, Tyler, 2000-01-02-03 Gough, David, 2001-02-03-04 Goza, Jasper, 1930 Grace, George, 1947-48 Gragert, Brian, 1992-93-94-95 Graham, Michael, 1995-96-97 Granderson, Carl, 2015-16-17-18 Grant, Bob, 1964-65-66 Grant, U.S., 1910-11 Grath, Karl, 1923-24 Gray, Archie, 1972-73-74 Gray, Gregory, 1971-72 Gray, Thomas, 1894 Greenburg, Roy, 1923-24-25 Greener, Trent, 1987-88 Grego, Dan, 1959-60-61 Grey, Martin, 1971 Griffin, Allyn, 1981-83-84-85 Griffin, John, 1970 Grignon, Gregory, 1972 Groover, Michael, 2003-04-05-06 Grosskopf, Todd, 1996 Grossnicklaus, Jan, 1959 Groves, John, 1924 Gruden, Frank, 1942 Guild, Robert Evans, 1908 Guill, Howard, 1958-59 Guinta, Vince, 1954-55-56 Gunn, Peter, 1985-86-88-89 Gustafson, Bob, 1980-82-84 Gustin, John, 1991-94 Guy, George, 1923
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Haack, Fred, 1941 Haile, Charles, 1956-57 Haining, John, 1981-82 Haitt, Mike, 1980 Hala’api’api, Siaosi, 2012-13-14-15 Hale, Lloyd, 1929-30 Haley, Eric, 2000
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Hall, Austin, 2003-04-05-06 Hall, Jamichael, 2009 Hall, Josiah, 2016-17-18 Hall, Milo, 2016-17 Hall, Reece, 2010 Hall, Tyler, 2016-17-18 Hall, Vince, 1984-85 Halliburton, Alijah, 2016-17-18 Hamby, Clarence, 1937-38 Hamilton, Demetrius, 1997-98 Hamilton, Dick, 1958-59-60 Hamilton, Martin, 1958-59-60 Hamilton, Mel, 1966 Hampton, Dave, 1966-67-68 Hampton, William, 1933 Hansen, Carl, 1974 Hansen, Dan, 1957 Hanser, Scott, 1984-85-86-87 Hanson, Nate, 1992 Hanson, Stuart, 1994-95-96-97 Hardemann, Myron, 1977-78 Hardy, Harold, 1979 Hardy, Sam, 2014 Harkins, Don, 1926-27-28 Harp, Bob, 1949-50-51 Harris, Amaicure, 1990-91 Harris, Daryl, 1986-87-88-89 Harris, Devyn, 2010-11, 2013-14 Harris, Fred, 1989-90 Harris, Joseph, 2004, 2006 Harris, Logan, 2017-18 Harris, Marcus, 1993-94-95-96 Harris, Taft, 1933 Harris, Walter, 1896 Harrison, Ivan, 2003-04-05-06 Harshman, Josh, 2015-16-17 Hart, Lawrence, 1926-27-28 Hartford, Patrick, 2010-11-12 Hartman, Jeff, 1962-63-64 Haskins, Ray, 1946-47-48 Hastings, Walter, 1908 Haugen, Brandon, 2005-06-07 Haupt, Dale, 1951-52-53 Hawkins, Isaac, 1992 Hayes, Bob, 1961 Hayes, Tim, 2013-14 Haymore, Efrem, 1990 Haynes, Jay, 1982 Haynes, Jerel, 1996, 1998-99 Haze, P., 1904 Heasler, Richard, 1942 Heaton, Lee, 1936-37-38 Heber, Mike, 1972-73 Hector, Jim, 1975 Hedegard, Stan, 1970 Hegewald, George, 1919-20-21-22 Heidemann, Jarrod, 1990-91-92-93 Heldt, Don, 1961 Henderson, Vaughn, 1985-88-89 Hendricks, Brian, 2008-09-10-11 Hendricks, Terry, 1991-92-93-94 Hendrix, Steve, 1993-94 Henke, Rudolph, 1894 Herrick, George, 1969-70-71 Herron, Robert, 2010-11-12-13 Hesse, Fred, 1894-95 Hester, Jermaine, 1991 Hestera, Dave, 1979 Hetrick, Ian, 2007-08 Hewgley, C.T., 1949-50 Hewgley, Claude W., 1952-53-54 Hickey, Bob, 1962 Hicks, Elzy, 1934-35 Higgins, John, 1955-56-57 Highleyman, Frank, 1921-22 Hileman, William, 1951-52 Hill, Adrian, 1998-99-00 Hill, Brian, 2014-15-16 Hill, Jerry, 1958-59-60 Hill, H.H., 1904-08-10 Hill, Jim, 1961-62-63 Hill, John, 1905-06-07-08 Hill, Mike, 1983-84-85-87 Hill, William, 1965 Hillen, Travis, 2011 Hilpp, Eugene V., 1948-49-50 Hilton, David Butler, 1904 Hinman, Dale, 1929 Hinton, Jim, 1970-71 Hirsch, Pat, 1997-98-00 Hirst, Jim, 1927-28-29 Hitchcock, Ernest J., 1912-13-14 Hladky, Fred, 1935-36-37 Hobbs, Harold, 1924 Hoffman, Bill, 1986-87 Hoffman, Malcolm, 1926 Hoffschneider, Dusty, 2004-05 Holanda, Jason, 1994-95 Holden, Tyler, 2004-05-06 Holladay, Dan, 1970-71-72 Holland, William, 1993
Holiday, A.E., 1894-95-96 Hollister, Jacob, 2014-15-16 Hollway, Rob, 2005-06-07-08 Holmes, Marco, 1990 Holt, Ravontae, 2017-18 Honig, Tom, 1970 Hooker, Julian, 1994, 1997-98 Hooper, Jesse, 2018 Hopkin, Justin, 1998-99 Hopkins, Glen, 1961-62 Hopkins, Ty, 1991-92-93-94 Horne, Jim, 1979-80 Horton, Louis, 1999 Hostad, Fred, 1935 House, Jim, 1966-67-68 House, Rayburn, 1934-36 Houser, Jessie, 1981 Houser, Robert, 1956-57-58 Houston, Harry, 1895-96-97-98-99 Hover, Glen, 1976-77 Hover, Lynn, 1976-77 Howard, Brian, 1981-82-83-84 Howard, Kyle, 2005-06-07-08 Howard, Walter, 1974-76-77 Howe, Jeff, 1969-70-71 Howell, Bernard, 1915 Howell, Dan, 1953 Hubbard, Don, 1928 Hudman, James, 1971-72-73 Huey, Gene, 1966-67-68 Huff, Marqueston, 2010-11-12-13 Hughley, Randy, 1976-77-78 Hughes, Joe, 1992-93 Hull, Antonio, 2015-16, 2018 Hultquist, Kyle, 1981-82-83 Humphries, Charles, 1930-31 Hunt, William, 1933 Hunter, Don, 1941 Hunton, E. Deane, 1905-06-07-08-09 Hupke, Ed, 1941 Hustad, Ken, 1969-70-71 Hutcheson, Will, 1991 Hutchins, John, 2009-10-11 Hutchinson, Pat, 2000 Hutchison, John, 1999
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Immel, Ralph, 1916 Ingham, W.S., 1896-98 Ingram, Francis D., 1981-82-83-84 Irish, Gilbert, 1910-11 Irvin, Mike, 1999-00-01-02 Irving, Christian, 2015 Irwin, C.L., 1912-13-14-15 Isernhagen, Dennis, 1967 Ismail, Jr., Raghib, 2018 Izzo, James, 1971-72-73
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Jackson, Ernie, 1973-74 Jackson, Harvey, 1985 Jackson, Javaree, 2017-18 Jackson, Je'Ney, 1994-95-96-97 Jackson, Kaden, 2015-16-17-18 Jackson, Keith, 1984-86-87 Jackson, Roderrick, 2000-01-02-03 Jackson, Terry, 1980 Jacobo, Kyle, 2005-06-07-08 Jacobs, Bob, 1968-69-70 Jacobsen, Brady, 1987-89 Jacobsen, Skip, 1967-68 James, Lamar, 2000-01 James III, Lewis, 2001 Jarnagin, Jared, 1996-97-98-99 Jeffers, Roger Jeff, 1955-56 Jefferson, George, 1955-56 Jeleca, Joe, 1940 Jenkins, Derrin, 1978-79 Jenkins, Jay, 1993-94-95-96 Jenkins, Michael, 1997 Jennings, Anthony, 1900 Jennings, C.J., 2015 Jennings, Jon, 1997-98-99 Jensen, Walter, 1917-21 Jerman, Don, 1941 Jessie, Don, 1978-79 Jester, Jerry, 1954-55 Jett, J.D., 1940 Johnson, Alan, 1962 Johnson, Brian, 1998 Johnson, C.J., 2016-17 Johnson, Chase, 2003-04-05-06 Johnson, Chris, 2007-08 Johnson, Cody, 1988 Johnson, Craig, 1980-81-82 Johnson, David, 1931 Johnson, Eddie, 1999 Johnson, Frank, 1930-32-33 Johnson, Glen, 1997 Johnson, Jere S., 1960
Johnson, Kenny, 1992-93 Johnson, Rex, 1974-75 Johnson, Weston, 2006-07-08-09 Johnston, Leslie, 1920-22-25 Johnstone, George, 1958-59-60 Jolly, Brinkley, 2015-16-17 Jones, Adonis, 1978-79 Jones, Alan, 1996-97-98-99 Jones, Anthony, 2001-02-03-04 Jones, Brandon, 1999 Jones, Bruce, 1903-04 Jones, Charles A., 1905-06-07-08-10-11 Jones, Deandre, 2011-12-13 Jones, Dewaine, 1987-88-89 Jones, George, 1905-06-07 Jones, Ivan, 1950 Jones, J.M., 1909-10 Jones, Jack, 1925 Jones, Jake, 2012-13-14 Jones, Jason, 2000-01 Jones, John, 1903 -04 Jones, John R., 1951-52-53 Jones, Kenneth, 1978-79 Jones, Korey, 2011-12 Jones, Latraia, 1975-76-77-78 Jones, Leonard, 2001-02-03 Jones, Max, 1933 Jones, Michael, 1993-94 Jones, Mike, 1991-92-93 Jones, Victor, 2018 Jones, Walker, 1948-49 Joseph, Scott, 1986-87 Joyce, Ben, 1928-29-30 Jozwaik, Gary, 1958-59-60 Juergens, Mike, 2005-06-07-08
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Kadel, Dan, 1962 Kaegebein, Alvin T., 1962-63-64 Kagel, Bob, 1955-57 Kamana, Tim, 2014-15-16-17 Kanwetz, Alex, 1981-83 Kankolongo, Nehemie, 2012-13-14 Kapushion, Tony, 1987-88 Karcher, Jason, 2003-04-05-06 Karliner, Randy, 1994-95 Karpuk, Phil, 1968-69-70 Katana, Antone, 1942-46 Kaufman, Al, 1977 Keen, Jim, 1967-68-69 Keiter, Zach, 1996-97-98 Kellerman, George, 1967-68-69 Kellerman, Rob, 1999-00-01-02 Kellum, Luke, 2014 Kelly, Cody, 1990-91-92-93 Kelley, Earl, 1941 Kendrick, Walt, 1984-85 Kennedy, Herbert, 1941 Kennedy, Zack, 2007-08-09 Kepler, Kenneth, 1926 Kern, Edward, 1969-70 Kidd, Dave, 1928-29 Kiely, Rafe, 2013-14-15 Kihei, Sterling, 1996-97-98-99 Kiick, Jim, 1965-66-67 Kilpatrick, Tom, 1985-86-87-88 Kimbrough, Chuck, 1986-87 Kinder, Adam, 2015-16 King, Arthur, 1922-23 King, Garrett, 2007 King, Jeffy, 1930-31 King, Ledru, 1939 King, Stephon, 2002 King, Willie, 1997-98-99 Kingham, Walter, 1929-30-31 Kirkegaard, Colby, 2012, 2014 Kirven, Clayton, 2008-09-10-11 Kissack, Arthur R., 1963-64-65 Kite, Byra, 1966-67-68 Kizzire, Lee, 1934-35-36 Klacking, Don, 1964-65-66 Klaren, Bob, 1955 Klaver, Bob, 1962-63-64 Kleman, Louis, 1984 Klohs, Dick, 1965-66 Klohs, Lad, 1926 Klotz, Matt, 1998-99-00-01 Knapton, Gabe, 2008-09-10-11 Knapton, Jeff, 1984-85-86-87 Knestis, Taylor, 2014 Knight, Bob, 1961-62 Knight, Todd, 2011-12 Knox, Yancy, 1993 Koch, Scott, 2005-06 Kocker, William, 1924 Kofron, Scot, 1993 Kolasinski, Henry, 1946-47 Kolodziejski, Chris, 1979-80-82-83 Korth, Jay, 1994-95-96-97 Kosich, John, 1946-47-48-49 Kowalski, Dan, 1970-71-72
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Rabold, Pat, 1984-86-87-88 Radella, Frank, 1952-53-54 Radosevich, Wilbert, 1962-63-64 Rafferty, Mike, 1975-76-77 Ragan, Jeff, 1983 Raife, Carl, 1899 Rains, Connor, 2013-14 Rainwater, John, 1946-48 Raish, Curtis, 1932 Ralph, Brett, 2000 Ralph, Brock, 1999-00-01-02 Ralph, Dustin, 1999-00 Ramunno, Joe, 1981-82-83-84 Randle, Henry, 2001-02-03 Raterink, J.J., 2001-02-03-04 Rathbun, Rob, 1994-95-96 Ratliff, Jack, 1946-47 Rauh, Jim, 1980 Rawls, Kendrick, 1997, 1999-00 Ray, Donald, 1942 Ray, Earl, 1941-42-47 Ray, Michael, 2005-06-07-08 Rease, Wallie, 1897 Redhair, Irvin, 1924-25 Reed, Harry R., 1962-63-64 Rees, Don, 1976-77 Reese, Chad, 2011-12 Reeves, John D. Jr., 1949-50-51 Reeves, Trey, 1975 Reidy, Mike, 1983-84-85-86 Reilman, Neil, 1925 Reimers, Nate, 1999-00 Reinwald, Andy, 1993 Renfree, Charlie, 2014-15 Renshaw, Alex, 2004-05 Rhone, Prentice, 1992-93 Rice, Fred, 1924 Rice, Henry, 1901-02-03 Rich, Alfred, 1997-98-99-01 Richards, Hunter, 2004-05-06 Ricks, Don, 1956 Ricks, Ed, 1970-71-72 Rigby, Doug, 1988-89-90-91 Rigdon, Charles, 1897-1900 Rigdon, John, 1897-98 Riley, Tim, 2002 Ringenberg, Jason, 1997 Rivers, Robert, 1990-91 Roark, Damon, 2000-01 Roary, Darnell, 1992-93 Robb, H., 1897 Robbins, Aaron, 2002-03-04, 2006 Robbins, Al, 1929-30-31 Robbins, R.J., 2002 Roberts, Albert, 1952 Roberts, Corky, 1953 Roberts, Edward Noel, 1908 Roberts, Elton, 1924 Robertson, John, 1947 Robinson, Mandel, 1979-80 Robinson, Roland, 1993 Robinson, Troy, 1981-82-83 Rockett, Ron, 2004-05 Rodin, Roy, 1921 Roe, Steve, 1990 Rogers, Harold, 1898-99 Rogers, Harry, 1911-12-13-14 Rogers, Neal, 1911-12-13-14 Rogers, R.C., 1940 Rogers, Quincy, 2005-06-07-08 Rogers, V., 1912 Rohn, Henry, 1946 Rollins, Carl, 1947-48-49 Rollins, Harold, 1947-48-49 Rollins, Josh, 2001-02 Rosales, Marcial, 2003-04-05-06 Rosamond, Ivan, 1948 Rose, Dallas, 1995 Rosebrough, Mitch, 1988-89-90-91 Rosener, Dick, 1970-71 Ross, Dennis, 1990-91 Ross, Ed, 1929-30-31 Rothe, Cooper, 2016-17-18 Roueche, Jeff, 2012 Roullier, Chase, 2013-14-15-16 Rowe, Peter, 1989-90-91 Ruel, Peter, 1980-81-82 Ruff, Charlie, 1996 Ruff, Luke, 2009-10-11-12 Rufran, Dominic, 2011-12-13-14
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O'Brien, James C., 1946-47-48 O'Brien, Joe, 1954 O'Brien, Matt, 1988 O'Bryan, Paul, 1924 Ochenschlager, Dave, 1953 O'Connor, Dean, 1931-32-33 Offerle, Thomas, 1946-47 Ogbonna, Mazi, 2010-11
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Quinlan, J.J., 2012-13 Quinn, Don, 1961-62-63 Quiring, Brad, 1988
SEASON IN REVIEW
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Nash, Tommy, 1997-98-99 Neal, Jim, 1950 Neff, Orion, 1920 Neff, Sam, 1919-20-21 Neill, Brandon, 1999-00 Nels, Larry, 1967-68-69 Nelson, Albin, 1904 Nelson, Arthur J., 1917 Nelson, B.J., 1904 Neuhaus, Mike, 2005, 2007-08-09 Nevermann, Oscar, 2013-14 Newman, Mike, 1978-80 Newton, Mike, 1969-70-71 Nickla, Dan, 1954-56 Nida, Gary, 1967 Nighswonger, Steve, 1981-82-83 Nipper, Odwin, 1937-38 Noland, Erek, 1992-93-94-95 Norman, Trey, 2011-12-13-14 Norris, Tim, 1971 Norvelle, Floyd R., 1983-84 Novacek, Jay, 1982-83-84 Novotny, Ray, 1941-42-46 Nunu, Paul, 1974-75-76 Nussbacher, Karl, 1936 Nzeocha, Eric, 2013-14-15-16 Nzeocha, Mark, 2011-12-13-14
