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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
LOGAN WILSON, LB
2020 NFL Draft Pick, Cincinnati Bengals
CASSH MALUIA, LB
2020 NFL Draft Pick, New England Patriots
CHASE ROULLIER, C Washington Redskins
BRIAN HILL, RB
MARK NZEOCHA, LB San Francisco 49ers
Atlanta Falcons
OTHER CURRENT NFL COWBOYS
JACOB HOLLISTER, TE Seattle Seahawks
Marcus Epps, S, Philadelphia Eagles Austin Fort, TE, Denver Broncos Rico Gafford, WR, Las Vegas Raiders Tashaun Gipson, S, Chicago Bears Carl Granderson, DE, New Orleans Saints Tyler Hall, CB, Atlanta Falcons Mike Purcell, NT, Denver Broncos Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Minnesota Vikings
ANDREW WINGARD, S Jacksonville Jaguars
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COWBOYS WYOMING COWBOYS ENJOY SUCCESS IN THE NFL DURING BOHL ERA Chase Roullier, C 2017 NFL Draft
Josh Allen, QB
Washington Redskins (2017-Present) Sixth Round, 15th Pick
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
Logan Wilson, LB 2020 NFL Draft Cincinnati Bengals (2020-Present) 3rd Round, 1st Pick
Marcus Epps, S 2019 NFL Draft Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles (2019-Present) Sixth Round, 18th Pick
Mark Nzeocha, LB
Andrew Wingard, S
2015 NFL Draft Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers (2015-Present) Seventh Round, 19th Pick
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2019 NFL Free Agency Jacksonville Jaguars (2019-Present) 2019 NFL Free Agent
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2020 University of Wyoming Football Schedule Date Sat., Oct. 24 Fri., Oct. 30 Thu., Nov. 5 Sat., Nov. 14 Thu., Nov. 19 Fri., Nov. 27 Sat., Dec. 5 Sat., Dec. 12 Sat., Dec. 19
Opponent (Special Events) at Nevada* HAWAI’I* at Colorado State* AIR FORCE* UTAH STATE* at UNLV* at New Mexico* BOISE STATE* Mountain West Championship Game+
Time (M.T.) 5 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA 5 p.m. 4 p.m. TBA
Television CBSSN FS1 CBSSN CBSSN CBSSN FS1 CBSSN CBSSN FOX or FS1
•Game dates are tentative and subject to change. •Game times 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 played at the home stadium of a Mountain West Conference school based on the current MW policy in place to determine the host team.
University of Wyoming Future Football Schedules Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Date Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Date Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23
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Opponent MONTANA STATE at Northern Illinois BALL STATE at UConn
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Opponent TULSA NORTHERN COLORADO at Illinois at BYU
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Opponent TEXAS TECH PORTLAND STATE at Texas APPALACHIAN STATE
2024
Date Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 21 Sept. 28
Opponent at Arizona State IDAHO NEW MEXICO STATE BYU
Date Aug. 30 Sept. 6
Opponent CAL POLY at Utah
Date Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 26
Opponent NORTH TEXAS at Central Michigan LOUISANA
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All future schedules are tentative and subject to change. ALL HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD
THE WYOMING WAY ...........1-50 2020 SEASON OUTLOOK Season Outlook ......................... 52-54 Cowboys by Position ................ 55-57 Depth Chart ............................... 58-59 2020 Rosters.............................. 60-63 Personnel Picture ...................... 64-69
COWBOY COACHES Head Coach Craig Bohl ............. 71-74 Assistant Coaches..................... 75-85 Administrative Staff ................... 86-87 Support Staff................................... 88 Graduate Assistants .................. 89-90 Cowboy Coaches Records ............ 91
THE COWBOYS Biographical Sketches ............ 93-147
THE OPPONENTS The Opponents ...................... 149-150 Series Records ...................... 151-164
2019 SEASON IN REVIEW Game-by-Game ..................... 166-179 2019 Statistics ....................... 180-186
RECORDS & HISTORY UW's NCAA Records ............. 188-189 Top 10 All-Time ...................... 190-199 Year-by-Year Leaders ............. 200-203 Team Records ............................... 204 All-Time Scores ..................... 205-211 Larry Birleffi Press Box ................. 211
Credits
Conference Standings .......... 212-217
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 2020 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 Assistant Media Relations Directors Amy Dambro, Kevin DeVries and Sean O’Sullivan for their contributions to this year’s guide.
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UW All-Time Assistant Coaches .. 218 UW All-Time Lettermen.......... 219-222 Pokes in the Pros .................. 223-224 Award Winners ...................... 225-226 Hall of Fame Inductees ......... 227-228
MOUNTAIN WEST MW Commissioner & Staff ........... 230 All-Conference .............................. 231 Academic All-Conference ............ 232
UW ADMINISTRATION Administration and Staff ........ 234-237 Mission Statement ........................ 238
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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Founded: Enrollment: President: Athletics Director: Colors: Nickname: Conference: Stadium: Capacity: Surface:
Laramie, Wyo. 1886 12,450 Edward Seidel Tom Burman Brown & Gold Cowboys, Pokes Mountain West Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium 29,181 FieldTurf Revolution
Hall of Fame Announcers Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney to Call Games Again in 2020
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The 2020 season will mark the 124th season of Wyoming Football. Wyoming All-Time Football Record 542-578-28 (.484) -- 1,148 Total Games Wyoming All-Time Home Football Record 323-200-18 (.614) -- 541 Home Games Wyoming All-Time Road Football Record 210-368-10 (.366) -- 588 Road Games Wyoming Neutral-Site Football Record 9-10-0 (.474) -- 19 Neutral-Site Games
2020 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 37th season in 2020. He will be joined by longtime Cowboy color analyst Kevin McKinney, who will be adding color commentary on Wyoming Football games for the 23rd consecutive season. McKinney will be entering his 48th year as color analyst on Cowboy Basketball broadcasts in 2020-21. 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 ninetime 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.
2020 COWBOY SPORTS NETWORK AFFILIATES
Offensive Scheme: Pro-Style, West Coast Defensive Scheme: Tampa 2 (4-3) Starters Returning: 11 Total (7 Offense, 4 Defense, 0 Special Teams) Starters Lost: 13 Total (4 Offense, 7 Defense, 2 Special Teams) Lettermen Returning: 40 Total (23 Offense, 17 Defense, 0 Special Teams) Lettermen Lost: 28 Total (8 Offense, 15 Defense, 5 Special Teams) Other Returners: 34 Total (17 Offense, 16 Defense, 1 Special Teams) 2019 Signings: 25 Total (12 Offense, 12 Defense, 1 Special Teams)
2020 COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Craig Bohl (Nebraska ‘82) Overall Record: 140-72 (.660), 17 seasons Record at Wyoming: 36-40 (.474), 6 seasons Offensive Coaching Staff Associate 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 Run-Game Coordinator/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/Safeties Jay Sawvel (Mount Union ‘93) Linebackers Aaron Bohl (MSU Moorhead ‘16) Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks Benny Boyd (Aurora ‘00) Defensive Ends Marty English (Northern Colorado ‘86) Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/DTs/NTs Pete Kaligis (Washington ‘94) 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 Thomas Jenkins (Wyoming ‘18)
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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 Travis Hawks Brad Poe sponsorship, gameday promotions, video board features, hospitality, General Manager overall marketing partnerships and marketing opportunities on the UW Manager of Business Development official athletics website: www.gowyo.com. 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 Abby Stewart 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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Associate Athletics Director (Football Contact)
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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
Amy Dambro
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
Kevin DeVries
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
Sean O’Sullivan
Assistant Media Relations Director
Media Relations Shipping Address: University of Wyoming Athletics 16th & Gibbon Streets Laramie, WY 82071
3. Audio and Video at www.gowyo.com
Live radio broadcasts of the Wyoming Cowboys, as well as video features are available over the internet by going to the official University of Wyoming Athletics website at: www.gowyo.com Cowboy Football and Basketball broadcasts, as well as Cowgirl Basketball broadcasts can all be heard there.
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LARAMIE DAILY BOOMERANG
KGWN-TV (CBS)
KFBC 1240 AM (Flagship Station for Cowboy Sports Network)
314 S. 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070 Michael Katz, Sports Writer 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 Michael Katz, Sports Writer 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 Myles Boyns, Sports Anchor Nick Kuzma, Sports Reporter Phone: (307) 634-7755 or (307) 637-5656 Fax: (307) 638-0182 Email: myles.boyns@kgwn.tv nick.kuzma@kgwn.tv
KTWO-TV (ABC)
1856 Skyview Drive, Casper, WY 82601 Sean Reynolds, Sports Anchor Phone: (307) 237-3711 Fax: (307) 234-9866 Email: sreynolds@frontrangetelevision.com
WIRE SERVICES Associated Press
320 W. 25th St., Suite 310, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Mead Gruver, News Correspondent Ben Neary, News Correspondent Phone: (800) 442-2451 or (307) 632-9351 Fax: (307) 637-8538 Email: apcheyenne@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.
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.
Credential Requests
Ticket Information
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
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.
Postgame Procedures for 2020
Wyoming Football postgame press conferences this season will all be conducted virtually over Zoom approximately 10 minutes after each game at home and on the road.
Practice
Media members are required to check with the Wyoming Media Relations Office prior to attending a practice sesson.
Craig Bohl Press Conference and Interviews
Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl will be available on a weekly Zoom press conference each Monday during the season from Noon-12:30 p.m. The press conference will be held in the High Altitude Per formance Center Special Teams Room.
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.
Contact the UW Media Relations Office for details regarding the weekly press conference.
Player and Assistant Coach Interviews
A select number of Wyoming football players and assistant coaches will be available to the media to interview over the weekly Zoom press conference each Monday following Coach Bohl’s portion of the press conference.
Video Services
Media in need of assistance with video may contact the UW Athletics Media Relations Office.
Real Time Data Rights Policy
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 play-by-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.
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 play-by-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
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MICK & SUSIE M c MURRY McMURRY HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CENTER
The WAR Room
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MICK & SUSIE M c MURRY 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 • Has led Wyoming to three eight win seasons in 2016, ‘17 and ‘19, three bowl appearances, bowl championships in 2017 and ‘19 and four consecutive bowl-eligible seasons in 2016, ‘17, ‘18 and ‘19. • 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
Jay Sawvel
Aaron Bohl
Benny Boyd
Marty English
Mike Grant
Associate Head Coach Offensive Coordinator/QBs •Three FCS National Championships •Nine total postseason appearances, including three bowl appearance as a coach
Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks •Nineteen years of college coaching experience •One postseason appearance as a coach
Gordie Haug
Running Backs/ Director of Player Personnel •Two FCS National Championships •Six total postseason appearances as a coach
Shannon Moore
Co-Special Teams Coordinator/ Tight Ends/Fullbacks •Three FCS playoff appearances as a coach, including one bowl appearance at Wyoming •Head-coaching experience at Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League
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Defensive Coordinator/Safeties •Eighteen postseason appearances as a coach, including eleven bowl appearances
Defensive Ends •Sixteen postseason appearances as a coach, including eight bowl appearances
Pete Kaligis
Linebackers •Two total postseason appearances as a coach both resulting in bowl victories at Wyoming
Wide Receivers •Two FBS National Championships •Sixteen postseason appearances as a coach, including fifteen bowl games and four Orange Bowl appearances as a coach
Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/ Defensive Tackles •Eight bowl appearances as a coach •Sixteen total postseason appearances as a coach •As a player, he was a starter on the 1991 University of Washington National Championship team
Bart Miller
Brent Vernon
Ian McGrew
Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations •Nine bowl appearances as a coach or administrator •Ten total postseason appearances
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Offensive Line •Seven postseason appearances, including two Big Ten Championship Game wins at Wisconsin •Five bowl appearances as a coach, including two Rose Bowl appearances at Wisconsin
Director of Recruiting •Four postseason appearances, including one Mountain West Conference Championship game as a coach or administrator, •Three bowl game appearances
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UNIVERSITY OF
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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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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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 2019, Xazavian Valladay ran away from the Missouri Longhorns. It was the Longhorns’ first-ever appearance in Laramie, Wyo. defense as the Cowboys defeated the Tigers, 37-31, Wyoming led the Longhorns 10-6 late in the first half before losing to the 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 16 seasons, Wyoming has enjoyed success against those teams, recording victories over: • Missouri of the Southeastern Conference (37-31 in Laramie, Wyo., in 2019); • 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 23 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, 2019); and Washington State (2018). Looking to the future, Wyoming has upcoming games with: Illinois (2022); Texas (2023); Texas Tech (2023, 2028); Arizona State (2024), Utah (2025, TBA); Cal (2028, 2029) and Arizona (2030, 2033). Texas Tech (2023), Utah (TBA), Cal (2029) and Arizona (2033) 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.
The Mountain West Conference’s television package includes exciting new partnerships with CBS Sports Network and FOX Sports that begins with the 2020 season. Wyoming vs. Nebraska Wyoming Cowboy Football is The Biggest Event in the History of War Memorial Stadium accustomed to playing on national television On Sept. 24, 2011, Wyoming hosted Nebraska in the Cornhuskers’ first-ever appearance and against some of the top college football in Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium. The sellout crowd and regional appeal of the game programs in the country -- and they’ve made it the biggest event in the history of War Memorial Stadium. enjoyed success against the best in the country. Most recently, Wyoming’s 38-17 victory over Georgia State in the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl was televised on CBS Sports Network. 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. 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), John Wendling (2006) and Logan Wilson (2019) 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 2020 college football season will mark the 124th 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.
Jack Weil,
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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Logan Wilson Linebacker, 2019 All-American Logan Wilson is Wyoming’s most recent All-American in 2019. A native of Casper, Wyo., Wilson was one of only six finalists for the 2019 Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s best college linebacker. Wilson was named a First Team All-American by Pro Football Focus, a Second Team All-American by USA Today and a Third Team AllAmerican by Associated Press. He ended his career with 421 career tackles to rank No. 4 in both Wyoming school history and Mountain West Conference history. Wilson was selected as the first pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Mike Dirks Defensive Tackle, 1967 All-American
Wyoming All-Americans 2019: 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:
Logan Wilson – Linebacker – First Team Pro Football Focus, Second Team USA Today, Third Team Associated Press 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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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.
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/Chicago Bears (2012-Present) 2014 NFL All-Pro Selection Free Safety
Chase Roullier Washington Redskins (2017-Present) Center
Jacob Hollister
Mike Purcell
New England Patriots/ Seattle Seahawks (2017-Present) Tight End
San Francisco 49ers/Denver Broncos (2014-Present) Nose Tackle
Eddie Yarbrough Denver Broncos/Buffalo Bills/ Minnesota Vikings (2016-Present) Defensive End
Joe DeCamillis Jacksonville Jaguars, Special Teams Coordinator (2020 will be 32nd Year as an NFL Coach)
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Carl Granderson New Orleans Saints (2019-Present) Defensive End
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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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Arizona Bowl
Wyoming 38, Georgia State 17
2017
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.
Dennis Erickson
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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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1959 Bob Devaney, Skyline
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.
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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
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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 Hampshire Honor Society 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)
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 13 of the first 14 years of the award’s existence. Those former Cowboy honorees are listed below.
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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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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 2020 season will mark the 75th consecutive season the two border rivals will meet, dating back to 1946. This year will mark the 112th overall meeting. 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 28 of the 52 years since its inception. The “Bronze Boot” has become one of the most famous traveling trophies in college football. This year’s 2020 meeting will be the 53rd 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 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 7
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The statue “Fanning a Twister”, 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
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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) 138,042 in 2019 (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) 23,007 in 2019 (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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Opponent Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Colorado State Utah State Arizona Brigham Young Colorado State Virginia Texas Nebraska
Attendance 20,257 21,217 21,623 20,063 20,709 20,400 34,231 34,745 31,620 31,017 32,617
Stadium Capacity 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 33,500 33,500 30,514 30,514 29,181
Million Milestones Attendance Entering 2020 Season: The First Million: Oct. 7, 1967 vs. Brigham Young (UW won 26-10) The Second Million: Sept. 17, 1977 vs. UTEP (UW won 27-17) The Third Million: Oct. 11, 1986 vs. Utah (UW won 38-14) The Fourth Million: Oct. 28, 1995 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 24-31) The Fifth Million: Oct. 8, 2005 vs. TCU (UW lost 14-28) The Sixth Million: Oct. 19, 2013 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 22-52)
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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 2020 Season Wyoming’s Home Record in the 1950s
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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
36-26- 0 (.581)
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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#RideForTheBrand 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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#RideForTheBrand 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 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona 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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#RideForTheBrand 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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#RideForTheBrand 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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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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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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SE AS ON OU TL O O K WYOMING COWBOYS RETURN DEEP ROSTER FROM 8-5 TEAM THAT CONCLUDED LAST YEAR AS ARIZONA BOWL CHAMPIONS Pokes Return Entire Running Back Corps, Experienced Offensive Line and Two Talented Quarterbacks From One of Top Rushing Teams in the Nation in 2019
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he Wyoming Cowboys enjoyed another very successful season in 2019, concluding on a high note as they won a decisive 38-17 victory over Georgia State in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. The Pokes’ bowl win capped off an 8-5 season -- the third eight-win campaign in the past four seasons. The 2019 season was highlighted by home wins over Missouri (37-31), Nevada (31-3) and Colorado State (17-7). UW returns 12 starters and 48 lettermen from last year’s team, including its entire stable of running backs and seven of eight offensive linemen who started last season for a team that ranked No. 23 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 214.8 yards per game. Also returning are two talented quarterbacks in sophomore Sean Chambers and redshirt freshman Levi Williams. While the Cowboys enjoyed a very productive season in 2019, they know it could have been even better if it weren’t for four close road losses by five points or less. Wyoming lost a threepoint game (21-24) at Tulsa in Week Four of the season. UW’s only loss in the month of October was a four-point (22-26) loss at San Diego State, then in RUNNING BACK November the Cowboys lost a three-point (17-20) overtime game at No. 21 ranked Boise State and a five-point (21-26) road game the following week at Utah State. Those four close losses have served to fuel the Cowboys desire to reach new heights in 2020. Leading the way for Wyoming will be junior running back Xazavian Valladay and junior center Keegan Cryder, who are the leaders of very deep runnning back and offensive line groups. Valladay was named a First Team AllMountain West selection in 2019 as a sophomore after leading the league in rushing with 1,265 rushing yards. He also led the Mountain West in all-purpose yards, averaging 124.08 yards per game.
Cryder was named to the All-MW Second Team as a sophomore. His offensive line group helped pave the way for the Cowboy running backs and quarterbacks to record a total of 12, 100-yard rushing games during the ‘19 season. Joining Cryder up front is senior right guard Logan Harris, who was an Honorable Mention All-Conference pick as a junior. Also returning is starting left guard Abojei a junior, and three tackles Eric Abojei, who started for the Pokes last season in senior Alonzo Velazquez, junior Rudy Stofer and sophomore Frank Crum. Add to that group, sophomore Zach Watts, who started the final three games of 2019 at left guard, and redshirt junior Gavin Rush, who started 22 games his true freshman and sophomore seasons before missing the last two seasons due to injury. The only loss on the offensive line was junior to be Patrick Arnold who graduated early to pursue his Arnold, dream of going to medical school. Valladay is not the only quality running back returning for Wyoming. Graduate transfer Trey Smith came to UW last fall from the University of Louisville. In Week Three, he exploded for 152 yards and two touchdowns against Idaho and looked as if he was poised for a big year, but the following week at Tulsa he suffered a season-ending leg injury. Smith was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA and returns in top shape for the 2020 season. Sophomore Titus Swen also showed flashes of brillance in his true freshman season. Swen ran for 136 yards and one TD versus UNLV, but like Smith would play only one more game at San Diego State before his season came to an end with a knee injury. Valladay, Smith and Swen will be joined by: sophomore Brett Brenton, who had 82 yards rushing vs. UNLV last season; redshirt freshmen Dawaiian McNeely, Alphonzo Andrews Jr. and Jeremy Hollingsworth; and true freshman Joseph Braasch. The other position the Cowboys have the luxury of depth is at quarterback where sophomore Chambers returns along with redshirt freshman Williams. Chambers was having an outstanding sophomore season before it was cut short after eight weeks due to injury. Chambers had led Wyoming to a 6-2 record when his season ended, and he had accounted for 1,482 yards of total offense (915 passing and 567 rushing) with 17 combined touchdowns (seven passing and 10 rushing). Williams played in Wyoming’s final three games of the season vs. Colorado State, at Air Force and in the bowl game. He got his first start in the bowl victory over Georgia State where he threw for 234
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yards and three TDs and rushed for another 53 yards and one TD. Because he played in only three games, Williams was able to still redshirt under current NCAA redshirt rules. “We have never in the 17 years that Coach (Brent) Vigen and I have been together played two quarterbacks, but we’re working on a plan to get both of our quarterbacks in the game this coming season,” said Bohl. “It won’t necessarily be an even number of plays, but I think both of them deserve to be in the gameplan. We’re comfortable with both of them and if you have two healthy quarterbacks who have shown the ability to compete and win that puts you in a pretty advantageous position. “In 2016, we had a very explosive offense, and of course Josh Allen was a big part of that. We have several players from that team playing in the NFL, including our starting center, Chase Roullier, who starts for Washington now. Chase led a good offensive line group in 2016, but when you look at the offensive line we have now as a group, it is significantly better than what we had that year (2016). With our offensive line, the running backs and the quarterbacks coming back, plus we think we can get the ball to our tight ends a little more as well as our receivers, I think we can be much more prolific offensively this season. “I would say going into this season, we’re optimistic that we are going to see pretty consistent productivity from our offense. We definitely have more weapons offensively this year than last. I think our offense can be pretty effective, and I think our scoring will increase. We’ve got a seasoned, experienced offensive line that will have an impact, depth at the quarterback position and depth at the running back position. We need to develop some receivers, so we’re not one dimensional. But the makings are there. It’s not like you look and say our cupboard is bare -- I think it’s pretty well stocked.” The one area of the Cowboy offense that is looking to improve in 2020 is the passing game. Senior wide receivers Dontae Crow and Ayden Eberhardt along with junior Gunner Gentry are the top returning veterans. They will be joined by a group of young, talented players in sophomore Wyatt Wieland and redshirt freshmen Alex Brown, Devin Jennings and Isaiah Neyor. UW lost its top three receivers from last year in senior wideouts Raghib Ismail Jr. and Austin Conway and senior tight end Josh Harshman. Three of Wyoming’s top four tight ends do return in junior Nate Weinmen and sophomores Jackson Marcotte and Treyton Welch.
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Defensively, the Cowboys were one of the top defenses in the nation in 2019, ranking No. 11 in the FBS in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.8 points per game, and No. 11 in rushing defense, giving up only 107.1 yards rushing per contest. The Cowboys return several talented players from that defense in defensive ends Garrett Crall (senior) and Solomon Byrd (sophomore), nickel back Keyon Blankenbaker (junior), linebacker Chad Muma (junior), cornerback Azizi Hearn (junior) and free safety Rome Weber (sophomore). But the defense also lost several key senior leaders in NFL Draft picks Logan Wilson and Cassh Maluia at linebacker, leading tackler Alijah Halliburton at strong safety, cornerback and kick returner Tyler Hall and defensive end Josiah Hall. A couple very talented Cowboys will be returning from injury in 2020 to help bolster the defense. Those two juniors are Ravontae Holt at defensive tackle and C.J. Coldon at cornerback. Both are former starters, who should provide a huge boost to the Cowboy defense. Holt missed the entire 2019 season because of injury. Coldon started the first three games in 2019 before being injured and lost for the remainder of the season. Other key returners for the defense are senior safeties Esais Gandy at strong safety and Braden Smith at free safety. Gandy finally gets his opportunity to start after backing up the likes of Andrew Wingard and Alijah Halliburton the first three years of his career. Smith started one game in 2019 vs. Idaho, and will team up with Weber again this year to form an experienced tandem at free safety. Up front, junior defensive tackle Victor Jones will team with his fellow Sacramento, Calif., native Holt. Sophomore nose tackles Mario Mora and Cole Godbout return after doing an outstanding job sharing the starting role last season. “Defensively, losing our two linebackers, in Logan (Wilson) and Cassh (Maluia), along with Alijah Halliburton at safety and Tyler Hall at cornerback were big losses,” said Bohl. “Those guys were tackling machines, so we’ve got some work to do there. I’m also concerned about the kicking game, with the loss of Cooper Rothe. We’ve got some tools in our toolbox, but we’re going to have to have some guys step up and have a good year.”
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pandemic affected his team’s preparation, Bohl said, “You can see some different dynamics and everyone Under the direction of Bohl and his is recalibrating. The NCAA gave us some flexibility in coaching staff, Wyoming Football has the summer, allowing us to do some walk-thrus and grown into a “program” that has become film sessions which we have not been allowed to do a consistent winner. Indications of that before. But a lot of this is going to come down to the consistency includes: ownership by the players. We’ve got to be able • As the 2020 college football season approaches, the to move forward in a healthy and safe way. That Wyoming Cowboys will be seeking their fourth bowl bid in means our guys have to stay within a bubble. five seasons. That would be a first in Wyoming Football history. “It is going to be a different year, where Over the past four seasons, Wyoming has appeared in three bowl it will depend on who can stay healthy, how games -- the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, coaches will respond and who can adapt the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl and the 2019 NOVA Home Loans better. It may also be different in that you Arizona Bowl. That was only the second time in Wyoming history that accomplishment had been achieved. The only other time that UW may think you’re playing XYZ team next appeared in three bowls over a four-year period was in the 1987 and week, but all of a sudden you’re not, ‘88 Holiday Bowls and the 1990 Copper Bowl. and then it comes down to who can • Wyoming has posted four consecutive bowl-eligible records over the be flexible, who can be nimble and past four seasons -- 8-6 in 2016, 8-5 in 2017, 6-6 in 2018 and 8-5 in can compose gameplans on short 2019. UW will be seeking its fifth consecutive bowl-eligible season in notice and how players will adapt 2020. The last time Wyoming posted five consecutive bowl-eligible to those gameplans. seasons were 1995-99. Actually, UW posted seven consecutive bowl“ I d o t h i n k t h a t D r. eligible seasons from 1993-99. (Matthew) Boyer, our chief • Wyoming’s 8-5 record in 2019 marked the third time in the Craig Bohl DEFENSIVE END medical officer, has come up coaching era at Wyoming that the Cowboys won eight games in a with a good plan. The protocols were put in place and what has single season. The 2016 Cowboys posted an 8-6 record, and the 2017 Pokes ended the season 8-5. The last time a UW football staff posted gone on this summer in our training facility has been top notch. three eight-win seasons during their coaching tenure was the Paul I see our players and staff being very diligent about wearing their Roach era. Roach’s Cowboys posted records of 10-3 in 1987, 11-2 in masks and social distancing, so the plan we have is something I 1988 and 9-4 in 1990. feel very comfortable with. But the concern is when people leave • When the 2020 season kicks off, Wyoming will be seeking its fourth this bubble, what kind of decisions are they making and what kind eight-win season in the past five years. The only time that has been of exposure do you have.”
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accomplished in Cowboy history was a stretch of five eight-win seasons in six years from 1955-60. The 1955-60 timeframe covered the final two seasons of the Phil Dickens era and three of the first four years of the Bob Devaney era.
Preparing for a Season During the Coronavirus Pandemic Adjustments to preparations for the 2020 season were of course part of this past spring and summer due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Cowboys weren’t able to conduct any Spring Practice drills prior to the pandemic shutting down on-campus classes. But the Wyoming strength and conditioning staff did an outstanding job of working with players virtually and providing them ways to work out at home while student-athletes finished the spring semester at their homes across the country. When the players began returning to campus in early June for voluntary workouts, they returned in excellent shape and the strength staff worked with them regularly throughout June and July to get them in top shape prior to the beginning of mandatory workouts in mid-July. Of course, then came the announcement on Aug. 10 that the Mountain West Conference was postponing the 2020 football season indefinitely with the hope that the season would be played in the spring. But on Sept. 25, that decision was reversed as the Mountain West announced it would proceed with a fall schedule after all. The final factor that enabled that shift back to a fall season was the ability of the conference to implement a Coronavirus rapid testing system LINEBACKER for all teams. Asked how the Coronavirus
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Anticipation for the 2020 Season Anticipation for the 2020 Wyoming football season began shortly after the Cowboys’ bowl win in December. Part of that anticipation was of course due to the return of several key players from last year’s successful team. The other factor leading to great anticipation for the 2020 season was due to UW’s home schedule which was to feature six opponents who, like the Cowboys, all participated in postseason play in 2019. Those six home games included contests versus Mountain West rivals San Diego State (Oct. 17), Air Force (Oct. 24), Utah State (Nov. 7) and Boise State (Nov. 21) along with non-conference matchups with FCS National Semifinalist Weber State (Sept. 5) and the return of former long-time rival the Utah Utes (Sept. 19). Unfortunately, with the announcement by the Mountain West, Pac-12 and other leagues, that schedule will now not take place as planned. Overall, seventh-year Wyoming head coach Bohl is excited about the program that he and his staff have built, and he is particularly excited about this year’s Cowboy team. “I think we have the makings of having a pretty solid team,” said Bohl. “Every year, we’ve developed a little more of an identity, certainly offensively. I’m concerned a little bit defensively, losing both of those senior linebackers. We’re going to be challenged there. But if we can get good linebacker play, I think we have a chance to be better defensively than we were last year when we ranked 11th in the country in scoring defense.”
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Wide Receivers “We have some guys returning who have played. Dontae Crow made some good contributions last year, and Ayden Eberhardt of course had the big touchdown catch in the bowl game. Both of those two are seniors,” said Bohl. “Gunner Gentry is another veteran who is returning. Those are the main three players who have playing experience. Then we have a group of young players in Alex Brown, Devin Jennings and Isaiah Neyor, who are really going to add some athleticism to our receiving corps. They all three redshirted last year. “It is going to be important for us to improve in the passing game. Our completion percentage needs to start moving up over the 60 percent mark.
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“Xazavian Valladay is our No. 1 guy at running back,” said Bohl. “Trey Smith is No. 2. We’ve got Titus Swen, then (Dawaiian) McNeely and (Alphonzo) Andrews. After that, you’ve got Brett Brenton and (Jeremy) Hollingsworth.
Quarterbacks 3 Gavin Beerup 12 Sean Chambers 15 Levi Williams Running Backs 23 Alphonzo Andrews Jr. 22D Joseph Braasch 24 Brett Brenton 21D Jeremy Hollingsworth 30 Dawaiian McNeely 7 Trey Smith 2 Titus Swen 6 Xazavian Valladay Fullbacks 34 Jeff Burroughs 36D Caleb Driskill 35 Skyler Miller 32 Jahmari Moore
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“Skyler Miller and Jeff Burroughs are our two main fullbacks we have coming back and both are seniors and Wyoming natives,” said Bohl. “We are of course one of the few teams in the country who still use a fullback some. We have another senior in Jahmari Moore and then we have a couple young guys joining the program this fall. Jahmari has been a valuable member of our squad and has been a great team player through the years. All three of our seniors are extremely bright young men. Skyler got some valuable game reps last year at fullback. Jeff played both fullback and running back for us last season, but will be primarily a fullback this season. “At tight end, Nate Weinman returns and gives us a big tight end to help in the run game. Treyton Welch played in several games in the second half of the season. He did some good things last year and has put on some really good weight. He is able to stretch the field. Jackson Marcotte is coming off an injury, but gives us a good combination of size and speed. Parker Christensen is a young man from Sheridan, Wyo., who has had a really good offseason and we’re looking forward to seeing him make some good strides this coming season. Colin O’Brien is our one junior college signee in this class, who will also compete for
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playing time at tight end. I think we have pretty good talent at the tight end position. We may be utilizing our tight ends a little differently this year.”
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“Our quarterback group is probably as advantageous as it’s been since I’ve been our head coach from the standpoint that we have two really quality players,” said Bohl. “We certainly finished last season on a high note. “Sean Chambers had, I thought, an excellent year prior to his injury. In his final game against Nevada before getting injured, I thought he was performing very well and was continuing to improve in a lot of areas. He was getting better and better. “Levi Williams is a guy we were able to redshirt with the current NCAA redshirt rules. We incorporated him into the offense late in the season, and without question he played well in the bowl game. His physical development has continued. I think he’s over 240 pounds now. “I think it is going to be important for us to figure out how to utilize both QUARTERBACK Sean and Levi. Both of them are smart players and the entire playbook will be open to them this year. They both possess really good leadership skills. Their ability to run is an X factor that is difficult to defend. While we don’t want to expose our quarterbacks too much, they do both give us that added dimension. We’ve talked about fashioning a different protocol to play both quarterbacks to some degree in each game, and that is not something we’ve done in the past but we’re exploring that. “There are some similarities between the two of them, but there are also some differences. We have two guys who have shown the capabilities of competing at a high level. Collectively, that is a strong room.”
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“X was First Team All-Conference last year. He’s had some explosive games. He has really good vision and quickness. Xazavian has gotten bigger. Trey was a really productive player for us before he got injured. He was granted a sixth year by the NCAA. We’re excited about him. He’s got good size and good hands. Titus hurt his knee and wasn’t able to finish the season, but he has really good ability to gain yards after contact. “We certainly do have a deep group at running back returning. Xazavian really stepped to the forefront. Trey came in from Louisville last year and was having a good year, but then missed the back part of the season with the ankle surgery. Titus was a true freshman for us last year and came in and showed some real skill. Dawaiian McNeely is a young man who redshirted last year, and we feel has a really bright future. Alphonzo Andrews is another redshirt freshman there, and Brett Brenton out of Casper did some good things for us last year. We have a lot of depth, but it seems like we always need a lot of depth at running back as we go through the season.”
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SE AS ON OU TL O O K P O S I T I O N - B Y - P O S I T I O N Our yards per completion was fairly good last year, but we need to be able to create more big plays, and we need to have this group be able to come up with more balls when they are being contested by defenders. “In the slot, we will have Dontae followed by Alex and Devin. We could also put Wyatt Wieland inside. We are going to rotate our receivers around during games, so they will be playing multiple positions. At the X receiver, we have Gunner and Ayden WIDE RECEIVER back. Isaiah is a redshirt freshman who got on the field a little at the end of the season, and then we have a group of other younger guys. We need to have some of our receivers emerge into playmakers this year.”
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“At center, Keegan Cryder has played a lot of football for us over the past two seasons. Keegan has put on some great weight. He is very smart and is a very capable player. He’ll be backed up by Latrell Bible, who redshirted last season, and Marco Machado will be behind Latrell. “Next to them at right guard is Logan Harris. Logan I thought took some great steps forward last season. He really had an excellent year. We were really excited about what he accomplished last season. Eric Abojei is our starting left guard. He was in the midst of an outstanding year before he was injured. Gavin Rush missed all of last season, but he is a veteran who has started before. We also have Zach Watts, who started the final three games of last season. With those four guys that I mentioned, we have a lot of experience and maturity. Blayne Baker is another young player from Sheridan who has played some for us at guard. Between the guard and center spots, we have a lot of very, very good players with lots of experience. “At the tackle position, we’re going to take Alonzo Velazquez and move him from the starter at right tackle over to the left tackle spot. At the right tackle spot, we will have Frank Crum there. Frank made several starts at right tackle last year as a redshirt freshman when Alonzo was injured. Rudy Stofer was our starter at left tackle last year, and he will be competing for a starting role again this year. Between those three guys, two of them will rise to the top. We’ll probably need all three of them. Carlos Harrison is a player we redshirted last year along with Jack Lookabaugh and Connor Shopp from Casper, Wyo. Those are three young tackles who can provide us depth. “We’re going to need to leverage the experience and depth we have in this group, run the football effectively, establish the line of scrimmage and get some movement up front, as well as do a better job in the pass protection game.”
Offensive Line “I think this is the best offensive line group we’ve had since I’ve been head coach at Wyoming,” said Bohl. “We have a number of guys who’ve played a lot of football for us. It is certainly the deepest group we’ve had, and they’re starting to look like the group we had envisioned when we first came here. It is been a work in progress and has involved many years of development.
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“At defensive end, we have some guys who have played well for us in the past,” said Bohl. “Garrett Crall will be one of the bell cows of our defense this season. He is a senior, who we feel really good about. At the other defensive end spot will be Solomon Byrd. Solomon did some great things as a freshman last season. Other returners at D-end are Leevi Lafaele, Teagan Liufau and Davon Wells-Ross. Davon had a big play in the Missouri game, where he helped stop a touchdown. Leevi and Teagan are both coming off injuries last season. Jaylen Pate is a redshirt freshman as is DeVonne Harris. Jack Boyer is another young player who could provide depth. “At the 3-techinque would be Ravontae Holt. We didn’t have Ravontate last year. He re-tore his ACL before the season. He is a talented player. He’ll be backed up by Victor Jones and Claude Cole. Victor is a veteran, who was a strong contributor for us last season. Claude is a young interior defensive lineman who we see contributing this season. “Our nose tackles will be Mario Mora, Cole Godbout and Justis Borton. Mario is a young man who played for us last year at nose tackle. We feel like he is an excellent player. Cole Godbout also had some really meaningful reps during his redshirt freshman season, and Justis is a senior from Wheatland, who has been a great team player for us during his career. “We have a couple of other young interior D-Linemen, who will compete for playing time in Alonzo Hall, Akili Bonner and Jordan Bertagnole from Casper.”
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Ht. 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-11 Ht. 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2
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Special Teams “We’re a little bit of a work in progress on special teams having had both our place-kicker, Cooper Rothe, and punter, Ryan Galovich, graduate,” said Bohl. “Place-kicking -- Luke Glassock from Buffalo, Wyo., was with us last year as a back-up to Cooper Rothe. Jesse Hooper is back as our long snapper. Jesse has been very accurate. I can’t think of many bad snaps he’s had, and he covers the field well on punt coverage. We’re searching for a punter. We have a graduate transfer in Nick Null from Cornell. We recruited Nick as a punter, but he also wanted an opportunity to be a place-kicker. We’re going to take a look at him both punting and kicking. That is a hard combination to do, but we’re going to give him a shot at both.”
SPECIAL TEAMS (3) Place-kickers/Punters 42 Luke Glassock 17 Nick Null Long Snappers 99 Jesse Hooper
Ht. 5-10 5-11 Ht. 5-11
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“At free safety, Rome Weber has had a great offseason. He’s a good player,” said Bohl. “Rome started last year as a freshman. He’s an excellent tackler and covers a lot of ground. He’ll be joined by a senior in Braden Smith and a sophomore, Cameron Murray. We’ve got a good group of experienced players there. “At strong safety, senior Esaias Gandy has played a lot on defense and on special teams for us. He came up with a really big hit in the Missouri game last season. Miles Williams is behind him. Miles will be a junior and has played a lot for us, particularly on special teams the past two seasons. “Our cornerback spot has Azizi Hearn returning. Azizi did a really good job for us last year after transferring in from Arizona and was a great team player. C.J. Coldon is coming back from injury, and we know what C.J. can do when he is healthy. He is a very talented player. Behind those two veterans are Caleb Roberson, a redshirt freshman, and Taylor Dodd, a junior from right here in Laramie. Trae King is another young player who returns and then there are a couple freshmen after that.”
Ht. 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-10 Ht. 6-1 5-10 5-11 Ht. 6-1 6-1 Ht. 6-0 6-1
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SOLOMON BYRD
Nickels/SAM Linebackers 18 Keyon Blankenbaker 31 Wyett Ekeler 7D Keonte Glinton 24D Blake Harrington Linebackers 28 Easton Gibbs 33 Charles Hicks 36 Brennan Kutterer 48 Chad Muma 38 Ray Rabou 53 Connor Shay 43 Shae Suiaunoa 45 Read Sunn 47 Brent VanderVeen
Cornerbacks 11D Xavier Carter 21 C.J. Coldon 40 Taylor Dodd 20D Azizi Hearn 22 Trae King 37 Max Mazurie 4D Caleb Roberson 12D Cameron Stone Free Safeties 2D Cameron Murray 26 Braden Smith 8D Rome Weber Strong Safeties 5 Esaias Gandy 14 Miles Williams Safeties 9D Keshaun Taylor 42D Isaac White
SEASON IN REVIEW
“We had both our MIKE (middle l i n e b a c k e r ) a n d W I L L ( w e a k- s i d e linebacker) taken in the NFL Draft this past spring -- Logan Wilson in the third round by the Bengals and Cassh Maluia in the sixth round by the Patriots,” said Bohl. “Chad Muma was our back-up at both those positions last year. This coming year, he will be locked in at the MIKE position. Chad is smart, athletic and is a playmaker. He’s played a lot of football, and we’re excited about him. He’s been a good player for DEFENSIVE END us the past two years, and I think he can be even better. In the middle behind Chad will be redshirt freshman Shae Suiaunoa, and behind him is Ray Rabou, who is another young player who will give us depth at the MIKE spot. “At the WILL spot, we have Charles Hicks slotted for that spot. Charles has shown some good things. Behind him is Easton Gibbs and Brennan Kutterer. “We have some other young players who could provide us added depth at those two positions. “At the nickel position, we have a really experienced player in Keyon Blankenbaker returning. Keyon played that spot for us all last year. He was a corner prior to that.
LINEBACKERS (13)
SECONDARY (15)
THE OPPONENTS
Wt. 282 274 275 Wt. 254 237 266 336 240 272 245 240 265 Wt. 220 247 233 217 224 232 225 241 215 230 214
THE COWBOYS
Ht. 6-2 6-4 6-3 Ht. 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-2 Ht. 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-5
I feel very good about him. Then we have Keonte Glinton, a redshirt freshman who will be an athletic player to add to that position. Joining those two are Blake Harrington and a true freshman, Wyett Ekeler, who has shown us some good things early. He’s smart and is a good player.”
COWBOY COACHES
Nose Tackles 76 Justis Borton 94 Cole Godbout 97 Mario Mora Defensive Tackles 96 Jordan Bertagnole 87 Akili Bonner 55D Claude Cole 61 Jason Davis 92 Alonzo Hall 98 Ravontae Holt 44 Victor Jones 90 Gavin Meyer 95 Caleb Robinson Defensive Ends 52 Jack Boyer 51 Solomon Byrd 88 Garrett Crall 93 DeVonne Harris 29 Leevi Lafaele 49 Teagan Liufau 59 Oluwaseyi Omotosho 91 Jaylen Pate 86D Braden Siders 85D Cameron Smith 41 Davon Wells-Ross
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21 C.J. Coldon 6-1, 178, Jr. Belleville, Ill.
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5 Esaias Gandy 6-1, 198, Sr. Aurora, Colo.
40 Taylor Dodd 6-2, 205, Jr. Laramie, Wyo.
CORNERBACKS
8 Rome Weber 5-11, 188, So. San Bernardino, Calif. 26 Braden Smith 5-10, 186, Sr. Lakewood, Colo.
4 Caleb Roberson 5-11, 181, RFr. Eastvale, Calif.
33 Charles Hicks 6-3, 228, So. San Diego, Calif.
43 Shae Suiaunoa 6-3, 227, RFr. Houston, Texas
28 Easton Gibbs 6-2, 216, RFr. Temecula, Calif.
48 Chad Muma 6-3, 227, Jr. Lone Tree, Colo.
DEFENSIVE ENDS
NOSE TACKLES
88 Garrett Crall 6-5, 233, Sr. Hicksville, Ohio
49 Teagan Liufau 6-3, 232, So. Fort Collins, Colo.
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
7 Keonte Glinton 6-0, 185, RFr. Bakersfield, Calif.
WEAK-SIDE LINEBACKERS
MIDDLE LINEBACKERS
DEFENSIVE ENDS
97 Mario Mora 6-3, 275, So. Covina, Calif.
98 Ravontae Holt 6-4, 287, RJr. Sacramento, Calif.
51 Solomon Byrd 6-4, 247, So. Palmdale, Calif.
94 Cole Godbout 6-4, 274, So. Hudson, Wis.
44 Victor Jones 6-4, 245, Jr. Sacramento, Calif.
41 Davon Wells-Ross 6-5, 214, Jr. Omaha, Neb.
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14 Miles Williams 6-1, 194, Jr. Oxnard, Calif.
20 Azizi Hearn 6-1, 193, Jr. Oceanside, Calif.
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7 Trey Smith 6-0, 218, Gr. Madison, Miss.
15 Levi Williams 6-5, 240, RFr. Canyon Lake, Texas
34 Jeff Burroughs 6-1, 233, Sr. Yoder, Wyo.
WIDE RECEIVERS 19 Ayden Eberhardt 6-2, 195, Sr. Loveland, Colo.
9 Alex Brown 6-4, 205, RFr. Spring, Texas
82 Jackson Marcotte 6-7, 257, So. Mt. Carmel, Ill.
16 Gunner Gentry 6-3, 208, Jr. Aurora, Colo.
RECORDS & HISTORY
73 Keegan Cryder 6-4, 309, Jr. Littleton, Colo.
CENTERS
79 Logan Harris 6-3, 310, Sr. Torrington, Wyo.
75 Frank Crum 6-7, 314, So. Laramie, Wyo.
62 Rudy Stofer 6-6, 300, Jr. Kearney, Neb.
55 Gavin Rush 6-3, 312, RJr. Phillips, Neb.
58 Latrell Bible 6-4, 295, RFr. Minneapolis, Minn.
65 Zach Watts 6-5, 302, So. Windsor, Colo.
71 Carlos Harrison 6-4, 278, RFr. Carlsbad, Calif.
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69 Eric Abojei 6-5, 350, Jr. New Hope, Minn.
RIGHT GUARDS
78 Alonzo Velazquez 6-6, 302, Sr. Janesville, Wis.
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LEFT GUARDS
LEFT TACKLES
SEASON IN REVIEW
84 Nate Weinman 6-7, 267, Jr. Creston, Ohio
TIGHT ENDS
8 Dontae Crow 5-9, 178, Sr. Sheridan, Wyo.
WIDE RECEIVERS
THE OPPONENTS
12 Sean Chambers 6-3, 225, So. Kerman, Calif.
THE COWBOYS
6 Xazavian Valladay 6-0, 196, Jr. Matteson, Ill.
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Name Eric Abojei Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Blayne Baker Gavin Beerup Jordan Bertagnole Latrell Bible Keyon Blankenbaker Akili Bonner Justis Borton Jack Boyer Joseph Braasch Brett Brenton Alex Brown Jeff Burroughs Solomon Byrd Xavier Carter Sean Chambers Parker Christensen Joshua Cobbs C.J. Coldon Claude Cole Garrett Crall Dontae Crow Frank Crum Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Taylor Dodd Caleb Driskill Ayden Eberhardt Wyett Ekeler Maeson Gallegos Esaias Gandy Gunner Gentry Easton Gibbs Luke Glassock Keonte Glinton Cole Godbout Tyrese Grant Alonzo Hall Blake Harrington DeVonne Harris Logan Harris Carlos Harrison Azizi Hearn Kohl Herbolsheimer Charles Hicks Chance Hofer Jeremy Hollingsworth Ravontae Holt Jesse Hooper Devin Jennings Victor Jones Trae King Brennan Kutterer Leevi Lafaele Teagan Liufau Jack Lookabaugh Marco Machado Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez
Pos. OG RB OG QB DT C N/LB DT NT DE RB RB WR FB/RB DE CB QB TE WR CB DT DE WR/P OT C/OG DT CB FB WR N/LB WR SS WR LB K/P N/LB NT WR DT N/LB DE OG OT CB OG LB WR RB DT LS WR DT/DE CB LB DE DE OT C TE WR
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Ht. 6-5 5-10 6-5 6-5 6-4 6-4 5-10 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-1 5-10 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-5 5-9 6-7 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-0 5-9 6-4 5-11 6-2 6-4 5-9 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-7 6-1
Wt. 350 185 305 190 254 295 175 237 282 220 205 199 205 233 247 175 225 225 205 178 266 233 178 314 309 336 205 215 195 189 168 198 208 216 182 185 274 160 240 180 217 310 278 193 275 228 196 205 287 204 189 245 165 211 224 232 302 312 257 189
Class Jr. RFr. So. Fr. RFr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Sr. So. Fr. So. RFr. Sr. So. Fr. So. RFr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. Fr. RFr. So. RFr. Sr. RFr. Jr. Fr. So. So. RFr. RJr. Jr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Jr. So. So. RFr. So. So. So.
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Hometown (Last School) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Camarillo, Calif. (St. Bonaventure) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Carmichael, Calif. (Jesuit) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Columbus, Neb. (Columbus) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Manvel, Texas (Manvel) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) San Antonio, Texas (Wagner) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Gillette, Wyo. (Thunder Basin) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Prosper, Texas (Prosper) Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad) Oceanside, Calif. (University of Arizona) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Green River, Wyo. (Green River) Longmont, Colo. (Skyline) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) West Jordan, Utah (Summit Academy) Houston, Texas (Channelview) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Fort Worth, Texas (Nolan Catholic) Dayton, Wyo. (Tongue River) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Coppell, Texas (Coppell) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona)
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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Hometown (Last School) Lander, Wyo. (Lander Valley) Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic) Franklin, Wis. (Franklin) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar) Bradenton, Fla. (Cornell University) Mission Viejo, Calif. (Saddleback C.C., Calif.) Houston, Texas (George Bush) Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep) Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Eastvale, Calif. (Upland) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Danville, Calif. (Monte Vista) Casper, Wyo. (Kelly Walsh) Thornton, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Parker, Colo. (Legend) Madison, Miss. (University of Louisville) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Rosharon, Texas (Angleton) Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Arden, N.C. (Christ School) Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton) Antioch, Calif. (Clayton Valley Charter) Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Victorville, Calif. (Oak Hills) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Sedro-Woolley, Wash. (Sedro-Woolley) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Pottstown, Pa. (Malvern Prep) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley) Hayward, Calif. (Hayward) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica)
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Ex. HS RS HS HS 1L 3L 1L 2L 1L RS RS TR JC HS RS HS 1L RS HS 2L RS HS RS HS 3L HS 1L 2L HS RS HS 1L HS HS HS 2L HS 3L 1L 1L 2L 1L 1L HS 1L RS HS 2L
RECORDS & HISTORY
Class Fr. RFr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. RFr. RFr. Gr. So. Fr. RFr. Fr. So. RFr. Fr. RJr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Gr. Jr. Fr. RFr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. So. RFr. Fr. Jr.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Wt. 177 203 240 250 234 236 275 227 175 173 210 175 227 225 241 265 212 181 265 312 265 210 263 215 186 230 218 300 175 227 226 198 315 195 311 196 190 302 302 188 267 230 214 195 186 240 265 194
THE OPPONENTS
Ht. 5-10 6-2 6-4 6-5 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-6 6-2 6-3 6-6 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-3 5-10 6-4 6-0 6-6 5-10 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-5 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-6 6-5 5-11 6-7 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-4 6-1
THE COWBOYS
Pos. CB RB DT TE FB FB/TE NT LB FS WR WR P/PK TE DE DE OT LB CB DT OG OL LB OL DE FS DE RB OT CB LB LB RB OT S OG RB LB OT OG FS TE TE DE S WR QB OT SS
COWBOY COACHES
Name Max Mazurie Dawaiian McNeely Gavin Meyer Nick Miles Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Mario Mora Chad Muma Cameron Murray Chris Ndushabandi Isaiah Neyor Nick Null Colin O’Brien Oluwaseyi Omotosho Jaylen Pate Emmanuel Pregnon Ray Rabou Caleb Roberson Caleb Robinson Gavin Rush Mason Schultz Connor Shay Connor Shopp Braden Siders Braden Smith Cameron Smith Trey Smith Rudy Stofer Cameron Stone Shae Suiaunoa Read Sunn Titus Swen Mana Taimani Keshaun Taylor Nofoafia Tulafono Xazavian Valladay Brent VanderVeen Alonzo Velazquez Zach Watts Rome Weber Nate Weinman Treyton Welch Davon Wells-Ross Isaac White Wyatt Wieland Levi Williams Malik Williams Miles Williams
SEASON OUTLOOK
No. 37 30 90 86 35 32 97 48 2D 29D 5D 17 88D 59 91 76D 38 4D 95 55 68 53 66 86D 26 85D 7 62 12D 43 45 2 53D 9D 77 6 47 78 65 8D 84 81 41 42D 11 15 70 14
EXPERIENCE CODES One-Year Letterman Two-Year Letterman Three-Year Letterman High School Player the Previous Season Junior College Player the Previous Season Redshirted Previous Season Squad Member Previous Season But Didn’t Earn Letter Transfer From Another Four-Year School
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Name Titus Swen Cameron Murray Gavin Beerup Devin Jennings Caleb Roberson Esaias Gandy Isaiah Neyor Xazavian Valladay Trey Smith Keonte Glinton Dontae Crow Rome Weber Alex Brown Keshaun Taylor Wyatt Wieland Xavier Carter Sean Chambers Cameron Stone Miles Williams Tyrese Grant Levi Williams Gunner Gentry Nick Null Keyon Blankenbaker Joshua Cobbs Ayden Eberhardt Azizi Hearn Ryan Marquez C.J. Coldon Jeremy Hollingsworth Trae King Joseph Braasch Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Brett Brenton Blake Harrington Braden Smith Easton Gibbs Leevi Lafaele Chris Ndushabandi Dawaiian McNeely Wyett Ekeler Jahmari Moore Charles Hicks Jeff Burroughs Skyler Miller Brennan Kutterer Caleb Driskill Max Mazurie Ray Rabou Taylor Dodd Davon Wells-Ross Luke Glassock Isaac White Shae Suiaunoa Victor Jones Read Sunn Brent VanderVeen Chad Muma Teagan Liufau Jack Lookabaugh
Pos. RB FS QB WR CB SS WR RB RB N/LB WR/P FS WR S WR CB QB CB SS WR QB WR P/PK N/LB WR WR CB WR CB RB CB RB RB RB N/LB FS LB DE WR RB N/LB FB/TE LB FB/RB FB LB FB CB LB CB DE K/P S LB DT/DE LB LB LB DE OT
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Ht. 5-11 6-1 6-5 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-5 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-10 6-2 6-2 6-5 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-5
Wt. 198 175 190 189 181 198 210 196 218 185 178 188 205 195 186 175 225 175 194 160 240 208 175 175 205 195 193 189 178 205 165 205 185 199 180 186 216 224 173 203 189 236 228 233 234 211 215 177 212 205 214 181 195 227 245 226 190 227 232 302
Class So. So. Fr. RFr. RFr. Sr. RFr. Jr. Gr. RFr. Sr. So. RFr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. RFr. Jr. Gr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr. So. So. Sr. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. RFr.
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Hometown (Last School) Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Camarillo, Calif. (St. Bonaventure) Houston, Texas (Channelview) Eastvale, Calif. (Upland) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Madison, Miss. (University of Louisville) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) Manvel, Texas (Manvel) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Rosharon, Texas (Angleton) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield) Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Bradenton, Fla. (Cornell University) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) San Antonio, Texas (Wagner) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Oceanside, Calif. (University of Arizona) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Longmont, Colo. (Skyline) Fort Worth, Texas (Nolan Catholic) Columbus, Neb. (Columbus) St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Prosper, Texas (Prosper) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Dayton, Wyo. (Tongue River) Gillette, Wyo. (Thunder Basin) Lander, Wyo. (Lander Valley) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Pottstown, Pa. (Malvern Prep) Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Arden, N.C. (Christ School) Sedro-Woolley, Wash. (Sedro-Woolley) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
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NUMERICAL ROSTER
Hometown (Last School) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Danville, Calif. (Monte Vista) Antioch, Calif. (Clayton Valley Charter) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn) Houston, Texas (George Bush) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) Casper, Wyo. (Kelly Walsh) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Hayward, Calif. (Hayward) Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Victorville, Calif. (Oak Hills) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Parker, Colo. (Legend) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Thornton, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Carmichael, Calif. (Jesuit) Green River, Wyo. (Green River) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Mission Viejo, Calif. (Saddleback C.C., Calif.) Franklin, Wis. (Franklin) Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) West Jordan, Utah (Summit Academy)
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Player
Pronunciation
Player
Pronunciation
Jahmari Moore .......................juh-MAR-ee Mario Mora .............................MORE-uh Chad Muma............................MOO-muh Oluwaseyi Omotosho ............o-luh-WASH-aye, o-muh-TOE-sho (All long “Os”) Caleb Roberson .....................(ROBB-ur-son, not ROBE) Rudy Stofer ............................STO-fur (Long “O”) Shae Suiaunoa.......................SUE-ee-ow-noah (Ow Rhymes with Wow) Mana Taimani .........................MAAH-nuh, tie-MAAH-nee Nofoafia Tulafono ...................nuh-fo-FEE-hu, two-luh-PHONO Xazavian Valladay ..................x-ZAVE-ee-un Nate Weinman........................WINE-mun Davon Wells-Ross ..................DAVE-on (Long “A) Wyatt Wieland ........................WEE-lund
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Eric Abojei ..............................uh-BO-jay Keyon Blankenbaker ..............KEE-on Keegan Cryder .......................KEE-gun, CRY-dur Esaias Gandy .........................ee-ZAY-us Keonte Glinton .......................kee-ON-tay Cole Godbout.........................GOOD- bo (Bo rhymes with No) Ravontae Holt.........................ruh-VON-tay Leevi Lafaele ..........................lah-fah-EL-ee Teagan Liufau .........................LEE-o-fow (Fow rhymes with Wow) Jackson Marcotte...................MAR-cott Ryan Marquez ........................MAR-cus Dawaiian McNeely .................duh-WHY-un (Rhymes with Hawaiian)
MOUNTAIN WEST
Ex. 1L SQ HS HS 2L 1L RS HS SQ SQ 2L HS 1L RS RS 2L HS RS 2L 1L 1L 1L HS HS 3L 3L RS 1L 1L 2L SQ HS HS HS RS SQ 3L JC HS RS RS RS 1L HS RS 1L 2L 2L
RECORDS & HISTORY
Class So. So. Fr. Fr. RJr. So. RFr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. RFr. RFr. Jr. Fr. RFr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. RFr. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. RFr. So. Sr. So. Fr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. Fr. RFr. So. RJr. Jr.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Wt. 247 220 210 315 312 266 295 225 312 336 300 275 302 263 265 350 265 278 309 305 314 282 265 311 302 310 225 230 257 267 168 230 250 215 237 196 233 227 240 241 240 217 274 265 254 275 287 204
THE OPPONENTS
Ht. 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-2 6-6 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-7 6-7 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-11
THE COWBOYS
Pos. DE DE LB OT OG DT C DE C DT OT OG OG OL OL OG OT OT C/OG OG OT NT OT OG OT OG TE TE TE TE WR DE TE DE DT WR DE TE DT DE DT DE NT DT DT NT DT LS
COWBOY COACHES
Name Solomon Byrd Jack Boyer Connor Shay Mana Taimani Gavin Rush Claude Cole Latrell Bible Oluwaseyi Omotosho Marco Machado Jason Davis Rudy Stofer Kohl Herbolsheimer Zach Watts Connor Shopp Mason Schultz Eric Abojei Malik Williams Carlos Harrison Keegan Cryder Blayne Baker Frank Crum Justis Borton Emmanuel Pregnon Nofoafia Tulafono Alonzo Velazquez Logan Harris Parker Christensen Treyton Welch Jackson Marcotte Nate Weinman Maeson Gallegos Cameron Smith Nick Miles Braden Siders Akili Bonner Chance Hofer Garrett Crall Colin O’Brien Gavin Meyer Jaylen Pate Alonzo Hall DeVonne Harris Cole Godbout Caleb Robinson Jordan Bertagnole Mario Mora Ravontae Holt Jesse Hooper
SEASON OUTLOOK
No. 51 52 53 53D 55 55D 58 59 60 61 62 64 65 66 68 69 70 71 73 74 75 76 76D 77 78 79 80 81 82 84 85 85D 86 86D 87 87D 88 88D 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
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2020 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e St a r t er s Retu rn in g ( 12) (7 offense, 5 defense, 0 special teams)
OFFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING (7) No. 69 12 73 79 62 6 78
Name Eric Abojei Sean Chambers Keegan Cryder Logan Harris Rudy Stofer Xazavian Valladay Alonzo Velazquez
Pos. OG QB C/OG OG OT RB OT
Ht. 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-0 6-6
Wt. 350 225 309 310 300 196 302
Cl. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr.
Ex. 2L 1L 2L 3L 2L 2L 3L
Hometown (Last School) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Janesville, Wis. (Parker)
Ex. 2L 3L 1L 1L 1L
Hometown (Last School) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Oceanside, Calif. (University of Arizona) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon)
DEFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING (5) No. 18 88 20 97 8
Name Keyon Blankenbaker Garrett Crall Azizi Hearn Mario Mora Rome Weber
Pos. N/LB DE CB NT FS
Ht. 5-10 6-5 6-1 6-3 5-11
Wt. 175 233 193 275 188
Cl. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So.
SPECIAL TEAMS STARTERS RETURNING (0) No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Cl.
Ex.
Hometown (Last School)
St a r t e rs Lo st ( 12) (4 offense, 6 defense, 2 special teams)
OFFENSIVE STARTERS LOST (4) No. 25 33 17 13
Name Austin Conway Josh Harshman Raghib Ismail Jr. John Okwoli
Pos. WR TE WR WR
Ht. 5-10 6-3 6-0 6-2
Wt. 183 240 170 210
Cl. Sr. RSr. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 4L 4L 2L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Irving, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon)
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 4L 4L 4L 3L 4L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County)
Cl. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 2L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont)
DEFENSIVE STARTERS LOST (6) No. 53 9 3 86 46 30
Name Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Javaree Jackson Cassh Maluia Logan Wilson
Pos. DE CB SS DT/NT LB LB
Ht. 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-2
Wt. 236 190 190 276 248 250
SPECIAL TEAMS STARTERS LOST (2) No. 41 40
Name Ryan Galovich Cooper Rothe
Pos. K/P K
Ht. 6-0 5-11
Wt. 192 178
All positions listed are the positions started in 2019.
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2020 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e L et t er m en Retu rn in g ( 48) (24 offense, 23 defense, 1 special teams)
OFFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (24) Ht. 6-5 6-5 5-10 6-1 6-3 5-9 6-7 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-7 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-6 5-11 6-0 6-6 6-5 6-7 6-3 6-1
Wt. 350 305 199 233 225 178 314 309 195 208 310 257 234 236 312 218 300 198 196 302 302 267 230 186
Cl. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. RJr. Gr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So.
Ex. 2L 1L 1L 2L 1L 3L 1L 2L 3L 2L 3L 1L 1L 3L 2L 1L 2L 1L 2L 3L 1L 2L 1L 1L
Hometown (Last School) New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast) Kerman, Calif. (Kerman) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Phillips, Neb. (Aurora) Madison, Miss. (University of Louisville) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton) Matteson, Ill. (Brother Rice) Janesville, Wis. (Parker) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) Creston, Ohio (Norwayne) Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek)
Ex. 2L 1L 1L 2L 1L 3L 3L 1L 1L 1L 2L 2L 2L 1L 1L 1L 2L 1L 1L 3L 1L 1L 2L
Hometown (Last School) Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville) Aurora, Colo. (Denver South) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Oceanside, Calif. (University of Arizona) San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Dayton, Wyo. (Tongue River) Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) San Bernardino, Calif. (Cajon) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North) Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica)
THE OPPONENTS
Pos. OG OG RB FB/RB QB WR/P OT C/OG WR WR OG TE FB FB/TE OG RB OT RB RB OT OG TE TE WR
THE COWBOYS
Name Eric Abojei Blayne Baker Brett Brenton Jeff Burroughs Sean Chambers Dontae Crow Frank Crum Keegan Cryder Ayden Eberhardt Gunner Gentry Logan Harris Jackson Marcotte Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Gavin Rush Trey Smith Rudy Stofer Titus Swen Xazavian Valladay Alonzo Velazquez Zach Watts Nate Weinman Treyton Welch Wyatt Wieland
COWBOY COACHES
No. 69 74 24 34 12 8 75 73 19 16 79 82 35 32 55 7 62 2 6 78 65 84 81 11
Pos. N/LB NT DE CB DT DE SS NT CB LB DT DT/DE LB DE DE NT LB FS LB FS FS DE SS
Ht. 5-10 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-5 6-1
Wt. 175 282 247 178 266 233 198 274 193 228 287 245 211 224 232 275 227 175 212 186 188 214 194
Cl. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. RJr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr.
MOUNTAIN WEST
Name Keyon Blankenbaker Justis Borton Solomon Byrd C.J. Coldon Claude Cole Garrett Crall Esaias Gandy Cole Godbout Azizi Hearn Charles Hicks Ravontae Holt Victor Jones Brennan Kutterer Leevi Lafaele Teagan Liufau Mario Mora Chad Muma Cameron Murray Ray Rabou Braden Smith Rome Weber Davon Wells-Ross Miles Williams
RECORDS & HISTORY
No. 18 76 51 21 55D 88 5 94 20 33 98 44 36 29 49 97 48 2D 38 26 8 41 14
SEASON IN REVIEW
DEFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (23)
No. 99
Name Jesse Hooper
Pos. LS
Ht. 5-11
Wt. 204
Cl. Jr.
Ex. 2L
UW ADMINISTRATION
SPECIAL TEAMS LETTERMEN RETURNING (1) Hometown (Last School) West Jordan, Utah (Summit Academy)
All positions listed are 2020 projected positions.
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2020 P e rs o n n el P i ct u r e L et t er men Lo st ( 20) (7 offense, 9 defense, 4 special teams)
OFFENSIVE LETTERMEN LOST (7) No. 57 25 33 17 13 18 45
Name Patrick Arnold Austin Conway Josh Harshman Raghib Ismail Jr. John Okwoli Tyler Vander Waal Jaylon Watson
Pos. OG/C WR TE WR WR QB FB
Ht. 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-4 6-0
Wt. 293 183 240 170 210 214 241
Cl. Jr. Sr. RSr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr.
Ex. 2L 4L 4L 2L 4L 2L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Omaha, Neb. (Gretna) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Irving, Texas (Cisco C.C., Texas) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Elk Grove, Calif. (Christian Brothers) Broken Bow, Okla. (Broken Bow)
Cl. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.
Ex. 1L 4L 4L 4L 3L 4L 1L 4L 4L
Hometown (Last School) Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Hawthorne, Calif. (Junipero Serra) Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Wauwatosa, Wis. (Wauwatosa West) Compton, Calif. (Paramount) Riverside, Calif. (Murrieta Valley) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Cheyenne, Wyo. (East)
Ex. 2L 4L 4L 2L
Hometown (Last School) Corvallis, Ore. (Crescent Valley) Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) Fresno, Calif. (Central) Oak Lawn, Ill. (St. Rita)
DEFENSIVE LETTERMEN LOST (9) No. 77 53 9 3 86 46 6D 30 43
Name Gavin Dunayski Josiah Hall Tyler Hall Alijah Halliburton Javaree Jackson Cassh Maluia Jordan Murry Logan Wilson Ben Wisdorf
Pos. DT DE CB SS DT/NT LB CB LB LB
Ht. 6-6 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-5 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-1
Wt. 235 236 190 190 276 248 154 250 221
SPECIAL TEAMS LETTERMEN LOST (4) No. 41 40 11D 27
Name Ryan Galovich Cooper Rothe Nick Szpor Tim Zaleski
Pos. K/P K H/QB P
Ht. 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-5
Wt. 192 178 205 221
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.
All positions listed are the positions last played in a game in 2019.
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2020 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 ( 35) (18 offense, 16 defense, 1 special teams)
Ht. 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-0 5-9 6-2 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-5
Wt. 185 295 205 225 168 278 196 205 189 302 312 189 203 173 210 265 263 240
Cl. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr. RFr.
SQUADMEN RETURNING Pos. DT DT DE DT CB LB N/LB DT N/LB DE CB CB DE CB LB LB
Ht. 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-5 5-11 6-4 5-9 5-10 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-2
Wt. 254 237 220 336 205 216 185 240 180 217 165 177 241 181 227 226
Cl. RFr. RFr. So. Jr. Jr. RFr. RFr. RFr. So. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr. RFr. RFr. Fr.
SQUADMEN RETURNING Pos. K/P
Ht. 5-10
Wt. 182
Cl. RFr.
ON
OFFENSE (18)
Ex. RS RS RS RS SQ RS SQ RS RS RS SQ SQ RS RS RS RS RS RS
ON
Hometown (Last School) St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic) Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad) Green River, Wyo. (Green River) Longmont, Colo. (Skyline) Houston, Texas (Channelview) Coppell, Texas (Coppell) Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Lutheran) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer) Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar) Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) Casper, Wyo. (Kelly Walsh) Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley)
DEFENSE (16)
Ex. RS RS SQ SQ SQ RS RS RS SQ RS HS HS RS RS RS HS
ON
Hometown (Last School) Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County) Carmichael, Calif. (Jesuit) Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Hershey, Neb. (Hershey) Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley) Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian) Reseda, Calif. (Reseda) Prosper, Texas (Prosper) Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake) Fort Worth, Texas (Nolan Catholic) Lander, Wyo. (Lander Valley) Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep) Eastvale, Calif. (Upland) Houston, Texas (Clear Lake) Arden, N.C. (Christ School)
RECORDS & HISTORY
AND
Name Luke Glassock
Pos. RB C WR TE WR OT WR RB WR OT C WR RB WR WR OL OL QB
SEASON IN REVIEW
REDSHIRTS No. 42
AND
Name Jordan Bertagnole Akili Bonner Jack Boyer Jason Davis Taylor Dodd Easton Gibbs Keonte Glinton Alonzo Hall Blake Harrington DeVonne Harris Trae King Max Mazurie Jaylen Pate Caleb Roberson Shae Suiaunoa Read Sunn
SQUADMEN RETURNING
THE OPPONENTS
REDSHIRTS No. 96 87 52 61 40 28 7D 92 24D 93 22 37 91 4D 43 45
AND
Name Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Latrell Bible Alex Brown Parker Christensen Maeson Gallegos Carlos Harrison Chance Hofer Jeremy Hollingsworth Devin Jennings Jack Lookabaugh Marco Machado Ryan Marquez Dawaiian McNeely Chris Ndushabandi Isaiah Neyor Mason Schultz Connor Shopp Levi Williams
THE COWBOYS
No. 23 58 9 80 85 71 87D 21D 4 50 60 20 30 29D 5D 68 66 15
COWBOY COACHES
REDSHIRTS
SPECIAL TEAMS (1)
Ex. RS
Hometown (Last School) Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo) MOUNTAIN WEST
All positions listed are 2020 projected positions.
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2020 P e rs o n n e l P i ct u r e 2020 Fo o t ba ll S ign in g Cla ss (23 High School Signees, 1 Junior College Signee, 1 Graduate Transfer)
HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES (23) No. 3 22D 11D 18D 36D 31 14D 64 90 86 59 76D 95 53 86D 85D 12D 53D 9D 77 47 42D 70
Name Gavin Beerup Joseph Braasch Xavier Carter Joshua Cobbs Caleb Driskill Wyett Ekeler Tyrese Grant Kohl Herbolsheimer Gavin Meyer Nick Miles Oluwaseyi Omotosho Emmanuel Pregnon Caleb Robinson Connor Shay Braden Siders Cameron Smith Cameron Stone Mana Taimani Keshaun Taylor Nofoafia Tulafono Brent VanderVeen Isaac White Malik Williams
Pos. QB RB CB WR FB N/LB WR OG DT TE DE OT DT LB DE DE CB OT S OG LB S OT
Ht. 6-5 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-2 6-6 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-4 5-10 6-5 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-4
Wt. 190 205 175 205 215 189 160 275 240 250 225 265 265 210 215 230 175 315 195 311 190 195 265
Cl. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Ex. HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS
Hometown (Last School) Camarillo, Calif. (St. Bonaventure) Columbus, Neb. (Columbus) Manvel, Texas (Manvel) San Antonio, Texas (Wagner) Gillette, Wyo. (Thunder Basin) Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Franklin, Wis. (Franklin) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Houston, Texas (George Bush) Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Danville, Calif. (Monte Vista) Thornton, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Parker, Colo. (Legend) Rosharon, Texas (Angleton) Antioch, Calif. (Clayton Valley Charter) Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Victorville, Calif. (Oak Hills) Sedro-Woolley, Wash. (Sedro-Woolley) Pottstown, Pa. (Malvern Prep) Hayward, Calif. (Hayward)
Wt. 227
Cl. So.
Ex. JC
Hometown (Last School) Mission Viejo, Calif. (Saddleback C.C., Calif.)
Wt. 175
Cl. Gr.
Ex. TR
Hometown (Last School) Bradenton, Fla. (Cornell University)
JUNIOR COLLEGE SIGNEES (1) No. 88D
Name Colin O’Brien
Pos. TE
Ht. 6-6
GRADUATE TRANSFERS (1) No. 17
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Pos. P/PK
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Ht. 5-11
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GRADUATE TRANSFER (2) REDSHIRT FRESHMEN (25) CALIFORNIA (24) Nick Null Trey Smith
SENIORS (11)
NT FB/RB DE WR/P WR SS OG FB FB/TE FS OT
REDSHIRT JUNIORS (2) Ravontae Holt Gavin Rush
OG N/LB CB C/OG DT CB WR CB LS DT/DE LB LB OT RB TE DE SS
SOPHOMORES (26)
COLORADO (21) Jack Boyer Keegan Cryder Ayden Eberhardt Wyett Ekeler Esaias Gandy Gunner Gentry Jeremy Hollingsworth Teagan Liufau Ryan Marquez Nick Miles Chad Muma Cameron Murray Chris Ndushabandi Emmanuel Pregnon Mason Schultz Braden Siders Braden Smith Cameron Smith Keshaun Taylor Zach Watts Wyatt Wieland
QB RB CB WR FB N/LB WR OG CB DT TE DE OT DT LB DE DE CB LB OT S OG LB S OT
FLORIDA (1) Nick Null
Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Jackson Marcotte
N/LB CB TE
24
21
6
2
1
1 1
MISSOURI (1)
Alphonzo Andrews Jr.
NEBRASKA (8) Joseph Braasch Jason Davis Kohl Herbolsheimer Marco Machado Caleb Robinson Gavin Rush Rudy Stofer Davon Wells-Ross
1
OG C DE TE RB RB RB DT OG C DT OG OT DE
NORTH CAROLINA (1) OHIO (2)
Garrett Crall Nate Weinman
LB
DE TE
PENNSYLVANIA (1) Isaac White
TEXAS (14)
Alex Brown Xavier Carter Joshua Cobbs Tyrese Grant Blake Harrington Devin Jennings Trae King Jack Lookabaugh Isaiah Neyor Oluwaseyi Omotosho Cameron Stone Shae Suiaunoa Titus Swen Levi Williams
UTAH (1)
Jesse Hooper
S
WR CB WR WR N/LB WR CB OT WR DE CB LB RB QB LS
WASHINGTON (1) Brent VanderVeen
WISCONSIN (3)
Blayne Baker Jordan Bertagnole Justis Borton Brett Brenton Jeff Burroughs Parker Christensen Dontae Crow Frank Crum Taylor Dodd Caleb Driskill Maeson Gallegos Luke Glassock Logan Harris Chance Hofer Brennan Kutterer Max Mazurie Skyler Miller Ray Rabou Connor Shopp
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
LB NT DT OT OG DT NT RB FB/RB TE WR/P OT CB FB WR K/P OG WR LB CB FB LB OL
UW ADMINISTRATION
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FB/TE DE RB
MOUNTAIN WEST
3
8 1
MISSISSIPPI (1)
WYOMING (19)
1 4
Eric Abojei Latrell Bible DeVonne Harris Treyton Welch
Cole Godbout Gavin Meyer Alonzo Velasquez
WHERE ARE THEY FROM?
19
MINNESOTA (4)
Read Sunn
DE C/OG WR N/LB SS WR RB DE WR TE LB FS WR OT OL DE FS DE S OG WR P/PK
ILLINOIS (6)
Jahmari Moore Jaylen Pate Xazavian Valladay
RECORDS & HISTORY
OG DE RB DE QB DT OT WR DT N/LB LB WR DE DE C TE WR NT FS TE LB RB OG FS TE WR
Gavin Beerup Joseph Braasch Xavier Carter Joshua Cobbs Caleb Driskill Wyett Ekeler Tyrese Grant Kohl Herbolsheimer Max Mazurie Gavin Meyer Nick Miles Oluwaseyi Omotosho Emmanuel Pregnon Caleb Robinson Connor Shay Braden Siders Cameron Smith Cameron Stone Read Sunn Mana Taimani Keshaun Taylor Nofoafia Tulafono Brent VanderVeen Isaac White Malik Williams
QB DT DE QB DT LB N/LB DT OT CB LB DT DT/DE DE RB NT TE CB LB OT OG FS OT SS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Blayne Baker Jack Boyer Brett Brenton Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Claude Cole Frank Crum Maeson Gallegos Cole Godbout Blake Harrington Charles Hicks Chance Hofer Leevi Lafaele Teagan Liufau Marco Machado Jackson Marcotte Ryan Marquez Mario Mora Cameron Murray Colin O’Brien Ray Rabou Titus Swen Zach Watts Rome Weber Treyton Welch Wyatt Wieland
FRESHMEN (25)
Gavin Beerup Akili Bonner Solomon Byrd Sean Chambers Claude Cole Easton Gibbs Keonte Glinton Alonzo Hall Carlos Harrison Azizi Hearn Charles Hicks Ravontae Holt Victor Jones Leevi Lafaele Dawaiian McNeely Mario Mora Colin O’Brien Caleb Roberson Connor Shay Mana Taimani Nofoafia Tulafono Rome Weber Malik Williams Miles Williams
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Eric Abojei Keyon Blankenbaker C.J. Coldon Keegan Cryder Jason Davis Taylor Dodd Gunner Gentry Azizi Hearn Jesse Hooper Victor Jones Brennan Kutterer Chad Muma Rudy Stofer Xazavian Valladay Nate Weinman Davon Wells-Ross Miles Williams
RB DT C DT WR TE LB K/P N/LB DT DE OT RB WR CB OT RB WR WR DE CB OL OL LB QB
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JUNIORS (17)
DT OG
Alphonzo Andrews Jr. Jordan Bertagnole Latrell Bible Akili Bonner Alex Brown Parker Christensen Easton Gibbs Luke Glassock Keonte Glinton Alonzo Hall DeVonne Harris Carlos Harrison Jeremy Hollingsworth Devin Jennings Trae King Jack Lookabaugh Dawaiian McNeely Chris Ndushabandi Isaiah Neyor Jaylen Pate Caleb Roberson Mason Schultz Connor Shopp Shae Suiaunoa Levi Williams
COWBOY COACHES
Justis Borton Jeff Burroughs Garrett Crall Dontae Crow Ayden Eberhardt Esaias Gandy Logan Harris Skyler Miller Jahmari Moore Braden Smith Alonzo Velazquez
P/PK RB
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CRAIG BOHL (Nebraska ‘82)
Head Coach, University of Wyoming
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defense also was No. 6 in the country in red-zone defense and scored three defensive touchdowns to rank No. 12 in the FBS. The UW offense ranked No. 10 in the nation in passing yards per completion, were No. 23 in the country in rushing offense and No. 32 in third-down conversions. That combination of offensive and defensive balance led to an 8-5 record and a victory in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. Wyoming was also 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 Craig Bohl and FOX Sports announcer Troy Aikman talk during pass defense on way to a 6-6 record to earn bowl eligibility for Wyoming’s NFL Pro Day. the third straight season. three consecutive national football titles, tied the FCS record The 2017 season saw the Cowboys post an 8-5 record and for consecutive wins (24 from 2011-13) and became the first finish second in the MW Mountain Division. The Pokes were led undefeated FCS National Champion since 1996. by their defense in 2017, ranking No. 1 in the nation in forcing “Rarely do you get an opportunity to hire a head coach who turnovers (38) and leading the Mountain West and ranking No. 9 in has won multiple National Championships and has a reputation the nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points as a program builder,” said Burman. per game. Wyoming’s defense also ranked No. 1 in fumbles “I am absolutely confident we hired one of the best football recovered (18), No. 2 in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive coaches in the country. All you have to do is look at Craig’s record.” touchdowns scored, 13th in the NCAA in pass defense, and 23rd “I understand the awesome responsibility to lead this football in total defense. UW placed second in the Mountain Division and team,” said Bohl. “I also understand how important football is in captured the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in a convincing 37-14 the fabric of this institution and not only this institution but around win over Central Michigan. the state. Whether you’re in Sheridan, Casper or Thermopolis, In 2016, Bohl’s team defeated two Top 25 ranked opponents, this is the state team, and I embrace that. was named the National Team of the Week by the Football Writers “I’m looking forward to getting to know the people of our Association of America (FWAA) for one of those wins and great state of Wyoming. It will be an exciting time for us. We received votes itself in the national polls. Wyoming also captured understand that the bar is high. I also appreciate the vision that the Mountain Division title of the Mountain West Conference, Tom (Burman) has, and I want to thank him for having faith in earned the right to host the 2016 MW Football Championship me to lead this football program. He was able to articulate to Game as the highest ranked team in the conference and was me where our football program needs to go and the resources invited to the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. that are going to be provided to allow us to experience success. His Cowboys ended the year with an 8-6 record and featured “I can’t tell you how excited I am to embrace the Cowboy one of the NCAA’s top scoring offenses, averaging 35.9 points tradition.” per game to rank No. 25 in the nation. Bohl was recognized Not only did Bohl win three national titles at the FCS level, but for his turnaround of Cowboy Football by being named the he was the linebackers coach at his alma mater, Nebraska, when 2016 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in voting by the Huskers won the 1995 and 1997 National Championships. conference head coaches and media. Bohl currently serves on the American Football Coaches Two Cowboys earned All-America honors in 2016 in running Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees, having been elected by a back Brian Hill and center Chase Roullier. Linebacker Logan Wilson vote of the membership at the 2012 AFCA national convention. earned Freshman All-America honors in 2016, joining Andrew He was also appointed to the 13-member NCAA Division I Football Wingard, who earned Freshman All-America honors a year earlier. Competition Committee in January of 2017. He became a member Bohl, who was part of building National Championship teams of the NCAA Football Oversight Committee in August of 2020. at North Dakota State and Nebraska, was introduced by University Bohl concluded his career as head coach of the NDSU Bison, of Wyoming Athletics with a 104-32 (.765) record. He guided the Bison to the FCS Director Tom Burman as Playoffs each of his final four seasons, posting a 14-1 record in the new head football coach the FCS Playoffs. His last three teams posted records of 14-1 of the Wyoming Cowboys (2011), 14-1 (2012) and 15-0 (2013) for a combined record of on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. 43-2 (.956) on way to their three consecutive FCS national titles. Bohl became the 32nd head By winning the 2013 FCS National Championship, North football coach in University of Dakota State extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive Wyoming history. games, which tied both the NDSU and FCS records for He came to Wyoming after consecutive victories. The Bison teams from 1964-66 originally building a national power at set the school record with 24 straight victories. The University North Dakota State as a head of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from coach for 11 seasons from 1992-95. That record was later tied by Montana from 2001-02. 2003-13. His teams won The 2013 NDSU team also set a North Dakota State singlethree consecutive National season record for wins, posting a perfect 15-0 record. The Championships at the NCAA Bison became the first undefeated FCS National Champion since Fo o t b a l l C h a m p i o n s h i p Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 FCS title. Subdivision (FCS) level in The Bison had great success against FBS teams to go with 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. NDSU ESPN's Todd McShay and Mark Schwarz with Coach Bohl at their elite status at the FCS level. In each of his last four seasons became only the second FCS at NDSU, Bohl’s Bison defeated all four of the FBS teams they school in NCAA history to win Wyoming's NFL Pro Day
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he 2020 season will mark Craig Bohl’s seventh season leading the University of Wyoming Football program and his 18th 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 2016, ‘17 and ‘19, hosted the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game, earned three bowl bids in four years and won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl and 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. In addition in the 2018 season, the Cowboys earned bowl eligibility. The last time that UW had achieved bowl eligibility in four consecutive seasons were the 1996-99 seasons. Wyoming also had two players, linebackers Logan Wilson and Cassh Maluia, selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, marking the fourth consecutive year that Wyoming has had at least one player selected in the NFL Draft and the fifth year out of the past six NFL Drafts that the Pokes have had a player drafted. The excitement surrounding Wyoming Football included the extensive coverage 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. Cowboy linebacker Logan Wilson was one of six national finalists for the 2019 Butkus Award, honoring the nation’s top collegiate linebacker. Wilson earned multiple All-America honors, including being named a First Team All-American by Pro Football Focus. 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. For the third and fourth times in Bohl’s tenure as Wyoming’s head coach has had two current Cowboys earn Freshman AllAmerica honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Cowboy center Keegan Cryder earned the honor in 2018. UW defensive end Solomon Byrd earned the honor in 2019. 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. The Cowboy defense ranked No. 11 in the nation in scoring defense and No. 11 in rushing defense in 2019. Wyoming’s
COW B OY COAC HE S faced, and captured all of those wins on the road. NDSU won at Kansas in 2010 (by a score of 6-3), at Minnesota in 2011 (3724), at Colorado State in 2012 (22-7), and at Kansas State in 2013 (24-21). Overall during his 11 years at North Dakota State, Bohl’s teams built a 7-3 record against FBS teams. In 2012 and ‘13, Bohl received both The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year Award and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS National Coach of the Year Award. He became the first coach in the first 27 years of the Eddie Robinson Award to win it in consecutive seasons. In 2013, he also received the Liberty Mutual FCS Coach 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 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. 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 North Dakota State in 1984, coaching the defensive backs. He moved on to coach the linebackers at the University of Tulsa for the 1985 and ‘86 seasons. In 1987 and ‘88, Bohl was the linebackers coach at the University of Wisconsin. He earned his first defensive coordinator position in 1989 at Rice, where he served as the defensive coordinator for five seasons from 1989-93. In 1994, Bohl accepted the defensive coordinator position at Duke. The following season in 1995, he had the opportunity to return to Nebraska as the linebackers coach, and in his first season back in Lincoln the Huskers won the National Championship. Two seasons later, they captured their second National Championship during Bohl’s time as an assistant coach. The 2020 season will be Bohl’s 40th year coaching at the college level. Born July 27, 1958, Bohl will be 62 years old when the 2020 season kicks off. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nebraska in 1982. Bohl’s family includes wife Leia, and children Mallory and Morgan, Aaron and Elijah.