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Pace, Jeff, 1979 Pagano, Chuck, 1980-81-82 Page, Grover, 1955 Palmer, Derek, 1991-92 Parham, Scott C., 1974-75-76 Parker, Jerry, 1949-50 Parker, Joseph, 2015-16 Parker, R., 1901-02 Parker, Scott, 2002-03-04-05 Parks, Fred, 1919 Partridge, Blake, 1915-16 Patolo, Mike, 1996-97 Patrick, Ethan, 2016 Pattison, Charlie, 1979-80-81-82 Patton, John, 1978-79 Patton, Marshall, 1977 Paul, Michael, 1982 Pauley, Erick, 2005 Paulson, Paul, 1897-98-99 Peace, Richard, 1993-94-95-96 Pearce, Leroy, 1946-47-48-49 Pederson, Selmer, 1949-50-51 Pennington, Jim, 1991 Peprah, Kwabena, 1996-97-98-99-00 Perez, Albert, 2013 Perkins, Darrell, 1986-87-89 Perkovich, Victor, 1938 Pernula, Dale, 1968-69-70 Perry, Monti, 1994-95 Peryam, George, 1907-08 Pescatore, Frank, 1966-67-68 Peters, Gregg, 1989-90-91-92 Peters, John N., 1950-51 Peterson, Charles, 1946-47-48-49 Peterson, Heath, 1995 Peterson, John, 1939-40 Peterson, Mick, 1981-82 Petrie, Doug, 1968 Petty, Ralph, 1959-60 Pfeifer, Dave, 1971-72 Phelan, Lawrence, 1931 Phillips, Ed, 1955 Pierce, Art, 1950-51-52 Pierce, Dan, 1968 Pierce, John T., 1913-14 Pilapil, Adam, 2015-16-17-18 Pilch, Dick, 1953-54-55 Pinnick, Jeff, 1991-92-93-94 Pitt, James, 1940 Pittman, Dan, 1978-79 Pitz, A.L., 1909-10-11 Planch, Harry, 1946 Platt, John, 1903 Pleasant, Dustin, 2002, 2004 Plummer, Andre, 1978-79 Podmajersky, Paul, 1941 Polson, Chuck, 1993-94-95-96 Ponting, Charles, 1898-99 Popeck, Stan, 1961 Poppinga, Casey, 1996 Porter, Joe, 1929-30 Posa, Ed, 1954-55 Powell, Gale, 1946 Powell, Shane, 2001-02-03 Pownell, Chavez, 2015-16-17-18 Prater, John, 2003-04, 2006-07 Pratt, Eddie, 1993-94 Pratt, Kelley, 1995-96 Presley, Jim, 1950-51-52 Prevo, Dan, 1963-64-65 Price, Dan, 1978 Price, H.H., 1909 Price, James, 2015-16-17-18 Price, W.W., 1908 Priester, Robert, 2014-15-16-17 Prine, Glynn, 1937 Prosinski, Chris, 2007-08-09-10 Prosser, Kevin, 2015-16-17-18 Prout, Bill, 1962-64-65 Pruitt, Tam, 1999-00-01-02
Pruzina, Joe, 1980-81 Puletasi, Sonny, 2011-12-13-14 Purcell, Michael, 2009-10-11-12
THE OPPONENTS
McCarthy, Bill, 1981 McClain, Kevin, 1974-75-76 McClellan, Leo, 1954-55-56 McClendon, Ryan, 1997-98 McComb, Donovan, 1994, 1997 McConnell, Dewey, 1949-50-51 McCoy, Austin, 2008-09-10-11 McCrindle, Bruce, 1981 McDonald, Hugh, 1899 McGee, Jack, 1942 McGee, Lee, 1937-38 McGee, Tony, 1968 McGill, John M., 1956-57-58 McGrath, Roy, 1909 McGraw, Mike, 1972-73-74 McGraw, Win, 1939 McGuffey, Ryan, 2000-01-02-03 McKenna, Devin, 2015-16 McLaughlin, Charles, 1900-01-02 McLean, Garry, 1963-64-65 McMahen, Derrick, 2007-08 McMillon, Steve, 1984-85-87-88 McMullen, Royal, 1949-50 McNamara, William, 1940 McNeal, Jay, 2002-03 McNeill, Chris, 2009-10-11-12
O'Grady, John, 1958 Ogrin, Pat, 1976-77-78-79 Okwoli, John, 2016-17-18 Olind, Norb, 1970-71-72 Olive, Uso, 2013-14-15 Oliver, Mark, 2008 Oman, Ryan, 1994-95 Onacki, Bill, 1973-74 O'Neal, Jack, 1952-53-54 Orkish, John, 1979-80 Ormsby, Lawrence, 1925 Orr, Donald, 1957-58 Ortiz, Jalen, 2016-17 Osburn, Carl, 1926-27-28 Oswald, Paul, 1967-68-69 Ottem, Tyler, 2004-05 Otterson, Ryan, 2006-07-08-09 Overstreet, Kellen, 2015, 2017 Oviatt, C.J., 1909-10
THE COWBOYS
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Mabee, George, 1924-26 Mace, Corey, 2005-06 Mack, Crandelle, 1987-88
Montgomery, Keenan, 2011-12-13-14 Montgomery, Tayton, 2015 Montgomery, Wendell, 1996-97-98-99 Moody, Eli, 2016 Mooney, Bryan, 1987, 1989-90 Moore, Charles D., 1979-80-81-82 Moore, Devin, 2005-06-07-08 Moore, E.N., 1939 Moore, Jahmari, 2017-18 Moore, JR, 2005 Morales, Isaac, 2001-02-03 Morgan, Donate, 2008 Morgan, Eric, 1984 Morris, John, 1951 Morris, Rodney 1962-64 Morris, Zachary, 2001-02-03-04 Moudy, Ross, 1896-97-98 Mowry, Bruce, 1982-83-84 Mowry, J. Earl, 1925-26 Mucho, Ed, 1930-31 Muhammad, Ghaali, 2009-10-11-12 Muhammad, Hasan, 1994, 1996 Muhammad, Malkaam, 2013-14 Mullen, Chris, 1980 Muma, Chad, 2018 Muma, Ty, 1990-91 Munson, Larry, 1961 Muratore, Paul, 1956-57-58 Murphy, Ben, 1999 Murphy, Charles, 1903 Murphy, Frank, 1900 Murphy, Justice, 2015 Murray, Walter, 1942
COWBOY COACHES
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Lack, Wendell, 1939-40 Ladd, Marion, 1950 LaHood, Mike, 1965-66-67 Lambert, Derrick, 1986 Lambert, Tom, 1952 Lamson, Charles, 1960-61 Land, Emory, 1894-95-96-97 Landenberger, Carol, 1895 Landess, Nick, 2008 Landman, Gary, 1939 Lane, Tom, 1958 Lange, Riley, 2011-12-14 Langford, Jack, 1954-55-56 Langley, Aron, 1996-97-98 Lankheldt, Harry E., 1904-05-06-07-09 LaNoue, Francis D., 1924-26 Lantz, Everett, 1934-35-36 Lark, Jeff, 2014 Larson, Bob, 1956 Larson, Oscar, 1971 Larson, Pat, 1993-94-95-96 Lawrence, Russell Edward, 1912 Lawson, Eric, 2010 Layman, Fred W., 1917-19-20 Layman, Edward R., 1950-51-52 Leake, Mike, 1969-70-71 Leddige, Nathan, 2013 Lee, Brian, 1994-95-96-97 Lee, Eric, 2000-01 Lee, William, 1958 Legette, Jeff, 1982-83-85 -86 Lehning, Matt, 1998-99 Leick, Jeff, 1990 Leister, Harold, 1958 Leitelt, Bob, 1978-79 LeMarr, Taber, 2004-05 Lenardson, Faunt Valentine, 1911-12 Lenihan, John, 1952-53-54 Lentz, John, 1952-53-54 Leonard, David, 2007-08-09-10 Leonard, Jeff, 1996-97 Leonard, Josh, 2009-10-11-12 Lepore, Kevin, 1976 Lester, Bill, 1924 Lester, DeJay, 2010-11 Lett, Ken, 1975-76-78 Leu, Brent, 1994-95-96 Levin, Rob, 1992-93 Levine, Bill, 1961-63-64 Levingston, Waymon, 1993-94-95-96 Levy, Derrick, 2006 Lewis, Keith, 2007-08-09-10 Lewis, Sidney, 2000 Lewis, Troy, 2006-07 Lewis, Xavier, 2013-14 Linck, Grant, 1975-76-77 Lindsey, Hub, 1965-66-67 Linton, Claude, 1925 Linton, Wayne, 1961-62-63 Lintz, Tom, 1967-68-69 List, Matt, 2015-16-17 Lockyer, George, 1971-72-73 Loeffler, Richard, 1936 Loftus, George E., 1984-86-87 Logan, William, 1931-32 Lohlein, John, 1900 Lohlein, Joseph, 1895 Lokanc, Al, 1940-41 Lolohea, Nela, 2016 Long, Frank, 1915-16-20 Loop, John, 1946-47 Lopez, Austin, 2017-18 Lopiccolo, Mike, 1971-73-74 Loving, James, 1986-87 Loving, Roger, 1942 Lowe, Kevin, 1981-82-83-84 Lubarsky, Morris, 1942-46 Lucas, Bill, 1951-52 Lucey, Jack, 1946-47 Lutterman, Ray, 1950-51-54-55 Lybarger, Glen, 1966-67-68 Lyons, Terrance, 1984-85
Mackay, Steve, 1977-78 Madden, Ted, 1920-21-22 Madden, Walker, 2013 Madia, Dave, 1961-62 Maffoni, John, 1954-55 Magagna, Chick, 1953-54-55 Magnuson, Kyle, 2011-12 Maguire, Bill, 1940 Maier, Dick, 1975 Makransky, Anthony, 2015-16 Malauulu, Sidney, 2015-16-17-18 Maley, Mike, 1979 Maluia, Cassh, 2016-17-18 Manchak, Al, 1949-50-51 Mankus, Louis, 1941-42 Mann, Steve, 1988-89 Mara, Tim, 1989-90 Marcellus, Junior, 1991-92 Marion, Dave, 1962 Marion, Jerry, 1964-65-66 Marion, Joe, 1973-74-75 Markley, Jack, 1930-31-32 Marsh, Justin “Hoost”, 2004-05-06-07 Marshall, Bob, 1955-56 Marshall, Dan, 2003 Marshall, Hank, 1955-56 Marshall, Rick, 1968 Martin, Anthony, 1912 Martin, Derrick, 2003-04-05 Martin, Jim, 1949-50 Martin, Justin, 2012, 2016 Martin, Sam, 1974-75-76 Martin, Terry, 1976 Martinez, Steve, 1979-80-81-82 Martinsen, Gunnar, 1961 Martoglio, Lawrence, 1946-47-48 Mastrogiovanni, Joe, 1953-54-55 Mather, Russ, 1957 Mathis, Jon, 1998-99 Matteson, Clyde, 1915-16 Matthews, Daryl, 1960-61 Mau, Albert, 1914-15-16 Mau, Herman, 1929 Maulhardt, Jake, 2013-14-15-16 Maushart, Greg, 1956-57 Mawhinney, John, 1961 Maxwell, Jerry, 1959-60 Maxwell, Meredeth, 2000 May, D.J., 2012, 2014-15-16 Mayes, Jake, 2003-04-05-06 Mayfield, Tyree, 2015-16-17-18 Mazurie, Vic, 1989 Meadows, Don, 1970-71 Meadows, Mel, 1971-72 Medford, Doug, 1983-84-85-86 Medina, Michael, 2004-05-06-07 Meggert, Sandy, 1959-60 Melosky, Andy, 1959-60-61 Melton, John, 1948-49-50 Memmelaar, Dale, 1956-57-58 Memmelaar, Fred, 1958-59-60 Memmelaar, Herman, 1962-63-64 Menninger, Charles, 1941 Merchant, Rodd, 1989-90-91 Meredith, Andrew, 2010-11-12 Merrill, Pete, 2000-01 Mertens, Patrick, 2010, 2012-13-14 Merz, Julius, 1900-01-02-03 Metzler, Jeff, 1928 Michel, Miraldo, 2012 Midgett, Robert, 1987-88-89-90 Mike, Charlie, 1981 Miknis, Francis 1958-59-60 Miller, Bert, 1899-1900-01 Miller, Brandon, 2010-11-12-13 Miller, Robert E., 1955-56 Miller, Craig, 1981-82 Miller, Dudley, 1948 Miller, Ed, 1923-24-25-26 Miller, Johnny, 1975-76-77-78 Miller, Ken, 1978 Miller, Rich, 1984-85-87-88 Mills, George, 1965-66-67 Mills, Keith, 1977-78 Mimnaugh, Scott, 1992-93 Mindlin, Kris, 1992-93 Miner, Lee, 1939 Mireske, Bob, 1956 Mirich, Rock, 1983-84-85-86 Mitchell, Eric, 2008-09-10-11 Mitchell, Perry, 1954-55 Mitchell, Lee, 1978-79-80-81 Mitteness, Todd, 1984-85 Moir, Clarence D., 1905-06-07 Moir, Frank, 1894 Moncini, August, 1936 Moncini, Lucien, 1937-38-40 Mondragon, Matt, 2001-02 Monroe, Scott, 1993 Montague, Saunders, 1977-78-79 Montalbano, Dave, 1970
SEASON OUTLOOK
Kramer, Tom, 1989-90-91-92 Krill, J.D., 2013-14 Krpan, Martin, 1936-37-38 Krpan, Nick, 1939-40 Kuczewski, Leonard, 1957-58-59 Kuhn, Greg, 1994, 1996 Kunce, Mitch, 1978-79 Kuster, C.F., 1894-95 Kutches, Pete, 1953-54-55 Kutterer, Brennan, 2018 Kyle, Aaron, 1972-73-74-75 Kyranakis, Bill, 1967-68-69
RECORDS & HISTORY Rugg, Kenneth, 1930 Rulon, Pat, 1981-82 Runyan, Scott, 1984-85-86-87 Rupp, Dave, 1965-66-67 Rush, Gavin, 2016-17 Rushing, Zach, 2011 Russell, Brandy, 2002 Russell, Harry M., 1926-27 Ryan, Kelly, 1991
S
Saffell, Jerry, 1964-65 Salisbury, Grant, 1986-87-88 Salley, John, 1979-80-81-82 Samilton, Ivor, 1989 Sampson, Jesse, 2013-14 Sandoval, Jerry, 1991 Sandstrom, Carl, 1949-50 Saraf, David, 1995-96 Salyards, Jesson, 2006-07-08-09 Sargent, Anthony, 1986-87 Sasa, Rano, 2000-01 Sauls, Richard, 1988-89 Sawyer, Clifford, 1900 Sawyer, Bob, 1957-58 Saxton, Joseph S., 1899 Saydjari, Greg, 2010 Scanlan, Greg, 1991-92-93 Schaake, Jay, 1977-78 Schaap, Marshall, 2001, 2003 Schafer, Steve, 1973 Schaffer, Ted C., 1952 Schenbeck, Mike, 1985-86-87-88 Schertus, Hurley, 1931-32 Schieffer, Brent, 1991-92-93-94 Schiffner, Jake, 2014 Schildgen, Bob, 1949-50-51 Schillinger, Tom, 1975 Schlichting, Craig, 1986-87-88-89 Schmidt, Ed, 1970-71-72 Schmitt, Charles, 1960-61-62 Schnell, Richard, 1958-59-60 Schober, Oliver, 2010 Scholz, Dale, 1936-37-38 Schoomaker, Pete, 1966-67-68 Schroeder, Troy, 1982-83-84 Schulien, John, 1972-73 Schutt, Dave, 1987 Schutte, Mike, 1961-62 Schutterle, John, 1973-74 Schwab, Pahl, 2017-18 Schwartz, Vincent Joseph, 1930 Schwarz, Mark, 2004-05 Scifres, Jim, 1988-89-90 Scifres, Steve, 1993-94-95-96 Scoggan, Warren, 1934-35 Scott, Glenn, 1899-1900 Scott, Harry, 1923 Scott, Jake, 2006, 2008-09 Scott, Jared, 2017-18 Scott, John P., 1928-29 Scott, Leonard, 1942 Scott, Nate, 2000-01 Scott, Shane, 1985-86-87 Sedar, Dan, 1935-36 Sedar, David, 1951-52 Sedar, Mike, 1936-37 Seldon, Wynel, 2005-06-07-08 Self, Brandon, 2010-11 Selk, Nate, 1996-97-98-99 Selmer, Carl, 1947 Severn, Drew, 2002-03-04-05 Sewell, Trent, 2014 Sexton, Len, 1995-96 Seymour, Mark, 1973-74-75 Shaft, Mike, 1976-78-79-80 Shanor, Dick, 1950 Shapiro, Jay, 1967-68 Shaw, Charles, 1972-73-74 Sheahan, Gene, 1968-69-70 Shelby, Craig, 1976-77 Sheldon, George, 1897 Sheldon, Harry, 1919 Sheller, Mark, 1997-98-99-00 Shelton, Charles, 1964-65-66 Shelton, Dale, 1930-32 Short, Travis, 2000 Shrum, Lee, 1938-39 Shuck, Kofi, 1996-97-98-99 Shurley, Bill, 1947-48 Silcox, Jeremy, 1996-97 Silvanic, Tom, 1968-69-70 Simmons, LaFran, 1974-75-77-78 Simmons, Lawrence V., 1913 Simonton, Darrell, 1981 Simpson, Alan, 1952 Simpson, Milward, 1917-19-20 Simpson, Tanner, 2014 Sims, Dave, 1986 Sittner, Kelly, 1975-76-77 Skarohlid, Brian, 1981
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Skavdahl, Scott, 1988 Skinner, Quentin, 1989-90-91 Slay, Steve, 1986-87-88-89 Small, Bruce, 1980-81 Smeltzer, Sky, 1984 Smith, Arlen, 1998-99-00 Smith, Ben, 2006-07 Smith, Braden, 2017-18 Smith, Brett, 2011-12-13 Smith, Clarence, 1922-23 Smith, Clarence, 1931-32 Smith, Gregg, 1919-20-21-22 Smith, Jeff, 1996-97-98 Smith, Josh, 2012-14 Smith, Marlin, 1949-50 Smith, Mike, 1976-77-78-79 Smith, Nick, 2015-16-17-18 Smith, Robert, 1897 Smith, Sherman, 1981 Smith, T.J., 2010-11 Smith, Truitt, 1949 Smolinski, Mark, 1958-59-60 Smyth, Pat, 1957-58-59 Smyth, Walter, 1914-15 Snell, Leroy, 1916 Snyder, Clifford, 1958-59-60 Sohasky, Larry, 1973-74 Sorenson, Scott, 2001-02 Sorenson, Taylor, 1994 Sorino, John, 1962-63 Soule, J.F., 1895 Soule, Robert Holmer, 1917 Spaulding, Chuck, 1950-51-52 Spears, Walter, 1923-24-25 Speights, Dick, 1965-66-67 Spicer, Bud, 1961-62 Spicer, Les, 1941 Spires, Ken, 1962-63 Squires, George, 1962-63-64 Staggs, Terry, 1997-98 Stankus, Jim, 1966-67-68 Stanley, Donnie, 1980 Stanton, Chris, 1998 Stanton, Glenn, 1925-26-27 Stanton, Jordan, 2013-14 Stapleton, Charles O., 1954-55-56 Starr, Scott, 1982 Stawowy, Ray, 1975-76 Steele, T.W., 1996-97-98 Steinmark, Sammy, 1976-77-78 Steinbraeber, Steve, 1976-77 Stephens, Charles, 1926 Stephenson, Melvin, 1932 Sterner, Sam, 2007-08-09-10 Stevenson, Robert, 1952 Stewart, Brandon, 2008-09 Stewart, Ralph, 1927-28-29 Stewart, Sidney, 1923 Stinson, Julius, 2004-05-06-07 Stirneman, Kurtis, 2015-16 Stofer, Rudy, 2018 Stoner, Jay, 1997-98-99-00 Storey, Jim, 1950 Storrie, Walt, 1909 Story, Ted, 1983-84-85 Stover, Alex, 2008-09 Stover, Omar, 2014 Straits, Bob, 1947-48 Strannigan, Bill, 1940 Stratton, Sam, 2011, 2013-14 Strauch, Marvin, 1950 Stronach, Sean, 2003 Strong, Tyler, 2010-11-12-13 Strube, Edward, 1952 Strudnicka, Bryson, 2008-09-10 Studie, Timothy S., 1987 Sturman, Kenneth, 1937-38-39 Stutzriem, Chris, 2008 Sudduth, Neil, 1895-96-97-98 Suganuma, Larry, 1967-68-69 Sullivan, Bernard J., 1935-36 Sullivan, Daniel, 2011 Sumter, B.J., 2011-12 Sundberg, Chris, 2005-06, 2008 Suter, Earl, 1941 Sutton, Delbert, 1936 Svoboda, Jeff, 1979 Swanke, Ray, 1942 Swanson, Matt, 1998-99-00 Sween, Karsten, 2006-07-08-09 Sweeny, Rich, 1998-99 Swenson, Matt, 1989-90-91-92 Synakowski, Ed, 1968-69 Szpor, Nick, 2016-17-18 Szucs, Joe, 1964-65-66
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Talbert, William, 1916-19 Talboom, Edward, 1948-49-50 Talbot, Bill, 1919 Talich, Cory, 1990-91-92-93
#GoWyo
Talich, Jim, 1994-95-96-97 Tapley, Terry, 1983 Tapscott, Josh, 2014-15 Tatham, Harry, 1927 Tatnall, Jeff, 2002-03-04-05 Taucher, Fred, 1946-47-48-49 Taufa’Asau, Kurt, 2011-12 Taylor, Gregg, 1979-80 Taylor, Herbert 1957-58 Taylor, Howard, 1953 Taylor, Jerry, 1950 Taylor, John, 1983 Taylor, Kearnice, 1991 Taylor, Nimmo, 1942 Taylor, Paul, 1968-69 Taylor, Robert, 1903 Taylor, Tom, 1982-83-84 Taylor, Toriano, 1985 Teeter, Josh, 2013 Templeman, Harold, 1930-31 Tennant, Jack, 2008-09-10 Terry, Darius, 2007-08-09 Tesinsky, Darth, 1998-99-00 Tesone, John, 1981-82 Thatcher, Zach, 2018 Thaxton, Galand, 1984-85-86-87 Thiele, Jarod, 1989-90-92 Thobro, Clayton, 1937-38 Thomas, Mark, 1983-84-85-86 Thompson, Bill, 1904-05-06-07 Thompson, Charles, 1927 Thompson, Charles Lynn, 1911-12-13 Thompson, Don, 1919-20-21-22 Thompson, Fay, 1933-38 Thompson, Jason, 2012 Thompson, Norris, 1986 Thompson, Ray, 1926-27 Thompson, Tom, 1966 Thompson, Wedge, 1927-28-29 Thornton, Tom, 2014-15 Thorpe, Lou, 1939-40 Tichac, Mike, 1941 Tidball, Volney, 1900-01-02-03-04 Tillman, Brent, 1991-93-94-95 Timmer, Mark, 1987-88-89-90 Tipton, Brian, 1979 Tobiasson, Chad, 1994 Tobin, Steve, 1980-81-82 Toney, Alex, 2007, 2009-10 Tonkovich, Frank, 1994 Tooley, David, 2009 Toscano, Paul, 1965-66-67 Totten, Clifton, 1958 Tottenhoff, Harry, 1932 Toucher, Verbon, 1927-28 Townsend, John, 1949-50 Trabing, George, 1896-97-98-1900 Traphagan, Austin, 2012-14 Trautwein, J.C., 2003 Trautwein, Rich, 1967-68-69 Travis, Jack, 1964 Trbovich, Milan, 1964 Troseth, Jack, 1946-47 Trullinger, Lyle, 1952-53-54 Trusso, Steve, 1974-75 Tscharner, Randy, 2003-04 Tucker, Claire, 1917-19-20-21 Tucker, Greg, 1979-80 Tucker, Jerry, 1955-56 Tucker, Tom, 1967-68-69 Tuell, Guy, 2001-02-03-04 Tullock, Tom, 1973 Tullous, Mark, 1974-76-78 Turelli, Brendan, 2013-14-15-16 Turner, Cole, 2016-17 Turner, Fritz 1971-72-73 Turner, James, 1894 Turner, John H., 1930 Tutein, William, 2014-15
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Ulibarri, John, 2005 Ulowetz, Fred, 1983 Umbach, Paul, 1930-31 Underwood, Kalim, 1997 Unrein, Mitch, 2006-07-08-09 Vagner, Carl, 1902-03 Valladay, Xazavian, 2018 Vana, Steve, 1983-84-85-87 VanDerloo, Wayne, 1979 Vander Waal, Tyler, 2018 Vandeveer, George, 1922-23-24 Van Diest, Mike, 1971-72-74 Van Emmerik, Brian, 1996-97-98-99 Van Leer, Greg, 1994-95, 1997-98 Van Maanen, Drew, 2014-15-16-17 Vannoy, Fred, 1935 Van Roekel, Kirk, 1991-92
Van Royen, Jordan, 2009-10 Van Winkle, D., 1897 Vasilion, Pete, 1962-63-64 Vaughn, Lee, 1993-94-95-96 Vaughn, Leon, 1951 Velasquez, Alonso, 2017-18 Villasenor, Sergio, 1980 Vincent, Tom, 2001-02 Viner, Richard, 1951-52-53 Vines, Scottie, 2001-02 Vinnedge, Billy, 2006-07 Vinson, Terrell, 2003 Vitale, Joe, 1961-62 Volna, Jean, 1903 Voris, Ron, 1970-71-72 Vowers, Ryan, 1989-90-91
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Wacha, Lucas, 2013-14-15-16 Waddell, Stan, 1982-83-84-85 Waddell, Tim, 1977-78-79 Wadkowski, John, 2004-05 Wagstaff, Mal, 1965-66 Wahlgren, Joe, 1990-91-92 Wahlstrom, Michael, 2000 Waite, John, 1978 Walden, Jimmy, 1958-59 Walker, John W., 1958 Walker, Mike, 1961-62 Wallace, Jason, 2004-05 Wallace, Paul, 1989-90-91-92 Wallace, Zach, 2015-16-17-18 Wallwork, Josh, 1995-96 Wallum, Jarvis, 2001 Walsh, John, 1988 Walters, Gary, 1972 Wandler, Jay, 1990 Ward, Kevin, 1959-60-61 Ward, John, 1948-49 Waring, Tom, 1999-00 Warren, Eddie, 1980 Washington, Jr., Sydney, 2018 Washington, Steve, 1970-71 Washington, Vic, 1966-67 Waters, George, 1946-47-48 Watlington, Edward, 1950-51-52 Watson, Jaylon, 2016-17-18 Watts, Ian, 2009-10 Watts, John E., 1954-55-56 Weatherspoon, Evan, 2006 Webb, Jace, 2017 Webb, Mike, 1975-76-77-78 Wedel, Cory, 1994-95-96-97 Wedepohl, Steve, 1969 Wehrer, Darren, 1989 Wehrer, Shawn, 1985-86-87-88 Weil, Jack, 1980-81-82-83 Weingartner, Bob, 1967 Weinnan, Nate, 2018 Weisenger, Leonard, 1930 Weitzel, Elwood, 1952 Welch, Scott, 1947 Wells, Melvin, 1988-89 Wells, Paul J., 1988-89-90 Wells, Pearley, 1946-47 Wells, Rick, 1970-71 Welniak, Randy, 1985-86-88 Wendling, John, 2003-04-05-06 Wentworth, Dave, 1970-71-72 West, Willard, 1932-33-34 Westphal, Jeff, 1983-84-85 Wewel, Mike, 1983 Wheeler, George, 1905-06-07 Wheeler, M.M., 1905-06-07-09 Whipp, Zeb, 2006-07-08 Whipple, John, 1949 White, Chad, 2002 White, Darrenn, 2011-12-13-14 White, Ed, 1935-36 White, Herman, 1998-99-01-02 White, Hugh L., 1900-01 White, Lloyd, 1938-39 Whitehead, Kurt, 1990-91-92-93 Whiteside, Walter, 1952-53 Whitman, J.L., 1911-12 Whitman, Louis, 1925-26-27 Wick, Shaun, 2012-13-14, 2016 Wiedeman, Mike, 1982-83 Wiggins, Shawn, 1987-88-89-90 Wight, Delman, 1958-59-60 Wilcox, Horace, 1913-14-15-16 Wilhelm, Herbert, 1940 Wilhelm, Jason, 1997 Wilkes, Tom, 1940-41 Wilkinson, Jerry, 1957-58 Wilkinson, Tom, 1963-64-65 Williams, Allan A., 1973 Williams, Bruce, 1973-75 Williams, J.P., 1996-97-98 Williams, James, 1980-81-82 Williams, Joe, 1967-68
Williams, Lewis, 1925 Williams, Marvin, 1991 Williams, Miles, 2018 Williams, Richard, 1959-60-61 Williams, Stuart, 2012-13-14 Williams, Thomas, 1989-90-92-93 Williams, Tom, 1965-66-67 Williams, Tony, 1972-73-74 Williams, Tyrone, 1991-92-93-94 Willis, A.W., 1914-15-19 Willis, Mark, 2010-11-12 Wilmot, Joe, 1940 Wilson, Aaron, 1994-95 Wilson, Anthony, 2007 Wilson, Bob, 1919-20-21 Wilson, Charles, 1969 Wilson, Charles B., 1977-79 Wilson, Cliff, 1954-55 Wilson, Doug, 1973-74-76-77 Wilson, John, 1999-00-01-02 Wilson, Logan, 2016-17-18 Wilson, Sam, 1894-95-96-97-98 Wilson, Wayne, 1971-72 Windholz, Frank, 1963-64-65 Windsor, Shiloh, 2016 Winfield, Cliff, 1974-76-77 Winfield, Scott, 1978-79 Wingard, Andrew, 2015-16-17-18 Winston, A.P., 1930 Winterholler, John, 1936-37-38 Winters, Gil, 1980-81-82 Winters, Ryon’e, 2014 Wisdorf, Ben, 2016-17-18 Wise, Helmut, 1977-78 Wissler, Cliff, 1904 Wittenbraker, Charles, 1920-21-22-23 Wojtkiewicz, Jay, 1997-98 Wood, Ethan, 2013-14-15-16 Wood, Gary, 1972-73-74 Wood, Gordy, 1987-88-89-90 Woods, D., 1905-06-07 Woods, Trey, 2017 Woods, Wilbur, 1935 Woods, Zollie, 1923-24 Woodson, Armand, 2002 Worden, Eric, 1988-89-90-91 Worden, Neil, 1991 Worker, Greg, 1986-87 Worman, Darrell, 1963 Worthington, Harold, 1908 Wright, Bruce, 1961-62 Wright, Gary, 2001 Wright, Michael, 1960-62 Wright, Robbie, 1974-75-76 Wright, Willie, 1987-88-89-90
Y
Yarborough, Ryan, 1990-91-92-93 Yarbrough, Eddie, 2012-13-14-15 Yarnall, Francis, 1896 Yaussi, Deric, 2002-03-04-05 Yeaman, Fred, 1941 Yelland, Rob, 1978-79-80 Yonkee, Lawrence, 1957 Youker, Ray, 1960 Young, Aaron, 2015 Young, Charles, 1937 Young, Nate, 2002
Z
Zalanka, Rob, 1982-83-84-85 Zaleski, Tim, 2017-18 Zellner, Adolph, 1951-52-53 Zellner, Robert, 1958 Zerfoss, Al, 1967-68-69 Zimmer, Vince, 1961-62 Zimmerman, Rich, 1969 Zimmerman, Richard, 1930 Zowada, Larry, 1955-56-57
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RECORDS & HISTORY
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Year
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23/2/207 21/6/191 28/7/359 27/10/325 13/2/149 3/12/37 19/12/229 12/2/135 25/3/292 23/11/276 17/5/198 14/6/63 11/11/131 21/2/242 16/8/188 U 3/7/35 2/2/9 16/17/124 4/1/43 19/8/260 22/21/171 16/2/212 15/9/224 6 10/3/143 11 1/14/14 17/9/428 6/22/155 8/18/203 2/10/37 5/11/122 5/7/118 2/24/51 7/22/187 10/6/240 9/12/220 5/19/123 12/12/297 12/23/309 4/9/87 7/14/170 5/6/110 6/12/142 11/19/279 16/23/413 10/26/260 10/21/255 1/16/16 1/27/27 6/19/157 2/9/37 4/7/90 4/10/93 12/17/321 11/25/303 3/26/81 11/16/295 10/13/264 2/23/52 6/18/158 8/11/205 6/27/165 2/15/43 5/16/128 9/26/249 8/22/214
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EDDIE YARBROUGH Buffalo Bills 2017-present
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2019 WYOMING FOOT B AL L MEDIA G U I DE
Mitch Donahue Shawn Wiggins Doug Rigby Ryan Yarborough John Burrough Ryan Christopherson Brian Gragert Marcus Harris Steve Scifres Lee Vaughn Patrick Chukwurah Casey Bramlet Derrick Martin John Wendling Chris Prosinski Marqueston Huff Robert Herron Mark Nzeocha Brian Hill Chase Roullier Josh Allen Marcus Epps
THE OPPONENTS
Hank Kolasinski Jim Clayton Walker “Sonny” Jones Jerry Taylor Dick Campbell Dewey McConnell Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Frank Radella George Galuska Joe Mastrogiovanni Jim Crawford Bob Sawyer Dale Memmelaer Jim Walden Jim Walden Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Chuck Lamson Chuck Lamson Dick Schnell Will Radosevich Will Radosevich Darryl Alleman Jerry Durling Jerry Marion Jerry Marion Ron “Pedro” Billingsley Mike Davenport Rick Egloff Don Klacking Jerry DePoyster Mike Dirks Jim Kiick Mike LaHood Paul Toscano Dennis Devlin Dave Hampton Gene Huey Larry Nels Joe Williams Vic Washington Bob Jacobs Conrad Dobler Nick Bebout Scott Freeman Jerry Gadlin Archie Gray Mike McGraw Lawrence Gaines Aaron Kyle Francis Chesley Ken Fantetti Danny Pittman Guy Frazier Mandel Robinson Gary Crum Jim Eliopulos John Salley James Williams Chris Kolodziejski Jay Novacek Allyn Griffin Jeff Knapton Eric Coleman Dave Edeen Pat Rabold Craig Schlichting
THE COWBOYS
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COWBOYS IN THE NFL Name, Lettered at Wyoming
Pro Team(s), Years
Alvester Alexander, 2009-11 Josh Allen, 2016-17 John Arnold, 1975-78 Nick Bebout, 1970-72 Ron Billingsley, 1964-66 Rob Bohlinger, 1995-97 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03