Craig Bohl pictured with the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year trophy. Bohl became the first coach in the first 27 years of the award to win it in consecutive seasons (2012 and 2013).
Craig Bohl’s Career Coaching Honors 2016
Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year
2013
The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS National Coach of the Year Liberty Mutual, National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame 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
2012
The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS National Coach of the Year Elected to the AFCA Board of Trustees Missouri Valley Football Conference Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year
2011
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
2007
Finalist for The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year
2006
Football Gazette FCS National Coach of the Year Football Gazette FCS Northwest Region Coach of the Year Finalist for The Sports Network Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year Great West Football Conference Coach of the Year
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College Head-Coaching Record
Season 2019 2018 2017 2016
School Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming
10 8 0 1 1 5 8 5 1 1 4 3 3 72
Conference Record W L % 4 4 .500 4 4 .500 5 3 .625 6 2 .750
Conference Finish 4th in MW Mtn. Div. 3rd in MW Mtn. Div. 2nd in MW Mtn. Div. 1st in MW Mtn. Div.
.167 .333 1.000 .933 .933 .643 .273 .545 .909 .909 .636 .727 .727 .660
2 2 8 7 7 4 2 4 3 4 3 2 5 72
6th in MW Mtn. Div. T5th in MW Mtn. Div. 1st in MVFC 1st in MVFC Tie 1st in MVFC Tie 3rd in MVFC 6th in MVFC Tie 4th in MVFC 2nd in GWFC 1st in GWFC 3rd in GWFC 3rd in GWFC 2nd in NCC 4 Titles
6 6 0 1 1 4 6 4 1 0 2 3 2 49
.250 .250 1.000 .875 .875 .500 .250 .500 .750 1.000 .600 .400 .714 .595
Postseason Appearance Arizona Bowl Champions Idaho Potato Bowl Champions MW Championship Game/ Poinsettia Bowl FCS National Champions FCS National Champions FCS National Champions FCS Quarterfinals Reclassifying to FCS Reclassifying to FCS Reclassifying to FCS Reclassifying to FCS
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2 4 15 14 14 9 3 6 10 10 7 8 8 140
% .615 .500 .615 .571
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2015 Wyoming 2014 Wyoming 2013 North Dakota State 2012 North Dakota State 2011 North Dakota State 2010 North Dakota State 2009 North Dakota State 2008 North Dakota State 2007 North Dakota State 2006 North Dakota State 2005 North Dakota State 2004 North Dakota State 2003 North Dakota State Record as Head Coach (17 years)
Overall Record W L 8 5 6 6 8 5 8 6
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3 National Titles
College Assistant-Coaching Record Postseason Appearance Independence Bowl BCS Runnerup Rose Bowl Alamo Bowl Champions Fiesta Bowl Champions Holiday Bowl National Champs / Orange Orange Bowl Champions National Champs / Fiesta Hall of Fame Bowl
National Runner-up Orange Bowl Orange Bowl Champions Orange Bowl 2 National Titles
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Conference Finish 4th Big 12 North Tie 1st Big 12 North 2nd Big 12 North Big 12 Champs 2nd Big 12 North Big 12 Champs Big 12 Runner-up Big Eight Champs Tie 3rd ACC Tie 4th SWC Tie 2nd SWC 8th SWC Tie 4th SWC Tie 6th SWC Tie 9th Big 10 10th Big 10 Independent 1st MVC 1st NCC 1st Big 8 1st Big 8 1st Big 8
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Conference Record % W L % .500 3 5 .375 .846 7 1 .875 .833 6 2 .750 .923 7 1 .875 .692 5 3 .625 1.000 8 0 1.000 .846 8 0 1.000 1.000 7 0 1.000 .667 5 3 .625 .545 3 4 .429 .545 4 3 .571 .364 2 6 .250 .455 3 5 .375 .227 2 6 .250 .091 1 7 .125 .273 1 7 .125 .636 0 0 ----.545 5 0 1.000 .846 8 1 .889 .923 7 0 1.000 .923 7 0 1.000 .750 7 0 1.000 .670 106 54 .663 140-72 (.660) in 17 seasons 177-87-1 (.670) in 22 seasons
THE OPPONENTS
Overall Record Season School W L T 2002 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 7 7 0 2001 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 11 2 0 2000 Nebraska (Def. Coord./LB) 10 2 0 1999 Nebraska (Linebackers) 12 1 0 1998 Nebraska (Linebackers) 9 4 0 1997 Nebraska (Linebackers) 13 0 0 1996 Nebraska (Linebackers) 11 2 0 1995 Nebraska (Linebackers) 12 0 0 1994 Duke (Def. Coord./LB) 8 4 0 1993 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 6 5 0 1992 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 6 5 0 1991 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 4 7 0 1990 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 5 6 0 1989 Rice (Defensive Coord.) 2 8 1 1988 Wisconsin (Linebackers) 1 10 0 1987 Wisconsin (Linebackers) 3 8 0 1986 Tulsa (Linebackers) 7 4 0 1985 Tulsa (Linebackers) 6 5 0 1984 North Dakota State (DB) 11 2 0 1983 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 12 1 0 1982 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 12 1 0 1981 Nebraska (Grad Assistant) 9 3 0 Record as Assistant Coach (22 years) 177 87 1 Overall Record as a Head Coach Overall Record as a College Assistant Coach
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The Wyoming Cowboys receive the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy.
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All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl As Head Coach at Wyoming and North Dakota State 2019
Logan Wilson, LB Solomon Byrd, DE
First Team All-American, Pro Football Focus; Second Team All-American, USA Today; Third Team All-American AP First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America
2018
Keegan Cryder, C
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
2011
Marcus Williams, CB Paul Cornick, OT
Consensus Consensus
2010
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
2007
Joe Mays, LB Nate Safe, OT Mike Dragosavich, P Tyler Roehl, RB Keith Buckman, OT Shamen Washington, RS Jerimiah Wurzbacher, TE
First Team, Walter Camp, Great West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Finalist for Buck Buchanan Award First Team, Walter Camp Second Team, College Sporting News Second Team, Associated Press, The Sports Network, Dopke.com, College Sporting News Honorable Mention, The Sports Network Honorable Mention, The Sports Network Honorable Mention, The Sports Network
2006
Jake Erickson, OG Nate Safe, OT Mike Dragosavich, P Justin Frick, DT Craig Dahl, SS Kyle Steffes, HB
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
Alijah Halliburton, Craig Bohl, Xazavian Valladay and Tom Burman accept the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Championship trophy.
Academic All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl As Head Coach at North Dakota State 2008
Nick Compton, DE Kole Heckendorf, WR Tyler Roehl, RB
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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(North Dakota State ‘98) Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Brent Vigen
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Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
7th 23rd
Personal Wife: Children:
Molly Jake, Grant and Luke
THE OPPONENTS
Education North Dakota State ‘00
Master’s in Secondary Education (Emphasis in Athletic Administration) Bachelor’s in Physical Education
North Dakota State ‘98
Playing Experience North Dakota State
Tight End, 1993-97
Year-by-Year Coaching History Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU
Associate Head Coach/OC/QBs Offensive Coordinator/QBs Offensive Coordinator/QBs Passing Game Coordinator/QBs Running Backs Quarterbacks Tight Ends Graduate Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU NDSU
Arizona Bowl Champions Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game FCS National Champions FCS National Champions FCS National Champions FCS Quarterfinals NCAA Div. II Semifinals
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2019 2017 2016 2016 2013 2012 2011 2010 2000
RECORDS & HISTORY
2017-Present 2014-2016 2009-2013 2004-2008 2003 2002 2001 1998-2000
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Where He Recruits Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin
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Brent Vigen was elevated to associate head coach for the Wyoming Cowboys in the spring of 2017. He will continue in his roles as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the seventh consecutive season in 2020, and will be entering his 23rd year as a college coach and his 12th 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. Vigen will welcome back an experienced offensive group for the 2020 season, including sophomore quarterback Sean Chambers and redshirt freshman QB Levi Williams. Chambers led UW to a 6-2 record before suffering a season-ending injury. Williams made his first start in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl and helped lead the Pokes to a 38-17 bowl victory over Georgia State. In 2019, Vigen’s offense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 23 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 214.8 yards per game. The Cowboy offense also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA in passing yards per completion (14.75 yards per completion), No. 14 in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game), No. 26 in fewest fumbles lost (6), No. 32 in third-down conversions (43.3 percent), No. 32 in fewest sacks allowed (1.62 per game) and No. 33 in fewest turnovers committed (15). For the second straight year, Wyoming had a running back earn First Team All-Mountain West honors as sophomore Xazavian Valladay earned First Team All-MW for the 2019 season. Valladay rushed for 1,265 yards to lead the league. He averaged 105.4 rushing yards per game to rank No. 18 in the nation. He also led the conference and ranked No. 26 nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 124.08 yards per game. Valladay was named to the Associated Press All-Bowl team. Sophomore center Keegan Cryder earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors, and junior offensive guard Logan Harris was named Honorable Mention All-MW. The Cowboys concluded the season with an 8-5 record and captured the Arizona Bowl championship. 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 2018 Wyoming offense hit its stride during the four-game winning streak to end the 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 AllAmerica 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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JA Y S A W V EL (Mount Union ‘93) Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Jay Sawvel Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
1st 26th
Personal Wife: Children:
Jeannine Mackenzie and Miranda
Education Notre Dame ‘99 Eastern Kentucky ‘95 Mount Union ‘93
Master’s in Administration Master’s Degree Bachelor’s in Sports Management
Playing Experience Mount Union
Linebacker, 1989-93
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2020-Present Wyoming Defensive Coordinator/Safeties 2017-18 Wake Forest Defensive Coordinator/ Cornerbacks 2016 Minnesota Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary 2011-15 Minnesota Secondary/Special Teams 2008-10 N. Illinois Secondary/Special Teams 2001-07 S. Illinois Secondary/Special Teams 1999-2000 Ferris State Secondary/Special Teams 1996-98 Notre Dame Graduate Assistant 1994-95 E. Kentucky Graduate Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1998 1997 1995 1994
Wake Forest Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Northern Illinois Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Notre Dame Notre Dame Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky
Belk Bowl Champions Holiday Bowl Champions Quick Lane Bowl Champions Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Texas Bowl Texas Bowl Humanitarian Bowl Champions International Bowl Independence Bowl FCS Semifinals FCS Quarterfinals FCS Quarterfinals FCS First Round FCS First Round Gator Bowl Independence Bowl FCS First Round FCS Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits Central Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area
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Jay Sawvel joined the Wyoming coaching staff in February 2020 as defensive coordinator. He will also coach the Cowboy safeties. Sawvel previously served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota and Wake Forest University. He will be entering his 26th season as a college coach in 2020. “Jay comes from the great coaching tree of Jerry Kill and has a long relationship with Coach Kill,” said Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. “I’ve admired Jay’s work through the years. He’s an outstanding recruiter, a great secondary coach and an experienced coordinator.” “I am honored and excited to be a Cowboy,” said Sawvel. “Having an opportunity to work for a championship coach like Coach Bohl is something I am really looking forward to. The players here have been great to me as I’ve gotten a chance to meet them.” Sawvel most recently served as the defensive coordinator at Wake Forest University in 2017 and ‘18. He was named the defensive coordinator at Wake Forest in January, 2017 and helped the Deacons to the 2017 Belk Bowl. During his first season at the helm of the Wake Forest defense, the Deacons set school records for tackles for loss in a single season and finished the season ranked No. 7 nationally in tackles for loss. As the cornerbacks coach in 2017, Sawvel coached Essang Bassey, who set a sophomore school record, with 19 passes defended and earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors. Prior to coaching at Wake Forest, Sawvel served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota where he constructed a Top 25 ranked defense and helped the Gophers to their best record in 13 seasons in 2016. Minnesota posted a 9-4 record in 2016 and defeated Washington State, 17-12, in the Holiday Bowl. In the Holiday Bowl victory, Minnesota held Washington State’s explosive passing offense to just 264 yards, 86 yards below its average, and held the Cougars to their lowest point total of the season. Sawvel spent six seasons as an assistant at Minnesota. He was the defensive backs and special teams coach from 2011 to 2015. After Jerry Kill’s retirement as the head coach at Minnesota, Tracy Claeys was elevated to head coach and Sawvel became the Gophers’ defensive coordinator. Under Sawvel’s direction, the 2016 Golden Gopher defense was ranked in the Top 25 in a number of defensive categories including: rushing defense (14th), turnover margin (18th), scoring defense (21st), total defense (21st) and sacks (22nd). In addition, Minnesota ranked 27th nationally in team pass efficiency defense. Sawvel has helped develop several players who went on to play in the NFL. In 2015, two of his players at Minnesota, Eric Murray and Briean Boddy-Calhoun, earned opportunities in the NFL. Murray was a fourth round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs while Boddy-Calhoun signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent. In 2014, both Murray and Boddy-Calhoun were named to the All-Big Ten Team following a season in which the Gophers were 18th in the nation in pass defense. Brock Vereen, a 2014 First Team All-Big Ten selection and another one of Sawvel’s pupils, was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. For three seasons from 2014 through 2016, Sawvel had at least one of his secondary players selected in the NFL Draft. Sawvel was part of teams that advanced to four conference championships as a collegiate coach. Prior to his time at Minnesota, he served as the defensive backs coach on Kill’s coaching staff at Northern Illinois for three seasons from 2008-10. As secondary coach at Northern Illinois, he mentored Jimmie Ward, a first round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2014. Sawvel was a member of the Southern Illinois staff under Kill for seven seasons from 2001-07, working with the secondary and special teams. His first full-time coaching position came at Ferris State for two seasons from 1999-2000, where he coached the defensive backs and special teams. Sawvel was a three-year letterwinner and an AllConference linebacker in 1993 at Division III power Mount Union, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1993 in sports management with minors in business administration, information systems and physical education. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky in 1994 and moved to Notre Dame as a graduate assistant coach for the 199698 seasons. Sawvel owns master’s degrees from both Eastern Kentucky and Notre Dame, where he completed his master’s in administration. He and his wife, Jeannine, have two daughters, Mackenzie and Miranda.
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A ARON B O H L (Minnesota State Moorhead ‘16) Linebackers
Aaron Bohl
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
4th 4th
Personal Wife: Children:
Anna Brynnlei Mae
THE OPPONENTS
Education Minnesota St. Moorhead ‘16
Bachelor’s in Math Education
Playing Experience Minnesota St. Moorhead
Linebacker, 2013-16
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2020-Present Wyoming 2019 Wyoming 2017-18 Wyoming
Linebackers Interim Linebackers Coach Graduate Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2017
Wyoming Wyoming
Arizona Bowl Champions Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions
SEASON IN REVIEW
Where He Recruits Nebraska and the Kansas City metropolitan area
RECORDS & HISTORY MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
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Aaron Bohl was named the Wyoming Cowboys’ full-time linebackers coach in January 2020. He originally joined the Wyoming coaching staff in January of 2017 as a Defensive Graduate Assistant. He was elevated to the position of interim linebackers coach in October of 2019. Bohl has been part of three consecutive bowl-eligible teams for the Cowboys in 2017, ‘18 and ‘19, and two bowl championship teams -- the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions and the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Champions. A former college linebacker himself at Minnesota State Moorhead from 2013-16, Bohl was a fouryear starter and three-year captain. Since joining the Wyoming coaching staff as a graduate assistant in January of 2017, Bohl has worked with the Cowboy linebackers. In 2019, he coached All-America linebacker Logan Wilson and Honorable Mention All-MW linebacker Cassh Maluia. Wilson was one of six national finalists for the 2019 Butkus Award, honoring the nation’s top collegiate linebacker. Wilson earned multiple All-America honors, including being named a First Team All-American by Pro Football Focus, a Second Team All-American by USA Today and a Third Team All-American by Associated Press. Wilson was the No. 1 pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Maluia was a sixth round selection by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft. UW concluded the season with an 8-5 record and a 38-17 win over Georgia State to capture the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Championship. The 2019 Cowboy defense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 11 in the nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.8 points per game. The UW defense also ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 11 in the nation in rushing defense, giving up only 107.1 rushing yards per game to opponents. Wyoming’s defense was No. 6 in the country in red-zone defense and scored three defensive touchdowns to rank No. 12 in the FBS. 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), was 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 was 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 way to a 6-6 record to earn bowl eligibility for the third straight season. In 2017, he was part of a Wyoming team that posted an 8-5 record and won 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. 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. On July 23, 2019, they welcomed daughter Brynnlei Mae Bohl into their family. Bohl is the son of University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl.
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B EN N Y B O Y D (Aurora ‘00) Cornerbacks
Benny Boyd Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
1st 19th
Personal Single
Education Aurora University ‘02 Aurora University ‘00
Master’s in Social Work Bachelor’s in Social Work
Playing Experience Aurora (Ill.) University
Cornerback, 1996-99
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2020-Present Wyoming 2019 Eastern Illinois 2015-18 Central Washington 2014 Aurora (Ill.) 2011-13 North Dakota 2002-10 Luther College (Iowa)
Cornerbacks Cornerbacks/Special Teams Cornerbacks/Special Teams Defensive Coordinator/ST Secondary/Special Teams Associate Head Coach/DC
Postseason Coaching Experience 2017 C. Washington NCAA Division III Regional Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits Southern California
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Benny Boyd was announced as the new cornerbacks coach for Wyoming Football in February of 2020. Boyd comes to Wyoming from Eastern Illinois University. He will be entering his 19th season as a college coach in 2020. “Benny (Boyd) is a very capable corners coach and special teams coordinator, as well,” said UW head coach Craig Bohl. “He has demonstrated his skills by molding young men and doing an excellent job of mentoring many players over his long career.” “This is a tremendous opportunity, and I am humbled to join a program the caliber of the University of Wyoming,” said Boyd. “To be able to work with Coach Bohl and this coaching staff and to uphold the high standards that have been set here at Wyoming is a daunting task but is one I am extremely excited about. “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 Laramie, and I embrace the blue-collar mentality that embodies the entire state of Wyoming! “I am looking forward to adding to the rich culture that currently exists, as well as working with this staff and these players to continue to compete for a Mountain West Championship. I am excited to be a part of Cowboy Nation! Go Pokes!” Boyd coached the cornerbacks and coordinated special teams at Eastern Illinois in 2019. The Panthers’ defense ranked No. 30 in the nation out of 124 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in 2019 in total defense, allowing opponents only 350.6 yards per game. EIU’s defense also ranked: No. 29 in the FCS in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (215), No. 29 in most fumbles recovered (10), No. 29 in tackles for loss (7.2 per game), No. 40 in pass defense (204.1 passing yards allowed per game), No. 40 in turnovers gained (21) and No. 44 in rushing defense (146.5 rushing yards allowed per game). From 2015-18, Boyd coached corners and special teams at Central Washington. He was part of back-to-back Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championships in 2017 & 2018 at CWU. Boyd coached First Team All-America cornerback Tyler Hasty who ranked second in the NCAA in passes defended in 2018. Boyd’s special teams ranked second in NCAA Division II in blocked kicks in 2018. He also coached Chade DeMoor, the 2018 NCAA individual leader in blocked kicks. In 2017, the Central Washington defense ranked second nationally in interceptions and fourth in the NCAA Division II in total defense. He also coached several All-Conference selections on defense and special teams while at CWU. In 2014, Boyd served as defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator at his alma mater Aurora (Ill.) University. He was the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach at North Dakota for the 201113 seasons. UND led all FCS teams in blocked kicks all three seasons he coordinated the special teams, and he coached an All-America kick returner in 2012 and All-America kicker in 2013. Prior to North Dakota, Boyd was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Luther College in Iowa from 2002-10. In 2010, he was a finalist for the AFCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year. He coached four Division III All-Americans and three Aztec Bowl participants (Division III All-Star Game) while at Luther College. A total of 19 of his players earned All-Conference honors during his time at Luther College. Boyd played football at Aurora (Ill.) University from 1996-99. He was a two-time All-Conference selection at cornerback and held the school single-season record for passes defended. Boyd earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from Aurora University in 2000 and added a master’s degree in social work, also from Aurora University, in 2002. He has completed Bill Walsh Fellowships with four NFL teams during his career (Houston, Seattle, Oakland and Pittsburgh). Boyd is a native of Dixon, Illinois.
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MA RT Y ENG L I S H (Northern Colorado ‘86) Defensive Ends
Marty English
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
10th 34th
Personal Wife: Children:
Suzie Kelsey and Tyler
THE OPPONENTS
Education Northern Colorado ‘89 Northern Colorado ‘86
Master’s in Physical Education Bachelor’s in Recreation Management
Playing Experience Northern Colorado Idaho State
Linebacker, 1982-85 Linebacker, 81
Year-by-Year Coaching History Wyoming Northern Colorado Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Wyoming Wyoming Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado
Defensive Ends Assoc. Head Coach/DC/LBs Defensive Coordinator/LBs Linebackers Co-Defensive Coordinator/LBs Defensive Coordinator/LBs Linebackers Defensive Coordinator LBs / Special Teams Graduate Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado
New Mexico Bowl Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Arizona Bowl Las Vegas Bowl New Mexico Bowl Champions Gildan New Mexico Bowl New Mexico Bowl Champions Las Vegas Bowl Champions NCAA Division II Semifinals NCAA Division II Quarterfinals NCAA Division II Quarterfinals Division II National Champions Division II National Champions NCAA Division II First Round NCAA Division II First Round NCAA Division II First Round
UW ADMINISTRATION
Where He Recruits Colorado and the San Diego metropolitan area
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2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2009 2004 2002 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1991 1990
RECORDS & HISTORY
2020-Present 2018-19 2016-17 2015 2012-14 2009-11 2003-2008 2000-2002 1989-99 1987-1988
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In February 2020, Wyoming Football welcomed back Marty English to the Cowboy coaching staff. English will coach the Wyoming defensive ends and recruit the state of Colorado and the San Diego metropolitan area for the Pokes. He previously coached at Wyoming for nine seasons from 2003-11. “Marty English enjoys a great reputation recruiting the Rocky Mountain area,” said University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. “He has spent time previously here at Wyoming, at Colorado State and at Northern Colorado. He’ll be coaching our defensive ends. He has tremendous defensive experience. Marty will add great value on our defensive staff, and we look forward to his recruiting efforts in the state of Colorado.” “I’m really excited to come back to Wyo and work with Coach Bohl and the rest of the coaching staff,” said English. “I’m also looking forward to working with a bunch of tough, hard-working kids with great attitudes, my family and I are very grateful to be back in Wyoming.” English was part of many successes during his previous time coaching at Wyoming. He helped the Cowboys win the 2004 Las Vegas Bowl over UCLA, win the 2009 New Mexico Bowl over Fresno State and earn a bid to the 2011 New Mexico Bowl versus Temple. English coached the Wyoming linebackers from 2003-08. He was elevated to defensive coordinator for the 2009-11 seasons while continuing to coach the Poke linebackers. His impact on recruiting and coaching at Wyoming was key to the Cowboys’ success. Among the players that English either recruited or coached at Wyoming were: future NFL players Mark Nzeocha, Mike Purcell, Mitch Unrein and Eddie Yarbrough; and AllConference performers Ward Dobbs, John Fletcher, Tyler Gottschalk, Brian Hendricks, Dusty Hoffschneider, Gabe Knapton, Purcell, Unrein and Yarbrough. Several of those Cowboys were recruited from the state of Colorado, including: Fletcher, Hendricks, Hoffschneider, Knapton, Purcell, Unrein and Yarbrough. English will enter his 34th season as a college coach and his 10th season at the University of Wyoming in 2020. English comes to Wyoming after serving as associate head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at his alma mater, the University of Northern Colorado, for the 2018 and ‘19 seasons. The first time English joined the Cowboy coaching staff in 2003, he also moved up the road to Laramie from UNC after serving as an assistant coach for 16 seasons (1987-2002) at his alma mater. From 2012-17, English coached at Colorado State University. Highlights during his time at CSU included five consecutive bowl game appearances from 2013-17. English was the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 2012-14 under then CSU head coach Jim McElwain. He was retained by new head coach Mike Bobo in 2015 and served as the linebackers coach in 2015 before taking over as defensive coordinator for the 2016 and ‘17 seasons. In English’s final season as Wyoming’s defensive coordinator, the Cowboy defense concluded the 2011 season on a high note, recording a dominating defensive performance in a 44-0 shutout victory over archrival Colorado State. It marked only the second shutout of CSU by Wyoming since 1959. English was also on the defensive staff in 2006 that shutout the Rams, 24-0. English’s 2011 defense included five Cowboys who earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors. Those five were: senior defensive ends Josh Biezuns and Gabe Knapton, senior linebacker Brian Hendricks, senior safety Tashaun Gipson and junior safety Luke Ruff. Freshman cornerback Blair Burns also earned Honorable Mention All-MW honors in 2011. Two Cowboy defenders were named Second Team All-Mountain West in 2010. Senior free safety Chris Prosinski and junior defensive end Josh Biezuns both earned Second Team honors. Three other Cowboy juniors earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors on defense. Those three juniors were: cornerback Tashaun Gipson, linebacker Brian Hendricks and defensive end Gabe Knapton. Prosinski was drafted in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was the 121st overall selection in the 2011 Draft, and concluded his career ranked No. 4 in career tackles at UW with 373. English’s 2009 Cowboy defense may best be remembered for a dramatic goal-line stand in the New Mexico Bowl. In the first overtime of the New Mexico Bowl, Fresno State had a first and goal at the Wyoming one-yard line, but the Cowboy defense held on four straight plays and UW went on to win 35-28 in double overtime. It was the second bowl victory that English was a part of at Wyoming -- the other being the 2004 Las Vegas Bowl win over UCLA. The 2009 Cowboy team featured four seniors recruited by English who went on to sign NFL free-agent contracts. Defensive tackle John Fletcher (Baltimore Ravens), linebacker Weston Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), defensive end Mitch Unrein (Houston Texans) and offensive tackle Ryan Otterson (San Diego Chargers) were all recruited by English. Fletcher earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a defensive tackle in ‘09, while Unrein was an Honorable Mention selection. Wyoming was the only team in the nation with three individuals ranked among the Top 25 in the nation in tackles in 2009. Free safety Chris Prosinski ranked 10th (10.8 tackles per game), inside linebacker Brian Hendricks was 12th (10.5) and inside linebacker Gabe Knapton ranked 19th (9.8). In terms of total tackles, Prosinski (140 total tackles) and Knapton (128) posted the fourth and ninth best single-season tackle totals, respectively, in UW school history. Both Prosinski and Hendricks earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors in ‘09. In 2008, English helped guide a Wyoming defense that ranked No. 38 in the nation in total defense, allowing only 329.7 yards per game, and ranked No. 31 in pass defense, giving up only 189.5 yards per outing. He coached 2008 First Team All-Mountain West Conference linebacker Ward Dobbs, who concluded his career ranked No. 5 in career tackles in Wyoming school history, with 343. The 2007 season saw UW’s defense rank 22nd in the country in total defense (332.1 yards per game) and quarterback sacks (33 total sacks). The Cowboys also were among the best teams in the nation in defending the run, ranking No. 27 (122.8 yards per game), and against the pass, ranking No. 30 (209.3 ypg). During the 2006 season, the Cowboy defense moved to a 3-4 alignment, and was one of the best defenses in the nation. In total defense, the Cowboys ranked ninth out of 119 NCAA Division I-A teams, allowing opponents only 262.9 yards per game. UW ranked even higher in pass defense, giving up only 156.3 yards passing per game to rank No. 8 in the country. Wyoming also ranked in the Top 25 in rushing defense at No. 23 (106.6 yards per game), and was 36th in the NCAA and No. 2 in the MW in sacks (2.42 per game). Wyoming’s defense ranked among the Top 40 teams in the nation in two defensive categories in 2005. UW was No. 40 in the nation in pass defense, allowing only 207.4 yards per game through the air, and the Cowboy defense also intercepted 14 passes to rank No. 34 in the NCAA in that category. The Pokes were very effective at forcing turnovers in 2004, ranking No. 13 in the country in most turnovers gained (28). Wyoming’s defense recovered 14 fumbles to rank No. 10 in the NCAA, and intercepted 14 passes to rank No. 34. For three seasons (2000-02), English served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Northern Colorado. His 2002 defensive unit ranked in the Top 10 in the nation in five defensive categories. UNC ranked No. 8 in total defense, allowing only 249.8 yards per game; was ranked No. 5 in pass defense efficiency, with a rating of 86.9; and ranked No. 9 in three categories -- scoring defense (15.0 points allowed per game), rush defense (85.3 yards per game) and turnover margin (+16). Anthony Dunn, a defensive end on the 2002 squad, earned First Team All-America honors, and signed a free-agent contract with the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. Through his years at UNC, English coached on NCAA Division II National Championship teams in 1996 and ‘97. He also helped guide the Bears to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in eight different seasons, including advancing to the semifinals of the 2002 NCAA Division II Playoffs. As a player, English began his career at Idaho State in 1981, the year the Bengals won the NCAA Division I-AA National Championship. English then transferred to Northern Colorado, where he was a three-year letterman at linebacker. His senior season of 1985, he served as a team captain, and received All-North Central Conference honors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in recreation management in 1986 and his master’s degree in physical education in 1989 -- both from Northern Colorado. A native of Lakewood, Colo., he was an All-State football player at Alameda High School. He and his wife, Suzie, have one daughter, Kelsey, and one son, Tyler. Kelsey is a graduate of the University of Wyoming. Tyler is a graduate of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colo.
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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: Years as a College Coach:
5th 28th
Personal Wife: Children:
Nina 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 2014-15 North Texas 2013 2011-12 2008-10 2007 2001-06 2000 1999 1998 1997 1994-96 1993
Wide Receivers Wide Receivers/Rec. Coordinator North Texas Wide Receivers North Texas Running Backs Western Michigan Assistant Head Coach/WRs Southern Miss Wide Receivers Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Iowa State Iowa State Running Backs Iowa State Outside Linebackers Iowa State Secondary James Madison Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Nebraska Graduate Assistant Nebraska Recruiting Assistant
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2017 2016 2016 2013 2008 2007 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1996 1995 1994 1993
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming North Texas W. Michigan Southern Miss Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
Arizona Bowl Champions Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game Heart of Dallas Bowl Champions Texas Bowl PapaJohn’s.com Bowl EV1.net Houston Bowl Independence Bowl Champions Humanitarian Bowl Independence Bowl Insight.com Bowl Champions Orange Bowl Champions Orange Bowl (National Champions) Orange Bowl (National Champions) Orange Bowl
Where He Recruits Houston metropolitan area
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Mike Grant will enter his 28th season as a college coach in 2020. He will coach the Cowboy wide receivers for the fifth 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 20 bowl teams -- 15 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. The 2019 season saw the Cowboy offense rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 23 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 214. 8 yards per game. The Cowboy offense also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA in passing yards per completion (14.75 yards per completion), No. 14 in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game), No. 26 in fewest fumbles lost (6), No. 32 in third-down conversions (43.3 percent), No. 32 in fewest sacks allowed (1.62 per game) and No. 33 in fewest turnovers committed (15). The Cowboys concluded the season with an 8-5 record and captured the Arizona Bowl championship. 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 redzone 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 23 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 five 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 AllBig 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: Years in College Football:
7th 14th
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 2018-Present Wyoming 2016-17 2015 2014 2012-13 2011 2009-10
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2017 2016 2016 2013 2012
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming NDSU NDSU
Arizona Bowl Champions Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game FCS National Champions FCS National Champions
MOUNTAIN WEST
Where He Recruits
RECORDS & HISTORY
2007-08
Running Backs/ Director of Player Personnel Wyoming Director of Recruiting Wyoming Wide Receivers/ Director of Recruiting Wyoming Director of Recruiting NDSU Running Backs Bemidji State Assistant Coach (Defensive Line) Bemidji State Graduate Assistant (RBs/Strength) Bemidji State Student Assistant (Linebackers)
SEASON IN REVIEW
Northern California
UW ADMINISTRATION
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Gordie Haug will coach Wyoming’s running backs for the third straight season in 2020, 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. Each of Haug’s first two seasons coaching the Wyoming running backs UW has had the league’s No. 1 rusher and a First Team All-Mountain West selection -- Xazavian Valladay in 2019 and Nico Evans in 2018. In 2019, the Cowboy offense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 23 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 214. 8 yards per game. Valladay rushed for 1,265 yards to lead the league. He averaged 105.4 rushing yards per game to rank No. 18 in the nation. He also led the conference and ranked No. 26 nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 124.08 yards per game. Valladay’s 204-yard performance in Wyoming’s 38-17 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl victory earned him a spot on the 2019 Associated Press All-Bowl Team. He also caught three passes for 91 yards in the bowl win and scored one touchdown rushing and one receiving while accounting for 295 all-purpose yards. Valladay was one of only three running backs in the nation named to the AP All-Bowl Team, joining Penn State’s Journey Brown and Florida’s Lamical Perine. Valladay rushed for 100 or more yards seven times in the 12 games he played in 2019, and he rushed for over 200 yards twice. His best games were 206 rushing yards vs. Nevada and 204 against Georgia State in the Arizona Bowl. His other five 100-yard rushing games included: 118 vs. Missouri, 127 vs. New Mexico, 124 at Boise State, 114 at Utah State and 154 vs. Colorado State. Valladay showed his potential in the final game of his redshirt freshman season of 2018 when he carried the ball 22 times for 192 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns in a 31-3 road win over the New Mexico Lobos. The 2019 Cowboy offense also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA in passing yards per completion (14.75 yards per completion), No. 14 in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game), No. 26 in fewest fumbles lost (6), No. 32 in third-down conversions (43.3 percent), No. 32 in fewest sacks allowed (1.62 per game) and No. 33 in fewest turnovers committed (15). The Cowboys concluded the season with an 8-5 record and captured the Arizona Bowl championship. 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 four previous seasons coaching running backs (2012, ‘13, ‘18 and ‘19), Haug has had six 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 fourgame win streak, UW’s offense averaged 31.0 points and 415.5 yards per game. 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 Run-Game Coordinator/Defensive Tackles and Nose Tackles
Pete Kaligis Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
12th 27th
Personal Wife: Children:
Kristine 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 2020-Present Wyoming 2014-19 2013 2012 2009-2011 2006-08 2005 2002-04 1999-01 1998-99 1996-97 1994-95
Defensive Run Game Coordinator/DTs Wyoming Defensive Tackles Wyoming Asst. Head Coach/ Off. Coord./RBs Wyoming Asst. Head Coach/ OL/RBs Wyoming Offensive Line Montana Offensive Line Montana TEs and OTs Washington Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Washington Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach Meridian Middle School Coach Western Washington DL & Strength Coach Western Washington TEs & Strength Coach
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2017 2016 2016 2011 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2000 1999 1996 1995 1994
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Montana Montana Montana Montana Washington Washington Washington Western Washington Western Washington Western Washington
Arizona Bowl Champions Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions Poinsettia Bowl MW Championship Game Gildan New Mexico Bowl New Mexico Bowl Champions NCAA FCS National Runner-up NCAA FCS First Round NCAA FCS Semifinals NCAA FCS First Round Sun Bowl Rose Bowl Champions Holiday Bowl NAIA Div. II National Runner-up NAIA Division II First Round NAIA Division II Quarterfinals
Where He Recruits Central California, Oregon and Washington
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Pete Kaligis was promoted to the position of Defensive Run-Game Coordinator in February of 2020. He will coach the Wyoming defensive tackles and nose tackles for the seventh straight year in 2020. Kaligis is the longest serving assistant coach on the current Cowboy coaching staff. He will enter his 12th consecutive year at Wyoming this season. The 2020 season will mark Kaligis’ 27th season as a coach. “Pete (Kaligis) has been a valuable asset to our defense for the past six years,” said Bohl. “His role will increase with these new responsibilities. He transitioned from being an offensive coach prior to joining our staff to becoming a very effective defensive coach who does a great job mentoring his players. He is well versed in our defense and will be a great resource to the new coaches joining our defensive staff.” “In 2009, my family and I fell in love with this community,” said Kaligis. “At that time, I had two major goals with the first being the desire to be the best coach and representative I could possibly be for the University of Wyoming. The second goal was on a more personal level and that was to have the opportunity for my family - who sacrifices a great deal for me to continue in this profession - to remain in Laramie, allowing my kids to graduate from Laramie High School. “When Coach Bohl was hired, I interviewed and accepted a position that moved me from one side of the ball (offense) to the other (defense), which obviously meant a steep learning curve. The fact that in a few short years he has the confidence in me to provide me this new challenge means a great deal and is incredibly motivating, as it adds a new dimension to my studies. I have always considered it an honor and privilege to work with the young men I coach.” Kaligis was part of a defensive staff that coached the Cowboys to a No. 11 ranking in the nation in scoring defense (17.8 points per game allowed) and No. 11 in rushing defense in 2019 (107.1 rushing yards allowed). Wyoming’s defense also was No. 6 in the country in red-zone defense (allowing opponents to convert only 68.9 percent of the time) and scored three defensive touchdowns to rank No. 12 in the FBS. UW’s defensive performance in 2019 helped the Pokes to an 8-5 record and a victory in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. He had a young interior defensive line group who played extremely effectively together in 2019. Wyoming was also one of the best defensive teams in the nation in 2018. 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’ 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 15 teams that advanced to postseason play, including eight bowl appearances with NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Five of those bowl appearances have come at Wyoming, including the Cowboys’ victory in the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl, a win 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 AllConference 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 Run-Game Coordinator/Offensive Line
Bart Miller
THE COWBOYS
Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
2nd 11th
Personal Wife: Children:
Amy Barrett and Gunner
THE OPPONENTS
Education New Mexico State ‘11 New Mexico ‘07
Master’s in Education Bachelor’s in Organizational Communication
Playing Experience New Mexico
Offensive Lineman 2003-07
Year-by-Year Coaching History
SEASON IN REVIEW
2020-Present Wyoming 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014-15 2013 2012 2011 2010
Offensive Run-Game Coordinator/OL Wyoming Offensive Line Ohio Offensive Line Air Force Tight Ends Minnesota Offensive Line Florida Atlantic Offensive Line New Mexico State Offensive Line Wisconsin Offensive Line Wisconsin Graduate Assistant New Mexico State Graduate Assistant
RECORDS & HISTORY
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2018 2016 2012 2012
Wyoming Ohio Minnesota Wisconsin Wisconsin
2011 2011
Wisconsin Wisconsin
Arizona Bowl Champions DXL Frisco Bowl Champions Holiday Bowl Rose Bowl Big Ten Championship Game Champions Rose Bowl Big Ten Championship Game Champions
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Where He Recruits Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas
UW ADMINISTRATION
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Bart Miller did an excellent job with the Cowboy offensive line in his first season with the Wyoming Football program, and in January 2020 he was promoted to Offensive Run-Game Coordinator. In addition to his new role, he will continue to coach the offensive line in 2020. The Cowboy O-Line had an outstanding season in 2019. They were one of a select number of offensive line units to be named to the Joe Moore Award Honor Roll for the 2019 season. The Joe Moore Award honors the top collegiate offensive line unit in the nation each season. Wyoming’s offensive line paved the way for the Cowboys to rank No. 2 in the Mountain West Conference and No. 23 in the nation in rushing offense in 2019, averaging 214.8 rushing yards per game. Sophomore center Keegan Cryder was named Second Team All-Mountain West and junior offensive guard Logan Harris earned Honorable Mention All-MW honors in 2019. The offensive line group led the way for sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay to earn First Team All-MW for the 2019 season. Valladay rushed for 1,265 yards to lead the league. He averaged 105.4 rushing yards per game to rank No. 18 in the nation. He also led the conference and ranked No. 26 nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 124.08 yards per game. Valladay was one of three running backs in the nation named to the Associated Press All-Bowl team. The Cowboy offense also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA in passing yards per completion (14.75 yards per completion), No. 14 in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game), No. 26 in fewest fumbles lost (6), No. 32 in third-down conversions (43.3 percent), No. 32 in fewest sacks allowed (1.62 per game) and No. 33 in fewest turnovers committed (15). Miller was announced as Wyoming’s new offensive line coach in February 2019. He has strong ties to the Mountain West Conference as 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. Prior to coming to Wyoming, he 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. 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, 17-12. 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 3,000-yard 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) Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks
Shannon Moore Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a Coach:
2nd 18th
Personal Wife: Children:
Lindsay 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 2018 East Carolina 2016-17 East Carolina 2014-15 2010-13 2009 2006-08 2004-05 2003-04
Special Teams Coord./TEs/FBs Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord. Special Teams Coordinator/ TEs Florida Int. Special Teams Coordinator South Dakota St. Special Teams Coordinator/ TEs South Dakota St. Special Teams Coordinator/ QBs South Dakota St. Running Backs and Tight Ends Wyoming Cavalry* Head Coach South Dakota St. Graduate Assistant
*Member of the National Indoor Football League
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2013 2012 2009
Wyoming S.D. State S.D. State S.D. State
Arizona Bowl Champions FCS Second Round FCS Second Round FCS First Round
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Shannon Moore enters his second season coaching the Wyoming tight ends and fullbacks and coordinating special teams for the Pokes in 2020. He joined the Wyoming coaching staff in January 2019. Moore came to Wyoming after spending the previous three years at East Carolina University. Wyoming’s 2019 offense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 23 in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 214. 8 yards per game. The Cowboy offense also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA in passing yards per completion (14.75 yards per completion), No. 14 in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game), No. 26 in fewest fumbles lost (6), No. 32 in third-down conversions (43.3 percent), No. 32 in fewest sacks allowed (1.62 per game) and No. 33 in fewest turnovers committed (15). The Cowboy fullbacks and tight ends helped block for sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay, who earned First Team AllMountain West honors for the 2019 season. Valladay rushed for 1,265 yards to lead the league. He averaged 105.4 rushing yards per game to rank No. 18 in the nation. He also led the conference and ranked No. 26 nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 124.08 yards per game. Valladay was one of only three running backs in the nation named to the Associated Press All-Bowl team. Moore’s tight ends combined for 29 receptions for 391 yards and four touchdowns in 2019, and was led by senior team captain Josh Harshman from Casper, Wyo., who had 20 catches for 264 yards and two TDs. On special teams, Wyoming ranked No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 4 in the nation in kickoff returns, averaging 27.73 yards per return. UW was No. 4 in the MW and No. 34 in the NCAA in punt returns, averaging 10.76 yards per return, and senior punt returner Austin Conway ranked No. 2 in the conference and No. 14 nationally in punt returns (10.8 yards per return). Conway was named Second Team All-Mountain West as a return specialist in voting by conference head coaches and media. A native of Gordon, Neb., Moore has been coaching at the college level for 16 of the last 17 seasons. The other season he was the head coach of the Wyoming Cavalry of the National Indoor Football League. He came 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 East Carolina’s 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 (200613) 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 all-conference 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 All-America 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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(Wisconsin-La Crosse ‘10) Director of Sports Performance/Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Eric Donoval
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Career Profile Coaching Experience Years at Wyoming: Years as a College Coach:
3rd 11th
Personal Wife: Children:
Lindsay Marli
THE OPPONENTS
Education LSU ‘12
Master’s in Kinesiology & Sport Pedagogy Wisconsin-La Crosse ‘10 Bachelor’s in Excercise & Sport Science
Playing Experience Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Running Back, 2005-08
SEASON IN REVIEW
Year-by-Year Coaching History 2020-Present Wyoming 2018-19 Wyoming 2013-17
LSU
2010-12
LSU
Director of Sports Performance Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach Graduate Asst. in Strength & Conditioning
Postseason Coaching Experience 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Wyoming LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU
Arizona Bowl Champions Citrus Bowl Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Champions Texas Bowl Champions Music City Bowl Outback Bowl Champions Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl BCS National Runner-up Cotton Bowl Champions
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University of Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl announced on Jan. 2, 2020, that Eric Donoval, Associate Director of Sports Performance for Wyoming Football, was being promoted to Director of Sports Performance for Cowboy Football. Donoval has been a member of the Wyoming Football strength and conditioning staff since January of 2018. His first two years at Wyoming, Donoval was instrumental in working with the Cowboy Football skill positions, tailoring their strength and conditioning programs specifically to their position needs. During that time, he was very successful in helping Wyoming achieve bowl eligibility each of those two seasons and win the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Championship. Donoval came to Wyoming from Louisiana State University (LSU) where he was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LSU football program from 2013-17. He worked directly in training the Tiger defensive backs and wide receivers. Donoval also created and taught the speed workouts for the entire Tiger football team. He was the head of the Polar GPS monitoring system utilized by LSU football to monitor and evaluate student-athletes’ physical activity during both training sessions and competitions. He worked with the highly-respected strength and conditioning coach, Tommy Moffitt, at LSU. Donoval and his staff also use the Polar GPS system at Wyoming to monitor the performance of Wyoming Cowboy Football players. Prior to becoming a full-time assistant at LSU, Donoval served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Tigers starting in the fall of 2010 through 2012. He worked with the sports of football and baseball as a graduate assistant, while serving as the head strength coach for both women’s volleyball and men’s golf. He began at LSU as an intern in the summer of 2010, working with football and baseball. During his time at LSU, the Tigers won the Cotton Bowl at the conclusion of the 2010 season. LSU played 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 and appeared in the Music City Bowl in 2014. LSU captured the Texas Bowl Championship in 2015, won the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl in 2016 and appeared in the Citrus Bowl following the 2017 season. Donoval was a student strength and conditioning coach and mentor at his alma mater, WisconsinLa Crosse, from January 2008 to April 2010 while completing his undergraduate degree. He was an accomplished college running back and return specialist at Wisconsin-La Crosse, earning First Team All-Conference honors as a return specialist and Honorable Mention All-Conference honors as a running back as a senior in 2008. Donoval was named his team’s MVP in 2008. He also earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors as a return specialist as a junior in 2007. He lettered in football all four years (2005-08) at Wisconsin-La Crosse. He also lettered in track and field his freshman year of college before giving up that sport to focus on football. He competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 4 x 100-meter relay and 4 x 200-meter relay. Following his college career, Donoval played football for the Wisconsin Wolfpack of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) in Madison, Wis., from January 2009 to April 2010. He was a starting running back and slot receiver for the Wolfpack. Donoval led the CIFL in rushing and was a league MVP nominee in 2010. The Sheboygan, Wis., native completed his bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science with a concentration in strength and conditioning from Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2010. He received his master’s degree in kinesiology and sport pedagogy from LSU in 2012. Donoval and his wife, Lindsay, have one daughter, Marli.