Indianapolis Colts, 2013 Buffalo Bills, 2018-present Detroit Lions, 1979-80 Atlanta Falcons, 1973-75; Seattle Seahawks, 1976-80 San Diego Chargers, 1967-70; Houston Oilers, 1971-72 Carolina Panthers, 1998 Carolina Panthers, 2006-07 Cincinnati Bengals, 2004-05; Atlanta Falcons, 2007; Miami Dolphins, 2007 John Burrough, 1992-94 Atlanta Falcons, 1995-98; Minnesota Vikings, 1999-2000; St. Louis Rams, 2002 Francis Chesley, 1975-77 Green Bay Packers, 1978 Ryan Christopherson, 1991-94 Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995; Arizona Cardinals, 1996 Patrick Chukwurah, 1997-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-02; Denver Broncos, 2004-06; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2007-08 Eric Coleman, 1985-88 New England Patriots, 1989-90 Jim Crawford, 1954-56 Boston Patriots, 1960-64 Joe Cummings, 1992-95 San Diego Chargers, 1996; Buffalo Bills, 1998-99 Mike Dennis, 1978-79 New York Giants, 1980-83; New York Jets, 1984; San Diego Chargers, 1984 Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Detroit Lions, 1968; Oakland Raiders, 1971-72 Mike Dirks, 1965-67 Philadelphia Eagles, 1968-71 Conrad Dobler, 1969-71 St. Louis Cardinals, 1972-77; New Orleans Saints, 1978-79; Buffalo Bills, 1980-81 Mitch Donahue, 1987-90 San Francisco 49ers, 1991-92; Denver Broncos, 1993-94 Rick Donnelly, 1980-84 Atlanta Falcons, 1985-88; Seattle Seahawks, 1990-91 Jim Eliopulos, 1980-81 St. Louis Cardinals, 1983; New York Jets, 1983-85 Aaron Elling, 1998-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2003-04; Tennessee Titans, 2004; Baltimore Ravens, 2005-06 Marcus Epps, 2015-18 Minnesota Vikings, 2019-present Ken Fantetti, 1975-79 Detroit Lions, 1979-85 Malcom Floyd, 2000-03 San Diego Chargers, 2004-15 Guy Frazier, 1977-80 Cincinnati Bengals, 1981-84; Buffalo Bills, 1985-86 Rico Gafford, 2016-17 Oakland Raiders, 2018-present Lawrence Gaines, 1973-75 Detroit Lions, 1976-79 Trent Gamble, 1996-99 Miami Dolphins, 2000-03 Tanner Gentry, 2013-16 Chicago Bears, 2017-present Tashaun Gipson, 2008-11 Cleveland Browns, 2012-15; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2016-17, Houston Texans, 2019-present Adam Goldberg, 1999-2002 Minnesota Vikings, 2004-05; St. Louis Rams, 2006-2011 Dave Hampton, 1966-68 Green Bay Packers, 1969-71; Atlanta Falcons, 1972-76; Philadelphia Eagles, 1976 Robert Herron, 2010-13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2014-15; Miami Dolphins, 2016 Brian Hill, 2014-16 Atlanta Falcons, 2017; Cincinnati Bengals, 2017-18, Atlanta Falcons, 2019-present Jerry Hill, 1958-60 Baltimore Colts, 1961, 1963-70 Jake Hollister, 2014-16 New England Patriots, 2017-18, Seattle Seahawks, 2019-present Gene Huey, 1966-68 San Diego Chargers, 1969 Marqueston Huff, 2010-13 Tennessee Titans, 2014-15; Baltimore Ravens, 2016; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017; Dallas Cowboys, 2018-present Jim Kiick, 1965-67 Miami Dolphins, 1968-74; Denver Broncos, 1976-77; Washington Redskins, 1977 Lee Kizzire, 1934-36 Detroit Lions, 1937 Chris Kolodziejski, 1979-83 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1984 Aaron Kyle, 1972-75 Dallas Cowboys, 1976-79; Denver Broncos, 1980-82 Mike LaHood, 1965-67 Los Angeles Rams, 1969, 1971-72; St. Louis Cardinals, 1970 Chuck Lamson, 1960-61 Minnesota Vikings, 1962-63; Los Angeles Rams, 1965-67 Hub Lindsey, 1965-67 Denver Broncos, 1968 Corey Mace, 2005-06 Buffalo Bills, 2007-09 Jerry Marion, 1964-66 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1967 Derrick Martin, 2003-05 Baltimore Ravens, 2006-08; Green Bay Packers, 2009-10; New York Giants, 2011; New England Patriots, 2012; Chicago Bears, 2013
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Name, Lettered at Wyoming
Dewey McConnell, 1949-51 Tony McGee, 1968 Mike McGraw, 1972-74 Dale Memmelaar, 1956-58
Devin Moore, 2005-08 Jay Novacek, 1980-84 Eric Nzeocha, 2013-16 Mark Nzeocha, 2011-14 Pat Ogrin, 1976-79 Ryan Otterson, 2006-09 Danny Pittman, 1978-79 Chris Prosinski, 2007-10 Mike Purcell, 2009-12 Chase Roullier, 2013-16 Steve Scifres, 1992-96 Truitt Smith, 1949 Mark Smolinski, 1958-60 Dick Speights, 1965-67 Galand Thaxton, 1984-87 Mitch Unrein, 2006-09
Lee Vaughn, 1992-96 Scottie Vines, 2001-02 Lucas Wacha, 2013-16 Vic Washington, 1966-67 Jack Weil, 1980-83 John Wendling, 2003-06 Joe Williams, 1967-68 Thomas Williams, 1989-93 Andrew Wingard, 2015-18 Willie Wright, 1987-90 Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Eddie Yarbrough, 2012-15
Pro Team(s), Years
Pittsburgh Steelers, 1954 Chicago Bears, 1971-73; New England Patriots, 1974-81; Washington Redskins, 1982-84 St. Louis Cardinals, 1976; Detroit Lions, 1977 Chicago Cardinals, 1959; St. Louis Cardinals, 1960-61; Dallas Cowboys, 1962-63; Cleveland Browns, 1964-65; Baltimore Colts, 1966-67 Indianapolis Colts, 2010 St. Louis Cardinals, 1985-87; Phoenix Cardinals, 1988-89; Dallas Cowboys, 1990-96 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2017 Dallas Cowboys, 2015; San Francisco 49ers, 2017-present Washington Redskins, 1981-82 San Diego Chargers, 2010-11 New York Giants, 1980-83; St. Louis Cardinals, 1983-84 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2011-2014; Philadelphia Eagles, 2014; Chicago Bears, 2015 San Francisco 49ers, 2014-16; Los Angeles Rams, 2017; Kansas City Chiefs, 2018 Washington Redskins, 2017-present Dallas Cowboys, 1997; Carolina Panthers, 1998; Miami Dolphins, 1998; New Orleans Saints, 1999 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1950-51 Baltimore Colts, 1961-62; New York Jets, 1963-68 San Diego Chargers, 1968 Atlanta Falcons, 1989; San Diego Chargers, 1991 Houston Texans, 2010; Denver Broncos, 2011-2014; San Diego Chargers, 2015; Chicago Bears, 2015; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2018 Dallas Cowboys, 1997 Detroit Lions, 2004-06 Dallas Cowboys, 2017 San Francisco 49ers, 1971-73; Houston Oilers, 1974; Buffalo Bills, 1975-76 Denver Broncos, 1986; Washington Redskins, 1987 Buffalo Bills, 2007-09; Detroit Lions, 2010-13 Dallas Cowboys, 1971; New Orleans Saints, 1972 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2019-present Phoenix Cardinals, 1992 New York Jets, 1994-95; Baltimore Ravens, 1997-98 Buffalo Bills, 2017-present
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RECORDS & HISTORY
RE, 1960
FRAN MIKNIS
BOB DINGES
GEORGE MILLS
PAT ARNDT
RYAN CHRISTOPHERSON
JOE CUMMINGS
BRIAN BROWN
TRENTON FRANZ
G, 1960
DE, 1965
OG, 1967
MIKE LOPICCOLO
COWBOY COACHES
MARTY HAMILTON
SEASON OUTLOOK
ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS
OT, 1973
THE COWBOYS
OG, 1987
OT/TE, 1984
DE, 1995
JAY KORTH
OL, 1996 & 1997
RB, 1994
THE OPPONENTS
BOB GUSTAFSON
SEASON IN REVIEW
CORY WEDEL K, 1996 & 1997
BRIAN LEE FS, 1997
MLB, 1998
C, 2004
LUKE RUFF FS, 2013
BOB GUSTAFSON
RANDY WELNIAK
JOE CUMMINGS
QB, 1974
OT/TE, 1985
QB, 1989
DE, 1995
JAY KORTH
CORY WEDEL
TRENTON FRANZ
LUKE RUFF
OL, 1997
K, 1997
C, 2004
FS, 2013
MOUNTAIN WEST
STEVE COCKREHAM
RECORDS & HISTORY
NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
UW ADMINISTRATION
2019 WYOMING FOOT B AL L MEDIA G U I DE
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CFA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES
TOM CORONTZOS QB, 1991
RYAN CHRISTOPHERSON RB, 1994
JOE CUMMINGS DE, 1995
BRIAN GRAGERT P, 1995
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
PAT SMYTH OL, 1959
MARTY ELIOPULOS QB, 1986
TRENTON FRANZ C, 2004
JOHN WENDLING DB, 2006
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
CRAIG BOHL
2016 Mountain West Coach of the Year
FRED AKERS
1976 WAC Coach of the Year 1976 AFCA District 8 Coach of the Year
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DAVE CHRISTENSEN 2011 Mountain West Coach of the Year
LLOYD EATON
JOE TILLER
PAUL ROACH
1993 Kodak/Football Coaches Association 1988 WAC Coach of the Year Region V Coach of the Year 1987 WAC Coach of the Year 1996 WAC Coach of the Year Football Coaches Association 1996 Region 4 Coach of the Year (AFCA) Regional Coach of the Year, 1987-88 UW Athletics Hall of Fame, 1999
BOB DEVANEY
1968 WAC Coach of the Year 1959 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year 1967 WAC Coach of the Year 1958 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year 1967 American Football Coaches Assoc. COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME District 6 Coach of the Year Bob Devaney Inducted 1981 UW Athletics Hall of Fame, 1995
BOWDEN WYATT
1950 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Bowden Wyatt Inducted 1972 (player) Inducted 1997 (coach) UW Athletics Hall of Fame, 1994
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THE BILETNIKOFF AWARD Honoring the Nation's Top Receiver
MARCUS HARRIS, 1996
COWBOY COACHES
Marcus Harris is presented with the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver in 1996. One of Wyoming’s most decorated football players, Marcus Harris was a consensus All-American in 1996, being selected First Team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Football Foundation, and Football News. In 1996, he won the Biletnikoff Award (named after former Oakland Raiders receiver Fred Biletnikoff), symbolic of the nation’s top receiver. He also finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1996. During his college career, Harris became the NCAA’s all-time leader in receiving yards with 4,518 career yards, and he remains the only receiver in NCAA history to have three 1,400 yard receiving seasons. With his 1,650 yards in 1996, Harris led the nation in receiving yards, earned First-Team All-Western Athletic Conference honors for the third straight year, and was named the WAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
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1993
(Inaugural Year)
Dick Ballinger, Wrestling, 1958-60 Fennis Dembo, Basketball, 1985-88 Mike Dirks, Football, 1965-67 Jerry Hill, Football, 1958-60 Glenn “Red” Jacoby, Athletic Director, 1946-73 Jay Novacek, Football & Track, 1982-84 Kenny Sailors, Basketball, 1941-46 Ev Shelton, Basketball Coach, 1939-59 Johnny Winterholler, Baseball, Basketball, Football, 1936-39 1943 NCAA Championship Basketball Team
Class
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1994
Class
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1995
Class
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1996
Lawrence V. Birleffi, “Voice of the Cowboys”, 1947-86 Charles W. “Tub” Bradley, Basketball, 1979-81 Glenn R. “Bud” Daniel, Baseball Coach, 1951-71 Michele D. Hoppes, Basketball, 1984-87 James F. Kiick, Football, 1965-67 Mark S. Miller, Swimming, 1985-88 Milward L. Simpson, Football, Basketball, Baseball, 1917-21
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1997
Joseph W. Alexander, Rodeo, 1968-69 C. Keith Bloom, Basketball, Football, Baseball, 1947-50 Stig Hallingbye, Skiing, 1974-77 Ronda K. Munger, Volleyball, 1984-87 Joseph N. Nzau, Track, 1977-82 1967 Sugar Bowl Football Team
Class
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1998
Class
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1999
Darcy Cudaback White, Volleyball, 1986-89 John Pilch, Basketball, 1947-48-49 Paul Roach, Football Coach, 1987-90 Galand Thaxton, Football, 1984-87 Paul Toscano, Football, 1965-67 Tony Windis, Basketball, 1957-59
Amy Burnett, Basketball, 1992-95 Jim Brandenburg, Basketball Coach, 1978-87 Bill Ewing, Baseball, 1974-76 Lee Kizzire, Football, 1934-36 Larry Nels, Football, 1967-69 Curtis & Marian Rochelle, Special Achievement
Class
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2001
Nick Bebout, Football, 1970-72 Joe Capua, Basketball, 1954-56 Ken Cook, Special Achievement Mickey Dunn, Track and Field, 1949-51 Bill Garnett, Basketball, 1979-82 Jean Jackson, Administration 1956 Football Team
Class
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2002
Greg Brock, Baseball, 1976-79 Mitch Donahue, Football, 1987-90 Christine Fairless, Basketball, 1986-89 Margie Hunt McDonald, Women’s Basketball Coach, 1974-83 George “Moe” Radovich, Basketball, 1950-52 Reginald Slater, Basketball, 1989-92
Class
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2003
Ken Fantetti, Football, 1975-78 Norma Hughes, Swimming, 1990-94 Willard A. “Dutch” Witte, Basketball Coach, 1931-39 John Wodny, Cross Country, 1986-89 Ryan Yarborough, Football, 1990-93 Bill Young, Administration, 1960-82 1959-60 Wrestling Team
Class
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2004
Reese Andy, Wrestling, 1994-96 Leon Clark, Basketball, 1963-66 Marcus Harris, Football, 1993-96 Bill Levine, Football, 1961, 1963-64 Jimmi Jo Martin Ripsam, Rodeo, 1988-90 Pat Rabold, Football, 1984, 1986-88 Andy Welsh, Diving, 1981-85
Class
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2005
Ryan Butler, Track & Field, 1995-96 Phil Dickens, Football Coach, 1953-56 Joe Dowler, Wrestling Coach, 1973-87 Ann Melander, Skiing, 1984-85 Theo Ratliff, Basketball, 1991-94 Vic Washington, Football, 1966-67 1989 Volleyball Team
Class
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2006
Ryan Christopherson, Football, 1991-94 Jerry Depoyster, Football, 1965-67 Stan Dodds, Basketball, 1967-70 Bob Hammond, Special Achievement Milo Komenich, Basketball, 1942-43, 1946 Stacey Ward Straley, Skiing, 1980-81 1956 Baseball Team
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Elsie Jo Bonger, Football Secretary, 1962-78 Brenday Graham Gray, Track & Field, 1980-84 Jerry Jester, Football, 1953-55 Dave McCleave, Golf, 1989-92 Dick Sherman, Basketball, 1963-66 Randy Welniak, Football, 1985-88 1968 Ski Team
Class
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2008
Tom Garrison, Track & Field, 1987-91 Walker “Sonny” Jones, Jr., Football, 1948-49 Geir Kvernmo, Skiing & Track, 1979-80 Brian Lee, Football, 1994-97 Dave Myers, Wrestling, 1989-92 Steve Scifres, Football, 1993-96 1978-79 Cowgirl Basketball Team
Class
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2009
Jesseca Cross, Basketball, 1994-98 Sean Fleming, Football, 1988-91 Quincy Howe, Track & Field, 1999-2002 Gene Huey, Football, 1966-68 Mike Jackson, Basketball, 1980-83 Al & Pete Simpson, Special Achievement 1961 Rodeo Team
Class
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2010
Staale Engen, Skiing & Track, 1970-75 Jerry Frude, Wrestling, 1959-62 Steiner Hybertsen, Skiing, 1973-75 Bob Jacobs, Football, 1968-70 Chuck Lamson, Football, 1961-62 Karen Sanford Gall, Track & Field, 1979-82 1966 Football Team
Class
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2011
Mike English, Volleyball Coach, 1986-89, 1991-93 Wesley Maiyo, Track & Field, 1974-75 Dr. Robert Mason, Wrestling, 1949-51 Shauna Smith, Track & Field, 2002-05 Scott Usher, Swimming, 2002-05 Jim Walden, Football, 1958-59 1986-87 “Sweet 16” Men’s Basketball Team
Class
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2012
Dick Campbell, Football, 1948-50 Len Kuczewski, Football, 1957-59 Jordan Lintz, Golf, 1997-2000 Chris Lull, Volleyball, 1985-89 Selmer Pederson, Football, 1949-51 Ray Sanchez, Wrestling, 1967-68 1985 Ski Team
Class
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2013
Carrie Bacon, Basketball, 1999-2000, 2002-03 Josh Davis, Basketball, 1999-2002 Jason Gervais, Track & Field, 1999-2001 Jim House, Football, 1966-68 Mike LaHood, Football, 1965-67 Kevin McKinney, Administration 1959 Football Team
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2014
Dennis Baker, Football, 1975-77 Becky Simning Eriksson, Skiing, 1979-81, 1984-85 LeRoy Gabriel, Administration, 1961-95 Harry Hall, Basketball, 1966-69 Duane Schopp, Track & Field Coach, 1984-97 Mark Smolinski, Football, 1958-60 Jack Weil, Football, 1980-83 1933-34 Men’s Basketball Team
Class
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2015
Marcus Bailey, Men’s Basketball, 1999-2003 Ashley Elliott, Women’s Basketball, 2002-05 David Hearn, Men’s Golf, 1998-2001 Jeff Huson, Baseball, 1984-85 Don Miller, Wrestling, 1965-68 Joe Ramunno, Football, 1981-84 Quentin Skinner, Skiing Coach, 1971-80
Class
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2016
Jerry Durling, Football, 1965-66 Aaron Kyle, Football, 1972-75 Frank Shepperson, Rodeo, 1961-64 Lynn Stetson, Men's Swimming, 1980-83 Dave Walsh, Special Achievement John Watts, Football, 1954-56 Hanna Zavecz, Women's Basketball, 2005-08 1976 Cowboy Football Team
Class
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2017
Dr. Robert Curnow and Dr. David Kieffer, Special Achievement Vince Guinta, Football, 1954-56 Mike Hamel, Wrestling, 1983-86 C.T. Hewgley, Football, 1949-50 Jim Weir, Men's Basketball, 1941-43, 1946 1991 National Champion Cowgirl Rodeo Team 2007 WNIT National Champion Cowgirl Basketball Team
Class
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2018
Sean Dent, Men's Basketball, 1984, 1986-88 Jessica Fox, 2003-05, Track & Field Art Howe, Baseball, 1967-69 Steven Suder, Westling, Athlete 1975-79, and Coach, 1989-2008 Cory Wedel, Football, 1994-97 1987 WAC Champion Football Team
Class
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2019:
Andrea Everett Blocher, Cross Country and Track, 1982-83 Wes Gasner, Wrestling, 1983-84 Jay Martin, Skiing, 1965-67 Mack Peyton, Basketball and Baseball, 1947-49 Courtney Stapp Pool, Basketball, 1995-98 Larry Zowada, Football, 1955-57 1966-67 Men’s Basketball Team
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UW ADMINISTRATION
Curt Gowdy, Basketball & Tennis, 1940-42 Bob Jingling, Baseball, 1952-55 Eric Leckner, Basketball, 1985-88 Joe Mastrogiovanni, Football & Baseball, 1953-55 Kathy Van Heule-Romsa, Track, 1983-85
Inductees by Year Class of 2007
MOUNTAIN WEST
Class
2000
RECORDS & HISTORY
Jack B. Aggers, Athletic Trainer, 1958-84 James L. Crawford, Football, 1954-56 John C. Corbett, Coach/Administrator, 1915-39 Robert S. Devaney, Football Coach, 1957-61 John J. Kosich, Baseball, Football, 1946-49 Dewey L. McConnell, Football, 1949-51 Patricia L. Miller-Davis, Track & Field 1980, 1982
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SEASON IN REVIEW
Paul N. Carlin, Track, 1951-53 Dr. George “Duke” Humphrey, UW President, 1945-64 Dr. Everett D. Lantz, Wrestling Coach, 1937-65 Flynn J. Robinson, Basketball, 1963-65 Mary F. Shea, Volleyball, 1980-83 William Strannigan, Basketball Coach, 1960-73 Kenneth Sturman, Football, 1937-39 Edward Talboom, Football, 1948-50 Bowden Wyatt, Football Coach, 1947-52 1950 Gator Bowl Champion Football Team
Class
THE OPPONENTS
Class
THE COWBOYS
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
RECORDS & HISTORY
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Inductees by Sport Football
Hall of Famer Jim House
Baseball
C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50 Greg Brock, 1976-79 Glenn R. “Bud” Daniel, 1951-71 (coach) Bill Ewing, 1974-76 Art Howe, 1967-69 Jeff Huson, 1984-85 Bob Jingling, 1952-55 John J. Kosich, 1946-49 Mack Peyton, 1947-49 Milward L. Simpson, 1917-21 Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39 1956 Baseball Team
Basketball (Men’s)
Marcus Bailey, 1999-2003 C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50 Charles W. “Tub” Bradley, 1979-81 Jim Brandenburg, 1978-87 (coach) Joe Capua, 1954-56 Leon Clark, 1963-66 Josh Davis, 1999-2002 Fennis Dembo, 1985-88 Sean Dent, 1984, 1986-88 Stan Dodds, 1968-70 Bill Garnett, 1979-82 Curt Gowdy, 1940-42 Harry Hall, 1966-69 Mike Jackson, 1980-83 Milo Komenich, 1940-43 Eric Leckner, 1985-88 Mack Peyton, 1947-49 John Pilch, 1947-49 George “Moe” Radovich, 1950-52 Theo Ratliff, 1992-95 Flynn Robinson, 1963-65 Kenny Sailors, 1941-46 Everett Shelton, 1939-59 (coach) Dick Sherman, 1940-43 Milward Simpson, 1917-21 Reginald Slater, 1989-92 Bill Strannigan, 1941-42 Jim Weir, 1941-43, 1946 Tony Windis, 1957-59 Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39 Willard Witte, 1930-39 1933-34 Helms Foundation National Championship Team 1943 NCAA Championship Team 1966-67 Team 1980-81 WAC Championship Team 1986-87 “Sweet 16” Team
Basketball (Women’s) Carrie Bacon, 1999-2001, 2002-03 Amy Burnett, 1992-95 Jesseca Cross, 1994-97 Michelle Hoppes Daum, 1984-87 Ashley Elliott, 2002-05 Christine Fairless, 1986-89 Margie Hunt McDonald, 1975-83 (coach) Courtney Stapp Pool, 1995-98 Hanna Zavecz, 2005-08 1978-79 Cowgirl Basketball Team 2007 Cowgirl Basketball Team
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Dennis Baker, 1975-77 Nick Bebout, 1970-72 C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50 Dick Campbell, 1948-50 Ryan Christopherson, 1991-94 Jim Crawford, 1954-56 Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Bob Devaney, 1957-61 (coach) Phil Dickens, 1953-56 (coach) Mike Dirks, 1965-67 Mitch Donahue, 1987-90 Jerry Durling, 1965-66 Ken Fantetti, 1975-78 Sean Fleming, 1988-92 Vince Guinta, 1954-56 Marcus Harris, 1993-96 C.T. Hewgley, 1949-50 Jerry Hill, 1958-60 Jim House, 1966-68 Gene Huey, 1966-68 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 Jerry Jester, 1953-55 Walker “Sonny” Jones, Jr., 1948-49 Jim Kiick, 1965-67 Lee Kizzire, 1934-36 John Kosich, 1946-49 Len Kuczewski, 1957-59 Aaron Kyle, 1972-75 Mike LaHood, 1965-67 Chuck Lamson, 1960-61 Brian Lee, 1994-97 Bill Levine, 1961, 1963-64 Joe Mastrogiovanni, 1953-55 Dewey McConnell, 1949-51 Larry “Bo” Nels, 1967-69 Jay Novacek, 1982-84 Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 Pat Rabold, 1984, 1986-88 Joe Ramunno, 1981-84 Paul Roach, 1987-90 (coach) Steve Scifres, 1993-96 Milward Simpson, 1917-21 Mark Smolinski, 1958-60 Ken Sturman, 1937-39 Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 Galand Thaxton, 1984-87 Paul Toscano, 1965-67 Jim Walden, 1958-59 Vic Washington, 1965-67 John Watts, 1954-56 Cory Wedel, 1994-97 Jack Weil, 1980-83 Randy Welniak, 1985-88 Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39 Bowden Wyatt, 1947-52 (coach) Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Larry Zowada, 1955-57 1950 Gator Bowl Championship Team 1956 Team 1959 Team 1966 Team 1967 Sugar Bowl Team 1976 Fiesta Bowl Team 1987 WAC Champion Team
Golf (Men’s) David Hearn, 1998-2001 David McCleave, 1989-92
Golf (Women’s) Jordan Lintz, 1997-2000
Rodeo
Joseph W. Alexander, 1968-69 Jimmi Jo Martin Ripsam, 1988-90 Frank Shepperson, 1961-64 1961 Rodeo Team 1991 Cowgirl Rodeo Team
Skiing Staale Engen, 1971-74 Stig Hallingbye, 1974-77 Steinar Hybertsen, 1973-75 Geir Kvernmo, 1977-80 Jay Martin, 1965-67 Ann Melander, 1984-85 Rebecca Simning Eriksson, 1979-81, 1984-85 Quentin Skinner, 1971-80 (coach) Stacy Ward Straley, 1979-84 1968 National Championship Team 1985 National Championship Team
Swimming & Diving Norma Hughes, 1990-92, 1994 Mark S. Miller, 1985-88 Lynn Stetson, 1980-83 Scott Usher, 2002-05 Andy Welsh, 1981-85
Track & Field
Andrea Everett Blocher, 1982-83 Ryan Butler, 1995-96 Paul Carlin, 1951-53 Jesseca Cross, 1994-97 Mickey Dunn, 1949-51 Staale Engen, 1971-74 Jessica Fox, 2003-05 Karen Sanford Gall, 1979-82 Tom Garrison, 1987-91 Jason Gervais, 1999-2001 Brenda Graham Gray, 1980-84 Quincy Howe, 1999-2002 Geir Kvernmo, 1977-80 Wesley Maiyo, 1974-75 Patricia Miller Davis, 1980, 1982 Jay Novacek, 1982-84 Joseph Nzau, 1977-82 Duane Schopp, 1984-97 (coach) Shauna Smith, 2002-03 Kathy Van Heule Romsa, 1983-85 John Wodny, 1986-90
Volleyball
Mary Shea, 1980-83 Ronda Munger, 1984-87 Darcy Cudaback White, 1986-89 Mike English, 1986-90, 1992-93 (coach) Christine Lull Terjeson, 1985-89
Wrestling
Reese Andy, 1994-96 Dick Ballinger, 1958-60 Joe Dowler, 1973-87 (coach) Jerry Frude, 1959-62 Wes Gasner, 1983-84 Mike Hamel, 1983-86 Everett Lantz, 1937-65 (coach) Bob Mason, 1949-51 Don Miller, 1965-68 Dave Myers, 1989-92 Ray Sanchez, 1967-68 Steven Suder, 1975-79 (athlete) and 1989-2008 (coach) 1959-60 Team
Administration
Jack Aggers, 1958-84 Elsie Jo Bonger, 1962-78 John Corbett, 1915-1939 LeRoy “Gabe” Gabriel, 1958-99 Dr. George “Duke” Humphrey, 1945-64 Jean Jackson Glenn J. “Red” Jacoby, 1946-73 Kevin M. McKinney Bill Young, 1960-81
Special Category Larry Birleffi Ken Cook Dr. Robert Curnow Bob Hammond Dr. David Kieffer Curtis & Marian Rochelle Al and Pete Simpson Dave Walsh
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MOUNTAIN WEST
This is the Mountain West From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 20th year, the MW has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics.