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BR EN T V ER N O N (Missouri ‘08) Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations
Brent Vernon Career Profile Administrative Experience Years at Wyoming: Years in College Football:
12th 17th
Personal Wife: Children:
Emily Theo
Education Missouri ‘08
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Year-by-Year Administrative History 2017-Present
Wyoming
2013-2016
Wyoming
2012
Wyoming
2011 2009-2010
Wyoming Wyoming
2004-08
Missouri
Associate A.D. for Football Operations Director of Football Operations Executive Assistant to the Head Coach and Assistant Director of Football Operations Director of Recruiting Offensive Graduate Assistant Student Assistant
Postseason Administrative Experience 2019 2017 2016 2016 2011 2009 2008 2007
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2006 Missouri 2005 Missouri
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Brent Vernon was promoted to Associate Athletics Director 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 eighth year directing football operations for Wyoming Football in 2019 and his 12th 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 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl was the ninth bowl game that Vernon had been a part of in his career. He of course shared in Wyoming’s victory in the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, 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. 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. Vernon and his wife, Emily, have one son, Theo.
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IAN M c G R EW Tennessee-Martin (‘15) Director of Recruiting
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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 sixth 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 coordinates the evaluation of potential recruits and organizes coaches’ recruiting schedules, as well as schedules recruit visits to campus. McGrew also serves as the Wyoming coaching staff’s liaison to NFL scouting staffs when they visit the UW 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 has earned bowl eligibility in four consecutive seasons (2016-19). During that fouryear span, the Cowboys captured the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Championship, the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl title, the 2016 Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference, played in the 2016 MW Championship Game and went on to earn a spot in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. UW also earned bowl eligibility in 2018. 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.
THE OPPONENTS
T HOM A S JEN K I N S (Wyoming ‘18) Director of On-Campus Recruiting
SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS & HISTORY
Thomas Jenkins is beginning his first year in the role of Director of On-Campus Recruiting for the Wyoming Football program, being named to his new position in the spring of 2020. But it isn’t his first year playing a critical role as a part of the Wyoming Football staff. Jenkins began as a student intern with Wyoming Football in 2016. Jenkins most recently assisted wide receivers coach Mike Grant in practice preparation, breakdown of opponents’ film and assisted in working with the defensive scout team in practices for the 2019 season. From the fall of 2017 through this past summer, Jenkins also served as a recruiting intern with the Pokes. He assisted in scheduling recruiting visits by prospective recruits, maintained Wyoming’s recruiting database through JumpForward, aided in designing recruiting graphics, conducted research on the most up-to-date recruiting methods utilized by schools around the country and also assisted in coordinating summer football camps hosted by Wyoming Football. Prior to moving into his student intern position in the recruiting office, Jenkins was the assistant video coordinator for Cowboy Football from the fall of 2018 through the summer of 2019. He assisted in editing practice and game film and uploaded it for use by the UW coaching staff through the XOS Digital system. He also filmed practices and games and trained other student filmers. Jenkins began his time with Wyoming Football as one of those student filmers in the fall of 2016. He completed his bachelor’s degree in secondary education/math from UW in the spring of 2018.
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JAKE C H A PMA N Director of Recruiting Operations/Video Coordinator
Jake Chapman is entering his seventh year as a member of the Wyoming Football staff. He 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 in 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.
D AVI D K ER N S Head Football Athletic Trainer
David Kerns was hired as Head Athletic Trainer for Wyoming Football in the spring of 2019. The 2020 season will mark his 36th 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.
HAL EY W A L S H Cowboy Football Office Manager
Haley Walsh is entering her 10th 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. Walsh is a 2001 graduate of Laramie High School. In December of 2019, she completed her bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Wyoming. Walsh grew up on her family’s ranch west of Laramie. Her husband, J.T. Walsh, is also a Laramie native and a graduate of the University of Wyoming. He is a local realtor.
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Defensive Graduate Assistant
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Ethan Nichol became a member of the Wyoming coaching staff in March 2020. He will be a Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach working with the Cowboy linebackers. Prior to coming to Wyoming, Nichol was an assistant football coach at Heidelberg University, an NCAA Division III program in Tiffin, Ohio. Nichol was a full-time assistant coach at Heidelberg for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. He coached inside linebackers and was the special teams coach during his time at Heidelberg. He was also the Co-JV Head Coach, served as the team’s strength and conditioning coordinator and video coordinator. He was a graduate assistant coach at Heidelberg for the 2016 and ‘17 seasons, coaching the Student Prince cornerbacks. Nichol played his college football at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, from 2012-15. He ranked fourth on his team in tackles, was a three-time Academic All-Conference selection and was a National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society member as a senior. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English in May 2016 from Wooster, and completed his master’s degree in educational leadership from Heidelberg in May 2018. He is engaged to his fiancee’ Brenna Davis.
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Jeremy Bruce joined the Cowboy Football coaching staff in January 2020. He will serve as Wyoming’s Defensive Quality Control Graduate Assistant. Bruce coached the 2018 and ‘19 seasons at Whittier College in Whittier, Calif. Whittier competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. In 2018, he coached the Whittier outside linebackers. He coached the defensive ends at Whittier in 2019. Bruce also served as a student assistant coach in 2017 at his alma matter Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky. As a player, Bruce began his college playing career at the junior college level at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif., where he played outside linebacker. He was part of a team that won the Central Championship Bowl in 2011. He then moved on to Campbellsville University, an NAIA program. Campbellsville won the Mid South Conference title in 2015 and advanced to the First Round of the NAIA Playoffs. Originally from Beverly Hills, Calif., Bruce earned Second Team All-Ocean League at Beverly Hills High School as a senior. He completed his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Campbellsville in 2017.
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THE COWBOYS
Eric Amoako is in his first year as a member of the Wyoming Football coaching staff. He will serve as the Defensive Graduate Assistant for the 2020 season, assisting in coaching the Cowboy defensive backs. Amoako came to Wyoming from De Anza College, a community college in Cupertino, Calif., where he was an assistant football coach for the 2019 season. His first coaching position out of college was as the defensive backs coach at Juan Seguin High School in Arlington, Texas, for two seasons from 2017 to ‘18. As a player, Amoako began his college career at the University of Oregon where he was a member of the Ducks’ team for two seasons, 2012 and ‘13. He redshirted his first season at Oregon and then played one season as a redshirt freshman. Oregon won the Fiesta Bowl at the conclusion of the 2012 season and were Alamo Bowl Champions in 2013. Amoako transferred to Houston Baptist University for the 2014 and ‘15 seasons. He was a two-year starter at Houston Baptist as a cornerback and earned All-Southland Conference Honorable Mention honors as a sophomore in 2014. He started all 11 games and ranked third on the team with 60 tackles (52 solo tackles) in 2014. His junior season of 2015, he played in nine of 11 games and notched 31 tackles, including 17 solo tackles. Amoako transferred to the University of Minnesota for the 2016 season as a graduate transfer. He appeared in 12 games for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota went on to win the 2016 Holiday Bowl Championship. Originally from Arlington, Texas, he was a Class 5A All-Area Second Team selection as a senior at Martin High School in Arlington. He completed his bachelor’s degree in history at Houston Baptist in 2016 and received his master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota in 2017.
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SAM OJURI
Offensive Graduate Assistant Sam Ojuri is entering his second season as a member of the Cowboy Football coaching staff in 2020. 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 for the Cowboys, working 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 ended his career ranked 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 wife Danielle have a daughter, Aliyah, and a son, Samson.
JORDAN WALSH Offensive Graduate Assistant
Jordan Walsh joined the Wyoming coaching staff as an Offensive Graduate Assistant in the spring of 2020. He will work with the Cowboy offensive line. A former All-America offensive linemen at the University of Iowa, Walsh most recently served as the offensive line graduate assistant at Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., where he coached for the 2019 season. Prior to Missouri State, he coached the offensive line at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He began his coaching career as the offensive line coach at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Ill. for the 2016-18 seasons. Walsh played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2012-15. Over his career, he started 37 of 46 career games played. As a senior, he was named a Third Team All-American by Athlon Sports and was an Honorable Mention All-America selection by Sports Illustrated. Walsh was named First Team All-Big Ten as a senior by conference head coaches, Associated Press and Phil Steele. He broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore in 2013, starting all 13 games at right guard. In 2014, he started 10 of the 12 games he played. The 2015 season saw him start all 14 games at right guard in Iowa’s undefeated 12-0 regular season. Iowa played in the 2015 Big Ten Championship game versus Michigan State and the Rose Bowl against Stanford. He completed his bachelor’s degree in interdepartmental studies/applied human service from Iowa in May 2015.
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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
2000 2001 2002
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2-0-3 3-1-0 3-1-0 4-0-0 3-0-1 15-2-4 2-2-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 0-5-0 30-9-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 4-1-0 2-4-0 11-10-0 1-4-0 5-0-0 6-4-0 3-1-1 3-2-0 3-3-0 9-6-1 5-1-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 3-3-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 2-4-0 20-10-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 5-1-0 6-0-0 4-2-0 6-1-0 21-4-0 3-2-1 3-3-0 4-2-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 6-0-0 25-10-1 5-1-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 14-4-0 1-4-0 1-5-0 2-3-0 4-12-0 3-3-0 5-1-0 2-3-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 3-4-0 21-15-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 4-2-0 1-5-0 4-2-0 14-16-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 6-1-0 5-2-0 3-3-0 6-0-0 25-13-0
2-3-0 4-2-0 6-0-0 4-2-0 3-1-1 19-8-1 3-3-0 3-3-0 3-1-2 2-4-0 4-1-0 6-0-0 3-3-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 26-23-2 2-4-0 2-4-0 0-6-0 0-5-0 4-19-0 1-5-0 3-3-0 4-8-0 1-5-0 2-5-0 2-4-0 5-14-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 8-19-0 2-4-0 2-4-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 1-4-0 3-2-0 14-8-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 4-1-0 1-5-0 2-3-0 4-1-0 14-18-0 3-4-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 9-8-0 0-6-0 1-4-0 0-6-0 1-16-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 2-4-0 2-4-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 8-26-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 12-18-0 1-5-0 0-6-0 2-4-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 1-5-0 9-26-0
0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 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 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-1-0
ALL-TIME TOTALS ......................... 542-578-28 323-200-18 210-368-10 9-10-0 122 Seasons.................... (.484) (.614) (.366) (.474)
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4-3-3 8-3-0 9-1-0 8-2-0 6-1-2 35-10-5 5-5-0 6-4-0 6-2-2 6-4-0 10-1-0 10-1-0 7-3-0 6-4-0 1-9-0 57-33-2 5-6-0 4-7-0 4-7-0 2-9-0 15-29-0 2-9-0 8-4-0 10-13-0 4-6-1 5-7-0 5-7-0 14-20-1 6-5-0 6-5-0 8-3-0 5-7-0 7-5-0 6-6-0 3-8-0 29-29-0 6-6-0 6-6-0 10-3-0 11-2-0 5-6-0 9-4-0 35-15-0 4-6-1 5-7-0 8-4-0 6-6-0 6-5-0 10-2-0 39-30-1 8-5-0 8-3-0 7-4-0 23-12-0 1-10-0 2-9-0 2-10-0 5-29-0 4-8-0 7-5-0 4-7-0 6-6-0 5-7-0 4-8-0 30-41-0 7-6-0 3-9-0 8-5-0 4-8-0 5-7-0 27-35-0 4-8-0 2-10-0 8-6-0 8-5-0 6-6-0 8-5-0 36-40-0
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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RECORDS & HISTORY
1997 1998 1999
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Bob Devaney ...................... Bob Devaney ...................... Bob Devaney ...................... Bob Devaney ...................... Bob Devaney ...................... Devaney Totals .................. Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Lloyd Eaton ........................ Eaton Totals ....................... Fritz Shurmur ...................... Fritz Shurmur ...................... Fritz Shurmur ...................... Fritz Shurmur ...................... Shurmur Totals .................. Fred Akers .......................... Fred Akers .......................... Akers Totals ....................... Bill Lewis............................ Bill Lewis............................ Bill Lewis............................ Lewis Totals ....................... Pat Dye .............................. Dye Totals .......................... Al Kincaid ........................... Al Kincaid ........................... Al Kincaid ........................... Al Kincaid ........................... Al Kincaid ........................... Kincaid Totals .................... Dennis Erickson.................. Erickson Totals .................. Paul Roach ......................... Paul Roach ......................... Paul Roach ......................... Paul Roach ......................... Roach Totals ...................... Joe Tiller ............................ Joe Tiller ............................ Joe Tiller ............................ Joe Tiller ............................ Joe Tiller ............................ Joe Tiller ............................ Tiller Totals ........................ Dana Dimel......................... Dana Dimel......................... Dana Dimel......................... Dimel Totals....................... Vic Koenning ...................... Vic Koenning ...................... Vic Koenning ...................... Koenning Totals ................. Joe Glenn ........................... Joe Glenn ........................... Joe Glenn ........................... Joe Glenn ........................... Joe Glenn ........................... Joe Glenn ........................... Glenn Totals ....................... Dave Christensen................ Dave Christensen................ Dave Christensen................ Dave Christensen................ Dave Christensen................ Christensen Totals ............. Craig Bohl .......................... Craig Bohl .......................... Craig Bohl .......................... Craig Bohl .......................... Craig Bohl .......................... Craig Bohl .......................... Bohl Totals .........................
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Fred Hess ........................... 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 F. Hess/J.F. Soule ................ 3-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 J.F. Soule ............................ 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 J.F. Soule ............................ 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 J.F. Soule ............................ 2-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Fred Hess ........................... 0-4-0 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 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 ....................... No 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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THE COWBOYS
2019: Abojei made his presence known on the offensive line for the Cowboys as a sophomore. He appeared in six games before his season ended with an injury. Abojei helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season (1,061 yards) in 2019. He was one of the leaders of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: Abojei played at Robbinsdale 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.
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Offensive Line 6-5, 350, Junior New Hope, Minn. (Robbinsdale Cooper)
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ERIC ABOJEI
ERIC ABOJEI CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 18 (12 in 2018, 6 in 2019) Games Started: 11 (5 in 2018, 6 in 2019)
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KEYON BLANKENBAKER Nickel Back 5-10, 175, Junior Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest)
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2019: Blankenbaker made the transition from cornerback to Nickel last season and was one of the key members of the Cowboy defense. He appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes with 10 starts. He finished the season fourth on the team and tackles and is Wyoming’s leading returning tackler with 57 stops last season. He recorded 38 solo stops and added 19 assisted tackles. He led the Cowboys last season with 10 pass breakups. He recorded a career-high nine tackles in twice against New Mexico and Utah State. In the New Mexico contest, Blankenbaker recorded eight solo stops for a career best. He also forced a fumble in the contest against Utah State. He recorded a career-high three bass breakups against Idaho. 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 has a cousin already on the Cowboy team in freshman Mike Green II from Sacramento, Calif. Blankenbaker will rejoin his high school teammate and current Wyoming Cowboy freshman Jahmari Moore. Blankenbaker will also join the Wyoming Football program with Oak Park-River Forest teammate Jared Scott, who is another member of the 2017 Wyoming recruiting class. They 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 a american studies major at UW.
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KEYON BLANKENBAKER CAREER STATISTICS
Solo: 8 (New Mexico 2019) Assisted: 5 (Utah State 2019) Total tackles: 9 (Utah State 2019)
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TT
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TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2018 2019 Totals
12 13 25
22 38 60
7 19 26
29 57 86
0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
0.5-1 0.0/0 0.5-1
0 1 1
0-0 0/0 0-0
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0-0 0/0 0-0
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Nose Tackle 6-2, 282, Senior Wheatland, Wyo. (Wheatland) 2019: Borton was a key member of special teams and added depth to the defensive line. He appeared in 11 games for the Cowboys. He did not record any statistics last season. He earned academic All-MW honors.
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2018: Borton did not appear in any contests for the Cowboys during the 2018 season. 2017: Borton appeared in two contests 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.
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JUSTIS BORTON CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
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TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2017 2018 2019 Totals
2 0 11 13
0 0 0 0
1 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
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
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
RECORDS & HISTORY
Solo: 1 (New Mexico 2018) Assisted: 1 (New Mexico 2018) Total tackles: 2 (New Mexico 2018)
SEASON IN REVIEW
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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BRETT BRENTON
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Running Back 5-10, 199, Sophomore Casper, Wyo. (Natrona) 2019: Brenton added great depth to the Cowboy backfield last season. He appeared in 10 games for the Pokes. He finished the season with 172 rushing yards on 29 carries. Brenton averaged 5.9 yards per carry for the season. Brenton rushed for a career-high 82 yards against UNLV. He also had a career long rush of 41 yards against UNLV. He recorded 30 rushing yards on six carries in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Georgia State. He earned academic All-MW honors. 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 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 finance at UW.
BRETT BRENTON CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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ATT
NET YARDS
2018 2019 Totals
1 10 11
1 29 30
0.0 172 172
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0 41 41
0.0 17.2 15.6
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 7 (UNLV 2019) Long rush: 41 (UNLV 2019)
Yards: 82 (UNLV 2019) Touchdowns: 0
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Running Back 6-1, 233, Senior Yoder, Wyo. (Southeast)
THE COWBOYS
2019: Burroughs brought great depth to the Wyoming backfield last season. He appeared in all 13 games including one start, as he started against New Mexico. He made a little history against New Mexico last Saturday. He started at running back for the Pokes becoming the first Wyoming native to start at the position in the Mountain West era of Wyoming football and first since Larry Garcia in 1972.For the season, Burroughs recorded eight carries for 15 yards. He earned academic All-MW honors. 2018: He did not appear in any games for the Pokes adding depth to the fullback position. 2017: Did not appear in any contests.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Personal: Son of Gregg and Bev Burroughs. Born on July 1, 1997. He majored in management at Wyoming and will begin his work in a masters program this fall.
JEFF BURROUGHS CAREER STATISTICS G
ATT
2017 2018 2019 Totals
0 0 13 13
0 0 8 8
0.0 0.0 15 15
RUSHING AVG ATT. TDS 0.0 0.0 1.9 1.9
0 0 0 0
LONG
AVG GAME
0 0 4 4
0.0 0.0 1.2 1.2
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 3 (Air Force 2019) Long rush: 4 (Air Force 2019)
Yards: 8 (Air Force 2019) Touchdowns: 0
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SOLOMON BYRD
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Defensive End 6-4, 247, Sophomore Palmdale, Calif. (William J.P. Knight) 2019: Byrd was one of the most dynamic pass rushers in the MW last season. He appeared in 12 games last season for the Pokes recording 45 tackles. He added 9.5 tackles for loss for the seasons to rank second on the Cowboys. He also led the Pokes with 6.5 sacks for the season. Byrd also led the Cowboys recording two forced fumbles for the season. He recorded seven tackles and 2.5 sacks against Nevada. He also recorded six tackles and 2.5 sacks in a contest at Tulsa. He recorded five tackles and a sack against Idaho. He also finished the season with five tackles in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl. 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. 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.
SOLOMON BYRD CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
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TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2018 2019 Totals
3 12 15
2 22 24
3 23 26
5 45 50
0.0/0 6.5/44 6.5/44
0.0/0 9.5/52 9.5/52
0 2 2
0/0 1/0 1/0
0 1 1
0/0 0/0 0/0
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 4 (Nevada 2019) Assisted: 4 (Tulsa 2019) Total tackles: 7 (Nevada 2019) Tackles for loss: 2.5 (Nevada 2019) Sacks: 2.5 (Nevada 2019)
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Quarterback 6-3, 225, Sophomore Kerman, Calif. (Kerman)
SEASON OUTLOOK
SEAN CHAMBERS
THE COWBOYS
2019: Chambers once again helped pace the Cowboy offense from the quarterback position. Chambers appeared in eight games for the Pokes with eight starts before his season ended due to injury. He led the Pokes in passing last season with 915 yards with seven touchdown passes. He also ranked second on the team rushing for 567 yards, as he rushed for 6.3 yards per carry. He threw for 92 yards and rushed for 120 yards in the win over Missouri in the home opener. He threw for a career-high 193 yards against Tulsa. He rushed for 102 yards and threw for 124 yards against UNLV. In that contest against UNLV, Chambers rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two scores. He also rushed for 117 yards against New Mexico finishing his season with three 100-yard rushing contests.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
OFFENSE G 4 8 12
COMP./ ATT. 15-25 52-121 67-146
COMP. % 60.0 43.0 45.9
PASS YARDS 266 915 1181
TDS/ RUSH TOTAL INTS. YDS. OFF 3/0 329 595 7/3 567 1482 10/3 896 2077
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Completions: 9 (New Mexico 2019) Attempts: 25 (Tulsa 2019) Completion percentage: 70.0 (Colorado State 2018) Passing Yards: 193 (Tulsa, 2019) Long Completion: 56 (UNLV) Rushing Attempts: 22 (Colorado State 2018) Rushing Yards: 129 (San José State 2018) Long Rush: 75 (Missouri)
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PASS EFF. 189.0 120.6 132.3
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RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: He is majoring in american studies.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
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C.J. COLDON
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Cornerback 6-1, 178, Junior Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) 2019: Coldon is a veteran in the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. He appeared in and started three contests last season for the cowboys before his season ended early with an injury. In his three contests, Coldon recorded 14 total tackles. He recorded a career-high eight against Texas State. In the season opener against Missouri, Coldon recorded five tackles and recovered a fumble and returned it 30 yards to help give the Pokes momentum on their way to the win. 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.
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. Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
C.J. COLDON CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2018 2019 Totals
3 3 6
6 11 17
3 3 6
9 14 23
0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
0.0/0 1.0/2 1.0/2
0 0 0
0/0 1/30 1/30
1 2 3
0/0 0/0 0/0
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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 6 (Texas State 2019) Assisted: 2 (Texas State 2019) Total tackles: 8 (Texas State 2019)
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2019: Crall was one of the best all-around defensive linemen in the Mountain West last season. He appeared in all 13 games with 13 starts. He finished the season fifth on the team in total tackles with 55, which ranks second amongst returning players. He also added six tackles for loss and added 4.5 sacks to rank second on the Cowboys. He recorded eight tackles and 1.5 sacks against Idaho. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles against Air Force. At Texas State, Crall also recorded 1.5 sacks.
Personal: Son of Eric and Jill. Born on Feb. 7, 1998. He is majoring in communication at UW.
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UT
AT
TT
2017 2018 2019 Totals
13 12 13 38
19 19 22 60
14 19 33 66
33 38 55 126
2.5/14 4.5/25 4.5/36 11.5/39
5.5/23 6.5/28 6.0/39 18.0/90
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
1 1 0 2
1/0 1/0 1/0 3/0
2 1 2 5
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
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YEAR
TFL/ YDS
RECORDS & HISTORY
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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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 GardnerWebb. 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.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
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Defensive End 6-5, 233, Senior Hicksville, Ohio (Hicksville)
SEASON OUTLOOK
GARRETT CRALL
Total Tackles: 10 (Air Force 2019) Solo Tackles: 8 (Air Force 2019) Tackles for Loss: 2.0 twice (Last Idaho 2019)
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CLAUDE COLE
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 266, Sophomore Palo Alto, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) 2019: Cole added depth to the defensive line for the Cowboys. He appeared in 10 games for the Pokes and finished the season with six total tackles. Cole recorded five solo stops and one assisted tackle. He recorded a career-high two tackles against Tulsa. He earned academic All-MW honors. 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 american studies at UW.
CLAUDE COLE CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
10 10
5 5
1 1
6 6
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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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo Tackles: 1 twice (Last Air Force 2019) Assisted: 1 twice (Last Tulsa 2019) Total Tackles: 2 twice (Last Tulsa 2019)
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DONTAE CROW
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Wide Receiver 5-9, 178, Senior Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan) 2019: Crow was one of many reliable targets for Cowboy quarterbacks last season. He finished the season with five catches for 70 yards. He averaged 14 yards per catch last season. He had one catch for a career-high 34 yards against Tulsa. He had one grab for 15 yards in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl.
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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.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
DONTAE CROW CAREER STATISTICS G
2017 5 2018 9 2019 12 Totals 26
REC 1 0 5 6
5 0 70 75
G
ATT
2017 2018 2019 Totals
5 9 12 26
0 2 0 2
0 11 0 11
RUSHING AVG ATT. TDS 0.0 5.5 0.0 5.5
0 0 0 0
GAME
TDS
LONG
1.0 0.0 5.8 5.8
0 0 0 0
5 0 34 34
LONG
AVG GAME
0 6 0 6
0.0 1.2 0.0 0.4
Rushing Yards: 6 (San Jose 2018) Long rush: 6 (San Jose 2018) Receiving Yards: 34 (Tulsa 2019) Catches: 1 twice (Last New Mexico 2019)
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YEAR
NET YARDS
5.0 0.0 14.0 12.5
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RECORDS & HISTORY
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Offensive Tackle 6-7, 314, Sophomore Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie) 2019: Crum is coming off a strong redshirt freshman season and adds depth to the offensive line. He appeared in 12 games last season and made five starts. He made his first career start UNLV. He helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season (1,061 yards) in 2019. He was part of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. He earned academic All-MW honors. 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 197981, 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 is majoring in finance at UW.
FRANK CRUM CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 12 (12 in 2019) Games Started: 5 (5 in 2019)
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Center 6-4, 309, Junior Littleton, Colo. (Dakota Ridge)
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KEEGAN CRYDER
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2019: Cryder was the anchor of the Cowboy offense line. He earned Second Team-All Mountain West honors. He played over 800 total snaps in the 2019 season. He led Wyoming with over 100 Knockdown Blocks. Cryder allowed only 1.0 sack for the entire 2019 season, and he has also been called for only one penalty in 12 games in 2019. Cryder has only missed five assignments on the year. He helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season (1,061 yards) in 2019. He was part of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. He earned academic All-MW honors.
THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW
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. 2017: Cryder redshirted his first year with the program.
Personal: He is majoring in civil engineering at UW.
RECORDS & HISTORY
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.
KEEGAN CRYDER CAREER STATISTICS MOUNTAIN WEST
Games Played: 25 (12 in 2018, 13 in 2019) Games Started: 25 (12 in 2018, 13 in 2019)
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AYDEN EBERHARDT Wide Receiver 6-2, 195, Senior Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) 2019: Eberhardt was one of the most reliable targets for the Cowboys and was a key member of special teams. He appeared all 13 games with two starts. He grabbed eight catches on the season for 168 yards with two touchdowns. Eberhardt ranked second on the team averaging 21 yards per reception. He recorded a 53 yard touchdown reception against Tulsa. He also grabbed a 51 yard touchdown reception against Georgia State in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl. His play got him on ESPN’s Top-10 Plays for the day. An excellent special team player, Eberhardt also added eight tackles. He earned academic All-MW honors.
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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 All-Conference 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.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
High School: Graduate of Loveland High School.
Receptions: 2 (Air Force 2018) Yards: 53 (Tulsa 2019) Long reception: 53 (Tulsa 2019) Touchdowns: 1 twice (Last Georgia State 2019)
Personal: He is majoring in communication at UW.
AYDEN EBERHARDT CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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REC
2018 12 2019 13 Totals 25
5 8 13
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RECEIVING AVG YARDS REC 46 168 214
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AVG GAME
TDS
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3.8 12.9 7.1
0 2 2
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2019: Gandy was a key reserve and valuable special teams member for the Cowboys. He appeared 12 games with one start. He earned the start against Boise State. He finished the season with 24 total tackles and two tackles for loss. He also recovered two fumbles tying for the team lead. He forced the fumble on C.J. Coldon’s touchdown against Missouri. He recorded a career-high six tackles against Idaho. He added four tackles in the season opener against Missouri. 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.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
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UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
2017 2018 2019 Totals
12 4 12 3 12 13 36 20
4 1 11 16
8 4 24 36
0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
0.0/0 0.0/0 2.0/3 2.0/3
0 0 1 1
0/0 0/0 2/1 2/1
0 0 2 2
INT/ YDS
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 5 (Missouri 2019) Assisted: 3 (Idaho 2019) Total tackles: 6 (Idaho 2019) Tackles for loss: 1.0 (San Diego State 2019)
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Personal: He is majoring in management at UW.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
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Safety 6-1, 198, Senior Aurora, Colo. (Denver South)
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ESAIAS GANDY
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
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GUNNER GENTRY
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Wide Receiver 6-3, 208, Junior Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) 2019: Gentry was a mainstay in the wide receiver rotation. He played in all 13 games for the Cowboys and started two contests. For the season, Gentry recorded six catches for 130 yards. He led the team averaging 21.7 yards per catch. He recorded a careerhigh two catches against Utah State. He grabbed a career long 45-yard pass against San Diego State and had a 44-yard catch against Texas State. 2018: Gentry appeared in 10 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, 119-yard 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 communication at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS GUNNER GENTRY CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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2018 10 2019 13 Totals 23
108
REC 0 6 6
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TDS
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0.0 5.7 5.7
0 0 0
0 45 45
Receptions: 2 twice (Last Utah State 2019) Yards: 45 (San Diego State 2019) Long reception: 45 (San Diego State 2019) Touchdowns: 0
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COLE GODBOUT
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 274, Sophomore Hudson, Wisc. (Hudson)
THE COWBOYS
2019: Godbout had a great first season with the Brown and Gold. He appeared in all 13 games with five starts. He finished the campaign with 34 total tackles with 20 solo stops and 14 assisted tackles. Godbout also added six tackles for loss and two sacks. He had a career-high five tackles twice doing so against New Mexico and Colorado State. Godbout also added four tackles in at a contest at San Diego State. He recorded sacks at Texas State and against New Mexico. 2018: Godbout redshirted during the 2018 season.
THE OPPONENTS
High School: Cole Godbout was a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association AllState 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 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.
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COLE GODBOUT CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
13 13
20 20
14 14
34 34
2.0/11 2.0/11
6.0/16 6.0/16
0 0
0/0 0/0
1 1
0/0 0/0
RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 3 (Nevada 2019) Assisted: 4 (Colorado State 2019) Total tackles: 5 (Colorado State 2019) Tackles for Loss: 2.0 (Colorado State 2019) Sacks: 1.0 (New Mexico 2019)
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LOGAN HARRIS Offensive Guard/Center 6-3, 304, Junior Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington)
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2019: Harris had a strong season for the Cowboys earning Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. He appeared in 11 games for the season with 11 starts. He played 600 total snaps in the 11 games he started during the 2019 season. Harris was been credited with over 50 Knockdown Blocks in 2019. He has allowed only ½ of a sack for the entire 2019 season. The junior has only missed 4 assignments all season. Harris helped pave the way for running back First Team AllMW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season. Harris was a leader of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. 2018: Harris appeared in ten 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: 34 (11 in 2019, 10 in 2018, 13 in 2017) Games Started: 25 (11 in 2019, 1 in 2018, 13 in 2017)
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THE COWBOYS
2019: Hearn had a strong first season with the Cowboys. He played in all 13 games with 10 starts. He finished the season 37 total tackles with 26 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles. Hearn added a tackle for loss and four pass breakups. He recorded a career-high five tackles in four games last season against Tulsa, UNLV, Nevada and Boise State. He recorded three tackles and two pass breakups against San Diego State.
THE OPPONENTS
2018: Hearn started the final three games of the 2018 season at cornerback for the Arizona Wildcats as a redshirt freshman. He played in all 12 games for the Wildcats and recorded 26 tackles, including 20 solo tackles and six assists, he had 1.0 tackle for a loss, broke up one pass and returned a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown. Hearn’s 34-yard fumble return came in a 24-17 home win over California. His teammate, linebacker Colin Schooler, intercepted a Cal pass but during the interception return Schooler fumbled the ball. Hearn then picked up the fumble and returned it 34 yards for a TD that gave Arizona a 17-14 lead on way to a 24-17 victory. Hearn’s three starts came against Colorado, on the road at No. 8 ranked Washington State and against Arizona State.
High School: Hearn was a three-time team captain at Oceanside High School in Oceanside, Calif. He was named his team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior. Hearn was a two-time All-Conference and All-District honoree. He was also an outstanding receiver and kick returner in high school. Hearn helped lead his Oceanside High team to the Quarterfinals of the 2016 CIF San Diego Section state playoffs in the Open Division as a senior.
AZIZI HEARN CAREER STATISTICS
Solo: 5 (Tulsa 2019) Assisted: 3 (Air Force 2019) Total tackles: 5 (Boise State 2019)
G
UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
13 13
26 26
11 11
37 37
0.0/0 0.0/0
1.0/2 1.0/2
0 0
0/0 0/0
4 4
0/0 0/0
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Personal: He is the son of Dulcinea and David Hearn. He has three brothers: Ani, Akil and Anthony; and two sisters, Assata and Adara. He is majoring in criminal justice at Wyoming.
SEASON IN REVIEW
2017: A walk-on at Arizona, Azizi redshirted in 2017.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
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Cornerback 6-1, 193, Junior Oceanside, Calif. (Arizona)
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CHARLES HICKS
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Linebacker 6-3, 228, Sophomore San Diego, Calif. (Lincoln) 2019: Hicks was a key member of special teams and a reserve linebacker for the Cowboys. He appeared in 12 game on the season. He finished the season with four total tackles with three solo stops and one assisted tackle. He recorded tackles against San Diego State, Nevada, Boise State and Colorado State. 2018: Hicks redshirted during the 2018 season.
High School: Charles Hicks enrolled 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 seasonhigh 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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UT
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TT
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TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
12 12
3 3
1 1
4 4
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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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1 (Utah State 2019) Assisted: 1 (New Mexioc 2019) Total tackles: 1 (Utah State 2019)
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2019: Holt was slotted as one of the best interior defensive lineman in the Mountain West. He missed the entire season with an injury.
THE COWBOYS
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.
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 287, Senior Sacramento, Calif. (Sheldon)
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RAVONTAE HOLT
THE OPPONENTS
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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: He is majoring in American studies at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
RAVONTAE HOLT CAREER STATISTICS G
UT
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TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2017 2018 Totals
9 12 21
2 12 12
7 21 28
9 31 40
1.0/1 0.0/0 1.0/1
1.0/1 1.5/4 2.5/5
0 1 1
0/0 1/0 1/0
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
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Solo: 3 (New Mexico 2018) Assisted: 4 (Washington State 2018) Sacks: 1.0 (Gardner-Webb, 2017)
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VICTOR JONES
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Defensive Line 6-4, 256, Junior Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) 2019: Jones was a key mark of the interior of the defensive line last season. He appeared in 10 contests and started two games. He finished the season with 20 tackles with nine solo stops and 11 assisted tackles. He added three tackles for loss for the season and 1.5 tackles for loss. He recorded a careerhigh eight tackles at Tulsa. He also added 1.5 tackles for loss and a half of a sack. Jones also added a half of a sack against Texas State and Idaho. He added four tackles against Air Force in the regular season finale. 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. 2017: Jones redshirted for the Cowboys.
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.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS VICTOR JONES CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
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TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
2018 2019 Totals
11 10 21
6 9 15
9 11 20
15 20 35
0.0/0 1.5/8 1.5/8
0.0/0 3.0/11 3.0/11
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0
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INT/ YDS
Solo: 4 (Tulsa 2019) Assisted: 4 (Tulsa 2019) Total tackles: 8 (Tulsa 2019) Tackles for Loss: 1.5 (Tulsa 2019) Sacks: 0.5 (Tulsa 2019)
0/0 0/0 0/0
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2019: Lafaele appeared in three games for the Pokes before his season was ended with an injury. He finished the season with one tackle.
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Defensive End 6-2, 224, Sophomore Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum)
SEASON OUTLOOK
LEVI LAFAELE
2018: Lafaele redshirted during the 2018 season.
LEVI LAFAELE CAREER STATISTICS G
UT
AT
TT
2019 Totals
3 3
0 0
1 1
1 1
0.0/0 0.0/0
TFL/ YDS 0.0/0 0.0/0
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
0 0
0/0 0/0
0 0
0/0 0/0
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YEAR
SACKS/ YDS
THE OPPONENTS
Personal: He is majoring in american studies at UW.
THE COWBOYS
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 Cowboy Victor Jones at Wyoming. Lafaele was also recruited by Hawai’i.
Solo: 0 Assisted: 1 (Idaho 2019) Total tackles: 1 (Idaho 2019)
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TEAGAN LIUFAU
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Defensive End 6-3, 232, Sophomore Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) 2019: Liufau was a member of the rotation for the Cowboys defensive ends. He appeared in 11 contests with one start. He finished the season with nine tackles with seven solo stops and two assisted tackles. He also added one sack. He recorded a career-high four tackles against Idaho. Liufau recorded his first career sack at Tulsa. He earned academic All-MW honors. 2018: Liufau redshirted during the 2018 season. High School: Graduate of Rocky Mountain High School. Liufau recorded 45 solo tackles, 64 total tackles, and four sacks through three years of varsity football. Personal: He is majoring in family and consumer sciences at UW.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 5 (Tulsa 2019) Assisted: 3 (Air Force 2019) Total tackles: 5 (Boise State 2019) Tackles for Loss: 1.0 (Tulsa 2019) Sacks: 1.0 (Tulsa 2019)
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TEAGAN LIUFAU CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
11 11
7 7
2 2
9 9
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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JACKSON MARCOTTE
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Tight End 6-7, 257, Sophomore Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel)
THE COWBOYS
2019: Marcotte was a key target for the Cowboys from the tight end position. He appeared in 10 games with one start. He finished the season with nine catches for 127 yards. He averaged 14.1 yards per reception. Marcotte tied for the team lead with two receiving touchdowns. He also helped block for First Team All-MW running back Xazavian Valladay. He recorded his first career touchdown with a 20-yard reception against UNLV. He also added a touchdown reception from 25-yards against Nevada. He had a career-high two receptions against Utah State. He earned academic All-MW honors. 2018: Marcotte redshirted during the 2018 season.
JACKSON MARCOTTE CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
G
2019 10 Totals 10
REC 9 9
RECEIVING AVG YARDS REC 127 127
14.1 14.1
AVG GAME
TDS
LONG
12.7 12.7
2 2
25 25
RECORDS & HISTORY
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
SEASON IN REVIEW
Personal: He is majoring in political science at UW.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
Receptions: 2 (Utah State 2019) Yards: 25 (Nevada 2019) Long reception: 25 (Nevada 2019) Touchdowns: 1 (Nevada 2019)
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SKYLER MILLER
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Fullback 5-11, 234, Senior Torrington, Wyo. (Torrington) 2019: Miller was a key member of the Cowboy offense from the fullback position. Miller helped pave the way for First Team All-MW running back Xazavian Valladay. He appeared in all 13 games for the Cowboys. Wyoming finished the season as one of the nation top rushing teams averaging over 215 yards per game. He earned academic All-MW honors. 2018: Miller did not appear in any games for the Cowboys playing in a reserve role on the defense. 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. Personal: Son of Paul and Christine Miller. He was born on June 12, 1998. He majored in animal and veterinary science at UW. He will be working towards a master’s degree this fall.
SKYLER MILLER CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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ATT
NET YARDS
2017 2018 2019 Totals
0 0 13 13
0 0 0 0
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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0 0 0 0
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0 0 0 0
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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JAHMARI MOORE
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Fullback 6-2, 236, Junior Oak Park, Ill. (Oak Park-River Forest) 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. He earned academic All-MW honors.
THE COWBOYS
2019: Moore appeared in all 10 games last season and was a valuable member of special teams. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team. 2018: 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.
Personal: He is majoring in secondary education/social studies at UW.
YEAR
G
UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
10 10
0 0
1 1
1 1
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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JAHMARI MOORE CAREER STATISTICS
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Redshirted
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Defensive Tackle 6-3, 275, Sophomore Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) 2019: Mora had a fine redshirt freshman season for the Brown and Gold. He appeared in 11 games for the season with seven starts. He recorded 22 tackles for the season with eight solo stops and 14 assisted tackles. He also added 3.5 tackles for loss and added two sacks. He also recovered a fumble and forced a fumble. He recorded a career-high five tackles and added 1.5 sacks at Texas State. He added three tackles against Nevada, Utah State and in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Georgia State. 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.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS MARIO MORA CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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TT
SACKS/ YDS
2019 Totals
11 11
8 8
14 14
22 22
2.0/1.8 3.5/22 2.0/1.8 3.5/22
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TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
1 1
1/0 1/0
0 0
0/0 0/0
Solo: 2 twice (Last Georgia State 2019) Assisted: 4 (Texas State 2019) Total tackles: 5 (Texas State 2019) Tackles for Loss: 1.5 (Texas State 2019) Sacks: 1.5 (Texas State 2019)
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THE COWBOYS
2019: Muma had a breakout season at the linebacker position for the Pokes. He appeared in all 13 games with two starts. He finished the season with 51 total tackles ranking sixth on the team and third amongst returners for 2020. He had 28 solo stops and 23 assisted tackles. Muma also added three tackles for loss and one sack. He had a career-high 10 tackles in the season opener against Missouri. He added seven tackles in the regular season finale against Air Force. He recorded seven tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack against Tulsa. He earned academic All-MW honors.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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 All-Colorado 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.
G
UT
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TT
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TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2018 2019 Totals
12 13 25
1 28 29
1 23 24
2 51 53
0.0/0 1.0/8 1.0/8
0.0/0 3.0/10 3.0/10
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
0 1 1
0/0 0/0 0/0
Solo: 5 (Missouri 2019) Assisted: 6 (Air Force 2019) Total tackles: 10 (Missouri 2019) Tackles for Loss: 1.5 (Tulsa 2019) Sacks: 1.0 (Tulsa 2019)
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Personal: He is majoring in mechanical engineering at UW.
CHAD MUMA CAREER STATISTICS
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Linebacker 6-3, 227, Junior Lone Tree, Colo. (Legend)
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CAMERON MURRAY
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Free Safety 6-1, 175, Sophomore Aurora, Colo. (Overland) 2019: Murray was a key reserve and valuable special teams player for the Cowboys. He appeared in all 13 games. He finished the season with three total tackles with two solo stops and one assisted tackle. 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 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.
CAMERON MURRAY CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
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TT
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TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
13 13
1 1
2 2
3 3
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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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 1 (UNLV 2019) Assisted: 1 (Utah State 2019) Total tackles: 1 (Utah Staet 2019)
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2019: Rush miss the entire 2019 season with an injury.
THE COWBOYS
2018: Rush appeared in one game. 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.
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Center 6-3, 300, Redshirt Junior Phillips, Neb. (Aurora)
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAVIN RUSH
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. THE OPPONENTS SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
RECORDS & HISTORY
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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BRADEN SMITH
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Free Safety 5-10, 184, Senior Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) 2019: Smith was a valuable member of the Cowboy defensive back unit. He appeared in all 13 games with one start. He earned a start against Idaho. He finished the season with 11 total tackles with six solo stops and five assisted tackle. He also added an interception on the season returning it 27 yards. He recorded a career-high five tackles and added an interception against Texas State. Smith added four tackles in the his start against Idaho. 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. 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. 2016: Redshirted. 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.
BRADEN SMITH CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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UT
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TT
SACKS/ YDS
2017 2018 2019 Totals
11 12 13 36
4 3 6 13
2 1 5 8
6 4 11 21
0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
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TFL/ YDS 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
1 0 0 1
1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
0 0 1 1
0/0 0/0 1/27 1/27
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 2 (Idaho 2019) Assisted: 3 (Texas State 2019) Total tackles: 5 (Texas State 2019)
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TREY SMITH
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Running Back 6-0, 218, Graduate Madison, Miss. (Louisville)
THE COWBOYS
2019: Smith was off to a strong start before a season ending injury. He played in four games for the Pokes with two starts. He rushed for 227 yards for the season on 44 carries. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry and added three touchdowns. He rushed for 56.8 yards per game. He rushed for a career-high 152 yards on 17 carries against Idaho in a contest that also saw him record two touchdowns. One touchdown included an 80-yard rush, the longest by a Cowboy player for the season. He added a touchdown against Missouri. Smith also added 54 rushing yards at Texas State.
THE OPPONENTS
Before UW: 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.
YEAR 2019 Totals
G 4 4
ATT 44 44
RUSHING NET AVG YARDS ATT 227 5.2 227 5.2
TDS 3 3
LONG 80 80
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 17 (Idaho 2019) Long rush: 80 (Idaho 2019)
Yards: 152 (Idaho 2019) Touchdowns: 2 (Idaho 2019)
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TREY SMITH CAREER STATISTICS
RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: Born Oct. 21, 1995, his parents are Sandra Smith and former Jacksonville Jaguars’ career receiving leader Jimmy Smith. He is working on his master’s degree.
SEASON IN REVIEW
High School: In high school, he was selected to play in the AlabamaMississippi 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.
AVG GAME 56.8 56.8
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RUDY STOFER
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Offensive Line 6-6, 300, Junior Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) 2019: Stofer was a key member of the Cowboy offensive line last season. He appeared in and started in 12 games for the Cowboys. Stofer helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000yard rushing season. Stofer was a leader of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. 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: 24 (12 in 2019, 12 in 2018) Games Started: 19 (12 in 2019, 7 in 2018)
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TITUS SWEN
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Running Back 5-11, 198, Sophomore Fort Worth, Texas (Eaton)
THE COWBOYS
2019: Swen had a strong true freshman season for the Cowboys. He played in eight games with one start. He rushed for 349 yards for the season on 67 carries. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry with one touchdown. He rushed for a career-high 136 yards against UNLV, as he added a touchdown in the contest. Swen added 57 yards rushing at Texas State. In his first career game, Swen rushed for 45 yards on eight carries against Missouri. He added 52 yards rushing for the Pokes in the contest against Idaho.
THE OPPONENTS
High School: 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.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Personal: He is majoring in Exploratory Studies at Wyoming. RECORDS & HISTORY
TITUS SWEN CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2019 Totals
G 8 8
ATT 67 67
RUSHING NET AVG YARDS ATT 349 5.2 349 5.2
TDS 1 1
LONG 59 59
AVG GAME 43.6 43.6
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS MOUNTAIN WEST
Attempts: 14 (UNLV 2019) Yards: 136 (UNLV 2019) Long rush: 59 (UNLV 2019) Touchdowns: 1 (UNLV 2019)
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XAZAVIAN VALLADAY
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Running Back 6-0, 196, Junior Matteson, Ill. (Brother RIce) HONORS AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List • Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List • Preseason All-Mountain West
2019: Valladay was not only one of the best running back in the Mountain West, but he established himself as one of the best in the nation. He earned First Team All-Mountain West honors. He was named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team. Valladay was named the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Offensive MVP after rushing for 204 yards and one touchdown while averaging 7.8 yards per carry. He also had three receptions for 91 yards and caught an eight-yard touchdown pass while averaging 30.3 yards per reception. Among his big plays were runs of: 13, 55 and 62 yards; and pass receptions of 20 and 63 yards. Valladay ended the game with 295 all-purpose yards. For the season, Valladay ended the season with 1,265 rushing yards to lead the Mountain West and rank No. 22 in the nation. His 105.4 rushing yards per game average also led the conference and ranked No. 18 nationally. He concluded the season with 1,489 all-purpose yards and averaged 124.08 all-purpose yards per game to rank No. 1 in the conference and No. 25 among all FBS players. He rushed for a career-high 206 yards in a contest against Nevada. In that contest, Valladay also added two receptions for 74 yards with a touchdown. He finished the season with 11 catches for 211 yards and two touchdowns. He had seven 100-yard rushing games for the season including six in the last seven games of the season. 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 game-winning 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 game-winning 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.
XAZAVIAN VALLADAY CAREER STATISTICS
Personal: He is majoring in American studies at Wyoming.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts: 37 (Boise State 2019) Yards: 206 (Nevada 2019) Long rush: 62 (Georgia State 2019) Touchdowns: 2 twice (Last UNLV 2018)
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YEAR 2018 2019 Totals
G 12 12 24
ATT 71 247 318
RUSHING NET AVG YARDS ATT 409 5.6 1265 5.1 1661 5.2
TDS 3 6 9
LONG 45 62 62
AVG GAME 33.0 105.4 69.2
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2019: Velazquez was a veteran leader on the Cowboy offensive line. He appeared in nine games on the season with eight starts. Velazquez helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000yard rushing season. Velazquez was a leader of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019.
THE OPPONENTS
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.
ALONZO VELAZQUEZ CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 24 (9 in 2019, 5 in 2018, 10 in 2017) Games Started: 23 (8 in 2019, 5 in 2018, 10 in 2017)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: He is majoring in communication at UW.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
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Offensive Tackle 6-6, 302, Senior Janesville, Wisc. (Parker)
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ZACH WATTS
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Offensive Tackle 6-5, 302, Sophomore Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) 2019: Watts returned to the lineup towards the end of the season and made a major impact for the Cowboys. He appeared in four games with three starts. Watts helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000yard rushing season. Watts was a leader of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. 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 AllState First Team in 2017 and the CHSAA 4A All-State Second Team in 2016. He ranked as the No. 20 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. In 2017, Windsor posted a 9-2 overall record 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 management at UW.
ZACH WATTS CAREER STATISTICS Games Played: 7 (4 in 2019, 3 in 2018) Games Started: 6 (3 in 2019, 3 in 2018)
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ROME WEBER
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Free Safety 5-11, 188, Sophomore San Bernadino, Calif. (Cajon)
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2019: Weber had a strong season for the Cowboys. He appeared in 13 games for the season with 12 starts. He finished the season with 38 total tackles. He had 30 solo stops with eight assisted tackles. Weber also added two tackles for loss and one sack. He also recorded one interception and broke up four passes. Weber also forced one fumble on the season. He recorded a career-high eight tackles at Utah State. He also recorded two tackles for loss and a sack in that contest. Weber also recorded seven tackles against Missouri in his first career game in the Brown and Gold. He recorded his first career interception against UNLV.
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ROME WEBER CAREER STATISTICS G
UT
AT
TT
SACKS/ YDS
TFL/ YDS
FF
FR/ YDS
PBU
INT/ YDS
2019 Totals
13 13
30 30
8 8
38 38
1.0/11 1.0/11
2.0/13 2.0/13
1 1
0/0 0/0
4 4
1/1 1/1
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Solo: 8 (Utah State 2019) Assisted: 3 (Colorado State 2019) Total tackles: 8 (Utah State 2019)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: He is majoring in communications at UW.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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.
THE OPPONENTS
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
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NATE WEINMAN
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Tight End 6-7, 267, Junior Creston, Ohio (Norwayne, Ohio) 2019: Weinman was in the rotation for the Cowboys at tight end. He appeared in eight games on the season with four starts. He did not record any statistics for the season. He helped pave the way for running back First Team All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season. 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.
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REC 0 0 0
RECEIVING AVG YARDS REC 0 0 0
0.0 0.0 0.0
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TDS
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0.0 0.0 0.0
0 0 0
0 0 0
Games Played: 17 (8 in 2019, 9 in 2018)
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Defensive End 6-5, 214, Junior Omaha, Neb. (Omaha North)
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DAVON WELLS-ROSS
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2019: Wells-Ross was a part of the rotation at defensive end. He played in 12 games last season. Wells-Ross added 13 total tackles on the season with 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. He also forced one fumble on the season. He recorded a career-high four tackles and a career-high two sacks in the contest against UNLV. He also forced a fumble in that contest. He added three tackles in the season opener against Missouri. 2018: Wells-Ross appeared in two games during the season, but did not record any statistics.
DAVON WELLS-ROSS CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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2 12 14
0 9 9
0 4 4
0 13 13
0.0/0 2.0/18 2.0/18
0.0/0 2.5/19 2.5/19
0 1 1
0/0 0/0 0/0
0 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Solo: 3 (UNLV 2019) Assisted: 2 (Utah State 2019) Total tackles: 4 (UNLV 2019)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Personal: He is majoring in American studies at Wyoming.
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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.
THE OPPONENTS
2017: Wells-Ross redshirted during his first season with the program.
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LEVI WILLIAMS Quarterback 6-5, 240, Redshirt Freshman Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley)
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2019: Williams gave the Cowboy offense a spark in the three contests he played last season, while also maintaining his redshirt freshman status. He completed 19-of-39 passes for 343 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He averaged 114.3 yards passing per game. He also rushed for 181 yards on 40 carries, as he averaged 60.3 yards per game. Williams threw for a career-high 234 yards in his first career start in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl. He added three touchdown passes for the most in a game since Josh Allen had three in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2017. He threw for 89 yards and rushed for 79 yards against Air Force. He recorded a rushing touchdown for the first of his career against Colorado State. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in business undeclared at Wyoming.
LEVI WILLIAMS CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSE YEAR 2019 Totals
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COMP. % 48.7 48.7
PASS YARDS 343 343
TDS/ RUSH TOTAL INTS. YDS. OFF 3/2 181 524 3/2 181 524
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Completions: 6 (Air Force 2019) Attempts: 11 (Air Force 2019) Completion percentage: Passing Yards: 84 (Air Force 2019) Long Completion: 30 (Air Force 2019) Rushing Attempts: 15 (Air Force 2019) Rushing Yards: 79 (Air Force 2019) Long Rush: 38 (Air Force 2019)
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MILES WILLIAMS
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Strong Safety 6-1, 194, Junior Oxnard, Calif. (Pacifica) 2019: Williams was a key reserve in the Cowboy defensive backfield and special teams. He appeared in all 13 games. He added four tackles on the season with two solo stops and two assisted tackles. He added tackles against UNLV, San Diego State, Nevada and Utah State.
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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.
THE OPPONENTS
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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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS MILES WILLIAMS CAREER STATISTICS YEAR
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5 13 18
1 2 3
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2 4 6
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 0 0
0/0 0/0 0/0
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Solo: 1 (Utah State 2019) Assisted: 1 (New Mexico 2019) Total tackles: 1 (Utah State 2019)
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THE COWB OYS ALPHONZO ANDREWS, JR. Running Back 5-10, 185, Redshirt Freshman St. Louis, Mo. (Trinity Catholic)
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2019: Andrews appeared in one game for the Cowboys last season maintaining his redshirt freshman status. He recorded one rush for one yard for the season. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in american studies at UW.
BLAYNE BAKER Offensive Line 6-5, Sophomore Sheridan, Wyo. (Sheridan)
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2019: Baker played in three contests for the Pokes playing mostly on special teams. He was part of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. 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
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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 elementary education at UW.
JORDAN BERTAGNOLE Defensive Tackle 6-4, 254, Redshirt Freshman Casper, Wyo. (Natrona)
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2019: Bertanole redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Graduate of Natrona High School. he played for head coach Steve Harshman. He was a First Team All selection at both wide receiver and on the defensive line for the Mustangs. He led his team to a state championship as a senior, as he blocked two kicks in the state championship game. He played in three-straight state championship games for Natrona. He was named to the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 Team. Personal: He is majoring in business economics at UW.
LATRELL BIBLE Offensive Line 6-4, 275, Redshirt Freshman Minneapolis, Minn. (Washburn)
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2019: Bible appeared in three games for the Cowboys and still maintained his redshirt status. He played against San Diego State, Utah State and Air Force. He was part of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in finance at UW.
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Defensive Tackle 6-4, 237, Redshirt Freshman Carmichael, Calif. (Jesuit)
Offensive Line 6-3, 336, Junior Hershey, Neb. (Hershey)
2019: Bonner redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: He is a graduate of Jesuit High School. He played both tight end and defensive end at Jesuit High School. He also received offers from FCS schools Steston and San Diego. He also was offered by NAIA Southern Oregon. Personal: He is majoring in Exploratory Studies at UW.
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2019: Davis appeared in two contests for the Cowboys as a reserve on the offensive line. He was part of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. 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.
TAYLOR DODD Free Safety 6-2, 205, Junior Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie)
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Wide Receiver 6-4, 205, Redshirt Freshman Spring, Texas (Klein Collins)
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MAESON GALLEGOS Wide Receiver 6-2, 168, Sophomore Casper, Wyo. (Natrona County)
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2019: Gallegos adds great depth to the wide receiver group. He appeared in one game for the Cowboys last season seeing action against Nevada. 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
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2019: Brown appeared in two games for the Cowboys maintaining his redshirt status. He appeared against Boise State and in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Georgia State. He did not record any statistics for the season. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Wyoming.
2019: Dodd was a valuable reserve and appeared in one contest last season. He saw action in the win over Nevada. 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: In 2016, Dodd was an All-State quarterback and was named All-State Second Team Punter and All-Conference Offensive Player of the Year. in 2015, He was an All-State Second Team selection, while playing quarterback. He played for head coach Chuck Syverson. A multi-sport athlete, Dood lettered in varsity basketball, track and played American Legion baseball. Personal: He is a fourth generation Wyoming student. He is the son of Jerry and Shelley Dodd and has siblings Garrett and Tessa. He is majoring in management with a concentration in supply chain management.
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THE OPPONENTS
2019: Boyer added depth to the defensive end position for the Cowboys. He appeared in two games for the Brown and Gold and did not record any statistics. 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 management at UW.
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Defensive End 6-4, 220, Sophomore Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West)
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AKILI BONNER
THE COWB OYS on 17 receptions and 2 touchdowns. Natrona ended 6-6 this year 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. Personal: He is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion at UW.
EASTON GIBBS Linebacker 6-2, 216, Redshirt Freshman Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley)
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2019: Gibbs appeared in one contest and maintained his redshirt freshman status. He did not record any stats for the season. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at Wyoming.
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2019: He redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: Glassock is a graduate of Buffalo High School and led his team to a state title. Glassock was named USA Today All-Wyoming Special Teams Player of the Year He was named the Offensive Player of the Year by the Casper Star-Tribune. He was also an All-State selction and a member of the Casper Star Tribune Super 25 team. He recorded 52 touchbacks as a senior. He kicked a field goal in the state title game for Buffalo. He played in the Shrine Game as a senior. Also an accomplished soccer player he scored 26 goals his junior season. He hit a 52-yard field goal as a sophomore and 49 yarder as a senior. Personal: He is majoring in construction management at Wyoming.
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Safety 6-0, 185, Sophomore Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield Christian)
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2019: Glinton appeared in two contests for the Pokes. He did not record any statistics and retained his redshirt status. High School: 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.
ALONZO HALL Defensive Tackle 6-5, 240, Redshirt Freshman Reseda, Calif. (Reseda)
Kicker 5-10, 181, Redshirt Freshman Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo)
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2019: Hall redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: 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
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Cornerback 5-11, 180, Sophomore Prosper, Texas. (Prosper)
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Wide Receiver 6-0, 196, Sophomore Green River, Wyo. (Green River)
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2019: Hofer appeared in one game with the Cowboys playing against Nevada. He did not record any statistics on the 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. Hofer 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. Hofer 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 secondary education-math at UW.
JEREMY HOLLINGSWORTH
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2019: Hollingsworth redshirt during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: A graduate of Skyline High School. 05.9 yards per game, Hollingsworth rushed for 4,766 yards and scored 66 rushing touchdowns in 45 career games. He also caught 48 passes in his prep career for 492 yards and three touchdowns. While leading his team to the Class 4A state championship game as a senior, Hollingsworth was second in Class 4A with 1,833 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Wyoming.
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Running Back 5-9, 205, Redshirt Freshman Longmont, Colo. (Skyline)
RECORDS & HISTORY
2019: Harris appeared in one game for the Cowboys last season maintaining his redshirt status. He appeared in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Georgia State. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in physical education at Wyoming.
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Defensive End 6-4, 217, Redshirt Freshman Big Lake, Minn. (Big Lake)
2019: Harrison redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at Wyoming.
THE OPPONENTS
2019: Harrington appeared in two contests for the Cowboys in a reserve role. He finished the season with one tackle. He recorded an assisted tackle against UNLV and also appeared in the Wyoming win over Nevada. 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 3814 in the first round and then defeating Poteet 53-20. Personal: He is majoring in accounting at UW.
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Offensive Line 6-4, 278, Redshirt Freshman Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad)
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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. Personal: He is majoring in management at Wyoming.
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BRENNAN KUTTERER
Wide Receiver 6-2, 189, Redshirt Freshman Houston, Texas (Channelview)
Linebacker 6-1, 211, Junior Dayton, Wyo. (Tongue River)
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2019: Jennings did not appear in any contests and spent his first season with the cowboys as a redshirt. High School: Devin Jennings comes to Wyoming from Channelview High School in the Houston metropolitan area, which is where University of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts played his high school football. Jennings was a First Team All-District 21-6A selection as a wide receiver his senior season, and also earned Academic All-District honors. 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. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Wyoming.
TRAE KING Cornerback 5-9, 165, Redshirt Freshman Fort Worth, Texas (Nolan Catholic)
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2019: King redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: King graduated from Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. He helped lead his team to a 9-2 record as a senior. He played both sides of the football. He rushed for 450 yards with two touchdowns and also added 18 receptions for 253 yards with one touchdown.
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2019: Kutterer appeared in four games for the Pokes on special teams and as a key reserve. 2018: Kutterer saw time on special teams for the Cowboys. 2017: Kutterer redshirted last season for the Cowboys. High School: A graduate of Tongur River High School. He was named the defensive MVP of the Wyoming Shrine Game with 17 tackles and an interception in the contest. As a senior, he rushed for over 1,500 yards and over 20 touchdowns. He led the state averaging ovwr 240 yards of total offense per game. He led his team to the state title game as a senior. He was also an accomplished Track and Field athlete, as he qualified for the state championship in numerous events. He played for head coach John Scott. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Wyoming.
JACK LOOKABAUGH Offensive Line 6-5, 302, Redshirt Freshman Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
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2019: Lookabaugh redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in communications at Wyoming.
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Center 6-4, 312, Sophomore Waco, Neb. (Nebraska Luthern)
CHRIS NDUSHABANDI
Quarterback 6-1, 184, Redshirt Freshman Arvada, Colo. (Pomona)
Wide Receiver 6-0, 173, Redshirt Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo. (Palmer)
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2019: Ndushabandi redshirt in his first season with the Cowboys. High School: He was a graduate of Palmer High School. He excelled in both football and track and field. He had 527 career receving yards with seven career touchdowns. He grabbed 25 catches for his career averaging over 20 yards per catch. Personal: He is majoring in criminal justice at Wyoming.
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DAWAIIAN M c NEELY Running Back 6-2, 203, Redshirt Freshman Ceres, Calif. (Central Catholic)
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2019: Neyor appeared in one game for the Cowboys last season maintaining his redshirt status. He appeared in a contest at Utah State. High School: 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. Personal: He is undeclared on a major at UW.
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2019: McNeely redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: 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 100yard 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
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Wide Receiver 6-3, 210, Redshirt Freshman Fort Worth, Texas (Lamar)
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2019: Marquez was a part of the quarterback room for the Cowboys in a reserve role. He did not appear in any contests and did not record any statistics. 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 marketing at UW.
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THE COWBOYS
2019: Machado was a key reserve for the Cowboys on the offensive line. He appeared in one contest playing against UNLV. He was part of a Wyoming offensive line unit that was one of only two Mountain West O-Lines and one of only 24 nationally to be named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll for 2019. 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 two rushers over 1,000 yards in 2017. Personal: He is majoring in chemical engineering at UW.
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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 Division II Sac-Joaquin Section 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. Personal: He is majoring in crimincal justice at Wyoming.
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Kicker/Place-kicker 5-11, 175, Graduate Bradenton, Fla. (Cornell)
Cornerback 5-11, 181, Redshirt Freshman Eastvale, Calif. (Upland)
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Prior to Wyoming: Null earned his undergrad degree at Cornell. He was a two-time All-Ivy League selection at place kicker, earning honorable mention as a season and second team as a sophomore. He earned honorable mention honors as a punter as a senior and sophomore. As a senior, Null connected on a career-long 49 yard field goal against Harvard. As a junior, Null was a four-time Ivy League Special Teams Player of the Week, he finished third in the Ivy League in punting average (40.4), a mark that ranked 45th nationally.
JAYLEN PATE Defensive End 6-3, 241, Redshirt Freshman Chicago, Ill. (Lane Tech College Prep)
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2019: Pate redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: Jaylen Pate was named to the 2018 Chicago Sun-Times AllPublic 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. Personal: He is majoring in political sceince at Wyoming.
RAY RABOU Linebacker 6-2, 212, Sophomore Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo)
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2019: Roberson redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: 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 is rated by 247 Sports as a threestar 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. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at UW.
MASON SCHULTZ Offensive Line 6-4, 265, Redshirt Freshman Aurora, Colo. (Grandview)
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2019: Schultz redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys. High School: He is a graduate of Grandview High School. He helped lead his teams to deep runs in the state playoofs. He was also a standout track and field athlete. He played for head coach John Schultz. Personal: He is majoring in secondary education - physics at Wyoming.
2019: Rabou appeared in nine games for the Cowboys. He was a valuable member of special teams for the Cowboys and provided depth at the linebacker position. he did not record any statistics during the season. 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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Linebacker 6-3, 227, Redshirt Freshman Houston, Texas (Clear Lake)
Tight End 6-3, 230, Sophomore Buffalo, Minn. (Buffalo)
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2019: Wieland saw time last season for the Cowboys at the wide receiver position and on special teams. He saw action in 11 games. He did not record any statistics for the season. He earned academic All-MW honors. 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. Personal: He is majoring in finance at Wyoming.
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Wide Receiver 6-1, 191, Sophomore Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek)
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WYATT WIELAND
THE OPPONENTS
2019: Welch had a strong true freshman season with the Cowboys. He appeared in seven games with one start. . He did not record any statistics for the season. He helped pave the way for running back First Team AllMW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season. He earned academic All-MW honors. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in business-undeclared at Wyoming.
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2019: Suiaunoa played in three games for the Cowboys to maintain his redshirt status. He played on special teams for the Pokes recording one total tackle. High School: 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. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Wyoming.
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COLIN O’BRIEN
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Ht.
Wt.
Class Hometown (Last School)
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MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. (SADDLEBACK C.C.)
Colin O’Brien was ranked as a three-star recruit by both 247Sports and ESPN. 247Sports ranked O’Brien as the No. 6junior college tight end recruit in the nation in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 25 overall junior college recruit in the state of California. O’Brien helped Saddleback Community College post a 9-2 record and advance to the Southern California Football Association Regional Semifinals. The Gauchos posted a 4-1 conference record to place second in the National Division Southern League behind eventual California Community College Athletic Association State Champion Riverside City College. The Saddleback Gauchos finished the 2019 season ranked No. 5 in the final California Junior College Athletic Association Coaches Poll. He played for head coach Mark McElroy at Saddleback Community College. O’Brien played football and volleyball at Mission Viejo High School before playing his freshman season of football at Saddleback Community College in 2019. He enrolled at UW in January of 2020. O’Brien was also recruited by Boise State and Massachusetts.
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GAVIN BEERUP
QB
6-5
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CAMARILLO, CALIF. (ST. BONAVENTURE)
Gavin Beerup is rated as a three-star pro-style quarterback by 247 Sports. He completed 111 of 197 passes (56.3 percent) for 1,610 yards and three 11 touchdown passes his senior season at St. Bonaventure High School in Camarillo, Calif. He also rushed for 271 yards on 88 carries and six rushing touchdowns for 1,881 yards of total offense and a total of 17 TDs responsible for. He averaged 188.1 yards of total offense per game in 2019. In his two-year varsity career, Beerup completed 165 of 290 passes (56.9 percent) for 2,257 yards and 19 touchdown passes. He played for head football coach Tony Henney. Beerup also plays basketball and runs track and field for St. Bonaventure High. He received NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) scholarship offers from Southern Miss and UNLV in addition to Wyoming.
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JOSEPH BRAASCH
RB
6-1
205
FR.
COLUMBUS, NEB. (COLUMBUS)
Joseph Braasch is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. Braasch rushed for 700 yards on 107 carries and scored eight rushing touchdowns in nine games as a senior at Columbus High. He recorded four 100-yard rushing games in 2019, while averaging 6.5 yards per carry. For his career, Braasch accumulated 1,662 rushing yards on 232 carries, and averaged 7.2 yards per carry. He scored 19 career rushing TDs, and ended his high school career with nine 100-yard rushing games. Also an effective receiver, the Columbus High athlete caught 44 career passes for 618 yards, averaged 14.0 yards per reception and scored two career receiving touchdowns. As a kick returner, Braasch accounted for 1,089 career yards and returned one kickoff for a touchdown. Braasch amassed 3,413 all-purpose yards during his career, 24 total touchdowns and averaged 126.4 all-purpose yards per game for his career. Braasch played for head football coach Craig Williams. He was also recruited by Northern Iowa and South Dakota State.
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CB
6-0
175
FR.
MANVEL, TEXAS (MANVEL)
Xavier Carter was named to the Class 5A-2 District 11 First Team as a cornerback his senior season. Carter was credited with 32 total tackles, including 26 solo tackles and 1.0 sack. He had five pass breakups and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. He was also an outstanding return specialist, returning eight kickoffs for 167 yards, including a long return of 51 yards, and returning one punt for 19 yards. Carter helped lead his Manvel High team to a 13-1 overall record and an 8-0 record in the Class 5A-2 District 11 conference to win the league. Manvel won three State Playoff games advancing to the 2019 Class 5A-2 State Quarterfinals before losing to eventual state runner-up Fort Bend Marshall. Carter played for head football coach Kevin Hall.
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JOSH COBBS
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Joshua Cobbs earned First Team All-District 13 in Class 5A-1 as a senior. He was also named to the 2019 SA Preps Sub6A Public School Elite 33 All-Metro Team for San Antonio. Cobbs was selected to and played in the 2020 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game on Jan. 4, 2020. He was part of the winning Black Team, that defeated the Gold Team 35-34. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football described Cobbs as “the most impressive specimen in the game.” Cobbs caught 27 passes for 661 yards and 17 receiving touchdowns his senior season at Wagner High School in San Antonio. He averaged 24.5 yards per reception, with a long reception of 66 yards. Cobbs accounted for 692 all-purpose yards, including 31 yards in interception returns. On defense, he was credited with 19 tackles, including 11 solo tackles and he intercepted two passes as a senior. Over his high school career, Cobbs caught 62 passes for 1,253 yards and 25 TDs, while averaging 20.2 yards per reception with 1,342 all-purpose yards and 27 combined touchdowns receiving and rushing. He helped lead Wagner High to a 13-2 overall record and a perfect 8-0 record in District 13 of Class 5A-1 to win the conference in 2019. Wagner advanced all the way to the Texas Class 5A-1 State Semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Shadow Creek. Cobbs played for head football coach Charles Bruce. He was also recruited by Army, Navy and UNLV.
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NICKEL 5-11
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WINDSOR, COLO. (WINDSOR)
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TYRESE GRANT
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DAINGERFIELD, TEXAS (DAINGERFIELD)
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KOHL HERBOLSHEIMER OG
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OMAHA, NEB. (MILLARD SOUTH)
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GAVIN MEYER
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FR.
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Kohl Herbolsheimer is rated as the No. 6 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska by 247 Sports and the No. 1 rated offensive lineman. He is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. Herbolsheimer was rated by NebHSRecruiting as the No. 5 overall recruit and No. 1 defensive lineman in its 2020 rankings. A very versatile and athletic lineman, he played on both the offensive and defensive lines at Millard South. He helped lead Millard South to a 10-2 record and a 5-0 conference mark in 2019 in Class A. Millard South entered the 2019 Nebraska Class A State Playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Class A is the largest classification in Nebraska. Millard South advanced to the State Semifinals, defeating Papillion-LaVista South (42-21) and Grand Island (34-24) before losing in the semifinals to Omaha Westside (14-31). Herbolsheimer played for head coach Andy Means. Herbolsheimer was also recruited by Colorado State, Missouri, Northern Illinois and Purdue.
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Tyrese Grant was selected both a First Team All-District 11 wide receiver and First Team All-District 11 cornerback in Class 3A-2 in 2019. He was ranked as a three-star recruit by 247Sports. Grant caught 51 passes for 1,031 yards and scored 11 receiving touchdowns as a senior. On defense, Grant was credited with 31 tackles and intercepted five passes as a senior. He helped lead Daingerfield High to an 11-3 record and 6-1 conference record to tie for first place in Class 3A-2 District 11. Daingerfield High went on to win three state playoff games, advancing all the way to the Class 3A-2 State Quarterfinals before losing to eventual state runner-up Pewitt. He played for head football coach Davin Nelson. Grant was also recruited by Appalachian State, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Louisiana-Monroe, Southern Miss, Texas State, Toledo, Tulsa, UTSA and Utah.
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Wyett Ekeler was an outstanding all-around football player at Windsor High School in Windsor, Colo. He was named the 4A Northern Colorado Offensive Player of the Year, and earned First Team All-Northern Colorado honors in 2019. Ekeler is projected to play nickel back at the collegiate level for the Wyoming Cowboys. As a senior, he rushed for 1,435 yards on 146 carries to average 9.8 yards per carry. Ekeler averaged 159.4 rushing yards per game, recorded seven 100-yard rushing games and scored 22 rushing touchdowns. Including receiving yards and kickoff returns, he accounted for 1,674 all-purpose yards in 2019, averaging 186.0 yards per game. For his career, he rushed for 2,142 yards, with 10 100-yard rushing games and 26 rushing touchdowns, while amassing 2,499 all-purpose yards. Ekeler will join former Windsor Wizards High star Zach Watts at Wyoming. Ekeler played for head football coach Chris Jones. He is the younger brother of former Eaton, Colo. High School standout and current Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler.
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Caleb Driskill was named to the 2019 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 team, and was named the Super 25 Wyoming Defensive Player of the Year. He also was selected by the Wyoming Coaches Association to the 2019 Class 4A First Team All-State Team. He is rated as the No. 1 overall recruit in the state of Wyoming by 247 Sports. Driskill led Thunder Basin to its first state championship game appearance in school history in 2019. He is slotted to play fullback for the Wyoming Cowboys. Driskill was the leader of the No. 1 ranked defense in the state in 2019 -- a defense that allowed opponents only 233.8 yards of total offense per game. The Bolts ranked No. 2 in the state in both rushing defense (112.2 yards allowed per game) and passing defense (121.6 yards allowed per game). As a linebacker, he ranked No. 1 in Class 4A as a senior in total tackles (13.2 tackles per game/158 total tackles), and led Class 4A with 69 solo tackles. He added 11.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, four blocked kicks and scored a safety. In the state championship game, Driskill recorded a game high 15.5 tackles, 1.0 sack and 1.0 tackle for a loss. He played for head football coach Trent Pikula at Thunder Basin High.
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Gavin Meyer is rated as the No. 15 overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin by 247 Sports, and is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. Meyer was named First Team All-State by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as both a junior in 2018 and a senior in 2019. As a senior, Meyer led the state of Wisconsin in both tackles for loss (52.0) and sacks (22.0), while being credited with 85 total tackles, including 57 solo tackles. He forced five fumbles and recovered three. He helped lead the Franklin Sabers to a 10-2 overall record and a 7-0 conference mark in 2019. Franklin High advanced to the quarterfinals of the Wisconsin Division I State Playoffs, the largest classification in Wisconsin. The Sabers recorded wins over Bradford/Reuther (42-0) and Indian Trail (44-7) before losing to eventual state champion Muskego (10-17) in the quarterfinals. Meyer played for head coach Louis Brown. Meyer also received offers from Air Force, Ball State, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan and Navy.
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Wt.
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NICK MILES
TE
6-5
250
FR.
PARKER, COLO. (CHAPARRAL)
Nick Miles comes to Wyoming from Chaparral High School in Parker, Colo. In 2019, he caught 17 passes for 203 yards, averaged 11.9 yards per reception and scored one receiving touchdown. For his career, he had 33 receptions for 415 yards, averaged 12.6 yards per catch and scored two receiving touchdowns. Miles follows in the footsteps of former Cowboy fan favorite and Chaparral High graduate Drew Van Maanen, who played fullback for the Pokes from 2013-17. Miles will join fellow Chaparral High grad Tristan Dietz, who is currently a redshirt freshman fullback at Wyoming. Miles played for Chaparral head football coach Jeff Ketron, who was a former graduate assistant coach with Wyoming Football in the 1990s.
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OLUWASEYI OMOTOSHODE
6-2
225
FR.
HOUSTON, TEXAS (GEORGE BUSH)
Oluwaseyi Omotosho was the leader of the George Bush High School Defense. He finished his senior season with from the defensive end position. He averaged 5.5 tackles per game for the season playing his high football in the competitive Houston area. An excellent pass rusher, Omotosho also added two sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss as a senior. He also forced a fumble as well. For his career, he recorded 50 career tackles. He went to the same high school as Kansas City Cheifs pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah. He also received recruiting interest from Liberty and Kansas State.