2018-19 In Review From the gridiron to the diamond, Mountain West teams enjoyed a strong year in 2018-19. In football, the sixth annual MW Football Championship Game took place on December 1, 2018 at Albertson’s Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Broncos, champions of the Mountain Division, hosted four-time defending West Division champion Fresno State with the Bulldogs claiming their second Conference title, 19-16. For the sixth straight season, the Mountain West sent at least six teams into postseason bowl games. The league has earned 96 bowl bids since 1999 and holds a 52-43 (.547) all-time record (2019 First Responder Bowl between Boise State and Boston College was cancelled due to weather). The 2018 bowl season marked the 11th consecutive year the MW sent at least five teams to bowls and the 15th time overall since the league’s inception. Nevada captured the Mountain West regular-season men’s basketball title, while Utah State won the tournament championship. The Aggies earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, while the Wolf Pack accepted an at-large bid, marking the second consecutive year that the MW had multiple teams participate in the Big Dance. In June, three MW student-athletes were drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft. The three selections were the most among the non-autonomous conferences and it was just the second time in league history at least three MW players were drafted. In women’s basketball, Boise State won both the regular season and tournament title. The second regular season title for the Broncos and the third straight tournament title sent the Orange and Blue to the Big Dance. The Broncos fell 8075 in overtime against Oregon State to conclude their 28-5 season. Fresno State, New Mexico and Wyoming participated in the WNIT as the Cowgirls advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Arizona. Utah State participated in the WBI. In women’s volleyball, Colorado State earned its 24th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, while securing the programs 15th Mountain West title. The Rams concluded the season with a tournament loss against Tennessee after posting a 23-8 record. Fresno State, UNLV and Wyoming all participated in the NIVC. San José State earned its second MW title in women’s soccer, as the Spartans made their third overall NCAA Tournament appearance. In cross country, the New Mexico women’s program was the national runner-up at the NCAA championship with sophomore Weini Kelati finishing as the individual runner-up. The Lobos had three of the top-10 finishers at the event. During the indoor track season, 21 student-athletes garnered All-America honors. Air Force senior Michael Rhoads was the lone men’s first-team honoree after placing in the top eight of the 800-meters event. On the women’s side, San Diego State’s Bonnie Draxler earned a runner-up finish in the pole vault and set the Conference record in the event. The New Mexico women’s program finished in fifth place, which is the best MW finish at the NCAA championships since 2009 (third). The MW had two national champions during the 2019 outdoor track & field season in Boise State’s Allie Ostrander and New Mexico’s Kelati. Ostrander became the first back-to-back-to-back champion in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, while Kelati garnered her first NCAA gold in the 10,000-meter race, which marked the fourth time the league had two women’s NCAA champions in the same season. The New Mexico women’s program finished second in the USTFCCCA Program of the Year Standings, which honors the best NCAA institutions over cross country, indoor and the outdoor seasons. In women’s swimming and diving, San Diego State’s Klara Thormalm earned CSCAA All-American status for her performance in the 100-yard breaststroke and the Aztecs won their fourth team MW championship. Fresno State men’s tennis won its first Mountain West tournament title, earning the Conference’s automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Bulldogs’ head coach Luke Shields was named Northwest Region Wilson/ITA Coach of the Year. On the women’s side, UNLV won its sixth MW title. In individual competition, UNLV’s Aiwen Zhu finished one victory shy of earning All-America honors after advancing to the second round of the NCAA Singles Championship. The New Mexico men’s golf team captured its seventh Mountain West championship as the league sent five teams and one individual to the NCAA regionals. It was the 20th consecutive season the MW sent at least three teams to NCAA regionals and first time since 2012 at least five Conference teams earned a postseason spot. Nationally ranked UNLV advanced through the Myrtle Beach Regional and advanced to the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship for the third consecutive year. On the women’s side, San Diego State captured its second MW title and the league was represented by two teams and three individuals in the NCAA regionals. The league has sent multiple teams to the NCAA Women’s Golf Regionals in 19 of its 20 years. San José State freshman Natasha Andrea Oon earned WGCA All-America honors to conclude the season. Colorado State won its second MW softball title and first since 2004, garnering the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Rams were joined in the tournament by Boise State, which defeated Stanford to claim its first NCAA tournament victory. Fresno State and Nevada competed in the National Invitational Softball Championship. In baseball, Fresno State, which climbed as high as No. 21 in the national polls, earned the league’s automatic bid and made its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2012. The Bulldogs also won the Mountain West’s regular-season crown. A total of 24 players were selected in the 2019 MLB Draft, including a pair in the first round (UNLV’s Bryson Stott and Fresno State’s Ryan Jensen).
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Stuart Buchanan Director of Strategic Communications
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Greg Burks Coordinator of Football Officials
Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson Craig Thompson was the Mountain West Conference’s first employee when he was named Commissioner on Oct. 15, 1998. Ever since, Thompson has navigated the Conference through the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. As the league celebrates its 20th season of competition in 2018-19, Thompson continues to create and improve the opportunities for Mountain West institutions and student-athletes to be successful both academically and athletically. Since the Mountain West opened its doors on January 4, 1999, Thompson has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. He has been instrumental in negotiating nearly $300 million in television revenue and has been an innovator in the postseason bowl structure as MW teams have participated in six inaugural bowl games. As conference realignment spread throughout the collegiate landscape, Thompson positioned the Mountain West for the future with the additions of Fresno State and the University of Nevada on July 1, 2012, and San José State University and Utah State University on July 1, 2013. The University of Hawai‘i also joined the league as a football-only member on July 1, 2012, while Colorado College became a member in women’s soccer on July 1, 2014. Thompson’s leadership and vision have helped the Conference enhance its television revenue and exposure through revolutionary agreements with CBS Sports Network and ESPN, becoming the first major collegiate athletic conference to launch a dedicated sports channel featuring exclusive programming around its athletic programs, as well as conference news. In the summer of 2006, the centerpiece of this historic relationship was realized with the launch of The Mtn. – MountainWest Sports Network – the first sports network dedicated to serving a single collegiate athletic conference. The Mountain West was also one of the first conferences to develop its own digital network and in collaboration with Stadium, continues to expand and enhance the league’s profile by taking advantage of the latest in digital technology via the Mountain West Network (MWN). As a result, the Mountain West again broke new ground in 2016, becoming the first league to broadcast a football game live on Twitter. The MW was also the first conference to broadcast a live basketball game on the same platform, as well as the first to have a bowl game streamed live on Twitter and Facebook. Thompson has been instrumental in strengthening the position of the Mountain West in the college football landscape - both in the previous Bowl Championship Series (BCS) format and in the current College Football Playoff (CFP) structure. In 2006, he spearheaded an effort that resulted in better access for the MW and more than doubled the annual BCS revenue on an annual basis for non-automatic-qualifying conferences. The MW has been steadfast in its efforts to find a way to make the collegiate postseason football system fair for all universities. Through its first 19 years of competition, the Mountain West has participated in 90 bowl games, amassing a 49-41 (.544) all-time record in those contests. A 40-year veteran of athletic administration, Thompson has spent all but eight of those years sitting in a commissioner’s chair, making him one of only two active FBS commissioners with more than 30 years of experience leading a conference. Throughout his career, Thompson has been an integral part of the national landscape in intercollegiate athletics, holding many prestigious posts on NCAA and sport-specific national committees. Thompson currently sits on the CFP Management Committee while also serving as a member of the College Football Officiating Board of Managers, LLC. In June 2017, he was appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the second time in his career, following a five-year term from 1995-2000 that culminated with him serving as Chair of the committee from July 1, 1999 to September 1, 2000. Over the tenure of his career, Thompson has also been a member of the Executive Committee and the Director’s Cup Committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), as well as the governing NCAA Council and various Council subcommittees. In addition, he has played a prominent role in hosting numerous men’s and women’s NCAA postseason basketball tournaments in St. Louis, Atlanta, New Orleans and Denver. Prior to his current role, Thompson served as the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference for nearly eight years and as the only commissioner of the American South Conference prior to the merger of the two leagues in 1991. While at the Sun Belt Conference, he spent the majority of his time addressing national trends and challenges in intercollegiate athletics, television exposure, issues relating to conference membership and promoting corporate involvement. In 1997-98, the Sun Belt instituted a comprehensive sportsmanship policy, which earned Thompson designation as a 1998 Sports Ethics Fellow by the Institute for International Sport. Under Thompson’s leadership, the Sun Belt was active in expansion as it continued to strengthen its posture nationally, adding Florida International University and the University of Denver. Prior to its merger with the Sun Belt, Thompson served as the first and only commissioner of the American South Conference, which boasted an NCAA national champion in women’s basketball during its first year. The American South also gained immediate national cable television exposure on ESPN and sent numerous teams into NCAA postseason play during the conference’s four-year history. Preceding his move to commissioner, Thompson served four years as the Director of Communications for the Metro Conference in Atlanta. While at the Metro, he directed the communications operations and administered conference championship events. Thompson originated the Metro Conference Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, began a weekly radio program with over 300 affiliate stations, and originated a weekly satellite video program involving all Metro institutions. He also took on administrative duties such as coordination of officials, scheduling of tournament and regular-season play, and handling of legislative rules interpretations. Thompson graduated from the University of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in journalism. Following graduation, he spent two years as assistant sports information director at Kansas State University, earning numerous CoSIDA publication awards. He then spent three years as director of public relations and promotions for the NBA’s Kansas City Kings. Thompson and his wife, Carla, have a son (Ted) and a daughter (Emma).
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Mountain States Athletic Conference (Skyline Conference) 1938 John Winterholler, HB
1939 1940 None
1941
Al Lokanc, G
1942 None
1943 (No official league play due to World War II)
1944 (Unofficial league
1946
Jim Clayton, T Henry Kolasinski, HB
1947
Larry Martoglio, G
1948
Eddie Talboom, HB Charles Peterson, T Fred Taucher, C Eddie Talboom, HB Walker “Sonny” Jones, FB
1950
1951
Dewey McConnell, WR Jim Martin, T Selmer Pederson, DB Doug Reeves, C Bob Schildgen, DT
1952
1953
Dale Haupt, G Wimp Hewgley, T Joe Mastrogiovanni, HB
1954
1963
Mack Balls, E Don Quinn, T Bill Levine, G
1964
Darryl Alleman, E Herm Memmelaar, T Bill Levine, G
1965
Jerry Durling, G Jim Kiick, HB
1966
Jerry Marion, E Mike LaHood, T Dave Rupp, G Jim Kiick, TB Jerry DePoyster, K Tom Frazier, E Ron Billingsley, T Jerry Durling, G Dick Speights, HB Vic Washington, HB
1967
Mike LaHood, T Paul Toscano, QB Jim Kiick, TB Gene Huey, FL Jerry DePoyster, K Tim Gottberg, E Mike Dirks, T Jim House, LB Vic Washington, HB Dick Speights, HB
1968
Tommy Tucker, G Byra Kite, T Bob Jacobs, K Larry Nels, T Jim House, LB Gene Huey, HB
1969
Clarence “Bugs” Carter, WR Joe Mastrogiovanni, QB
1956
1970
Jim Crawford, HB Buster Elder, WR John Watts, FB Larry Zowada, QB 1957 (first official All-Skyline team) Wimp Hewgley, End
1958 None
1959 1960
Marty Hamilton, E Jerry Hill, HB Chuck Lamson, QB Mark Smolinski, FB
1971
Scott Freeman, FL Nick Bebout, T Don Meadows, G
1972
Fritz Turner, CB
1973
Al Duyn, S Frank Erzinger, LB
1974 None
1975
Dennis Baker, T Aaron Kyle, S Lawrence Gaines, FB
Johnny Miller, T Greg Chytka, C Myron Hardeman, RB Dan Christopulos, K Don Clayton, P Ken Fantetti, LB Michael Dennis, S
1979
Dan Pittman, WR Mike Shaft, OG Chuck Bradford, NG Jerry Eure, DB Mike Smith, P
1980
Guy Frazier, DE Chuck Bradford, NG John Salley, CB Mandel Robinson, RB Gregg Taylor, C
1981
Jim Eliopulos, LB Darnell Clash, SPEC Walter Goffigan, RB James Williams, TE Joe DiGiorgio, OC Gary Crum, OL
1982
Joe DiGiorgio, OL
1983
Walter Goffigan, RB Joe Ramunno, OG Jack Weil, P
1984
Joe Ramunno, OL Jay Novacek, TE Pete Benedetti, DB Rick Donnelly, P Dave Evans, RB Kevin Lowe, RB Paul Chytka, DL
1985 None
1986
Galand Thaxton, LB
1987
Anthony Sargent, WR Bill Hoffman, TE Tony Kapushion, OT Gerald Abraham, RB Jeff Knapton, DT Galand Thaxton, LB Tom Kilpatrick, P
1988
Grant Salisbury, C Randy Welniak, QB Dabby Dawson, RB Pat Rabold, DT Mitch Donahue, DE David Edeen, DE Mike Schenbeck, LB Eric Coleman, CB
1989
Mitch Donahue, DE
1990
Mitch Donahue, DE Tyrone Fittje, OG Paul Wallace, CB
1991
Robert Rivers, RS
1992
Ryan Yarborough, WR Prentice Rhone, RS
1993
Mike Jones, TE Kurt Whitehead, DE Ryan Yarborough, WR
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Joe Cummings, DE Brian Gragert, P Marcus Harris, WR Steve Scifres, OL Cory Wedel, K
1996
Marcus Harris, WR Steve Scifres, OT Jim Talich, LB Lee Vaughn, DB Josh Wallwork, QB Cory Wedel, PK
1997
Jay Korth, C Stuart Hanson, DT/DE Je`Ney Jackson, CB Brian Lee, FS Cory Wedel, PK
1998
Marques Brigham, RB Julian Hooker, TE Wendell Montgomery, WR Al Rich, FS
Mountain West Conference
1999
First Team Offense: WR Wendell Montgomery Second Team Offense: OL Dan Delcorio First Team Defense: LB Patrick Chukwurah DB Matt Lehning
2000
First Team Defense: DL Patrick Chukwurah Second Team Offense: OL Adam Goldberg Honorable Mention: PK Aaron Elling DB Lamar James WR Ryan McGuffey LB Kwabena Peprah QB Jay Stoner
2001
First Team Offense: WR Ryan McGuffey OL Adam Goldberg Second Team Offense: QB Casey Bramlet PK Jarvis Wallum Second Team Defense: LB Leo Caires Honorable Mention: WR Malcom Floyd DB Eric Lee DB Guy Tuell
2002
First Team Offense: OT Adam Goldberg Honorable Mention: WR-PR/KR Jovon Bouknight QB Casey Bramlet P Luke Donovan DB Jacque Finn C Trenton Franz LB Tyler Gottschalk WR-PR/KR Scottie Vines DB Nate Young
2003
Second Team Defense: DL Brandon Casavan Honorable Mention: WR/KR Jovon Bouknight QB Casey Bramlet DB Chris Dixon WR Malcom Floyd C Trenton Franz LB Tyler Gottschalk WR Ryan McGuffey OL Issac Morales TE Aaron Robbins PK Deric Yaussi
First Team Offense: C Trenton Franz PK Deric Yaussi PR/KR Hoost Marsh First Team Defense: DL Zach Morris Second Team Offense: TE John Wadkowski PR/KR Jovon Bouknight Second Team Defense: DL Dusty Hoffschneider P Adam Brooks DB Derrick Martin Honorable Mention: QB Corey Bramlet WR Jovon Bouknight OL Chase Johnson DB John Wendling
2005
First Team Offense: WR Jovon Bouknight Second Team Offense: PR/KR Jovon Bouknight Second Team Defense: DL Dusty Hoffschneider Honorable Mention: LB Ward Dobbs DL John Flora OL Chase Johnson OL Jason Karcher DB Derrick Martin DB Ron Rockett DB John Wendling
2006
First Team Offense: OT Chase Johnson First Team Defense: SS John Wendling Second Team Offense: TE Wade Betschart C Jason Karcher Second Team Defense: LB Ward Dobbs DE Corey Mace Honorable Mention: WR Michael Ford FS Dorsey Golston DE Aaron Robbins CB Julius Stinson
2007
First Team Defense: CB Julius Stinson Second Team Offense: TE Wade Betschart Second Team Defense: DT John Fletcher Honorable Mention: LB Ward Dobbs OT Kyle Howard DE Mitch Unrein P Billy Vinnedge
2008
First Team Offense: RB Devin Moore First Team Defense: LB Ward Dobbs Second Team Defense: DT John Fletcher Honorable Mention: C Tim Bond OG Kyle Howard FS Chris Prosinski DE Mitch Unrein
2009
First Team Defense: DT John Fletcher Second Team Defense: LB Brian Hendricks FS Chris Prosinski Honorable Mention: WR David Leonard P Austin McCoy DE Mitch Unrein
2010
2011
Second Team Defense: DE Josh Biezuns S Tashaun Gipson LB Brian Hendricks DE Gabe Knapton S Luke Ruff Honorable Mention: CB Blair Burns Second Team Offense: G/C Nick Carlson T Clayton Kirven WR Chris McNeil Honorable Mention: G Tyler Strong
2012
First Team Offense: C Nick Carlson Second Team Offense: WR Chris McNeill First Team Defense: DT Mike Purcell Honorable Mention: QB Brett Smith WR Robert Herron LB Ghaali Muhammad P Tim Gleeson
2013
First Team Defense: DE Eddie Yarbrough Second Team Defense: FS Marqueston Huff Honorable Mention: QB Brett Smith WR Robert Herron LB Jordan Stanton
2014
First Team Defense: DE Eddie Yarbrough Honorable Mention: OG Chase Roullier
2015
Second Team Defense: DE Eddie Yarbrough S Andrew Wingard Second Team Offense: RB Brian Hill OG Chase Roullier
2016
First Team Offense: RB Brian Hill TE Jacob Hollister C Chase Roullier Second Team Offense: QB Josh Allen WR Tanner Gentry PR/KR D.J. May First Team Defense: S Andrew Wingard Honorable Mention: LB Lucas Wacha
2017
Honorable Mention Team Offense: QB Josh Allen KR Tyler Hall First Team Defense: DT Youhanna Ghaifan DE Carl Granderson S Andrew Wingard Second Team Defense: CB Rico Gafford LB Logan Wilson
2018
First Team Offense: RB Nico Evans First Team Defense: S Andrew Wingard First Team Specialist: K Cooper Rothe (ST POY) Second Team Defense: DE Carl Granderson Honorable Mention: LB Logan Wilson DB Tyler Hall
Second Team Defense: DE Josh Biezuns FS Chris Prosinski Honorable Mention: RB Alvester Alexander C Nick Carlson CB Tashaun Gipson LB Brian Hendricks DE Gabe Knapton P Austin McCoy
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Len Kuczewski, G Jim Walden, QB
Tom Gorman, LB
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2004
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Tommy Tucker, G Al Zerfoss, T Bob Jacobs, K Brent Engleright, LB Larry Nels, T Rich Trautwein, T
Clarence “Bugs” Carter, WR Ray Lutterman, T
Ken Fantetti, LB Walter Howard, TE Dennis Baker, T Myron Hardeman, RB
Ryan Christopherson, RB Brian Gragert, P Marcus Harris, WR
RECORDS & HISTORY
Bill Hileman, LB Ted Layman, DE Chuck Spaulding, HB
Glen Hopkins, T Joe Vitale, G
1977
1994
SEASON IN REVIEW
Dick Campbell, LB Tom Drost, DE C. T. Hewgley, T Dewey McConnell, WR Selmer Pederson, S Doug Reeves, C Marlin Smith, G Marvin Strauch, DT John Townsend, DL Eddie Talboom, HB
1962
Dennis Baker, T Walter Howard, TE Paul Nunu, LB Ray Stawowy, T Kevin McClain, S
THE OPPONENTS
1949
Western Athletic Conference
1976
THE COWBOYS
play only) None 1945 (Unofficial league play only) None
First Team: Chuck Lamson, QB Mike Walker, HB Bob Bisacre, FB Second Team: Chuck Schmitt, E Dan Grego, T Howard Colling, T Daryl Matthews, G Honorable Mention: Bob Knight, E Lonnie Dunn, E Kevin Ward, E Bill Levine, G Stan Popeck, C Vince Zimmer, C Dick Williams, C
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1961
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MOUNTAIN WEST WYOMING ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE PLAYERS Western Athletic Conference
1962
Dan Kadel, E
1963
John Dowler, E Dan Kadel, E Dale Nash, G
1964
John Dowler, E Pierre Desjardins, T Bob Klaver, T
1965
Bob Dinges, E Ed Froehlich, B
1966
Ed Froehlich, B
1967
George Mills, G
1971
Conrad Dobler, DT Forrest Franklin, TB
1972
Steve Cockreham, QB Carl Christensen, OG
1973
Steve Cockreham, QB John Dunn, TE
1974
John Dunn, TE Mike Lopiccolo, OL
1975
Mike Cousins, OL Joe Marion, LB
1976
Dan Christopulos, K Mike Cousins, OL Mike Rafferty, DB
1977
Mike Rafferty, DB Dan Christopulos, K
1978
Dan Christopulos, K Mitch Kunce, OL Saunders Montague, DB Jay Schaake, DB Rob Yelland, DL
1979
Rob Yelland, DL
1980
John Orkish, OL Rob Yelland, DL
1982
Bob Gustafson, OL
1983
Dave Gosnell, QB Bob Gustafson, OL Joe Ramunno, OL
1984
Paul Chytka, DL Dave Evans, RB Dave Gosnell, QB Bob Gustafson, OL
1985
Pat Arndt, OL Marty Eliopulos, LB
1986
Pat Arndt, OL Marty Eliopulos, LB Randy Welniak, QB Greg Worker, K
1987
Pat Arndt, OL Mike Hill, DB
1988
John Brasee, TE Randy Welniak, QB
1989
Tom Corontzos, QB Pete Gosar, LB Vaughn Henderson, LB Jim Scifres, OL
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1990
Tom Corontzos, QB Pete Gosar, LB Jim Scifres, OL P.J. Wells, DB
1991
Ryan Christopherson, RB Tom Corontzos, QB Jarrod Heidemann, OL Rodd Merchant, LB Gregg Peters, DL Jeff Pinnick, OL Quentin Skinner, OL
1992
Ryan Christopherson, RB Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Jarrod Heidemann, OL Jeff Pinnick, OL
1993
Ryan Christopherson, RB Joe Cummings, LB Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Brian Gragert, P Jarrod Heidemann, OL Michael Jones, TE Waymon Levingston, WR Jeff Pinnick, OL
1994
Ryan Christopherson, RB Joe Cummings, DE Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Jay Korth, OL Jeff Pinnick, C Cory Wedel, PK
1995
Joe Cummings, DE Jeremy Gilstrap, TE Shane Glasser, OG Jay Korth, OG Brian Lee, SS Erek Noland, SS Kelley Pratt, QB Cory Wedel, K
1996
Brian Brown, LB Jason Dreessen, DL Shane Glasser, OL Jay Korth, OL Brian Lee, FS Kelley Pratt, QB Jim Talich, LB Cory Wedel, PK
1997
Brian Brown, LB Jason Dreessen, DL Trent Gamble, SS Shane Glasser, OL Jay Korth, C Brian Lee, FS Jim Talich, LB Cory Wedel, PK
1998
Brian Brown, LB Jason Dreessen, DL Aaron Elling, K Aaron Frude, RB Trent Gamble, SS Zach Keiter, LB Matt Klotz, LB Jay Stoner, QB Darth Tesinsky, FB
Mountain West Conference
1999
Brandon Casavan, DT Trifon Demos, OT Jason Dreessen, NG Aaron Elling, K Aaron Frude, RB Trent Gamble, SFY Justin Hopkin, SFY Eddie Johnson, SFY Matt Klotz, LB Al Rich, SFY Jay Stoner, QB Darth Tesinsky, FB John Wilson, LB
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2000
Casey Adams, DE Casey Bramlet, QB Ryan Calahan, CB Andrew Deselms, S Aaron Elling, K Jacque Finn, S Aaron Frude, RB Tim Glynn, DE Eric Haley, TE Matt Klotz, LB Pete Merrill, S Dustin Ralph, WR Al Rich, S Mark Sheller, S Jay Stoner, QB Darth Tesinsky, FB Michael Wahlstrom, P Tom Waring, P John Wilson, LB
2001
Casey Adams, DE* Casey Bramlet, QB* Ryan Calahan, CB* Andrew Deselms, S* Luke Donavan, P Jacque Finn, S* Trenton Franz, OC Tim Glynn, DE* Mike Irvin, OG Matt Klotz, LB** Pete Merrill, S* Josh Rollins, DE John Wilson, LB**
2002
Casey Adams, DT** Casey Bramlet, QB** Ryan Calahan, CB** C.R. Davis, RB Andrew Deselms, S** Luke Donovan, P* Jacque Finn, S** Trenton Franz, OC* Michael Irvin, OG* Scott Parker, K J.J. Raterink, QB Josh Rollins, DE* Jeff Tatnall, LB John Wilson, LB***
2003
Casey Adams, DT*** Casey Bramlet, QB*** C.R. Davis, RB* Luke Donovan, P** Jacaue Finn, S*** John Flora, DL Trenton Franz, C** Michael Groover, DE Jake Mayes, DL Scott Parker, K* Jeff Tatnall, LB* J.J. Raterink, QB* John Wendling, S
2004
Corey Bramlet, QB Adam Brooks, P Luke Chase, LB Sean Claffey, LB Cameron Clark, SS C.R. Davis, RB Trenton Franz, C*** Mike Groover, DT* Tyler Holden, WR Jake Mayes, NG J.J. Raterink, QB Jeff Tatnall, LB** John Wadkowski, TE John Wendling, S*
2005
Corey Bramlet, QB* Adam Brooks, P* Luke Chase, LB* Sean Claffey, LB* Cameron Clark, SS* Jacob Doss, QB Mike Groover, DT** Brandon Haugen, LB Tyler Holden, WR* Scott Koch, TE Jake Mayes, NG* Michael Medina, CB Scott Parker, K
Michael Ray, SS Marcial Rosales, S/LB Mark Schwarz, OL Drew Severn, C Chris Sundberg, TE Jeff Tatnall, LB*** John Wendling, S**
2006
Russ Arnold, OG Luke Chase, LB** Sean Claffey, LB** Jacob Doss, QB* Jake Edmunds, LB Aric Goodman, K Mike Groover, DT*** Brandon Haugen, LB* Tyler Holden, WR** Weston Johnson, LB Jake Mayes, NG** Michael Medina, CB* Michael Ray, SS* Marcial Rosales, S/LB* Jesson Salyards, TE Chris Sundberg, TE* Billy Vinnedge, P John Wendling, S***
2007
Russ Arnold, OG* Luke Chase, LB*** Sean Claffey, LB*** Jake Edmunds, LB* Brandon Haugen, SLB** Weston Johnson, LB* Michael Medina, CB** Michael Ray, SS** Jesson Salyards, TE* Sam Sterner, OG Alex Toney, SS Billy Vinnedge, K/P*
2008
Russ Arnold, OG** Dax Crum, QB Ward Dobbs, LB Jake Edmunds, LB** Joe Evers, TE Kyle Howard, OG Weston Johnson, LB** Clayton Kirven, OT Nick Landess, K Chris Prosinski, FS Michael Ray, SS*** Jesson Salyards, TE** Jake Scott, K Alex Stover, DT Chris Sundberg, TE**
2009
Russ Arnold, OG*** Nick Carlson, OG Austyn Carta-Samuels, QB Weston Johnson, LB*** Clayton Kirven, OT* Chris Prosinski, FS* Luke Ruff, CB Jesson Salyards, TE*** Jake Scott, K* Alex Stover, DT* Karsten Sween, QB Alex Toney, LB*
2010
Austyn Carta-Samuels, QB* Dax Crum, QB* Clayton Kirven, OT** Chris Prosinski, FS** Luke Ruff, CB* Greg Saydjari, DE Oliver Schober, LB Alex Toney, LB** Mark Willis, DE
2011
Alex Borgs, LB Nick Carlson, C/G* Clayton Kirven, T*** Keenan Montgomery, WR Luke Ruff, S** Dominic Rufran, WR Daniel Sullivan, K
2012
Alex Borgs, LB* Nick Carlson, OC** Jake Jones, OG Justin Martin, PK Keenan Montgomery, WR*
RYAN CHRISTOPHERSON Mark Nzeocha, S Luke Ruff, S*** Oliver Schober, LB* Jason Thompson, QB Austin Traphagan, OT Stuart Williams, PK
2013
Justin Bernthaler, DT/DE Alex Borgs, LB** Spencer Bruce, TE/H-Back Jake Jones, OG* Rafe Kiely, C J.D. Krill, TE/H-Back Nathan Leddige, OT Xavier Lewis, SS Patrick Mertens, NT/DT Keenan Montgomery, WR** Eric Nzeocha, WR Chase Roullier, OG Sam Stratton, WR/Holder Brendan Turelli, LS Stuart Williams, PK*
2014
Jacob English, C Dalton Fields, DT Jake Jones, OG ** Rafe Kiely, C * J.D. Krill, TE * Xavier Lewis, FS * Partrick Mertens, DT/NT * Keenan Montgomery, WR *** Oscar Nevermann, LB Eric Nzeocha, TE * Mark Nzeocha, LBÂ * Chase Roullier, OG * Sam Stratton, QB/Holder * Austin Traphagan, OT * Drew Van Maanen, FB Stuart Williams, PK **
2015
Luis Bach, LB Cameron Coffman, QB Jacob English, DT * Dalton Fields, DT * Carl Granderson, DE Josh Harshman, TE Tim Kamana, LB Rafe Kiely, C ** Anthony Makransky, CB Tayton Montgomery, WR Eric Nzeocha, LB ** Kellen Overstreet, RB Adam Pilapil, FS Chase Roullier, OG ** Nick Smith, QB Drew Van Maanen, FB * Zach Wallace, OT Aaron Young, QB
2017
Nico Evans, RB** Dalton Fields, DT** Esaias Gandy, S Youhanna Ghaifan, DT * Josiah Hall, DE * Logan Harris, OL Josh Harshman, TE** Jahmari Moore, LB Adam Pilapil, LB** Cooper Rothe, K* Pahl Schwab, OT Nicholas Smith, QB* Nick Szpor, QB* Drew Van Maanen, FB** Sidney Washington, CB Logan Wilson, LB* Andrew Wingard, S
2018
Jevon Bigelow, RB Keegan Cryder, OL Ayden Eberhardt, WR Nico Evans, RB *** Youhanna Ghaifan, DT ** Josiah Hall, DE ** Jesse Hooper, LS * Jahmari Moore, FB * Chad Muma, LB Adam Pilapil, LB *** Cooper Rothe, K ** Pahl Schwab, OL ** Jared Scott, WR Nick Smith, QB ** Nick Szpor, H ** Zach Thatcher, OL Tyler Vander Waal, QB Sidney Washington, CB ** Logan Wilson, LB ** Andrew Wingard, S ** Ben Wisdorf, LB Tim Zaleski, P *** - four-time honoree ** - three-time honoree * - two-time honoree
2016
Nico Evans, RB* Dalton Fields, DT* Austin Fort, TE Youhanna Ghaifan, DT Josiah Hall, DE Tyler Hall, CB Alijah Halliburton, S Josh Harshman, TE* Taniela Lolohea, DE Eric Nzeocha, LB*** John Okwoli, WR Adam Pilapil, LB* Cooper Rothe, K Chase Roullier, C*** Gavin Rush, G Nick Szpor, QB Drew Van Maanen, FB* Zach Wallace, OT* Logan Wilson, LB
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ACTING PRESIDENT NEIL THEOBALD Neil Theobald began service as the University of Wyoming’s acting president July 1, 2019. Before his appointment to the university’s top leadership post by the UW Board of Trustees, Theobald served as UW’s vice president for finance and administration. His extensive career in higher education administration has included multiple roles at Indiana University, where he was a tenured professor for two decades and served in a number of administrative positions -- as senior vice president and chief financial officer (2007-2012), senior vice chancellor (2002-07), and director of the Indiana Education Policy Center (1993-2002). From 2012-16, he was the president of Temple University, during which time the university improved its U.S. News and World Report ranking 17 places; increased annual research funding by 55 percent to over $250 million per year, which led the Carnegie Foundation to upgrade Temple to its highest research activity classification (R1); and doubled annual fundraising from $39 million to $84 million. In 2014, the Philadelphia Business Journal named Theobald its Most Admired Education CEO. Before earning his Ph.D. at the University of Washington in 1989, Dr. Theobald was a high school math teacher and baseball coach in Seattle. He is a past president of the Association for Education Finance and Policy, winning the association’s Jean Flanigan Award for the outstanding dissertation in the study of educational finance in 1990. In 1995, the University Council for Educational Administration presented Dr. Theobald with the Jack A. Culbertson Award as the professor who, in the first seven years of his or her career, made the most outstanding contribution to the profession. He and his wife, Sheona, have three grown children and four grandchildren.
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• Cowgirl Basketball has achieved a great deal of success under the direction of former head coach Joe Legerski. Wyoming won the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) National Championship in the 2006-07 season, defeating Wisconsin, 72-56, in the championship game before a sold-out crowd in Laramie. In 2007-08, the Cowgirls earned the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. In the 2005-06, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2016-17, 201718 and 2018-19 seasons Wyoming also earned bids to the WNIT. Burman hired former associate head coach Gerald Mattinson to become head coach following Legerski’s retirement in 2019. • Head wrestling coach Mark Branch was hired by Burman prior to the 2008-09 season. Branch was part of four NCAA Championships as associate head coach at his alma mater, Oklahoma State, and won two individual NCAA titles as a competitor at OSU in 1994 and ‘97. • Wyoming wrestling joined the Big 12 Conference, beginning in the 2015-16 season. • In 2016 and 2018, wrestler Bryce Meredith earned his way to the NCAA national championship match at 141 pounds before falling just shy of capturing a national title, finishing second both years. UW Wrestling posted a 17th-place finish at the 2018 NCAA Championships. • Current track and field coach Bryan Berryhill is a fifth UW head coach who has achieved a national title and was hired by Burman. Berryhill captured individual NCAA national championships in the indoor 1-mile run and outdoor 1,500-meter run in 2001 at Colorado State. • The 2018 women’s soccer season saw the Cowgirls capture a share of its first-ever Mountain West Conference regularseason championship under the direction of head coach Pete Cuadrado. • The women’s tennis team advanced to the 2015 Mountain West Conference Championship match led by head coach Dean Clower.