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EMMANUEL PREGNON OT
6-6
265
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DENVER, COLO. (THOMAS JEFFERSON)
Emmanuel Pregnon is a versatile two-way player that played for former Cowboy cornerback Derrick Martin. He finished his senior season recording 12 pancake blocks on the offensive line. He anchored a balanced offensive line that rushed for nearly 150 yards per game and passed for nearly 150 yards per contest. He finished his career with 16 pancake blocks. On defense, Pregnon 51 tackles as a senior playing defensive line. He finished his career at Thomas Jefferson High School with 72 career tackles. He was high school teammates with fellow Cowboy signee Keshaun Taylor.
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CALEB ROBINSON
DT
6-2
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OMAHA, NEB. (BURKE)
Caleb Robinson was one of the most talented defensive lineman in Nebraska. Robinson was a First team All-Metro selection, He was named a two-star recruit by Rivals. He helped lead Omaha Burke to a 9-2 record. He led Omaha Burke to a State Title as a junior. As a senior he led Omaha Burke to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. He finished his senior season recording 34 total tackles. He also added 4.5 tackles for loss. For his career, Robinson added 82 career tackles in the middle of the Omaha Burke defense. He also added three sacks for his career and racked up an impressive 15 tackles for loss. He also received recruiting interest from South Dakota State and Nebraska.
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CONNOR SHAY
LB
6-2
210
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DANVILLE, CALIF. (MONTE VISTA)
Connor Shay was ranked as a three-star recruit by 247Sports. Shay was named by Cal-Hi Sports as its 2019 North Coast Section (NCS) Defensive Player of the Year. He was also selected to the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle First Team AllMetro Team as a linebacker. He earned Second Team All-NorCal Preps honors as selected by Rivals.com. Shay was named First Team All-East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) Mountain Division and was named his team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior. He played middle linebacker and tight end for Monte Vista High School. His senior season, he made 134 tackles, including 51 solo tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and had one forced fumble. Shay averaged 11.7 tackles per game. For his career, he was credited with 201 total tackles, including 73 solo stops, 13.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. On offense, he caught 32 passes for 419 yards and four touchdowns from his tight end position as a senior. For his career, he caught 34 passes for 511 yards and five TDs. He also served as his team’s punter as a senior, averaging 36.1 yards per punt and placing 18 of his 42 punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. Shay helped lead Monte Vista High to an 8-4 overall record and a second-place finish in the EBAL Mountain Division. Monte Vista advanced to the Semifinals of the CIF North Coast Section Playoffs before losing to eventual champion De La Salle. He played for head football coach Matt Russi. Shay also received scholarship offers from Fresno State, Nevada, UNLV and Utah.
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BRADEN SIDERS
DE
6-3
215
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THORNTON, COLO. (RALSTON VALLEY)
Braden Siders is an All-CHSAA selection from Ralston Valley High School. He was a two-star recruit according to Rivals. He finished an outstanding career leading Ralston Valley to a 12-1 record. For his career, Siders recorded 209 career tackles with an impressive 19 sacks. He also has 39 career tackles for loss. As a senior, Siders recorded 100 tackles with 14 sacks. He was the star of a defense that allowed only 10.3 points per game during the regular season. He was also recruited by New Mexico.
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CAMERON SMITH
DE
6-4
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High-School Signees (continued) PARKER, COLO. (LEGEND)
Cameron Smith was a two-star recruit by Rivals leading his team to the Colorado State Playoffs and a 9-3 record. As a senior, Smith recorded 58 tackles with 6.5 sacks. As a junior, Smith recorded 85 tackles and four sacks. He finished his career at Legend High School with 106 career tackles to go along with 10.5 sacks. He was also recruited by Idaho, New Mexico State and North Dakota.
CAMERON STONE
CB
5-10
175
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ROSHARON, TEXAS (ANGLETON)
Cameron Stone was a First Team All-District selection at Angleton High School. He was a three-star recruit according to 247sports.com. As a junior, he recorded 47 tackles and also added four interceptions. He finished the season with three touchdowns, as he also saw time in the backfield. He is a threat on special teams, as he recorded 165 yards in punt returns for the season. He also returned kicks with 175 yards off returns. He was recruited by New Mexico State, Houston Baptist and Sam Houston State.
MANA TAIMANI
OT
6-5
315
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ANTIOCH, CALIF. (CLAYTON VALLEY CHARTER)
Mana Taimani is a three-star recruit according to 247sports.com. He helped lead his team to a 10-5 record this season and a State Championship for the school first state title. An opposing figure on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball he helped lead an offensive line that rushed for 288 yards per game for the season. He was also recruited by San Jose State, Portland State and Sacramento State.
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KESHAUN TAYLOR
S
6-0
195
FR.
DENVER, COLO. (THOMAS JEFFERSON)
6-2
311
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VICTORVILLE, CALIF. (OAK HILLS)
Nofoafia Tulafano is rated as a three-star recruit by 247sports.com. He was also named a two-star recruit by Rivals. He was a leader of an offensive line that was one of the top rushing teams in the area. He also played on defense, as he recorded nearly four tackles per game. He was invited to play in the 2020 Polynesian Bowl played in Hawai’i in January. He was also named to 2019 Watch List for the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding senior high school football player of Polynesian ancestry. He was recruited by Arizona, BYU, Hawai’i and New Mexico.
BRENT VANDERVEEN LB
6-2
190
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WASH. (SEDRO-WOOLLEY)
Brent VanderVeen was named the Skagit Valley Herald Offensive Football Player of the Year. He is a three-star prospect according to 247Sports. com. A strong defender, he also recorded 59 tackles and three interceptions. VanderVeen scored 13 touchdowns and tied for second in the county. He also recorded 534 yards receiving. Defensively, he finished his career with 179 career tackles and seven interceptions. He finished his career at wide receiver with 1,530 career receiving yards. He was also a threat on special teams leading the team in kick return yards, which included an 80 yard return. VanderVeen is also excelled on the basketball court and also participated in baseball and track and field. He was also recruited by Navy and Air Force.
ISAAC WHITE
S
6-1
195
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POTTSTOWN, PA. (MALVERN PREP)
Isaac White is a two-star recruit according to Rivals.com. He spent his junior season in Denver at Mullen High School grabbing 31 catches for 438 yards and a touchdown offensively. On defense, White recorded 33 tackles and added an interception and tackle for loss. He was also recruited by Colorado State, New Mexico State, Eastern Michigan, Air Force and Army.
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MALIK WILLIAMS
OT
6-4
265
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HAYWARD, CALIF. (HAYWARD)
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Malik Williams is a three-star offensive tackle out of Hayward High School in Hayward, Calif. Williams was also a two-star prospect by Rivals. He helped lead his team to a WACC Shoreline Championship as a senior. Williams also led the Farmers to the Semifinals of the CIF-NCS with a 10-2 record. He anchored an offensive line that saw his team rush for 235 yards per game. He also shined on the defensive side of the ball with 26 tackles on the defensive line. Williams also recorded five sacks and eight tackles for loss.
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THE OPPONENTS
Keshaun Taylor played for Wyoming great Derrick Martin at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver. Taylor is a three-star recruit from 247sports.com. He was named the 11th best recruit in the State of Colorado by 247sports.com. He was also a two-star recruit from Rivals. As a senior, Taylor recorded 55 tackles ranking third o nthe team. He also added two fumble recoveries. For his career, He was credited with 138 tackles. He also played o nthe offensive side of the ball, as he grabbed 30 catches for 249 yards as senior. For his career, he had 875 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns. He also excels on the basketball court at Thomas Jefferson High School. He was also recruited by Colorado State and Colorado.
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OPPONENTS
T H E OPPON E N T S GAME #2
Oct. 24, Mackay Stadium Reno, Nev., TBA
Oct. 31, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
N EVADA
H AWAI ’ I
2020 Schedule
Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12
Wyoming at UNLV Utah State at New Mexico San Diego State at Hawaii Fresno State at San Jose State
Head Coach Information
Media Information
Aug. 30 Purdue W, 34-31 Sept. 7 at Oregon L, 77-6 Sept. 14 Weber State W, 19-13 Sept. 21 at UTEP W, 37-21 Sept. 28 Hawai'i L, 54-3 Oct. 12 San Jose State W, 41-38 Oct. 19 at Utah State L, 36-10 Oct. 26 at Wyoming L, 31-3 Nov. 2 New Mexico W, 21-10 Nov. 9 at San Diego State W, 17-13 Nov. 23 at Fresno State W, 35-28 Nov. 30 UNLV L, 33-30 Jan. 3 Ohio# L, 30-21 # - Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise, Idaho
Head Coach: Todd Graham Alma Mater: East Central Career Record: 95-61 (13th) Record at Hawai’i: 0-0 (1st)
Team Information
2019 Record: 10-5 (5-3) Lettermen R/L: 53/29 Starters R/L: 13/12
Media Information
Football SID: Derek Inouchi E-Mail: inouchi@hawaii.edu Office Phone: 808-956-4478 Cell Phone: 808-954-0234 Fax: 808-956-4637 Press Box Phone: 808-486-1800 Website: hawaiiathletics.com
2019 Results
Arizona Oregon State at Washington Central Arkansas at Nevada at Boise State Air Force at New Mexico Fresno State San Jose State at UNLV San Diego State at Boise State & BYU #
W, 45-38 W, 31-28 L, 20-52 W, 35-16 W, 54-3 L, 37-59 L, 26-56 W, 45-31 L, 38-41 W, 42-40 W, 21-7 W, 14-11 L, 10-31 W, 38-34
& - MW Championship # - Hawai’i Bowl - Honolulu, Hawai’i
GAME #4
Nov. 7, Canvas Stadium Fort Collins. Colo., TBA
Nov. 14, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
General Information
A IR F ORCE
Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12
Head Coach Information
Team Information
2019 Record: 4-8 (3-5 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
2019 Results
vs. 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
General Information
Location: Colorado Springs, Colo. Enrollment: 4,000 Nickname: Falcons Colors: Blue and Silver Stadium: Falcon Stadium (46,692) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach Information L, 52-31 W, 38-13 L, 55-34 L, 41-35 L, 34-24 L, 24-10 W, 35-21 W, 41-31 W, 37-17 L, 38-21 L, 17-7 L, 31-24
Head Coach: Troy Calhoun Alma Mater: Air Force (1989) Career Record: 98-69 (15th year) Record at Air Force: Same
Team Information
2019 Record: 11-2 (7-1 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
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
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2020 Schedule
at San Jose State Boise State at Army at Wyoming New Mexico Colorado State at Utah State Open
2019 Results
Aug. 31 Colgate W, 48-7 Sept. 14 at Colorado W, 30-23 OT Sept. 20 at Boise State L, 30-19 Sept. 27 San Jose State W, 41-24 Oct. 5 at Navy L, 34-25 Oct. 12 Fresno State W, 43-24 Oct. 19 at Hawai'i W, 56-26 Oct. 26 Utah State W, 31-7 Nov. 2 Army W, 17-13 Nov. 16 at Colorado State W, 38-21 Nov. 23 at New Mexico W, 44-22 Nov. 30 Wyoming W, 20-6 Dec. 27 Washington State# W, 31-21 # - Cheez-It Bowl - Phoenix, Ariz.
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Football SID: Kyle Neaves E-Mail: Kyle.Neaves@colostate.edu Office Phone: 970-491-1038 Cell Phone: 970-491-1038 Press Box Phone: 970-491-8100 Website: nevadawolfpack.com
Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 22 Nov. 29
New Mexico at Fresno State Wyoming at Boise State UNLV at Air Force at San Diego State Utah State
MOUNTAIN WEST
Head Coach: Steve Addazio Alma Mater: Cent. Conn. St. (1981) Career Record: 57-55 (10th year) Record at Colorado State: --
2020 Schedule
RECORDS & HISTORY
Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Enrollment: 33,877 Nickname: Rams Colors: Green and Gold Stadium: Canvas Stadium (36,500) Playing Surface: PowerBlade Pro System Conference: Mountain West
SEASON IN REVIEW
GAME #3
C OLORADO S TATE
Media Information
Aug. 24 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Dec. 7 Dec. 24
THE OPPONENTS
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: nevadawolfpackcom
at Fresno State at Wyoming New Mexico at San Diego State Boise State Nevada at San Jose State UNLV
THE COWBOYS
Team Information
2019 Record: 7-6 (4-4 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: 46/N/A Starters R/L: 14/8
2020 Schedule
Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12
Head Coach Information
2019 Results
Head Coach: Jay Norvell Alma Mater: Iowa (1986) Career Record: 18-21 (4th year) Record at Nevada: Same
General Information
Location: Honolulu, Hawai’i Enrollment: 20,000 Nickname: Rainbow Warriors Colors: Green, Black, White and Silver Stadium: Aloha Stadium (50,000) Playing Surface: Synthetic Infilled Turf Conference: Mountain West
COWBOY COACHES
General Information
Location: Reno, Nev. Enrollment: 21,657 Nickname: Wolf Pack Colors: Navy Blue and Silver Stadium: Mackay Stadium (27,000) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
SEASON OUTLOOK
GAME #1
THE OPPON E N TS GAME #5
GAME #6
Nov. 21, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
Nov. 28, Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, Nev., TBA
U TAH S TATE General Information
Location: Logan, Utah Enrollment: 27,932 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Navy Blue, White and Pewter Gray Stadium: Maverik Stadium (25,100) Playing Surface: AstroTurf Conference: Mountain West
2020 Schedule
Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12
Team Information
2019 Record: 7-6 (6-2 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: 46/19 Starters R/L: 13/9
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. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 20
General Information
Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Enrollment: 30,457 Nickname: Rebels Colors: Scarlet and Grey Stadium: Allegiant Stadium (65,000) Playing Surface: Rolling natural turf Conference: Mountain West
at Boise State San Diego State at Nevada Fresno State at Wyoming New Mexico Air Force at Colorado State
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Gary Andersen Alma Mater: Utah (1986) Career Record: 59-58 (11th year) Record at Utah State: 33-30
UNLV
2019 Results
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 vs. Kent State#
Head Coach Information L, 38-35 W, 62-7 W, 23-17 W, 34-24 L, 42-6 W, 36-10 L, 31-7 L, 42-14 W, 37-35 W, 26-21 L, 56-21 W, 38-25 L, 51-41
# - Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl - Frisco, Texas
Head Coach: Marcus Arroyo Alma Mater: San Jose State (2003) Career Record: -- (First year) Record at UNLV: Same
Team Information
2019 Record: 4-8 (2-6 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
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
2020 Schedule
at San Diego State Nevada Fresno State at San Jose State at Colorado State Wyoming Boise State at Hawaii
2019 Results
Aug. 31 Southern Utah W, 56-23 Sept. 7 Arkansas State L, 43-17 Sept. 14 at Northwestern L, 30-14 Sept. 28 at Wyoming L, 53-17 Oct. 5 Boise State L, 38-13 Oct. 12 at Vanderbilt W, 34-10 Oct. 18 at Fresno State L, 56-27 Oct. 26 San Diego State L, 20-17 Nov. 2 at Colorado State L, 37-17 Nov. 16 Hawai'i L, 21-7 Nov. 23 San Jose State W, 38-35 Nov. 30 at Nevada W, 33-30 OT
GAME #7
GAME #8
Dec. 5, Dreamstyle Stadium Albuquerque, N.M., TBA
Dec. 12, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA
N EW M EXICO General Information
Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Enrollment: 22,225 Nickname: Lobos Colors: Cherry and Silver Stadium: Dreamstyle Stadium (39,224) Playing Surface: Synthetic Turf Conference: Mountain West
Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12
Head Coach Information
Head Coach: Danny Gonzales Alma Mater: New Mexico (1998) Career Record: -Record at New Mexico: Same
Team Information
2019 Record: 2-10 (0-8 Mountain West) Lettermen R/L: N/A Starters R/L: N/A
Media Information
Football SID: Frank Mercogliano E-Mail: fmercog@unm.edu Office Phone: 505-925-5501 Cell Phone: 505-410-4844 Press Box Phone: 505-925-5805 Website: golobos.com
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Aug. 31 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
B OISE S TATE
2020 Schedule
General Information
Location: Boise, Idaho Enrollment: 25,540 Nickname: Broncos Colors: Blue and Orange Stadium: Albertsons Stadium (36,387) Playing Surface: Blue FieldTurf Conference: Mountain West
at Colorado State San Jose State at Hawaii Nevada at Air Force at Utah State Wyoming Fresno State
2019 Results
Head Coach Information
Sam Houston StateW, 39-31 at Notre Dame L, 66-14 New Mexico State W, 55-52 at Liberty L, 17-10 at San Jose State L, 32-21 Colorado State L, 35-21 at Wyoming L, 23-10 Hawai'i L, 45-31 at Nevada L, 21-10 at Boise State L, 42-9 Air Force L, 44-22 Utah State L, 38-25
Head Coach: Bryan Harsin Alma Mater: Boise State (2000) Career Record: 71-22 (8th year) Record at Boise State: 64-17
Team Information
2019 Record: 12-2 (8-0 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
Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12
2020 Schedule Utah State at Air Force Open Colorado State at Hawaii San Jose State at UNLV at Wyoming
2019 Results
Aug. 31 at Florida State W, 36-31 Sept. 6 Marshall W, 14-7 Sept. 14 Portland State W, 45-10 Sept. 20 Air Force W, 30-19 Oct. 5 at UNLV W, 38-13 Oct. 12 Hawai'i W, 59-37 Oct. 19 at BYU L, 28-25 Nov. 2 at San Jose State W, 52-42 Nov. 9 Wyoming W, 20-17 OT Nov. 16 New Mexico W, 42-9 Nov. 23 at Utah State W, 56-21 Nov. 29 at Colorado State W, 31-24 Dec. 7 Hawai'i# W, 31-10 Dec. 21 vs. Washington* L, 38-7 # - Mountain West Championship * - Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
T H E OPPON E N T S 11/23/13 10/11/14 9/23/17 10/6/18
Series Record
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NEVADA
Site A H A H A H A H
Series Record
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HAWAI'I
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Site A A H H A A A H A A A H A H A H A H H A
Score L 22-27 W 21-13 W 45-20 L 9-14 W 28-10 W 31-13 L 28-31 L 18-26 L 19-35 W 24-20 W 28-22 W 20-15 L 17-38 L 17-32 L 18-42 W 48-10 W 13-10 W 52-6 W 66-0 W 35-6
Site A A A H A H A H A A A H H A H H A H A A H A A A A H A H A H H A H A H A H H A H A H A H H A H
Score L 0-12 L 0-16 L 0-17 T 6-6 L 5-34 L 0-20 L 3-32 W 10-0 W 27-0 L 0-33 L 0-61 L 10-48 L 0-47 L 0-40 W 6-0 L 0-28 L 0-14 L 0-13 L 0-42 T 7-7 L 0-60 L 0-33 L 0-40 L 7-20 W 21-6 L 6-26 L 0-23 L 0-7 L 0-16 L 3-12 T 0-0 W 7-0 T 0-0 L 0-22 T 0-0 L 0-27 L 0-10 L 0-7 L 6-21 L 20-21 W 8-0 W 34-0 L 7-14 L 0-14 W 21-14 W 34-0 L 13-14
MOUNTAIN WEST
Date 11/18/78 11/17/79 9/27/80 10/10/81 10/2/82 11/26/83 11/3/84 10/12/85 11/29/86 11/28/87 11/19/88 9/16/89 11/17/90 8/31/91 11/21/92 10/23/93 11/19/94 9/16/95 9/14/96 9/13/97
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 10/8/55
RECORDS & HISTORY
25th UW leads 14-10 Tied 2-2 Nov. 18, 1978 7-3 7-7 0-0 1-2 6 (1993-2013) 3 (‘84-’86; ‘90-’92) 66 (1996) 24 (1992) 66 (1996) 56 (2013)
112th UW trails 48-58-5 UW trails 10-11 Nov. 30, 1899 25-25-4 23-33-1 0-0 4-2 10 (1956-65) 5 (three times) 44 (2010) 61 (1913) 56 (1989) 61 (1913)
A H A H A H A H H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H H A H A H A H
SEASON IN REVIEW
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record at in Honolulu: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest UW Win Streak: Longest UH Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest UH Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by Hawai’i:
COLORADO STATE
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record in Fort Collins: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest UW Win Streak: Longest CSU Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest CSU Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by CSU:
W 20-12 W 27-13 W 7-6 W 29-0 W 40-8 W 18-7 W 28-7 W 21-3 W 31-7 W 33-14 L 10-12 W 13-10 W 46-14 W 39-3 W 16-6 W 17-6 W 28-9 W 35-3 L 6-11 L 0-3 L 16-19 W 29-13 W 13-3 L 16-20 L 25-28 W 55-21 L 3-9 W 42-17 W 43-34 L 19-30 L 15-20 W 20-15 W 48-14 W 56-35 L 8-17 W 35-28 W 31-14 L 21-41 L 24-35 L 24-31 W 25-24 L 7-14 W 27-19 L 13-24 L 13-37 L 14-42 L 36-44 W 35-28 L 7-30 L 31-39 W 24-0 L 28-36 L 20-31 W 17-16 W 44-0 W 23-19 W 45-31 L 22-52 L 31-45 L 7-26 W 38-17 W 16-13 W 34-21 W 17-7
THE OPPONENTS
Score L 7-9 W 25-6 W 34-30 L 28-35 L 28-35 W 28-21 W 42-34 W 31-3
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Series Record
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 11/22/19
THE COWBOYS
Date 10/2/37 9/5/92 10/11/97 9/23/00 10/6/12 10/17/15 10/22/16 10/26/19
9th UW Leads 5-3 UW Leads 3-1 Oct. 2, 1937 3-1 2-2 0-0 3-0 3 (2015-pres.) 2 (2000-2012) 28 (2019) 7 (2000, 2012) 42 (2016) 35 (2000, 2012)
H A H A
COWBOY COACHES
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record in Reno: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest UW Win Streak: Longest UNR Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest UNR Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by UNR:
W 59-56 L 28-38 W 28-21 OT L 13-17
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.
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THE OPPON E N TS Series Record
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AIR FORCE
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record at the Academy: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest UW Win Streak: Longest AF Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest AF Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by AF:
Date 11/2/57 11/15/58 9/26/59 10/22/60 11/3/62 11/14/64 9/18/65 9/17/66 9/23/67 9/28/68 9/27/69 9/19/70 9/25/71 9/16/72 9/28/74 11/22/75 11/20/76 9/10/77 11/15/80 9/19/81 10/30/82 9/17/83 9/15/84 9/14/85 9/20/86 9/5/87 9/24/88 9/10/89 9/22/90 10/5/91 9/19/92 10/2/93 10/29/94 9/9/95 9/21/96 11/15/97 11/14/98 9/25/99 10/14/00 10/13/01 10/26/02 9/20/03 10/30/04 9/17/05 9/23/06 10/20/07 9/6/08 10/17/09 9/25/10 11/12/11 10/13/12 9/21/13
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Score T 7-7 L 6-21 L 7-20 W 15-0 L 14-35 T 7-7 W 31-14 W 13-0 W 37-10 L 3-10 W 27-25 L 17-41 L 19-23 L 14-45 W 20-16 W 24-10 L 21-41 T 0-0 L 7-25 W 17-10 L 34-44 W 14-7 W 26-20 L 7-49 W 23-17 W 27-13 W 48-45 L 7-45 W 24-12 L 28-51 L 28-42 W 31-18 L 17-34 L 10-34 W 22-19 L 3-14 L 3-10 W 10-7 L 34-51 L 13-24 W 34-26 L 29-35 W 43-26 W 29-28 L 24-31 L 12-20 L 3-23 L 0-10 L 14-20 W 25-17 L 27-28 W 56-23
59th UW trails 26-29-3 UW trails 10-11 Nov. 2, 1957 14-11-2 12-18-1 0-0 4-2 3 (Three Times) 5 (2006-2010) 33 (2013) 42 (1985) 56 (2013) 51 (1991 & 2000)
Site H A H H A A H A H A A H A A H A A H A A A H H H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A
#GoWyo
9/6/14 10/10/15 10/8/16 11/11/17 11/17/18 11/30/19
W 17-13 L 17-31 W 35-26 W 28-14 W 35-27 L 6-20
H A H A H A
Series Record
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UTAH STATE
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record in Logan: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest UW Win Streak: Longest USU Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest USU Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by USU: 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
Score L 0-46 L 0-53 L 3-24 W 13-7 W 23-10 L 0-57 L 0-6 L 3-14 L 0-26 L 6-20 L 2-25 L 13-26 T 6-6 L 0-42 L 6-24 L 7-12 L 8-13 L 0-12 L 0-27 L 0-19 L 0-18 L 0-25 L 7-34 W 27-12 L 13-20 L 0-16 W 12-6 L 6-14 L 7-21 W 33-19 L 34-45 W 27-0 W 40-7 W 37-0 W 14-0 W 20-13 W 21-12 W 21-13 W 21-0 T 19-19 W 41-13 W 27-2 L 13-17 T 6-6 L 6-20
71st UW trails 26-40-4 UW trails 2-5 Nov. 21, 1903 15-13-3 11-26-1 0-1 2-4 8 (1949-56) 10 (1927-37) 45 (1968) 57 (1917) 52 (2016) 63 (2011) Site A A A H A A H A A H A A H A N H A H A H A H A A H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A
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 10/8/11 11/30/13 11/7/14 10/30/15 11/5/16 10/14/17 10/20/18 11/16/19
W 21-14 T 20-20 W 35-10 W 48-3 L 29-42 W 31-29 L 23-35 L 20-31 L 7-17 L 21-27 W 20-3 L 31-32 L 13-20 W 43-42 W 48-21 W 38-7 W 32-18 L 19-63 L 7-35 L 3-20 L 27-58 W 52-28 W 28-23 L 16-24 L 21-26
H A H H H A H A H A H A H A A H H A A H A H A H A
Series Record
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UNLV
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: 25th Overall Series Record: UW Leads 13-11 MWC Series Record: UW Leads 9-8 Series Began: Nov. 11, 1978 UW Record in Laramie: 8-4 UW Record in Las Vegas: 5-7 UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0 UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 2-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 4 (‘81-’98/’04-’07) Longest UNLV Win Streak: 5 (1999-2003) Largest UW Margin of Victory: 36 (2019) Largest UNLV Margin of Victory: 26 (2010) Most Points Scored by UW: 66 (2016) Most Points Scored by UNLV: 69 (2016) Date 11/11/78 10/27/79 11/8/80 10/3/81 9/28/96 11/8/97 10/17/98 10/2/99 10/21/00 10/27/01 11/2/02 11/29/03 11/6/04 10/1/05 11/18/06 10/27/07 11/13/08 9/26/09 11/13/10 10/15/11 11/17/12 11/28/15 11/12/16 9/28/19
Score L 10-12 L 24-28 L 26-33 W 45-21 W 33-21 W 35-23 W 28-25 L 32-35 L 23-42 L 26-47 L 48-49 L 24-35 W 53-45 W 42-17 W 34-26 W 29-24 L 14-22 W 30-27 L 16-42 W 41-14 W 28-23 W 35-28 L 66-69 W 53-17
Site A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
T H E OPPON E N T S VS .
NEW MEXICO
*Wyoming was later awarded a win by forfeit in the Nov. 24, 1979 game.
VS .
Series Record
BOISE STATE
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record in Boise: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest UW Win Streak: Longest BSU Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest BSU Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by BSU: Score L 13-35 L 17-33 L 10-17 L 14-24 L 6-51 L 14-36 L 14-45 L 7-48 L 14-63 L 14-34 W 30-28 L 14-24 L 14-34 L 17-20 OT
Site H A H A H A H A H A H A H A
MOUNTAIN WEST UW ADMINISTRATION
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
RECORDS & HISTORY
Date 9/14/02 9/27/03 9/16/06 9/15/07 9/18/10 11/26/11 10/27/12 11/16/13 11/22/14 10/24/15 10/29/16 10/21/17 9/29/18 11/9/19
15th UW trails 1-13 UW trails 1-8 Sept. 14, 2002 1-6 0-7 0-0 1-5 1 (2016) 10 (2002-2015) 2 (2016) 49 (2014) 30 (2016) 63 (2014)
SEASON IN REVIEW
Site A A A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H H
THE OPPONENTS
Score W 19-6 W 14-2 L 7-34 W 7-3 L 0-28 W 41-14 W 44-0 W 41-7 L 0-7 L 7-9 W 9-7 W 20-0 W 20-13 W 20-13 L 12-13 W 25-20 W 13-3 W 33-7 L 21-25 L 6-17 L 6-17 W 27-9 W 37-7 W 42-6 W 35-6 L 12-24 L 7-17 L 14-49 L 14-17 L 21-23 L 21-32 L 32-38 W 24-23 W 23-21 L 15-19 L 3-17* L 21-24 W 13-12 L 20-41 L 10-17 W 59-21 L 16-41 W 35-25 W 59-16 W 55-7 W 24-23 W 25-22 W 39-19 W 35-21 L 7-10 W 38-28 W 42-28
A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A A A H A H
THE COWBOYS
Date 11/29/30 11/26/31 9/29/39 9/28/40 11/29/41 9/24/49 10/28/50 11/10/51 10/18/52 11/14/53 10/16/54 11/12/55 10/13/56 11/16/57 10/25/58 11/14/59 9/24/60 11/11/61 9/22/62 11/9/63 10/31/64 11/6/65 10/15/66 11/11/67 10/26/68 11/15/69 10/24/70 11/20/71 10/7/72 11/17/73 10/19/74 11/15/75 10/16/76 11/19/77 10/7/78 11/24/79 10/4/80 11/21/81 9/4/82 11/5/83 10/20/84 11/16/85 11/1/86 11/7/87 10/15/88 10/28/89 10/13/90 10/19/91 10/10/92 11/13/93 11/12/94 11/20/99
73rd UW leads 39-33 UW trails 9-12 Nov. 29, 1930 20-15 19-18 0-0 3-3 7 (1986-92) 7 (1969-75) 48 (1988) 35 (1971, ‘00) 59 (1984, ‘87) 56 (2016)
L 10-45 L 29-30 L 20-49 L 3-26 L 9-16 L 24-27 W 14-10 L 3-20 L 0-24 W 37-13 L 31-34 W 31-10 W 28-23 W 38-31 L 30-36 L 28-38 L 35-56 W 42-3 W 31-3 W 23-10
COWBOY COACHES
The 2020 Meeting Will be the: Overall Series Record: MWC Series Record: Series Began: UW Record in Laramie: UW Record in Albuquerque: UW Record at Neutral Sites: UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: Longest Wyoming Win Streak: Longest UNM Win Streak: Largest UW Margin of Victory: Largest UNM Margin of Victory: Most Points Scored by UW: Most Points Scored by UNM:
9/30/00 10/6/01 11/30/02 11/22/03 11/20/04 10/15/05 10/7/06 10/13/07 10/4/08 10/10/09 11/6/10 11/19/11 11/10/12 10/12/13 11/29/14 9/26/15 11/26/16 10/28/17 11/24/18 10/19/19
SEASON OUTLOOK
Series Record
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THE OPPON E N TS Wyoming Series Records vs. 2020 Opponents
Wyoming Series Records vs. 2020 Opponent Coaches
Opponent Nevada Hawai'i Colorado State Air Force Utah State UNLV New Mexico Boise State
Opponent vs. Jay Norvell vs. Todd Graham vs. Steve Addazio vs. Troy Calhoun vs. Gary Andersen vs. Marcus Arroyo vs. Danny Gonzales vs. Bryan Harsin
Overall 5-3
Home 3-1
Away 2-2
Neutral 0-0
48-58-5 26-29-3 26-40-4 13-11 39-33 1-13
25-25-4 14-11-2 15-13-3 8-4 20-15 1-6
23-33-1 12-18-1 11-26-1 5-7 19-18 0-7
0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall Home 1-0 1-0 First Meeting in 2020 0-1 0-0 6-7 3-3 0-2 0-0 First Meeting in 2020 First Meeting in 2020 1-5 1-2
Away 0-0
Neutral 0-0
0-0 3-4 0-2
0-1 0-0 0-0
0-3
0-0
Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents G Air Force ............................ 58 Appalachian State .............. 2 Arizona .............................. 22 Arizona State...................... 15 Arkansas State ................... 2 Army ................................. 1 Auburn............................... 1 Baylor ................................ 4 Black Hills .......................... 3 Boise State ........................ 14 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 ................... 111 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 Georgia State ..................... 1 Gonzaga ............................ 1 Grand Island ...................... 1 Hardin Simmons ................ 1 Hawai’i .............................. 24 Houston ............................. 7 Idaho ................................. 8 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 ............................ 2 Montana ............................ 14
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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 48 0 11 0 1 0 0 2 1 12 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 14 1 7 3 0 3 1 4 3 1 3 5 2 1 1 4 0 2 3 0 0 2 1 14
L 29 1 12 9 0 1 1 3 0 13 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 0 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
#GoWyo
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 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts. 1149 66 381 225 51 0 21 60 86 198 44 1413 15 22 120 88 117 235 0 34 49 161 147 272 1841 0 446 0 18 53 14 50 28 383 288 20 27 9 38 0 21 14 687 75 176 131 29 141 107 166 126 17 55 153 41 36 28 135 37 69 118 40 0 61 50 379
Opp. Pts. 1324 38 417 404 41 13 35 102 12 492 72 1665 17 24 57 56 62 27 47 30 29 714 424 555 2090 91 737 33 14 75 45 47 20 17 338 14 0 16 17 77 0 6 522 219 115 56 65 86 166 166 47 0 0 11 0 27 15 44 110 25 81 111 46 46 71 72
First Last Game Game 1957 2019 2004 2015 1936 1977 1951 1977 1979 1990 1965 1965 2000 2000 1949 1986 1927 1929 2002 2019 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 2019 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 2019 2019 1922 1922 1911 1911 1958 1958 1978 2018 1952 1988 1921 2019 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 2019 1951 2014
Montana State .................... 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 19 1 8 6 8 72 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 4 5 2 6 1 1 24 1 83 70 1 33 2 2 1 7 4 1 4 4 1 3 1 1 2
W 13 1 0 3 5 39 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 3 3 1 3 1 1 13 0 31 26 1 26 1 0 1 2 4 1 4 3 1 1 1 1 1
L 6 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 3 0 0 11 1 51 40 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 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. 339 26 134 47 223 1656 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 23 134 85 51 95 45 24 795 6 1327 1195 16 978 35 9 20 161 126 42 124 109 16 66 17 4 11
Opp. Pts. 165 0 330 55 173 1412 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 76 126 49 147 22 21 725 56 2214 1516 0 541 16 76 7 185 82 28 13 29 0 90 14 0 14
First Last Game Game 1919 2003 1927 1927 1934 2016 1910 1926 1937 2019 1930 2019 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 2019 1938 1992 2010 2012 1954 2019 2016 2016 2004 2004 1978 2019 1965 1965 1904 2010 1903 2019 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
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
T H E OPPON E N T S Wyoming trails 26-29-3. Home: 14-11-2; Road: 12-18-1.
ARIZONA Wyoming trails 10-12. Home: 6-2; Road: 4-10
Oct. 1, 1977
W, 13-12
(Laramie)
(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
W, 13-6 W, 31-6
(Laramie) (Laramie)
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
Nov. 9, 2019 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
L, 17-20 OT 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
(Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie) (Boise) (Laramie)
BOWLING GREEN Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 27, 2008
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
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
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
(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)
UW ADMINISTRATION
(Boone) (Laramie)
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
BOISE STATE Wyoming trails 1-13. Home: 1-6; Road: 0-7.
MOUNTAIN WEST
L, 13-31 W, 53-7
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
(Laramie)
RECORDS & HISTORY
Series tied 1-1. Home: 1-0. Away: 0-1
Oct. 3, 2015 Sept. 4, 2004
Wyoming trails 6-9. Home: 4-2; Road: 2-7.
W, 31-6
SEASON IN REVIEW
APPALACHIAN STATE
ARIZONA STATE
Sept. 24, 1927
THE OPPONENTS
(ColoradoSprings) (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)
(Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Laramie) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson) (Tucson)
THE COWBOYS
L, 6-20 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
W, 26-24 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. 30, 2019 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
Nov. 6, 1976 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
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THE OPPON E N TS Oct. 23, 1965 Nov. 21, 1964 Oct. 19, 1963 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
W, 34-6 W, 31-11 W, 41-14 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
(Laramie) (Provo) (Laramie) (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
156
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 48-58-5. Home: 25-25-4; Road: 23-33-1.
Nov. 22, 2019 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
W, 17-7 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
(Laramie) (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)
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
T H E OPPON E N T S Nov. 27, 1913 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, 0-61 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) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Laramie) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins) (Ft. Collins)
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 ATHLETIC CLUB Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Nov. 3, 1900
L, 0-33
(Denver)
DENVER MANUAL Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Nov. 7, 1896
W, 18-14
(Laramie)
EASTERN MICHIGAN Wyoming trails 0-2. Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1.
Sept. 23, 2016 Sept. 12, 2015
L, 24-27 L, 29-48
(Ypsilanti) (Laramie)
FLORIDA Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2
DENVER Wyoming trails 11-32-2. Home: 5-11; Road: 6-21-2.
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.
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)
UW ADMINISTRATION
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
MOUNTAIN WEST
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
FLORIDA ATLANTIC
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)
(Gainesville) (Gainesville)
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, 14-32 L, 0-13
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
Sept. 3, 2005 Sept. 15, 1951
THE COWBOYS
(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) (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)
COWBOY COACHES
W, 31-14 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
SEASON OUTLOOK
Oct. 24, 1992 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
FURMAN Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 1, 2001
W, 20-14
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
(Laramie)
157
THE OPPON E N TS GARDNER-WEBB Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 9, 2017
W, 27-0
(Laramie)
GEORGIA Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Sept. 19, 1998
L, 9-16
(Athens)
GEORGIA STATE Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
Dec. 31, 2019
W, 38-17
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
L, 0-77
(Spokane)
HARDIN SIMMONS Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral 1-0.
Dec. 31, 1958
W, 14-6
(El Paso)
HAWAI’I
W, 28-13 W, 40-38 W, 28-0 W, 14-7 L, 3-31
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Moscow) (Moscow)
IDAHO STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-1; Road: 1-0.
Sept. 13, 1975 Sept. 9, 1972 Sept. 17, 1949 Oct. 9, 1948
(Tucson)
GONZAGA Nov. 21, 1922
Oct. 2, 1999 Aug. 31, 1996 Sept. 22, 1951 Nov. 4, 1950 Nov. 11, 1921
L, 3-16 W, 30-14 W, 58-13 W, 40-13
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Pocatello) (Laramie)
IOWA L, 3-24 L, 19-20 L, 7-21
(Iowa City) (San Diego) (Iowa City)
IOWA STATE Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.
Sept. 6, 1997 Sept. 7, 1996 Sept. 26, 1987 Oct. 4, 1986
W, 56-10 W, 41-38 W, 34-17 L, 10-21
(Laramie) (Ames) (Laramie) (Ames)
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 7-1. Home: 5-0; Road 2-1.
Sept. 14, 2019 Sept. 7, 2013 Sep. 22, 2012
158
W, 21-16 W, 42-10 W, 40-37
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Moscow)
#GoWyo
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) (Lawrence) (Lawrence) (Lawrence) (Laramie) (Lawrence)
KANSAS STATE 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
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
(Tempe) (Manhattan) (Manhattan) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Manhattan) (Laramie) (Manhattan)
W, 19-0 W, 74-0 W, 25-0 W, 12-0 W, 15-0 L, 8-11
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
LARAMIE TOWN TEAM Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Oct. 27, 1900 Oct. 2, 1894
Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.
Sept. 2, 2017 Dec. 30, 1987 Oct. 17, 1953
LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL
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)
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.
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)
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
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
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)
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
T H E OPPON E N T S 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 Series tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
W, 37-31 L, 13-40
(Laramie) (Columbia)
MONTANA Wyoming leads 14-0. Home: 3-0; Road: 5-0; Neutral: 6-0.
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Missoula) (Missoula) (Missoula) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Billings) (Missoula) (Laramie) (Missoula)
MONTANA STATE Wyoming leads 13-6. Home: 7-5; Road: 5-1; Neutral: 1-0.
(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.
W, 26-0
(Laramie)
NEBRASKA 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)
(Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno) (Laramie) (Reno)
NEW MEXICO Wyoming leads 39-33. Home: 20-15; Road: 19-18.
Oct. 19, 2019 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
W, 23-10 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
(Laramie) (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)
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
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
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
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
(Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie)
UW ADMINISTRATION
Sept. 10, 2016 Aug. 31, 2013 Sept. 24, 2011 Oct. 1, 1994 Sept. 8, 1984 Sept. 10, 1983 Sept. 14, 1968 Sept. 29, 1934
W, 31-3 W, 42-34 W, 28-21 L, 28-35 L, 28-35 W, 34-30 W, 25-6 L, 7-9
MOUNTAIN WEST
Nov. 19, 1927
Wyoming leads 5-3. Home: 3-1; Road: 2-2.
Oct. 26, 2019 Oct. 22, 2016 Oct. 17, 2015 Oct. 6, 2012 Sept. 23, 2000 Oct. 11, 1997 Sept. 5, 1992 Oct. 2, 1937
RECORDS & HISTORY
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
NEVADA
SEASON IN REVIEW
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
(Laramie) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Lincoln) (Laramie) (Laramie)
(Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque) (Laramie) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque) (Albuquerque)
THE OPPONENTS
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
L, 7-14 W, 14-7 L, 10-14 L, 0-20 W, 21-0 W, 5-0
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 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
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
Series is tied 3-3. Home: 2-2; Road: 1-1.
Oct. 6, 1926 Nov. 2, 1920 Nov. 8, 1919 Nov. 19, 1915 Nov. 13, 1911 Nov. 19, 1910
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 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. 31, 2019 Sept. 8, 2018
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
SEASON OUTLOOK
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THE OPPON E N TS 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 Dec. 16, 1899 Oct. 31, 1896 Nov. 29, 1895
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 T, 5-5 W, 10-6 W, 34-0
(Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Greeley) (Laramie)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Sept. 3, 2016
W, 40-34
(Laramie)
OREGON Wyoming trails 0-2. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-1.