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• The 2017 season saw the Oregon Ducks make their first-ever appearance in Laramie. Burman negotiated a home-andhome series with Oregon. Oregon has been one of the most successful programs in the nation over the past decade. In January 2015, Oregon played in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and in January 2011 the Ducks played in the BCS National Championship Game. • Burman scheduled the most-anticipated event in the history of War Memorial Stadium when the No. 9 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers came to Laramie on Sept. 24, 2011, for the first time. It marked only the second time that a Big Ten football team had appeared in Laramie. • Burman negotiated the 2009 appearance of the Texas Longhorns in War Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns made their first-ever appearance in Wyoming and went on to play for the 2009 National Championship, finishing as the national runner-up. • In addition to Texas (2009), Nebraska (2011) and Oregon (2017), Burman has also secured future football contracts to bring the following teams to War Memorial Stadium: Missouri (2019) and Texas Tech (2023). Before becoming A.D. at Wyoming, Burman had previously served as an Associate Athletics Director at UW from 1995-2000. His first position at his alma mater was as Associate Athletics Director for Development, serving as Executive Director of the Cowboy Joe Club from 1995-97. From 1997-2000, Burman was Wyoming’s Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs. During that time period, he was instrumental in raising funds for the $9.4 million Rochelle Athletics Center. He served as Athletics Director at Portland State University from Sept. 2000 through March 2006. Burman returned to UW in March 2006 as Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement with the UW Foundation, before being selected by President Tom Buchanan as the eighth athletics director in UW history in October 2006. Burman began his intercollegiate athletics career as Director of Marketing and Promotions (1993-95) at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Before entering a career in college athletics, he worked as a project manager for the sports management company DeWilber & Associates in McLean, Va., from 1990-92. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Wyoming in 1988 and an M.B.A. from Robert Morris University in Coraopolis, Pa., in 1991. Burman is 53 years old, born Jan. 4, 1966. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, Drew and Nathan.
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• Burman changed the course of Wyoming football in December 2013 when he hired Craig Bohl as head coach. Bohl had coached North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS National Championships in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13, was named National Coach of the Year in 2012 and ‘13 and was part of two FBS National Championship teams as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Nebraska, 1995 and ‘97. • The Cowboys have made four bowl appearances during Burman’s tenure as athletics director. Wyoming won the 2009 New Mexico Bowl, earned a bid to the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl, played in the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl and won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. • In the spring of 2011, Burman hired Larry Shyatt away from his position as associate head coach at the University of Florida to return to Laramie and take over as head coach of Cowboy Basketball. Shyatt had been part of two National Championships with the Gators in 2006 and ‘07. Burman’s hiring of Shyatt received numerous positive reviews, including an “A” rating from ESPN.com. Of the 19 coaching hires that ESPN.com rated, Wyoming received one of only five “A” ratings. • The Cowboy Basketball team reached the Top 25 of the USA Today Coaches’ Poll during the 2012-13 season and defeated No. 5 ranked San Diego State in the 2013-14 season before capturing the 2015 Mountain West Basketball Tournament Championship and earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. • Burman promoted former Cowboy assistant coach Edwards to succeed Shyatt after Shyatt chose to step aside following the 2015-16 season. Edwards enjoyed a tremendous playing career at Kentucky from 1995-98 that included the Wildcats advancing to three consecutive NCAA Final Fours and winning two national titles in 1996 and ‘98. Edwards led Wyoming to the CBI Championship in his first season as head coach.
• In November of 2017, the Cowboy Joe Club, the fundraising organization for the University of Wyoming Athletics Department, announced that it had reached the 5,000-member plateau, making it the largest annual athletics scholarship fund membership in the Mountain West Conference. • Wyoming Athletics shattered its annual fundraising record in the 2015-16 fiscal year as $20.4 million in pledges and gifts were made to UW Athletics. That broke the previous record of $12.8 million in pledges and gifts to UW Athletics that was also set during Burman’s tenure as A.D. in the 2013-14 fiscal year. • Cowboy Joe Club annual revenue grew from $2.1 million in 2006 to over $6 million as of the end of the 2017-18 fiscal year. • In 2011, season-ticket sales for Wyoming Football surpassed the 10,000 season-ticket mark for the first time in school history. That 10,000 season-ticket milestone was reached for only the second time in 2017. • Burman has spearheaded over $100 million in facilities projects during his time as athletics director, including: construction of a new $11 million Indoor Practice Facility (Fall 2007); construction of the $22 million Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites addition to War Memorial Stadium (Fall 2010); extensive renovations to the east side of War Memorial Stadium; significant upgrades to the UniWyo Sports Complex for volleyball and wrestling; completion of a new $3 million Indoor Tennis Facility (Spring 2011); a new $1.2 million golf practice facility (Summer 2014); and Phase I and II of a $30 million renovation to the Arena-Auditorium that was completed in the fall of 2017. • The new Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center was completed in the summer of 2018 and will provide all UW student-athletes with a world-class training facility. The $44 million facility was funded by $24 million in private donations and $20 million in matching funds from the state of Wyoming that were allocated with the support from the Wyoming State Legislature and Gov. Matt Mead.
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Competitive Excellence
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Tom Burman For the past 13 years that Tom Burman has served as Athletics Director at the University of Wyoming, many of the most successful and most memorable moments in Wyoming Athletics history have taken place. The 2018-19 season continued the success for Wyoming Athletics under Burman’s direction. The year began with the Grand Opening of the $44 million Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center. Among the most memorable moments of the year were: the men’s cross country team placing 12th in the nation at the NCAA Championships; Cowgirl soccer captured a share of its first-ever, regular-season Mountain West championship; Cowboy football earned bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season; Cowgirl volleyball and Cowgirl basketball both earned postseason bids; and Cowboy wrestling qualified seven individuals for the NCAA Championships and finished 34th in the nation as a team. Individually, Paul Roberts earned All-America honors at the NCAA Cross Country Championships placing 20th, while his teammate Christopher Henry became the first UW student-athlete to earn the NCAA Elite 90 Award as the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals of one of the NCAA’s 90 national championships. Cowgirl track and field athletes Jerayah Davis, Ja’la Henderson, Jordan Edmonds and Shayla Howell earned a combined seven All-America honors at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Henderson also earned All-America honors at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Cowboy basketball player Justin James was the 40th overall selection by the Sacramento Kings in the 2019 NBA Draft, and Marcus Epps was selected in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. In the 2017-18 season, Wyoming football appeared in its second consecutive bowl game and recorded a dominating win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, defeating Central Michigan, 37-14. Wyoming wrestling placed 17th at the NCAA National Championships and senior Bryce Meredith captured second place at 141 pounds. The Cowgirl Volleyball team earned a bid to the Women’s National Invitational Volleyball Championship. Women’s basketball went down to the last game of the season battling for the Mountain West Conference regular-season championship and earned a bid to the WNIT. And the Wyoming men’s swimming and diving team captured the 2018 Western Athletic Conference team championship -- the program’s first conference title in men’s swimming and diving in 50 years. Ja’la Henderson earned Second Team All-America honors at the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, placing 15th in the triple jump, and she earned Honorable Mention All-America honors in the long jump, placing 17th. Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen attracted national attention throughout the 2017 season and through the 2018 NFL Draft as he became the No. 7 overall pick by the Buffalo Bills, the highest Wyoming Cowboy draft pick in history. In a study by national research firm Joyce Julius & Associates, the media exposure generated by Wyoming Football in 2017-18 was estimated at $159 million. The 2016-17 year began when Wyoming earned the right to host the 2016 Mountain West Football Championship Game by winning the Mountain Division and being the highest ranked team in the conference to end the regular season. The Cowboys defeated two Top 25 teams along the way and received votes themselves in the 2016 college football polls. The Pokes went on to post an 8-6 record and earn a bid to the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. In the winter, Cowboy wrestling tied for 21st at the 2017 NCAA Championships, and Wyoming junior Bryce Meredith of Cheyenne placed fourth at 141 pounds and earned All-America honors for the second consecutive season. A young Cowgirl basketball team captured a second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference for the 2016-17 season. The Cowgirls defeated then No. 15 ranked Colorado to conclude non-conference play. Wyoming proceeded to post a 22-10 overall record, and earned a Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) bid, advancing to the second round. Cowboy Basketball was led by first-year head coach Allen Edwards in the 2016-17 season. Wyoming ended its season on a high note by winning the 2017 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Championship and posting a 23-15 record. Another highlight from the winter season was the debut of two UW freshman divers who both placed at the 2017 NCAA Championships. Cowboy Scotia Mullin placed 14th in the platform and Cowgirl Karla Contreras placed 19th in the 1-meter competition, 22nd in the 3-meter and 37th in the platform event. The spring season saw Cowgirl Tennis win a school record 18 matches, and post a perfect 10-0 home record. Wyoming was undefeated (5-0) in conference duals to win the Mountain Division. The Cowgirls advanced to the semifinals of the 2017 Mountain West Championships. Cowboy golfer Ryan Wallen qualified for the 2017 NCAA Washington Regional, where he placed 38th. Eleven members of the Cowboy and Cowgirl track and field team qualified for the 2017 NCAA West Preliminary in Austin, Texas. And for the first time since 2004, Wyoming track and field had both a Cowboy and a Cowgirl earn All-America honors at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Scott Carter captured the bronze medal in the men’s triple jump at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to earn First Team All-America honors. Audra DeStefano earned Honorable Mention All-America honors by finishing 21st in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. “I care deeply about this University, the success of UW Athletics and the well-being of our student-athletes,” Burman said upon his hiring. “We will build a program that wins championships, is a source of great pride to our alumni and generates enthusiasm across the state. The future starts now.” Since Burman was named to the position of Athletics Director on Oct. 9, 2006, he has hired some of the most accomplished head coaches in University of Wyoming history. Academically, Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes have achieved at exceptional levels. Fundraising and season-ticket sales have reached record levels and numerous facility projects have been completed. Burman has also scheduled many of the greatest events in Wyoming Athletics history.
• Under Burman’s leadership, University of Wyoming teams have achieved unprecedented academic success, reaching historic levels of excellence in Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores, team grade-point averages and graduation rates. • A total of 166 UW student-athletes earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors in the 2018-19 academic year -- 64 Cowboys and Cowgirls were named to the team from fall sports and 102 from winter and spring sports. A student-athlete must have completed at least one academic term, earned a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average and be a starter or significant contributor to be named Academic All-Conference. • Wyoming had 101 student-athletes named 2018-19 Mountain West Scholar-Athletes. To earn Scholar-Athlete recognition, a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade-point average and have completed at least two academic terms at their school. • The combined student-athlete cumulative grade-point average for all University of Wyoming sports tied an all-time high in the 2017-2018 academic year. That cumulative gpa was 3.13 and marked the second consecutive year student-athletes achieved that mark since the cumulative gpa began being tracked in 2002. Four UW athletics teams also tied or set 10year highs in cumulative gpas in 2017-18. Those four teams were: women’s volleyball, men’s wrestling, women’s golf and men’s swimming. • University of Wyoming Athletics achieved a single-year average Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 992 for all of its teams combined for the most recent academic year measured, which was 2017-18. That is the best combined single-year average score that UW Athletics has earned in the history of the NCAA’s APR that dates back to the 2003-04 academic year. A perfect score is 1,000. The APR is the NCAA’s annual benchmark of academic achievement for Division I programs. • Five Cowboy and Cowgirl teams recorded all-time high multiyear APR scores, including: men’s golf (1,000), women’s golf (1,000), women’s basketball (996), women’s cross country (986) and men’s wrestling (980). Men’s golf and women’s golf were honored by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for achieving perfect APR scores of 1,000 for the most recent data from the four-year period from the 2014-15 through the 2017-18 academic years. Public Recognition Awards were earned by all teams that ranked in the top 10 percent of Division I athletics teams APR scores. • In addition to those teams achieving all-time high multiyear scores for the most recent four-year period, there were 10 UW teams that earned perfect single-year APR scores of 1,000 for the 2017-18 academic year. • All of the University of Wyoming’s athletics teams once again far exceeded the 930 minimum four-year average benchmark set by the NCAA to qualify for postseason competition, with all UW teams scoring a 961 or higher. • A total of 80 Cowboy and Cowgirl student-athletes graduated during UW’s fall and spring graduation ceremonies. The 80 included a combination of undergraduate and graduate school student-athletes.
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Matt Whisenant China Jude, Ed.D Kevin McKinney Deputy Director of Athletics
Senior Associate A.D., SWA
Senior Associate A.D. for External Affairs
Rachael Hulet Joe Verschueren Lonnie Penner
Associate A.D. – Facility Operations and Event Management
Albert Reiser
Austin Scott
Dennis Trapani
Assistant A.D. for Academic Services
Assistant A.D. for Technology and Project Coordination
Assistant A.D. – Creative Services
Debbie Allred
Greg Ashley
Jason Baldwin
Kiefer Bribiesca
Director of Fan Experience
Academic Coordinator
Dr. Matthew Boyer
Josh Brewer
Assistant Manager, Business Operations
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Travis Calvin
Shae Carson
Danielle Cole
Mike Cotterman
Tyler Davis
Producer – Creative Video
Sports Nutritionist
Spirit Squad/ Community Outreach
Director of Sports Performance (Olympic Sports)
Christy Cunningham
Supervisor of Athletic Equipment
Brandy Brummond
Physician
Office Associate Sr.
Thomas DeSimone
Dean Dockter
Eric Donoval
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Director, Concessions
Associate Director of Sports Performance (Football)
Tyler Haak
Alyson Hagy
Creative Services
Faculty Athletics Representative
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Michael Aanonsen
Ryne Grossnickle
Phil Wille
Senior Associate A.D. for Development and Revenue Enhancement
Peter Prigge
Associate A.D. for Ticketing & Sales
Ryan Dean
Randy Welniak
Assistant A.D. for Marketing & Branding
Associate A.D. for Budget & Financial Management
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Jennifer Ferden Dallas Fichtner Samie Freeman Assistant Athletic Trainer
Associate Athletic Trainer
Will Harrison Tori Holmquist Ben Iannacchione Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Director of Graphic Design
Office Associate, Sr.
Director of Sports Performance (Football)
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Scott Knerr
Rachel Leahy
Mary Lyle
Jill Malloy
Director of Sports Medicine
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Insurance Coordinator/Sport Medicine Office Manager
Office Associate
Derek Mishiro
Lindsey Moniz
Assistant Director, Creative Services
Office Associate
Academic Coordinator
Courtney Merkle Academic Coordinator
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Haley Walsh
Claudia Woods
Office Associate
Athletic Development Officer – CJC
Aengle Smith Development Officer
Kathryn Olson Cameron Osburn Allison Pisano Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Ticket Manager
Lindsey Spriggs Taylor Stuemky Hannah Turner Office Associate Sr.
Director of Academic Services
Director of Event Management and Game Operations
Office Associate
Colin Vickers Director of Concessions
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Cowboy Joe Club Accountant
Office Associate
THE OPPONENTS
Tammy Rompola Patrick Shelby
Corianne McKearney
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Jackie McMillen
Alexandra Klauke
COWBOY COACHES
Supervisor of Athletic Equipment
Craig Bohl
Chad Callihan
Dean Clower
Peter Cuadrado
Wrestling
Football
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Tennis
Women’s Soccer
Dave Denniston
Allen Edwards
Joe Jensen
Gerald Mattinson
Josey Stender
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
Men’s Basketball
Director of Men’s and Women’s Golf
Women’s Basketball
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT & GUIDING PRINCIPLES MISSION STATEMENT The University of Wyoming Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the development of tomorrow’s leaders by creating an environment that promotes personal growth, academic and athletic excellence in a progressive, inclusive, and transparent manner. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will support the overall University of Wyoming mission, provide an outstanding fan experience, encourage community engagement, and serve as a source of pride for alumni, supporters, and the state of Wyoming.
CORE VALUES Dedication to Student-Athletes We will promote the well-being of student-athletes and provide opportunities for academic, athletic, and personal success. We will foster academic excellence, graduate student-athletes, support their development as citizens, and prepare them to be leaders.
Integrity We will demonstrate integrity in all areas. We are dedicated to financial stability, rules compliance, diversity, and personal accountability.
Respect We will celebrate a climate of mutual respect, inclusiveness, loyalty, and sportsmanship by recognizing contributions to our teams, our department, and the university.
Competitive Success We will endeavor to be the very best when representing the University of Wyoming and our state. We are committed to providing the resources and personnel for our teams to achieve success.
Tradition The legacy of the University of Wyoming athletics is proud and strong. We will honor our outstanding tradition.
Excellence We believe in a spirit of comprehensive excellence. We will strive for excellence in all we do.
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NFL COWBOYS JOSH ALLEN WITH NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL • Wyoming’s Highest NFL Draft Pick in History — No. 7 Overall • Second Highest Pick in Mountain West Conference History
Josh Allen
Quarterback, Buffalo Bills
Eddie Yarbrough Defensive End, Buffalo Bills
Marcus Epps
Safety, Minnesota Vikings
Chase Roullier
Center, Washington Redskins
Tanner Gentry
Wide Receiver, Chicago Bears
Brian Hill
Running Back, Atlanta Falcons
Andrew Wingard Safety, Jacksonville Jaguars
JOSH HARSHMAN Senior, Tight End
AUSTIN CONWAY CASSH MALUIA
Senior, Wide Receiver
Senior, Linebacker
ANTONIO HULL Senior, Cornerback
ALIJAH HALLIBURTON Senior, Strong Safety
GARRETT CRALL Junior, Defensive End
SEAN CHAMBERS Redshirt Freshman, Quarterback
XAZAVIAN VALLADAY Sophomore, Running Back