Spet. 16, 2017 Sept. 13, 2014
Sept. 11, 1993
W, 45-42
(Laramie)
NORTHWESTERN
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
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.
Aug. 30, 2008 Sept. 22, 2007
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
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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)
#GoWyo
(Corvallis) (Laramie) (Corvallis) (Laramie) (Laramie)
PACIFIC Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-1.
Sept. 13, 1986 Nov. 16, 1974 Sept. 22, 1973
W, 23-20 L, 14-50 W, 49-14
(Laramie) (Laramie) (Laramie)
REGIS Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
Nov. 20.1926 Oct. 24, 1925
L, 7-22 W, 24-0
(Denver) (Laramie)
RICE
(San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie) (San Diego) (Laramie)
SAN FRANCISCO 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)
Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 24, 1998
W, 34-24
(Laramie)
RICHMOND
SANTA CLARA Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.
Nov. 21, 1931
L, 0-6
(Laramie)
Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.
Sept. 20, 1980 Sept. 22, 1979
OHIO
L, 31-44 L, 16-27 L, 14-41 W, 30-10 W, 28-0
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
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1
Sept. 15, 1979
(Laramie) (Eugene)
OREGON STATE
NORTHERN IOWA Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
L, 13-49 L, 14-48
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
W, 35-14 W, 9-7
(Laramie) (Laramie)
SAN DIEGO STATE Series tied 19-19. Home: 12-7; Road: 7-12.
Oct. 12, 2019 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
L, 22-26 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
(San Diego) (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)
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)
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
T H E OPPON E N T S Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 2-0.
Nov. 10, 1939 Oct. 7, 1932
L, 6-39 L, 6-20
(St. Louis) (St. Louis)
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)
SYRACUSE
TULSA
Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.
Series tied 3-3. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-3
L, 34-40
(Syracuse)
TCU Wyoming trails 2-6. Home: 1-3; Road: 1-3.
L, 20-31 L, 0-45 L, 10-45 L, 7-54 W, 24-21 L, 3-26 L, 14-28 W, 34-27
(Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth) (Laramie) (Ft. Worth)
TEMPLE L, 15-37 W, 38-23
UC DAVIS Sept. 17, 2016 W, 45-22
UCLA Dec. 23, 2004
W, 13-7 L, 7-47 L, 17-42
(Knoxville) (Nashville) (Knoxville)
Sept. 1, 2012 Sept. 11, 2010 Sept. 12, 2009 Sept. 23, 1978 Sept. 21, 1974
L, 17-37 L, 7-34 L, 10-41 L, 3-17 L, 7-34
(Austin) (Austin) (Laramie) (Austin) (Austin)
Wyoming trails 0-3. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-2.
Sept. 11, 2004 Sept. 6, 2001 Sept. 9, 2000
L, 0-31 L, 20-28 L, 3-51
UNLV
(College Station) (Laramie) (College Station)
TEXAS STATE
Wyoming leads 13-11. Home: 8-4; Road: 5-7.
Sept. 28, 2019 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
(San Marcos) (Laramie) (San Marcos) (Laramie)
TEXAS TECH Wyoming leads 3-2. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-2; Neutral: 1-0.
L, 32-49 W, 22-17 W, 10-7 W, 21-14 L, 0-35
(Lubbock) (Laramie) (Lubbock) (El Paso) (Lubbock)
Nov. 27, 1965
L, 6-56
(Los Angeles)
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
L, 6-30 L, 10-22 L, 7-40 L, 0-50 W, 31-15 L, 13-43 L, 28-45
(Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie)
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
UW ADMINISTRATION
Sept. 12, 1992 Sept. 21, 1991 Nov. 12 1960 Jan. 2, 1956 Sept. 24, 1938
Wyoming trails 0-1. Away: 1-0.
MOUNTAIN WEST
W, 23-14 W, 45-10 L, 21-42 W, 45-10
(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) (Laramie) (Las Vegas)
USC
Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.
Sept. 7, 2019 Sept. 20, 2017 Sept. 28, 2013 Sept. 10, 2011
W, 53-17 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
RECORDS & HISTORY
TEXAS A&M
(Las Vegas)
SEASON IN REVIEW
TEXAS Wyoming trails 0-5. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-4.
W, 24-21
THE OPPONENTS
Wyoming trails 1-2. Away: 1-1; Neutral: 0-1.
Nov. 8, 2008 Aug. 31, 2002 Sept. 4, 1999
(Laramie)
Wyoming leads1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
(Albuquerque) (Laramie)
TENNESSEE
(Tulsa) (Tulsa) (Tulsa) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Tulsa)
Wyoming leads1-0. Home: 1-0.
Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Neutral: 0-1.
Dec. 17, 2011 Sept. 1, 1990
L, 21-24 L, 0-35 L, 6-35 W, 17-7 W, 23-19 W, 28-27
(Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie) (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) (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)
THE COWBOYS
Nov. 5, 2011 Oct. 9, 2010 Nov. 21, 2009 Oct. 25, 2008 Oct. 6, 2007 Oct. 28, 2006 Oct. 8, 2005 Oct. 31, 1998
Sept. 21, 2019 Nov. 21, 1998 Oct. 7, 1995 Sept. 17, 1994 Oct. 15, 1955 Nov. 20, 1954
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 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
COWBOY COACHES
Sept. 30, 2006
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 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
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L, 0-20 L, 0-9 L, 0-75 L, 0-31 L, 0-23
(Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Salt Lake City) (Laramie)
UTAH STATE Wyoming trails 26-40-4. Home: 15-13-3; Road: 11-26-1; Neutral 0-1.
Nov. 16, 2019 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 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
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L, 21-26 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 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
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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, 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
(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 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
W, 42-19 W, 36-13 W, 33-26 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
(El Paso) (Laramie) (El Paso) (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
WASHINGTON STATE 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
W, 23-3 L, 12-13
(Laramie) (Charlottesville)
WASHINGTON Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2.
Sept. 21, 2002 Sept. 8, 1979
L, 7-38 L, 2-38
(Seattle) (Seattle)
WASHINGTON & LEE Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.
Jan. 1, 1951
W, 20-7
(Gainesville)
(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)
WESTERN MICHIGAN Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.
Oct. 12, 1996
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
W, 21-12 L, 17-41 L, 28-37
(Madison) (Laramie) (Madison)
WOFFORD
Sereies is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.
Sept. 1, 2007 Sept. 9, 2006
L 19-41 L, 14-31 W, 34-13 L, 23-29 L, 28-43 W, 28-7 L, 15-21
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)
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First Game 1956 2004 1936 1951 1979 1965 2000 1949 1927 2002 2008 1922 1990 2012 1981 2000 1912 1893 1928 2002 1983 1900 1909 1898 1899 1919 1898 1900 1896 2015 1951 2009 1966 1904 1992 2001 2017 1998 2019 1922 1958 1978 1952 1921 1948 1953 1986 1961 1951 1912 1910 1901 1898 1894 1982 1991 1994 1988 1988 1968 1976 1946 2004 2018 1951 1919
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Last Game 2019 2015 1977 1977 1990 1965 2000 1986 1929 2019 2011 2016 1990 2012 1988 2017 1940 1914 1928 2002 1983 2009 1948 1947 2019 1932 1960 1900 1896 2016 2005 2014 1966 1938 2018 2001 2017 1998 2019 1922 1958 2018 1988 2019 1975 2017 1997 2003 1993 1928 1910 1903 1915 1900 1982 1991 2005 1998 1995 1978 2014 1946 2005 2019 2014 2003
UW ADMINISTRATION
Neutral 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-0 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 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 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 6-0 1-0
MOUNTAIN WEST
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
Road 12-18-1 0-1 4-10 2-7 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-7 1-0 13-27 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 3-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 3-18-1 0-12-1 2-8 23-33-1 0-3 6-21-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-0 0-0 8-1 1-6 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 7-7 0-6 2-1 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 0-2 0-3 0-1 1-0 0-1 5-0 5-1
RECORDS & HISTORY
Home 14-11-2 1-0 6-2 4-2 2-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 3-0 1-6 0-1 17-16-3 0-0 0-1 3-1 1-0 4-1 6-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 0-5 1-4 7-8-2 25-25-4 0-1 5-11 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 4-0 3-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 7-3 1-0 5-0 2-1 0-0 2-0 0-2 2-1 3-1 1-0 3-0 5-1 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 2-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 7-5
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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
THE OPPONENTS
L 29 1 12 9 0 0 1 3 0 13 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 0 1 0 10 6 1 1 3 1 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 1 0 1 0 6
THE COWBOYS
W 26 1 10 6 2 1 0 1 3 1 1 30 0 0 3 2 4 9 0 1 1 3 1 9 48 0 11 0 1 0 0 2 1 12 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 14 1 7 3 0 3 1 4 3 1 3 5 2 1 1 4 2 3 0 0 0 2 1 14 13
COWBOY COACHES
Air Force .......................... Appalachian State ........... Arizona ............................ Arizona State ................... Arkansas State ................ Army ................................ Auburn............................. Baylor .............................. Black Hills State .............. Boise State ...................... Bowling Green ................ BYU ................................. California ......................... Cal Poly ........................... Cal State Fullerton........... Central Michigan ............. Chadron State ................. Cheyenne High School ... Chicago ........................... The Citadel ...................... Colgate ............................ Colorado ......................... Colorado College ............ Colorado Mines ............... Colorado State ................ Creighton ........................ Denver ............................. Denver Athletic Club ....... Denver Manual ................ Eastern Michigan ............ Florida ............................. Florida Atlantic ................ Florida State .................... Ft. Russell (Ft. Warren) ... Fresno State .................... Furman ............................ Gardner-Webb ................. Georgia ........................... Georgia State .................. Gonzaga .......................... Hardin Simmons ............. Hawai’i ............................. Houston ........................... Idaho ............................... Idaho State ...................... Iowa ................................. Iowa State ....................... Kansas............................. Kansas State ................... Kearney State .................. Laramie All-Stars ............. Laramie Athletic Club ...... Laramie High School ...... Laramie Town Team ........ Long Beach State ........... Louisiana-Lafayette ......... Louisiana-Monroe ........... Louisiana Tech ................ Louisville.......................... LSU.................................. Michigan State ................ Minnesota........................ Mississippi ....................... Missouri ........................... Montana .......................... Montana State .................
G 58 2 22 15 2 1 1 4 3 14 2 78 1 1 4 3 6 9 1 1 1 27 18 27 111 4 45 1 1 2 2 2 1 13 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 24 7 8 4 3 4 6 8 4 1 3 6 2 1 1 4 2 4 3 3 1 2 2 14 19
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Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents 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 ........................ San Diego State .............. San Francisco ................. San Jose State ................ Santa Clara...................... South Dakota .................. South Dakota Mines........ Southern Utah ................. SMU................................. St. Louis .......................... 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 .................. Witchita State .................. Wilson Beauties .............. Wisconsin ........................ Wofford ............................ Wyoming Alumni ............. Wyoming Faculty ............
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G 1 8 6 8 72 2 1 2 1 1 26 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 8 2 5 3 2 1 2 37 1 11 1 5 2 1 3 2 1 8 2 3 5 3 4 5 2 6 1 1 24 1 83 70 1 33 2 2 1 7 4 1 4 4 1 3 1 1 2
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W 1 0 3 5 39 2 1 2 0 1 18 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 2 19 0 7 0 5 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 3 1 1 13 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 18 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 6 1 2 5 3 1 2 1 3 0 0 11 1 51 40 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 1 0 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
Home 1-0 0-1 2-2 3-1 20-15 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 11-2-3 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 2-1 2-1 1-0 1-0 2-0 12-7 0-0 3-2 0-1 5-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 2-0 1-0 0-1 2-0 1-0 0-0 8-4 0-0 20-20 15-13-3 0-0 13-1-1 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 4-0 1-0 3-0 2-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 1-1
Road 0-0 0-7 1-1 2-2 19-18 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 7-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-4 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 7-11 0-1 4-2 0-0 0-0 0-0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-1 1-3 0-0 1-1 0-4 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 5-7 1-0 11-31-1 11-26-1 1-0 12-5 0-1 0-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
Neutral 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 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 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 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 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 0-0 0-0
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 2019 2019 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 2019 1992 2012 2019 2016 2004 2019 1965 2010 2019 1900 1995 2007 2002 1950 2018 2011 1996 1956 1982 1894 1986 2018 1897 1923
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M ISSOURI RECAP RECAP: The day began with only the second Southeastern Conference (SEC) opponent in history visiting Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium as the Missouri Tigers came to Laramie on Saturday. The day ended with the Wyoming Cowboys capturing a 37-31 victory over a very good Missouri team. While the Cowboys found themselves trailing by a score of 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, it was an explosive second quarter that would see the Cowboys score 17 straight points to take a 17-14 lead, and the Pokes would extend their lead to 27-17 going into halftime.
Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Missouri vs Wyoming (Aug 31, 2019 at Laramie,Wyo.) Score by Quarters Missouri Wyoming Qtr 1st
Time 09:04 03:19 2nd 09:09 07:54 06:15 02:11 01:58 00:00 3rd 04:21 4th 13:29 07:01 06:19
1
14 0
2
3
3 27
0 7
4
14 3
Total
31 37
Scoring play MU - Nance, Jonathan 3 yd pass from Bryant, Kelly (McCann, Tucker kick), 12-65 4:31 MU - Rountree, Larry 2 yd run (McCann, Tucker kick), 11-74 4:27 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 19 yd field goal, 12-53 5:37 WYO - COLDON, C.J. 30 yd fumble recovery (ROTHE, Cooper kick) WYO - VALLADAY, X. 61 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 2-61 0:14 MU - McCann, Tucker 22 yd field goal, 13-70 4:04 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 75 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 1-75 0:13 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 23 yd field goal, 1-0 0:00 WYO - SMITH, Trey 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 11-80 5:43 MU - Badie, Tyler 1 yd run (McCann, Tucker kick), 4-29 1:10 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 20 yd field goal, 9-38 3:24 MU - Nance, Jonathan 53 yd pass from Bryant, Kelly (McCann, Tucker kick), 3-75 0:42
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
MU 28 42-114 423 48-31-1 90-537 0-0 2-50 0-0 0-0 4-43.0 3-2 5-31 31:10 7 of 17 2 of 3 4-7 0-0
Wyoming’s defense forced three turnovers, two forced fumbles and one interception, while not committing a single turnover on offense. UW’s defense also scored a touchdown on a fumble return. Speaking of the Cowboy offense, the Pokes rushed for 297 yards on 42 carries and averaged 7.1 yards per carry on the ground. Included in the potent rushing attack were touchdown runs of 61 yards by sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay and 75 yards by redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Chambers. Chambers concluded the day with 120 yards rushing, and Valladay ended the day with 118 rushing yards. Chambers added 92 passing yards for a total of 212 yards of total offense.
WYO 16 42-297 92 16-6-0 58-389 2-109 3-37 0-0 1-0 6-43.8 0-0 5-30 28:50 4 of 12 0 of 0 3-3 2-9
RUSHING: Missouri-Badie, Tyler 16-53; Rountree, Larry 15-41; Bryant, Kelly 11-20. Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 12-120; VALLADAY, X. 15-118; SWEN, Titus 8-45; SMITH, Trey 6-16; TEAM 1-minus 2. PASSING: Missouri-Bryant, Kelly 31-48-1-423. Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 6-16-0-92. RECEIVING: Missouri-Johnson, J. 7-68; Badie, Tyler 7-49; Knox, Jalen 4-62; Okwuegbunam, A. 3-72; Nance, Jonathan 3-63; Banister, B. 3-32; Scott, Kam 2-64; Parker, Daniel 1-10; Rountree, Larry 1-3. Wyoming-ISMAIL JR, R. 2-42; CONWAY, Austin 1-15; MARCOTTE, J. 1-13; EBERHARDT, A. 1-11; CROW, Dontae 1-11. INTERCEPTIONS: Missouri-None. Wyoming-MALUIA, Cassh 1-0. FUMBLES: Missouri-Johnson, J. 1-0; Bryant, Kelly 1-1; Rountree, Larry 1-1. Wyoming-None. Missouri (0-1) vs. Wyoming (1-0) Date: Aug 31, 2019 • Site: Laramie,Wyo. • Stadium: War Memorial Stadium Attendance: 26037 Kickoff time: 5:33pm • End of Game: 9:08 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:35 Officials: Referee: Ken Williamson; Umpire: Brian Davis; Linesman: Thomas Eaton; Line judge: Mickey Bryson; Back judge: Grantis Bell; Field judge: Dan Gautreaux; Side judge: Rob Skelton; Center judge: Scott Walker; Temperature: 78 • Wind: W 5 mph • Weather: Mostly cloudy
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It marked the fifth time in the last six games for the Cowboys that they had two individuals each rush for 100 yards in the same game. The Pokes led the nation in that category last year with multiple players rushing for 100 or more yards in four different games. Defensively, the Cowboys were led by senior strong safety Alijah Halliburton, who tallied 17 tackles, including 13 solo tackles and returned a fumble 79 yards to set up a Wyoming field goal. Senior linebacker Logan Wilson added 13 tackles and a pass breakup, and sophomore linebacker Chad Muma had 10 tackles. Sophomore cornerback C.J. Coldon had a 30-yard fumble return for a touchdown and five tackles, and junior strong safety Esaias Gandy had five tackles and a forced fumble. The Wyoming victory marked the fifth consecutive win for the Cowboys dating back to the end of the 2018 season, and is the first five-game winning streak for the Pokes since the middle of the 2016 season when they won five in a row. from an Oct. 1, 2016 win at Colorado State thru a Nov. 5, 2016 victory at Utah State.
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RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboy (2-0 overall) defense held Texas State (0-2 overall) scoreless in the second half and used a defensive touchdown in the third quarter to down the Bobcats 23-14 in Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday. The Cowboys have now won six-straight games dating back to last season and have also won three-consecutive road contests.
Senior Tyler Hall intercepted a pass and returned it 72 yards for a score in the third quarter, a tally that would prove to be the game winner. Wyoming also shut out an opponent in a half for the second time in the last three games, as UW held New Mexico scoreless in the season finale last season. The Cowboys forced three turnovers for the second-consecutive game, as Wyoming is plus five this season.
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Scoring play TXST - Twyford,Caleb 1 yd run (Rowland, Joshua kick), 6-74 1:51 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 47 yd field goal, 10-50 4:08 TXST - Sheread,J 50 yd pass from Jensen, Gresch (Rowland, Joshua kick), 5-75 1:44 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 7 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 6-46 2:58 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 37 yd field goal, 7-42 2:56 WYO - HALL, Tyler 72 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 19 yd field goal, 18-88 9:12 WYO 16 49-190 103 18-8-1 67-293 0-0 1-7 2-72 2-99 6-40.5 0-0 6-46 34:27 8 of 18 0 of 0 3-3 5-43
TXST 27 22-50 394 54-33-2 76-444 0-0 1-11 3-79 1-0 5-39.6 1-1 4-35 25:33 5 of 13 0 of 0 1-3 1-1
PASSING: Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 8-18-1-103. TXST-Jensen, Gresch 33-54-2-394. RECEIVING: Wyoming-CONWAY, Austin 3-11; GENTRY, Gunner 1-44; MARCOTTE, J. 1-22; HARSHMAN, Josh 1-14; EBERHARDT, A. 1-7; OKWOLI, John 1-5. TXST-White,Hutch 10-96; Haydel,Jeremiah 5-66; GrahamJr, T 5-46; Sheread,J 4-79; Twyford,Caleb 4-21; Hilts, Micah 2-43; Hays,Mason 2-25; Taylor,AnthonyD 1-18. INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming-HALL, Tyler 1-72; SMITH, Braden 1-27. TXST-Taylor,AnthonyJ 1-0. FUMBLES: Wyoming-None. TXST-Jensen, Gresch 1-1.
Kickoff time: 6:05 PM • End of Game: 9:14 PM • Total elapsed time: 3:09 Officials: Referee: Jason Autrey; Umpire: Jason Yates; Linesman: Jim Kelley; Line judge: Ryan Hagan; Back judge: Wayne Jonson; Field judge: Charles Green; Side judge: Fred Wiedower; Center judge: D. Whitehead; Temperature: 99 • Wind: NW 12 • Weather: Sunny
Tyler Hall took the opening kickoff of the contest 52 yards to the Texas State 45-yard line to give Wyoming great field position on its opening drive. The Cowboys could not come up with any points on the drive, as Cooper Rothe’s 43-yard attempt missed to the right. Texas State responded with a six play, 74-yard drive that was capped with a one yard touchdown from Caleb Twyford for a 7-0 Bobcat lead just over five minutes into the game. The touchdown was set up by a 36-yard pass from Jensen to Micha Hilts. The Pokes got on the board with a 47-yard field goal from Rothe with 12:59 to play in the second quarter. Chambers kept the drive alive with a 25-yard rush to put the Pokes on the Bobcat 38-yard line. The Bobcats wasted little time building the lead to 14-3 on a 50-yard touchdown pass from Jensen to Jah’Marae Sheread just under two minutes after the Rothe field goal. Safety Braden Smith stalled a Texas State drive by intercepting a Jensen pass and returned it 27 yards to the Texas State 46-yard line. The first turnover of the contest helped Wyoming made it a 14-10 game with 2:56 left in the second quarter. Chambers scrambled into the corner of the endzone from seven yards for the score. Wyoming used 31 rushing yards on the drive along with a personal foul penalty.
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Wyoming (2-0) vs. TXST (0-2) Date: Sep 07, 2019 • Site: San Marcos, Texas • Stadium: Bobcat Stadium Attendance: 20003
Texas State quarterback Jensen Gresch was 33-of-54 passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. Wide receiver Hutch White had 10 grabs for 96 yards.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RUSHING: Wyoming-SMITH, Trey 16-54; CHAMBERS, Sean 8-50; SWEN, Titus 12-45; VALLADAY, X. 10-31; CONWAY, Austin 3-10. TXST-Twyford,Caleb 10-60; Taylor,AnthonyD 6-24; Jensen, Gresch 6-minus 34.
The Wyoming offense was paced by quarterback Sean Chambers. He threw for 103 yards and added 50 yards rushing. Senior Trey Smith added 54 yards on 16 carries for the night.
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Senior linebacker Logan Wilson led Wyoming with 11 tackles for 340 in his career. He has had double-digit tackles in 13 games during his career. Redshirt freshman Mario Mora and junior defensive end Garrett Crall each added 1.5 sacks.
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Qtr Time 1st 09:57 2nd 12:59 11:15 02:56 3rd 10:44 08:36 4th 10:19
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Wyoming rushed for 190 yards on the night and threw for 103 for 293 yards of total offense. The Bobcats threw for 394 yards and added 50 yards rushing for 444 yards of total offense. The Cowboys dominated time of possession in the game going 34:27 to Texas State’s 25:33. Wyoming’s defense recorded five sacks on the evening.
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Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Wyoming vs TXST (Sep 07, 2019 at San Marcos, Texas)
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“I had this game circled at the beginning of the year as not necessarily a trap game, but a game we were going to need to be focused to win. They (Texas State) have a new coaching staff, and we knew they would have an explosive offense,” Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl said. “We came off a big, emotional win last week against Missouri. I thought our guys weren’t as focused as they could have been at the start of this week, and we addressed that at practice but our players, played hard today.”
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The Pokes trailed the Bobcats 14-10 going into the half. Wyoming scored 10 points in the second quarter and have 37 points in the second period this season.
Wyoming took the lead minutes later on Hall’s 72 yard interception returned for a touchdown. It was his fourth career interception and the longest return of his career. It was Wyoming’s second defense score this season. The Pokes defense held strong with great defensive line play, as sacks by Mario Mora and Cole Godbout forced yet another Bobcat punt. The defensive stand set up a 19-yard field goal by Cooper Rothe to give Wyoming a 23-14 advantage with 10:19 left in the game. It was the longest drive of the season going 18-plays, 88 yards over nine minutes of play. The Wyoming defense would hold strong and finish the shutout late forcing a missed field goal and holding the Bobcats without a score deep in Wyoming territory to take the 23-14 win.
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After forcing a Bobcat punt to open the second frame, Wyoming responded with Rothe’s second field goal of the game this time from 37 yards to make it a 14-13 contest in the opening minutes of the third quarter.
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IDAHO RECAP RECAP: A strong rushing attack for Wyoming gave the Cowboys (3-0) a 21-16 win over the Idaho Vandals (1-2) on Saturday evening in War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. It marked the Pokes’ seventh-straight win, the most since 1998 and Wyoming is now 3-0 to open the season for the first time since 2011. The contest saw 28, 814 fans inside War Memorial Stadium, the largest since 29,139 against Oregon in 2017. Wyoming also set a recorded with 54,851 through two games, the most in two games to open the season in school history. Wyoming took a 21-13 lead in the fourth quarter on an 80-yard touchdown run from graduate Transfer Trey Smith. The Cowboy defense would hold with a sack to put the Vandals out of field goal range and held yet again late in the closing minutes. Wyoming rushed for 270 yards on the night, but were outgained by the Vandals 303-287.
Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football IDAHO vs Wyoming (Sep 14, 2019 at Laramie, Wyo.) Score by Quarters IDAHO Wyoming Qtr Time 1st 05:55 2nd 12:00 07:28 04:57 3rd 04:10 4th 10:16 07:20
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Freshman Titus Swen had 52 yards on 14 carries, while redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Chambers had 26 yards on the ground. Senior wide receiver Raghib Ismail, Jr., had a pair of carries for 13 yards and a score.
16 21
Scoring play IDAHO - COFFEY, Cade 26 yd field goal, 11-62 5:25 IDAHO - JOHNSON, R. 15 yd run (COFFEY, Cade kick), 9-68 4:13 WYO - ISMAIL JR, R. 12 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 9-75 4:32 WYO - SMITH, Trey 10 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 2-14 0:44 IDAHO - COFFEY, Cade 34 yd field goal, 14-66 6:44 WYO - SMITH, Trey 80 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 1-80 0:13 IDAHO - COFFEY, Cade 24 yd field goal, 12-68 2:56
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IDAHO 21 40-93 210 34-16-0 74-303 0-0 2-14 0-0 0-0 8-45.2 0-0 7-76 32:33 7 of 20 1 of 1 4-5 1-8
Smith had a game-high 152 yards on the ground, including a pair of touchdowns, on just 17 carries. His long rush of 80 yards put the game out of Idaho’s reach in the fourth quarter. It was the longest run by a Cowboy since Brian Hill has an 89-yard rush at Fresno State on Nov. 1, 2014.
Chambers completed 4-of-12 passes for 50 yards on the day. Redshirt freshman tight end Jackson Marcotte had 23 of those yards, while Swen had 22 receiving yards.
WYO 17 47-237 50 12-4-0 59-287 0-0 3-49 0-0 0-0 6-45.2 0-0 7-97 27:27 4 of 13 1 of 1 2-2 4-35
Defensively, senior linebacker Logan Wilson had 11 total tackles, nine of which were solo, a tackle for loss and a pair of pass breakups. He has double-digit tackles in three-straight games this season and has 351 in his career. Junior defensive end Garrett Crall had eight tackles, two tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, his second-straight game with 1.5 sacks. “When push came to shove our guys made plays and were able to get a win out of it,” Bohl said. “You know what our identity is? We’re 3-0.”
RUSHING: IDAHO-JOHNSON, R. 15-69; ROMANO, Nick 3-29; COTTON, Jeff 1-17; CARTER, Aundre 8-16; TEAM 1-minus 6; PETRINO, Mason 12-minus 32. Wyoming-SMITH, Trey 17-152; SWEN, Titus 14-52; CHAMBERS, Sean 11-26; ISMAIL JR, R. 2-13; TEAM 3-minus 6. PASSING: IDAHO-PETRINO, Mason 15-33-0-184; LEE, D.J. 1-1-0-26. Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 4-12-0-50. RECEIVING: IDAHO-COTTON, Jeff 6-91; HAYWOOD, C. 4-35; WHITNEY, Connor 2-32; CARTER, Aundre 2-22; HATTEN, Hayden 1-26; ROMANO, Nick 1-4. Wyoming-MARCOTTE, J. 1-23; SWEN, Titus 1-22; OKWOLI, John 1-6; CROW, Dontae 1-minus 1.
The Vandals got on the board first with a 26-yard field goal from Cade Coffey with 5:55 left in the first quarter. After Cooper Rothe missed a 46-yard attempt, the Vandals went down the field in 11-plays, going 62-yards over 5:25. The drive was halted by a third down stop for no gain by Wilson. The Vandals took a 10-0 lead at the 12 minute mark of the second quarter on a 15-yard rush by Roshaun Johnson. It was part of a nine play, 68-yard drive. A 23-yard pass from Mason Petrino to Connor Whitney set up the touchdown.
INTERCEPTIONS: IDAHO-None. Wyoming-None. FUMBLES: IDAHO-None. Wyoming-None. IDAHO (1-2) vs. Wyoming (3-0) Date: Sep 14, 2019 • Site: Laramie, Wyo. • Stadium: War Memorial Stadium Attendance: 28814
The Cowboys wasted little time responding to the Vandal score, as Wyoming marched down the field in 4:32 with a nine play, 75-yard drive that was capped by a 12-yard jet sweet by Raghib Ismail, Jr. for his first career rushing touchdown. The Ismail run to paydirt made it a 10-7 game with 7:28 left in the second frame.
Kickoff time: 3:05 pm • End of Game: 6:19 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:14 Officials: Referee: Cal McNeill; Umpire: Mike Henderson; Linesman: Bill Scott; Line judge: Steve Hoslett; Back judge: Alvin Moore; Field judge: Robert Asel; Side judge: Tom Bessant; Center judge: Corey Long; Temperature: 75 deg • Wind: W 15 mph • Weather: Mostly sunny
A sack by Garrett Crall on third down inside Vandal territory set up a 43-yard punt return by Austin Conway to the Idaho 14-yard line. Smith then scampered in from 10-yard to give Wyoming a 14-10 advantage with 4:57 left in the half. The Cowboys would take the 14-10 lead into the break with 173 yards of total offense and held Idaho to 147 yards. After the halftime break, the Vandals added a field goal from 34 yards out in the third quarter. Smith broke loose for 80 yards with 10:16 to go, making the score 21-13. Idaho tacked on another field goal from 24 yards out, but the Cowboys took the 21-16 victory in front of 28,814 fans.
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RECAP: The Cowboys (3-1 overall) were two yards away from a go ahead touchdown in the final 50 seconds, but a late fumble helped lift Tulsa (2-2 overall) past Wyoming 24-21 on Saturday afternoon in H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Score by Quarters Wyoming Tulsa
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3
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0 3
4
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Scoring play WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 33 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 9-74 4:43 TLS - STOKES, K. 56 yd pass from SMITH, Z. (RAINEY, J. kick), 3-56 0:16 TLS - CRAWFORD JR, S. 37 yd pass from SMITH, Z. (RAINEY, J. kick), 5-66 1:13 TLS - RAINEY, J. 29 yd field goal, 14-42 4:15 WYO - EBERHARDT, A. 53 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 6-92 2:10 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 15 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 6-50 2:24 TLS - BROOKS, S. 19 yd run (RAINEY, J. kick), 7-75 1:59 TLS 27 43-83 354 50-25-0 93-437 0-0 2-19 0-0 0-0 6-37.5 1-1 6-40 33:11 9 of 22 3 of 5 2-3 1-5
PASSING: Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 9-25-0-193; VANDER WAAL, T. 1-6-0-21; CONWAY, Austin 0-1-0-0. Tulsa-SMITH, Z. 25-50-0-354. RECEIVING: Wyoming-CONWAY, Austin 3-51; ISMAIL JR, R. 2-43; OKWOLI, John 2-20; EBERHARDT, A. 1-53; CROW, Dontae 1-34; GENTRY, Gunner 1-13. Tulsa-JOHNSON, K. 7-95; CRAWFORD JR, S. 5-88; STOKES, K. 4-93; JOHNSON, J. 4-44; SANTANA, J. 3-16; BROOKS, S. 2-18. INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming-None. Tulsa-None.
Wyoming was outgained 437 to 357 in the contest. Wyoming threw for a season high 214 yards and rushed for 143 yards. The Golden Hurricane passed for 354 yards for the game 25 pass completions. Smith led the Golden Hurricane going 25-of-50 passing for 354 yards with two touchdowns. Running back Sharmari More rushed for 67 yards and Kennen Johnson added seven catches for 95 yards.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RUSHING: Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 11-83; SWEN, Titus 9-24; VALLADAY, X. 5-18; BRENTON, Brett 3-9; SMITH, Trey 5-5; VANDER WAAL, T. 1-4. Tulsa-BROOKS, S. 17-67; TAYLOR II, C. 14-58; STOKES, K. 2-2; TEAM 2-minus 2; SMITH, Z. 8-minus 42.
The Cowboy offense was paced by Chambers rushing for 83 yards and threw for a career-high 193 yards with a touchdown. He added two rushing touchdowns with a long rush of 33 yards. Wide receiver Austin Conway grabbed three passes for 51 yards.
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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
WYO 16 34-143 214 32-10-0 66-357 0-0 1-1 1-36 0-0 8-43.6 1-1 7-59 26:49 3 of 15 1 of 2 1-2 7-50
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The Pokes recorded 14 tackles for loss for the most in the MW era of Cowboy football. The Pokes also recorded seven sacks for the afternoon. The UW defense was paced safety Alijah Halliburton with 17 tackles tying a career high with 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. Defensive end Victor Jones added a career-high eight tackles and Solomon Byrd added six tackles, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble and recovery.
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Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Wyoming vs Tulsa (Sep 21, 2019 at Tulsa, Okla.)
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The Pokes recorded two fourth quarter touchdowns and took a 21-17 with five minutes left. The Cowboy touchdowns included a 53-yard pass from quarterback Sean Chambers to Ayden Eberhardt and a 15-yard run from Chambers, but a 19-yard run from Shamari Brooks with 3:26 left and the late turnover gave the Golden Hurricane the win and broke the Cowboys seven game winning streak.
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TULSA RECAP
FUMBLES: Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 1-1. Tulsa-SMITH, Z. 1-1.
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Wyoming (3-1) vs. Tulsa (2-2) Date: Sep 21, 2019 • Site: Tulsa, Okla. • Stadium: H.A. Chapman Stadium Attendance: 16246 Kickoff time: 2:32 pm • End of Game: 6:17 pm • Total elapsed time: 4:45 Officials: Referee: Mike Roche; Umpire: Joe Pennucci; Linesman: Adam Loudin; Line judge: Lance Thompson; Back judge: Ken Bushey; Field judge: Ben Vasconcells; Side judge: Jake Dishaw; Center judge: Alex Amaya; Temperature: 82 • Wind: S @ 13 • Weather: cloudy
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U NLV RECAP RECAP: The Wyoming offense scored on six consecutive possessions in the first half and generated 299 yards of first half offense to build a 33-10 halftime lead on way to a 53-17 home win over UNLV to open Mountain West Conference play 1-0 and improve their season record to 4-1. The last time Wyoming began a season 4-1 was 2007. A crowd of 23,029 saw the Cowboys win their fifth consecutive home game, dating back to last season. The 53 points scored by the Cowboys in regulation were the most since they scored 56 in regulation in a 59-56 single-overtime win over Hawai’i on Nov. 23, 2013. It was the most points scored by the Pokes since they scored 66 in a 66-69 triple-overtime road loss at UNLV on Nov. 12, 2016. The 36-point margin of victory tonight was the largest margin of victory for the Cowboys since a 39-point win (42-3) at home over New Mexico on Oct. 28, 2017. Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football UNLV vs Wyoming (Sep 28, 2019 at Laramie, Wyo.) Score by Quarters UNLV Wyoming Qtr 1st
Time 09:03 04:50 01:09 2nd 14:18 10:36 03:53 02:08 01:04 4th 14:49 10:24 09:44 09:26
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10 7
2
3
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0 0
4
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Scoring play UNLV - GUTIERREZ, D. 40 yd field goal, 9-47 3:59 WYO - VALLADAY, X. 7 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 8-75 4:13 UNLV - FAUOLO SR., Gio 54 yd pass from ROGERS, Armani (GUTIERREZ, D. kick), 7-75 3:41 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 17 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick failed), 4-75 1:51 WYO - HARSHMAN, Josh 56 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 3-65 1:20 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 41 yd field goal, 7-44 3:48 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 21 yd field goal, 4--1 1:00 WYO - MARCOTTE, J. 20 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 4-58 0:45 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 5 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 6-47 2:30 UNLV - OBLAD, Kenyon 1 yd run (GUTIERREZ, D. kick), 14-75 4:25 WYO - SWEN, Titus 44 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick failed), 2-45 0:38 WYO - VALLADAY, X. 4 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 1-4 0:05
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UNLV 19 33-77 263 44-22-3 77-340 0-0 3--6 1-12 0-0 8-43.5 1-0 8-62 30:09 4 of 16 2 of 3 1-1 0-0
WYO 18 48-374 124 12-5-0 60-498 0-0 6-92 1-1 3-51 5-41.2 2-0 4-40 29:51 5 of 12 0 of 0 6-7 2-18
RUSHING: UNLV-WILLIAMS, D. 11-30; ROGERS, Armani 8-29; WILLIAMS, C. 5-17; COLLINS, Tyleek 1-8; NEAL, Jamaal 2-2; JACKSON, T. 1-minus 4; OBLAD, Kenyon 5-minus 5. Wyoming-SWEN, Titus 14-136; CHAMBERS, Sean 12-102; BRENTON, Brett 7-82; VALLADAY, X. 13-58; TEAM 2-minus 4. PASSING: UNLV-OBLAD, Kenyon 16-31-2-176; ROGERS, Armani 6-13-1-87. Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 5-12-0-124. RECEIVING: UNLV-GRIMES, Randal 6-66; FAUOLO SR., Gio 4-83; JENKINS, Steve 3-35; BEAN, Noah 2-37; WOODS JR., D. 2-20; WILLIAMS, D. 2-11; REESE, Courtney 1-6; JACKSON, T. 1-4; GASSER, Jacob 1-1. Wyoming-CONWAY, Austin 2-48; HARSHMAN, Josh 1-56; MARCOTTE, J. 1-20; SWEN, Titus 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: UNLV-None. Wyoming-MALUIA, Cassh 1-30; WILSON, Logan 1-21; WEBER, Rome 1-0. FUMBLES: UNLV-OBLAD, Kenyon 1-0. Wyoming-SWEN, Titus 1-0; CONWAY, Austin 1-0. UNLV (1-3,0-1) vs. Wyoming (4-1,1-0) Date: Sep 28, 2019 • Site: Laramie, Wyo. • Stadium: War Memorial Stadium Attendance: 23029 Kickoff time: 6:02 pm • End of Game: 9:24 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:22 Officials: Referee: Mike Cuttone; Umpire: Mark Warner; Linesman: Greg Downum; Line judge: Carlos Owens; Back judge: Mike Aaronian; Field judge: Scott Melancon; Side judge: Richard Corona; Center judge: Ian Malepeai; Temperature: 59 deg • Wind: SE 28mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
Wyoming redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Chambers and true freshman running back Titus Swen each rushed for over 100 yards. Chambers ended with 136 yards rushing, and Swen rushed for 102 It was Chambers’ second 100-yard rushing game of the season and fifth of his career. Swen recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game. Wyoming has now had four different individuals rush for over 100 yards in the first five games of this season. Chambers also rushed for 120 yards in Wyoming’s seasonopening win over Missouri. Sophomore running back Xavian Valladay rushed for 118 yards versus Missouri, and graduate transfer running back Trey Smith rushed for 152 in Wyoming’s home win over Idaho. Defensively, senior linebacker and All-America candidate Logan Wilson intercepted the seventh pass of his career and his first of this season in the second quarter, setting up a Wyoming field goal. His senior running mate at linebacker, Cassh Maluia, intercepted his second pass of the season and fourth of his career to set up Wyoming’s final touchdown in the fourth quarter. Redshirt freshman free safety Rome Weber intercepted the first pass of his career, picking off the UNLV quarterback in the end zone to end the Rebels’ final scoring threat of the game. Senior strong safety Alijah Halliburton once again led the Cowboys in tackles with 11. “The takeaways really helped widen the gap,” said Bohl. “The takeaways made a huge difference tonight.” Wyoming ended the day with 498 yards of total offense, which was a season high. UW’s previous season high was 389 yards against Missouri. The Cowboys held UNLV to 340 total yards and only 77 yards rushing. The Rebels came into the game averaging 243 yards rushing per game. “Everything was working (in the first half) and it certainly had a big impact going into the half,” said Bohl. “I think that (second) quarter changed the dynamics of the game and the pace of the game.”
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“I was talking with Coach (Rocky) Long before the game, and we both talked about how it would likely come down to a series or two at the end of the game,” Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl said. “We both knew it would be a physical game tonight and that is exactly what it was.
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4
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Scoring play SDSU - ARAIZA, Matt 47 yd field goal, 7-40 3:22 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 6-75 2:40 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 9-54 5:09 SDSU - ARAIZA, Matt 32 yd field goal, 10-56 4:14 SDSU - WASHINGTON, J. 15 yd pass from AGNEW, Ryan (ARAIZA, Matt kick), 12-69 5:07 SDSU - WASHINGTON, J. 10 yd run (AGNEW, Ryan pass failed), 9-63 4:47 WYO - ISMAIL JR, R. 19 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (CHAMBERS, Sean rush), 10-79 4:55 SDSU - BELLINGER, D. 12 yd pass from AGNEW, Ryan (ARAIZA, Matt kick), 9-76 4:34 WYO 11 39-157 109 14-5-1 53-266 0-0 3-28 0-0 0-0 5-48.0 1-1 6-70 26:37 5 of 12 2 of 2 3-3 0-0
SDSU 21 36-120 209 32-21-0 68-329 0-0 3-21 3-63 1-0 4-49.2 0-0 5-40 33:23 7 of 16 2 of 2 4-4 1-3
PASSING: Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 5-14-1-109. San Diego State-AGNEW, Ryan 21-32-0-209. RECEIVING: Wyoming-ISMAIL JR, R. 2-34; GENTRY, Gunner 1-45; SWEN, Titus 1-24; CONWAY, Austin 1-6. San Diego State-MATTHEWS, Jesse 6-73; SMITH, Kobe 5-39; WASHINGTON, J. 4-28; BELLINGER, D. 2-40; BUSBEE, BJ 2-6; LESSARD, Isaac 1-18; HOUSTON, Parker 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming-None. San Diego State-BARCOO, Luq 1-0. FUMBLES: Wyoming-CONWAY, Austin 1-1. San Diego State-None.
Kickoff time: 7:37 pm • End of Game: 10:42 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:05 Officials: Referee: Stephen Baron; Umpire: Bill Bishop; Linesman: George Shoup; Line judge: John Kilmer; Back judge: David Baldwin; Field judge: John Wisnewski; Side judge: Richard Ockey; Center judge: Timothy Davis; Temperature: 65 • Wind: 1 North • Weather: Clear
Defensively, linebacker Logan Wilson recorded seven tackles vs. SDSU and improved his career tackle total to 368, moving him into a tie for the No. 6 spot on the Wyoming career tackle list with former Cowboy Gabe Knapton (368 tackles from 2008-11). Fellow linebacker Cassh Maluia led Wyoming with nine tackles, a season-high.
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SDSU Ryan Agnew threw for 209 yards on 21-of-32 passing. He also rushed for 42 yards on the night. Juwan Washington rushed for 84 yards to lead the Aztecs.
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Wyoming (4-2,1-1) vs. San Diego State (5-1,2-1) Date: Oct 12, 2019 • Site: San Diego, Calif. • Stadium: SDCCU Stadium Attendance: 28758
Wyoming was led by Sean Chambers offensively with two touchdowns, as he threw for 109 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 49 yards in the contest. Running back Xazavian Valladay rushed 73 yards averaging 4.6 yards per rush.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RUSHING: Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 16-73; CHAMBERS, Sean 13-49; SWEN, Titus 10-35. San Diego State-WASHINGTON, J. 23-84; AGNEW, Ryan 9-42; BYRD, Jordan 1-0; BUSBEE, BJ 1-minus 2; JASMIN, Chase 1-minus 2; Team 1-minus 2.
The Cowboys rushed for 157 yards in thegame, as it was 100 yards over what SDSU, the national leader in rushing defense has averaged. Wyoming also passed for 109 yards on the night. The Aztecs recorded 329 yards of total offense with 209 coming through the air.
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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
Wyoming quarterback Sean Chambers found Raghib Ismail, Jr. on a 19 touchdown pass and Chambers would rush it in for two points for a 22-19 advantage for Wyoming. But SDSU went 76 yards on nine plays and quarterback Ryan Agnew found Daniel Bellinger from 12 yards out to take the lead and the game 26-22.
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Qtr Time 1st 00:43 2nd 13:03 05:30 01:11 3rd 07:48 01:28 4th 06:49 02:09
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Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Wyoming vs San Diego State (Oct 12, 2019 at San Diego, Calif.)
“I want to congratulate San Diego State,” Bohl said. “I thought they played really hard. I thought our team played hard, as well. We can play a little bit smarter. There was great effort on both teams, and I thought there were excellent plays by the players out there. We came up short, and they (San Diego State) won the game.”
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RECAP: After the Wyoming Cowboys (4-2, 1-1 MW) took a lead with under seven minutes remaining, San Diego State (5-1, 2-1 MW) added a score with 2:09 remaining to take the win in a Mountain West battle in SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif. The last three games of the series have been decided by a total of eight points.
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NE W MEXICO RECAP RECAP: The The Wyoming Cowboys (5-2, 2-1 MW) had a pair of 100-yard rushers in their 23-10 homecoming win over New Mexico (2-5, 0-3 MW) on Saturday afternoon. The Cowboy defense pitched a first-half shutout to power UW to its sixth-straight home win dating back to last season.
Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football New Mexico vs Wyoming (Oct 19, 2019 at Laramie, Wyo.) Score by Quarters New Mexico Wyoming Qtr 1st 3rd 4th
Time 00:04 07:31 14:55 09:40 06:31 00:58
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Redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Chambers completed 9-of-15 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown to go along with 117 yards rushing with a touchdown on 18 carries. Sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay had a game-high 127 yards rushing to go along with a score on 33 carries. Senior wide receiver John Okwoli caught three passes for 33 yards, while senior tight end Josh Harshman had a pair of catches for 20 yards and a touchdown.
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Scoring play WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 4-36 1:36 WYO - VALLADAY, X. 3 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick failed), 9-70 4:10 NM - SHELLEY, Andrew 25 yd field goal, 7-40 1:24 WYO - HARSHMAN, Josh 15 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 10-75 5:15 NM - MOLINA, Aaron 21 yd pass from TUIOTI, Tevaka (SHELLEY, Andrew kick), 9-75 3:09 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 36 yd field goal, 11-56 5:33
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
NM 20 37-169 203 28-14-0 65-372 0-0 2-17 0-0 0-0 4-37.8 2-1 5-50 24:47 4 of 12 1 of 2 2-3 3-24
The game’s scoring started when Chambers walked into the end zone untouched from a yard out just before the end of the first quarter. Then, midway through the second, Valladay scored from three yards out to make the score 13-0, a lead the Pokes would take into the locker room.
WYO 21 55-259 86 15-9-0 70-345 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-44.5 1-0 5-38 35:13 11 of 18 0 of 0 4-4 2-10
RUSHING: New Mexico-DAVIS, Ahmari 14-86; CARROLL, Bryson 12-55; TUIOTI, Tevaka 3-30; MORAN, Kentrail 1-5; VIEIRA, Thomas 1-4; LOGAN-GREENE, E 1-1; JONES, Sheriron 5-minus 12. Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 33-127; CHAMBERS, Sean 18-117; ISMAIL JR, R. 1-9; BRENTON, Brett 2-5; BURROUGHS, J. 1-1. PASSING: New Mexico-JONES, Sheriron 9-17-0-143; TUIOTI, Tevaka 5-10-0-60; TEAM 0-1-0-0. Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 9-15-0-86. RECEIVING: New Mexico-KRESS, Jordan 4-94; MOLINA, Aaron 3-35; LOGAN-GREENE, E 3-28; WILLIAMS, Marcu 2-27; VIEIRA, Thomas 1-11; UMEH, Anselem 1-8. Wyoming-OKWOLI, John 3-33; HARSHMAN, Josh 2-20; VALLADAY, X. 1-25; CROW, Dontae 1-11; MARCOTTE, J. 1-6; ISMAIL JR, R. 1-minus 9. INTERCEPTIONS: New Mexico-None. Wyoming-None. FUMBLES: New Mexico-KRESS, Jordan 1-0; CARROLL, Bryson 1-1. Wyoming-CHAMBERS, Sean 1-0. New Mexico (2-5,0-3) vs. Wyoming (5-2,2-1) Date: Oct 19, 2019 • Site: Laramie, Wyo. • Stadium: War Memorial Stadium Attendance: 22884
Defensively, sophomore nickel Keyon Blankenbaker had nine tackles, while senior strong safety Alijah Halliburton had seven tackles. Junior safety Esaias Gandy had a pair of tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, while redshirt freshman safety Rome Weber had two tackles and a forced fumble.
In the fourth quarter, the Lobos converted a 25-yard field goal to get on the board, but Wyoming answered with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Chambers to Harshman, extending Wyoming’s lead to 20-3. With 6:31 to go, New Mexico scored a touchdown on a 21-yard pass play from Tevaka Tuioti to Aaron Molina to cut the lead to 20-10. However, Wyoming controlled the clock and scored a 36-yard field goal from Cooper Rothe with 58 seconds to play, and the game ended 23-10 for Wyoming.
Kickoff time: 1:05 pm • End of Game: 3:59 pm • Total elapsed time: 2:54 Officials: Referee: Cal McNeill; Umpire: Mike Henderson; Linesman: Bill Scott; Line judge: Steve Hoslett; Back judge: Alvin Moore; Field judge: Robert Asel; Side judge: Tom Bessant; Center judge: Corey Long; Temperature: 45 deg • Wind: wsw22mph • Weather: Mostly cloudy
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Score by Quarters Nevada Wyoming Qtr 1st
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Scoring play WYO - VALLADAY, X. 53 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 1-53 0:09 WYO - CHAMBERS, Sean 2 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 7-52 3:03 NEV - TALTON, Brandon 28 yd field goal, 9-71 3:41 WYO - ISMAIL JR, R. 37 yd pass from CHAMBERS, Sean (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 5-42 3:18 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 20 yd field goal, 6-92 0:50 WYO - MARCOTTE, J. 25 yd pass from VANDER WAAL, T. (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 8-75 3:06 NEV 17 28-81 254 45-27-1 73-335 0-0 2-1 1-16 1-0 6-41.2 3-1 4-30 30:14 9 of 18 0 of 1 1-3 1-9
WYO 22 44-258 221 19-9-1 63-479 0-0 5-57 0-0 1-0 5-42.6 1-0 4-35 29:46 5 of 11 0 of 1 2-3 4-24
PASSING: Nevada-STRONG, Carson 26-40-1-247; SOLANO, C. 1-5-0-7. Wyoming-VANDER WAAL, T. 3-10-0-63; CHAMBERS, Sean 6-9-1-158. RECEIVING: Nevada-STOVALL, M. 7-57; DOUBS, Romeo 5-98; COOKS, Elijah 3-31; TAUA, Toa 3-10; PUTMAN, Ben 2-15; IKAHIHIFO, H. 2-13; LEE, Devonte 2-10; FOSSUM, Kaleb 1-9; TURNER, Cole 1-8; CHRISTIAN, D. 1-3. Wyoming-ISMAIL JR, R. 4-93; VALLADAY, X. 2-74; MARCOTTE, J. 1-25; CONWAY, Austin 1-22; HARSHMAN, Josh 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: Nevada-ROBINS, Berdale 1-0. Wyoming-HALLIBURTON, A. 1-0. FUMBLES: Nevada-STRONG, Carson 1-0; FOSSUM, Kaleb 1-1; DOUBS, Romeo 1-0. Wyoming-TEAM 1-0.
Kickoff time: 12:08 • End of Game: 2:57 • Total elapsed time: 2:49 Officials: Referee: Kevin Hassell; Umpire: Apollo Martin; Linesman: Jeff Hutcheon; Line judge: David Young; Back judge: Bobby Lynn; Field judge: Matt Binford; Side judge: Mark Graves; Center judge: Abram Anaya; Temperature: 55 deg • Wind: wsw26mph • Weather: Sunny
The Wyoming defense held the Wolf Pack to a season-low three points for the fewest since last season’s finale against New Mexico, which was also a 31-3 final. Senior linebacker Logan Wilson added a team-high eight tackles. Senior safety Alijah Halliburton added seven tackles, his first career interception and a sack. Redshirt freshman defensive end Solomon Byrd added 2.5 sacks and leads Wyoming with six sacks for the season.
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The Cowboys outgained the Wolf Pack 479 to 335. Wyoming rushed for 258 yards for the game and held Nevada to 81 rushing yards. Wyoming held the edge in turnovers for the game 2-1, as Wyoming continues to win the turnover battle this season.
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Nevada (4-4,1-3) vs. Wyoming (6-2,3-1) Date: Oct 26, 2019 • Site: Laramie, Wyo. • Stadium: War Memorial Stadium Attendance: 16126
Senior wide receiver Raghib Ismail, Jr. grabbed four passes for a career-high 93 yards. He also added a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Sean Chambers was 6-of-9 passing for 158 yards with two touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Vander Waal added 63 passing yards and a touchdown. Wyoming threw for a seasonbest three touchdowns.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RUSHING: Nevada-LEE, Devonte 3-38; TAUA, Toa 11-21; NEAL, Roger 1-8; STRONG, Carson 7-8; SOLANO, C. 6-6. Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 26-206; CHAMBERS, Sean 5-20; BRENTON, Brett 6-16; ISMAIL JR, R. 1-9; VANDER WAAL, T. 3-7; ANDREWS JR., A. 1-1; BURROUGHS, J. 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 1.
“Xazavian has done a phenomenal job for us,” Bohl said. “We always knew he had good mobility and could make guys miss, but today, with his durability, he kept answering the bell today. He had some hard runs, explosive runs.”
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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
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Time 13:14 08:49 02:21 2nd 09:28 00:00 3rd 11:54
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Sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay racked up 280 all-purpose yards for the most by a Cowboy since Brian Hill’s 302 allpurpose yards against Nevada on Oct. 22, 2016. Valladay rushed for a career-high 206 yards for first 200 yard rusher for Wyoming since Hill’s 289 at Nevada in 2016. He also added a career-best 74 yards receiving.
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Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Nevada vs Wyoming (Oct 26, 2019 at Laramie, Wyo.)
“It was a hard-fought win,” UW head coach Craig Bohl said. “I thought our team really played well. We saw some adversity today with guys going in-and-out. It was a convincing win at home, our players came in focused. I think we beat a good football team today. Now, we can use the bye week, we really need it to try to get some guys healthy and back.”
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RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys (6-2 overall, 3-1 MW) racked up a season-high 221 passing yards in a dominant 31-3 win over Nevada (4-4 overall, 1-3 MW) on Saturday afternoon in War Memorial Stadium Laramie. The Pokes are now Bowl Eligible for the fourth-consecutive season for the first time since 1996-99. Wyoming has also won seven-straight home games dating back to last season.
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B OISE STATE RECAP RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys (6-3, 3-2 MW) fell in overtime to No. 21 Boise State (8-1, 5-0 MW) on Saturday evening in Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Broncos hit a field goal in the extra session that proved to be the game winner. Sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay finished the game with 124 yards on a career high 37 carries and one touchdown. He has rushed for over 100 yards in four this season and in three-straight. Quarterback Tyler Vander Waal was 15-of-23 for 160 yards. Senior tight end Josh Harshman added a career-high six receptions for 48 yards. The Wyoming defense was led by the senior duo of linebacker Logan Wilson and safety Alijah Halliburton each adding 10 tackles each. Wilson also added a sack and an interception for the Pokes. Wyoming recorded 283 yards of total offense with Boise State countering with 285. Wyoming was solid on third down offensively converting on seven third downs for the evening.
Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Wyoming vs #21 Boise State (Nov 09, 2019 at Boise, Idaho) Score by Quarters Wyoming Boise State Qtr Time 1st 02:05 2nd 04:57 00:01 3rd 09:18 02:35 4th 05:37 OT 15:00
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Scoring play BSU - BUTLER, Akilian 5 yd pass from CORD, Chase (SACHSE, Eric kick), 12-92 7:10 WYO - VANDER WAAL, T. 3 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 7-47 2:50 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 39 yd field goal, 10-30 2:59 BSU - SACHSE, Eric 40 yd field goal, 8-59 3:01 WYO - VALLADAY, X. 21 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 4-36 1:56 BSU - SHAKIR, Khalil 5 yd run (SACHSE, Eric kick), 10-57 5:24 BSU - SACHSE, Eric 28 yd field goal, 6-14 0:00
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
WYO 15 44-123 160 23-15-0 67-283 0-0 3-20 1-24 1-16 7-33.9 0-0 4-40 32:28 7 of 17 0 of 1 2-3 2-9
BSU 15 28-91 194 31-20-1 59-285 0-0 2-0 3-61 0-0 6-41.2 1-1 4-40 27:32 4 of 12 0 of 0 4-4 3-17
Boise State got on the board first with a 12-play, 92-yard drive with quarterback Chase Cord going 6-of-6 for 66 yards on the drive. He found Akilian Butler on a five-yard touchdown with 2:05 left in the opening quarter. Both defense controlled the contest until Tyler Vander Waal found paydirt from three yards to tie the contest at 7-7 with 4:57 remaining in the first half. It was a seven-play, 47-yard drive that was set up by a 19-yard punt return from Austin Conway. Valladay rushed for 33 yards on the drive including 20 yards on the first play. Wyoming closed the half with a 39-yard field goal from Cooper Rothe for a 10-7 lead. Special teams shined again with a partial block of a punt that set up the score. Vander Waal found Valladay on a 19-yard completion to set up the field goal.
RUSHING: Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 37-124; VANDER WAAL, T. 7-minus 1. Boise State-HIGHTOWER, John 2-38; HOLANI, George 11-30; CORD, Chase 10-15; SHAKIR, Khalil 2-5; VAN BUREN, A. 3-3. PASSING: Wyoming-VANDER WAAL, T. 15-23-0-160. Boise State-CORD, Chase 19-30-1-190; HIGHTOWER, John 1-1-0-4. RECEIVING: Wyoming-HARSHMAN, Josh 6-48; ISMAIL JR, R. 3-37; VALLADAY, X. 2-21; CONWAY, Austin 1-22; GENTRY, Gunner 1-14; EBERHARDT, A. 1-12; MARCOTTE, J. 1-6. Boise State-SHAKIR, Khalil 7-70; HOLANI, George 5-31; BUTLER, Akilian 3-22; HIGHTOWER, John 2-46; BATES, John 1-9; THOMAS, CT 1-8; COLLINGHAM, G. 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming-WILSON, Logan 1-16. Boise State-None. FUMBLES: Wyoming-None. Boise State-HOLANI, George 1-1. Wyoming (6-3,3-2) vs. Boise State (8-1,5-0) Date: Nov 09, 2019 • Site: Boise, Idaho • Stadium: Albertsons Stadium Attendance: 33018 Kickoff time: 8:20 pm • End of Game: 11:52 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:32 Officials: Referee: Brad Van Vark; Umpire: Michael Cooper; Linesman: George Gusman; Line judge: Frank LeBlanc; Back judge: Brian Ernest; Field judge: Jason Ledet; Side judge: T. Salaam; Center judge: Brian Alos; Temperature: 43 F • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear and cool
Boise State tied the game at 10-10 on the opening drive of the second half. Kicker Eric Sachse split the uprights from 40 yards with 9:18 left in the third quarter. The Wyoming defense held, as Boise state would drive inside the 10 yard line. Junior defensive tackle Javaree Jackson forced and recovered a fumble inside Boise State territory and the Pokes took advantage with a 21-yard touchdown scamper from Valladay to give Wyoming a 17-10 advantage with 2:30 left in the third quarter. It put him over 100 yards for the game for the third-straight game and fourth time this season.
Boise State tied the game at 17-17 with 5:24 left in the fourth quarter on a Shalil Shakir five yard run. Wyoming drove into Boise territory, but was stopped at fourth and one. Boise State was then picked off by Wilson to send the contest into overtime. The Broncos were led by Cord, as he finished the game 19-of-30 for 190 yards with a touchdown and interception.
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RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys (6-4 overall, 3-3 MW) mounted a late rally, but fell just short in a 26-21 loss to Utah State (6-4 overall, 5-1 MW) in Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah on Saturday afternoon.
Score by Quarters Wyoming Utah State
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4
7 3
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Scoring play WYO - WILSON, Logan 10 yd interception return (ROTHE, Cooper kick) USU - MARINER, Siaosi 80 yd pass from LOVE, Jordan (EBERLE, Dominik kick), 2-84 0:29 USU - BRIGHT, Gerold 35 yd pass from LOVE, Jordan (EBERLE, Dominik kick), 7-77 1:28 WYO - VANDER WAAL, T. 11 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 5-61 1:51 USU - EBERLE, Dominik 47 yd field goal, 8-43 3:28 USU - EBERLE, Dominik 44 yd field goal, 7-30 1:06 USU - EBERLE, Dominik 26 yd field goal, 4-5 0:54 USU - EBERLE, Dominik 23 yd field goal, 4--4 1:37 WYO - VANDER WAAL, T. 5 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 9-75 4:19 WYO 24 43-158 185 36-20-3 79-343 0-0 4-49 1-38 2-10 7-39.1 1-1 9-92 33:11 5 of 14 0 of 1 2-4 2-12
USU 22 44-105 317 35-21-2 79-422 0-0 1-15 4-76 3-56 5-44.6 1-0 9-75 26:49 4 of 16 0 of 1 2-3 2-26
PASSING: Wyoming-VANDER WAAL, T. 20-36-3-185. Utah State-LOVE, Jordan 18-29-2-282; COLOMBI, Henry 3-6-0-35. RECEIVING: Wyoming-HARSHMAN, Josh 6-76; CONWAY, Austin 5-64; VALLADAY, X. 3-0; GENTRY, Gunner 2-14; MARCOTTE, J. 2-12; EBERHARDT, A. 1-14; BRENTON, Brett 1-5. Utah State-MARINER, Siaosi 4-123; THOMPKINS, D. 4-51; NATHAN, Jordan 4-24; BRIGHT, Gerold 3-44; COMPTON, Taylor 3-38; REPP, Caleb 2-32; SCARVER, Savon 1-5.
FUMBLES: Wyoming-VANDER WAAL, T. 1-1. Utah State-LOVE, Jordan 1-0. Wyoming (6-4,3-3) vs. Utah State (6-4,5-1) Date: Nov 16, 2019 • Site: Logan, Utah • Stadium: Maverik Stadium Attendance: 16364
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INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming-WILSON, Logan 1-10; JACKSON, J. 1-0. Utah State-MUNOZ, Eric 2-56; BOND, Shaq 1-0.
Sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay rushed for 114 yards on the afternoon to lead the Pokes. It was his fourth-straight 100 yard rushing performance and the fifth of the season. Senior tight end Josh Harshman tied a career best with six catches for 76 yards. Senior wide receiver Austin Conway added five catches for 64 yards. Vande Waal threw for 185 yards and rushed for two scores.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RUSHING: Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 25-114; BRENTON, Brett 4-22; CONWAY, Austin 2-12; ISMAIL JR, R. 2-7; VANDER WAAL, T. 8-4; BURROUGHS, J. 1-1; TEAM 1-minus 2. Utah State-BRIGHT, Gerold 17-56; WARREN, Jaylen 10-38; LOVE, Jordan 9-33; COLOMBI, Henry 4-3; THOMPKINS, D. 1-1; TEAM 3-minus 26.
Sophomore nickel linebacker Keyon Blankenbaker tied a career-high with nine stops. Weber added a career-high eight tackles for the Brown and Gold, as he also added two tackles for loss.
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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
Senior linebacker Logan Wilson finished the contest with eight tackles for Wyoming, as he surpassed Kirk Morrison of SDSU for fifth all-time in MW history with 395. He also added an interception in the contest for the ninth of his career. He returned it for a score tying for the NCAA’s active lead in defensive touchdowns with four.
THE OPPONENTS
Qtr Time 2nd 14:54 11:35 07:32 05:34 02:04 00:09 3rd 04:44 4th 11:11 06:52
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Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Wyoming vs Utah State (Nov 16, 2019 at Logan, Utah)
“We made too many mistakes today,” Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl said. “Our players played very hard tonight and we can play a lot smarter. “We were very uncharacteristic with our turnovers today and we normally take care of the football very well.”
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The Pokes defense forced a three and out by the Aggies thanks to Redshirt freshman safety Rome Weber’s first career sack giving the Pokes the opportunity to take the lead with two minutes remaining. The Cowboys drove into Aggie territory, but sophomore quarterback Tyler Vander Waal was picked off and the Aggies took the Battle for Bridger’s Rifle.
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Kickoff time: 2 p.m. • End of Game: 5:32 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:32 Officials: Referee: Mike Cuttone; Umpire: Mark Warner; Linesman: Greg Downum; Line judge: Carlos Owens; Back judge: M. Aaronian; Field judge: Scotty Melancon; Side judge: Richard Corona; Center judge: Ian Malepeai; Temperature: 54 deg • Wind: 13mphNW • Weather: Cloudy skies
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COLORADO ST ATE RECAP RECAP: Behind a pair of rushing touchdowns and a fourthquarter field goal, the Wyoming Cowboys defended the Bronze Boot and won the Border War over Colorado State for the fourth-consecutive season. The Cowboys used the 17-7 victory to finish the year 6-0 at home. Quarterback Tyler Vander Waal ran for a touchdown and was 6-of-13 passing for 56 yards. Quarterback Levi Williams ran for another touchdown with 49 yards on the ground and went 2-of-2 passing for 25 yards. Running back Xazavian Valladay ran the ball 27 times for 154 yards, eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark for the season.
Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Colorado State vs Wyoming (Nov 22, 2019 at Laramie, Wyo.) Score by Quarters Colorado State Wyoming
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0 0
2
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7 7
0 7
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0 3
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7 17
Qtr Time Scoring play 2nd 11:52 WYO - VANDER WAAL, T. 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 11-93 5:30 04:52 CSU - JACKSON, W. 4 yd pass from O'BRIEN, P. (DAVIS, B. kick), 13-75 7:00 3rd 06:04 WYO - WILLIAMS, Levi 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 10-44 5:41 4th 03:33 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 48 yd field goal, 11-28 5:44 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
CSU 15 30-48 217 29-17-1 59-265 0-0 0-0 2-33 0-0 4-48.0 1-0 5-56 27:58 5 of 12 0 of 2 1-1 5-25
PASSING: Colorado State-O'BRIEN, P. 17-29-1-217. Wyoming-VANDER WAAL, T. 6-13-0-56; WILLIAMS, Levi 2-2-0-25. RECEIVING: Colorado State-JACKSON, W. 6-95; McBRIDE, Tr. 6-78; WRIGHT, D. 3-25; CRAIG-MYERS, N. 2-19. Wyoming-CONWAY, Austin 3-35; ISMAIL JR, R. 3-24; EBERHARDT, A. 1-14; HARSHMAN, Josh 1-8.
The Pokes pitched a second-half shutout, and added 10 points to seal the victory. Williams had a one-yard score with 6:04 to place in the third quarter to cap a 10-play, 44 yard drive that ate up 5:41 of clock time. In the fourth quarter, Cooper Roth drilled a field goal from 48 yards out with 3:33 to play to put Wyoming up by 10 points. On CSU’s final drive, Wilson intercepted O’Brien near midfield to seal Wyoming’s victory.
INTERCEPTIONS: Colorado State-None. Wyoming-WILSON, Logan 1-0. FUMBLES: Colorado State-HAWKINS, A. 1-0. Wyoming-None. Colorado State (4-7,3-4) vs. Wyoming (7-4,4-3) Date: Nov 22, 2019 • Site: Laramie, Wyo. • Stadium: War Memorial Stadium Attendance: 21152 Kickoff time: 7:30 • End of Game: 10:53 • Total elapsed time: 3:23 Officials: Referee: Brad Van Vark; Umpire: Micahel Cooper; Linesman: Bill Scott; Line judge: Frank LeBlanc; Back judge: Brian Ernest; Field judge: Jason Ledet; Side judge: Tuta Salaam; Center judge: Brian Alos; Temperature: 15 deg • Wind: WNW 5mph • Weather: Mostly clear
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Defensively, safety Elijah Halliburton had a game-high 13 tackles and 1.0 tackles for loss. Linebacker Logan Wilson had eight tackles and a game-sealing interception late in the fourth quarter. The Pokes had 1.0 sacks and 5.0 tackles for loss on the night. Wyoming opened the game’s scoring in the second quarter, as Vander Waal ran the ball in from one yard out. However, the Rams answered with a four-yard touchdown pass from Patrick O’Brien to Warren Jackson. The two rivals entered their locker rooms at halftime in a 7-7 tie.
WYO 19 50-192 81 15-8-0 65-273 0-0 2-4 0-0 1-0 5-42.2 0-0 5-49 32:02 9 of 16 1 of 1 3-4 1-10
RUSHING: Colorado State-THOMAS, J. 14-23; McELROY, M. 6-13; O'BRIEN, P. 8-11; HUNTER, C. 2-1. Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 27-154; WILLIAMS, Levi 13-49; BRENTON, Brett 1-8; CONWAY, Austin 1-5; TEAM 1-minus 2; VANDER WAAL, T. 7-minus 22.
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Wide receiver Austin Conway caught three passes for 35 yards, while wide receiver Raghib Ismail, Jr., caught three passes himself for 24 yards.
Colorado State O’Brien was 17-of-29 passing for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Jackson caught six passes for 95 yards and a score. Jaylen Thomas ran the ball 14 times for 23 yards.
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RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboy defense held the Falcons to 142 yards below their average rushing total, but the Falcons defense forced three Wyoming turnovers, as Air Force took the regular season finale 20-6 on Saturday afternoon in Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Score by Quarters Central Michigan Wyoming Cowboys Qtr 1st
7 21
2
0 6
3
7 3
4
0 7
Total
14 37
Scoring play WYO - SCOTT, Jared 23 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 5-46 2:13 WYO - CONWAY, Austin 11 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 5-24 2:52 CMU - WARD, Jonathan 74 yd pass from MORRIS, Shane (ARMSTRONG, M. kick), 3-85 1:28 WYO - JOHNSON, C.J. 45 yd pass from ALLEN, Josh (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 4-65 2:01 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 27 yd field goal, 4-8 1:29 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 28 yd field goal, 5-17 1:57 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 20 yd field goal, 11-61 5:26 CMU - WARD, Jonathan 3 yd run (ARMSTRONG, M. kick), 7-65 2:07 WYO - GRANDERSON, C. 58 yd fumble recovery (ROTHE, Cooper kick) CMU 18 27-18 346 43-26-4 70-364 0-0 3-10 5-93 0-0 3-38.0 6-4 7-61 29:14 3 of 12 3 of 3 1-1 3-18
WYO 15 42-121 154 19-11-0 61-275 1-58 2-15 3-61 4-22 6-36.8 0-0 5-49 30:46 6 of 15 0 of 0 4-4 5-35
PASSING: Central Michigan-MORRIS, Shane 23-39-4-329; POLJAN, Tony 3-4-0-17. Wyoming Cowboys-ALLEN, Josh 11-19-0-154. RECEIVING: Central Michigan-WARD, Jonathan 7-109; CONKLIN, Tyler 7-98; CHAPMAN, Mark 5-70; COOPER, Eric 4-25; WILLIS, Corey 3-44. Wyoming Cowboys-JOHNSON, C.J. 3-63; CONWAY, Austin 3-29; PRICE, James 2-12; SCOTT, Jared 1-23; MAYFIELD, Tyree 1-18; FORT, Austin 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS: Central Michigan-None. Wyoming Cowboys-WINGARD, A. 1-20; WILSON, Logan 1-3; EPPS, Marcus 1-0; HALL, Tyler 1-minus 1.
Central Michigan (8-5,5-4) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (8-5,6-3) Date: Dec 22, 2017 • Site: Boise, Idaho • Stadium: Albertsons Stadium Attendance: 16512
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Kickoff time: 2:05 pm • End of Game: 5:22 pm • Total elapsed time: 3:17 Officials: Referee: Steve LaMantia; Umpire: Mike Moten; Linesman: Lea Bailey; Line judge: Josh Fath; Back judge: Sean Woodson; Field judge: Chris Cockrell; Side judge: Justin Larrew; Center judge: Bryan Baker; Temperature: 38f • Wind: ENE 5mph • Weather: Cloudy MVP - Josh Allen Wyoming
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FUMBLES: Central Michigan-MORRIS, Shane 2-2; CONKLIN, Tyler 1-1; POLJAN, Tony 1-1; DAVIS, Jarrod 1-0; WARD, Jonathan 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys-None.
Freshman quarterback Levi Williams led the Pokes with a career-high 79 rushing yards. He also added 84 yards passing for the game. Raghib Ismail, Jr. added three catches for 41 yards to lead the Pokes with top rusher Xazavian Valladay held to 38 yards rushing.
RECORDS & HISTORY
RUSHING: Central Michigan-WARD, Jonathan 12-29; POLJAN, Tony 4-15; ROSS, Romello 3-6; GWILLY, K. 1-2; MORRIS, Shane 7-minus 34. Wyoming Cowboys-OVERSTREET, K. 21-85; WOODS, Trey 9-19; JOHNSON, C.J. 1-16; VAN MAANEN, D. 2-5; TEAM 1-minus 1; ALLEN, Josh 8-minus 3.
The Pokes’ defense was led by safety Alijah Halliburton with 13 tackles. He has doubledigit tackles in six games this season and has 119 tackles this season. Senior Logan Wilson and junior Garrett Crall added 10 tackles each. As it was a career-best for Crall. Butkus Finalist Wilson has 414 career tackles after his 10 on the day. Senior Kicker Cooper rothe became the all-time field goal leader with two for the day and has 58 in his career.
SEASON IN REVIEW
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
“We played hard, we can probably execute a little bit better than what we did,” Bohl said. “It was a great effort, but we can certainly play better. We are going to move forward. I know a bunch of guys are disappointed in the locker room. This is a big ball game for our program. It’s a big game for Air Force as well. Hats off to them. They won, I told our guys to keep their heads up and move forward.”
THE OPPONENTS
Time 07:55 04:38 03:10 01:09 2nd 13:48 04:57 3rd 05:15 03:08 4th 11:23
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Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Central Michigan vs Wyoming Cowboys (Dec 22, 2017 at Boise, Idaho)
The Falcons rushed for 162 yards for the game and were held to 305 yards of total offense, which is one yard more than their average rushing total coming into the game of 304 per night. Wyoming mustered 225 yards of total offense for the game in a contest that saw gusts of 40 miles per hour.
COWBOY COACHES
“We knew going in, This is, I believe, the most complete Air Force team that I have seen since I have been the head coach,” UW head coach Craig Bohl said. “I told Troy Calhoun that before the game. We were going to have a hard time moving the football and we certainly did.”
SEASON OUTLOOK
AIR FORCE RECAP
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NOVA HOME LOANS ARIZONA BOWL RECAP RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys capitalized on turnovers and recorded a season-high 524 yards of total offense in a 38-17 win over Georgia State in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl in Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Sophomore running back Xazavian Valladay was named the Offensive MVP and senior safety Alijah Halliburton earned Defensive MVP honors. Valladay rushed for 204 yards for his six 100-yard rushing performance this season and second 200-yard game. He also added three receptions for a career-high 91 yards for a season-high 296 yards of all-purpose yardage. Valladay also scored a receiving and a rushing touchdown for the Cowboys. Halliburton added an interception that setup a score and finished the game with 11 tackles. “First of all, great ballgame,” said Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. “Sometimes when you get in games like this it is too bad a team has to lose. But we want to say congratulations to the phenomenal year that Georgia State had. And I think they had a quarterback who was able to go out and do a gutsy performance on a torn ACL, really speaks to their competitive nature. “It was a great win for us. Also, I want to say thanks, what a great experience for our players and coaches. The NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl is a great bowl, and I want to say thanks to the presenting sponsor, NOVA Home Loans. “That being said, this team that we have this year has been a resilient team. They’ve played together as a team. A lot of big plays tonight and there have been big plays all year long. This capped off an excellent year. I couldn’t be more proud of our seniors and the guys who are also up here on the stage with me.” Freshman quarterback Levi Williams threw for a career-high 234 yards in his first career start. He added three touchdown passes for the most in a game since Josh Allen had three in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2017. “He (Levi Williams) was composed, made a lot of big plays,” said Bohl. “He had a couple of things that we wish we could have had back, but for a freshmen or for any quarterback I thought he played with great poise and composure. And to say that Brent Vigen (Wyoming offensive coordinator) did a great job with him is an understatement. Some people may think it was a bold step, playing a freshman quarterback. It really wasn’t, in effect. I thought it was the right move. It was great experience for him and we’re glad that he’s here.” Senior Logan Wilson added seven tackles in his final game for the Brown and Gold. The Wyoming native finished his career with 421 tackles and three-straight 100-tackle seasons. When asked about what Wilson, a Casper, Wyo. native, has meant to the Wyoming football program, Bohl said, “I think it’s a message for all our players. All our players are important, and they come from all different kinds of places. But time and time again, when I first got the job some people and some coaches said that you couldn’t win with Wyoming players. I say we can’t win without them. I had a chance to visit with Coach (Steve) Harshman (head coach at Casper’s Natrona County High School) about that when his son Josh came into our program with Logan (Wilson). Logan has worked really hard to develop his skill set. And I think he’s going to continue to play football at the next level. I guess it’s a refreshing example for a lot of our youngsters that are in the state of Wyoming that you too can have an opportunity. Maybe you’re not going to come in and do the things that Logan’s done, but we’re always going to look for players within the state. And it’s sure been great to have guys that are within the state. I think Logan’s really represented the state well.” Wyoming’s passing attack featured seven different receivers who had catches on the day. Wyoming also finished the contest 11-of-17 on third-down conversions. The Cowboy defense held Georgia State to only 355 yards of total offense, which was nearly 100 yards below their season average.
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Qtr 1st
Time 12:59 09:01 02:12 00:35 2nd 09:31 00:32 3rd 08:12 07:43 01:21
1
7 17
2
3 7
3
7 14
4
0 0
Total
17 38
Scoring play GSU - Ellington, Dan 4 yd run (Wright, Brandon kick), 6-75 2:01 WYO - ROTHE, Cooper 53 yd field goal, 11-39 3:58 WYO - CONWAY, Austin 18 yd pass from WILLIAMS, Levi (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 3-38 0:47 WYO - VALLADAY, X. 8 yd pass from WILLIAMS, Levi (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 3-11 1:27 GSU - Wright, Brandon 25 yd field goal, 13-57 6:04 WYO - EBERHARDT, A. 51 yd pass from WILLIAMS, Levi (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 6-60 1:29 WYO - VALLADAY, X. 1 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 5-86 2:18 GSU - McCoy, C. 44 yd pass from Ellington, Dan (Wright, Brandon kick), 2-75 0:29 WYO - WILLIAMS, Levi 6 yd run (ROTHE, Cooper kick), 4-74 1:41
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
GSU 16 38-199 156 27-13-1 65-355 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-25 5-37.2 1-0 5-56 26:09 3 of 13 1 of 4 2-4 1-11
WYO 24 47-290 234 26-11-1 73-524 0-0 2-11 2-42 1-23 2-38.0 2-2 1-10 33:51 11 of 17 0 of 0 4-5 0-0
RUSHING: Georgia State-Ellington, Dan 14-70; Barnett, Tra 15-64; Coates, Destin 7-59; Gentry, Devin 1-6; Payne, Aubry 1-0. Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 26-204; WILLIAMS, Levi 12-53; BRENTON, Brett 6-30; BURROUGHS, J. 2-5; TEAM 1-minus 2.
THE OPPONENTS
PASSING: Georgia State-Ellington, Dan 13-26-1-156; Harvey, K. 0-1-0-0. Wyoming-WILLIAMS, Levi 11-26-1-234. RECEIVING: Georgia State-McCoy, C. 5-78; Carter, Roger 3-43; Gentry, Devin 3-32; Barnett, Tra 2-3. Wyoming-VALLADAY, X. 3-91; ISMAIL JR, R. 3-50; EBERHARDT, A. 1-51; CONWAY, Austin 1-18; CROW, Dontae 1-15; HARSHMAN, Josh 1-5; OKWOLI, John 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Georgia State-White, Quavian 1-25. Wyoming-HALLIBURTON, A. 1-23. FUMBLES: Georgia State-White, Quavian 1-0. Wyoming-CONWAY, Austin 1-1; VALLADAY, X. 1-1. Georgia State (7-6) vs. Wyoming (8-5) Date: Dec 31, 2019 • Site: Tucson, Ariz. • Stadium: Arizona Stadium Attendance: 36892
SEASON IN REVIEW
The Pokes stormed to the lead with a pair of scores in the closing minutes of the first quarter to take a 17-7 lead. Redshirt freshman Rome Weber picked up what looked to be a fumble but was later ruled an incomplete pass on a fourth-down attempt by Georgia State. That was followed up by Williams finding Austin Conway for Williams’ first touchdown pass of his career and first touchdown catch of the season for Conway.
Score by Quarters Georgia State Wyoming
THE COWBOYS
Wyoming got on the board the following drive with a 53-yard field goal by Cooper Rothe on the Cowboys’ first possession. It was a career long field goal for Rothe. It was also the longest field goal by the Cowboys since a 57-yarder by Billy Vinnedge against Air Force in 2007. Rothe’s field goal made it a 7-3 game with 9:01 remaining in the opening frame.
Box Score (Final) Wyoming Football Georgia State vs Wyoming (Dec 31, 2019 at Tucson, Ariz.)
COWBOY COACHES
“Anytime you go out and you’re playing against an offense, sometimes the speed of the game has an impact,” said Bohl. “Georgia State did a couple things with play-action that threw us off a bit, and kudos to them. I thought our players responded well. Coach (Jake) Dickert and the rest of the group did a nice job. And there were a lot of times today where our defense had to come up with some big stops, and they certainly did.”
SEASON OUTLOOK
Georgia State wasted little time getting on the board going 75-yards on six plays to open the game and took a 7-0 lead on a four-yard run from quarterback Dan Ellington. Ellington rushed for 45 yards on the opening drive to set up the score.
Kickoff time: 2:36 pm • End of Game: 5:33 • Total elapsed time: 3:17 Officials: Referee: A. Calabrese; Umpire: Bill Lamkin; Linesman: Baron Ballester; Line judge: Tracy Jones; Back judge: Ken Bushey; Field judge: B. Vasconcells; Side judge: Jerry Walter; Center judge: Mark Mobra; Temperature: 62 • Wind: 4 mph • Weather: Mostly sunny 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Television: CBS Sports Network Offensive MVP: WYO Xazian Valladay Defensive MVP: WYO Alijah Halliburton
In the postgame press conference, Halliburton responded to a question about what this win meant to him, his team and his senior class. “This game was really important,” said Halliburton. “After this, I don’t even know if I’m going to be playing football, so it was really a big game for all -- especially the seniors -- because some of us don’t know if we’re going to be playing anymore football. To get this ‘W’ especially for this program, this university, is very important.”
The Cowboys took a 31-10 lead on a one-yard touchdown run from Valladay with 8:12 left in the third quarter. Valladay set up the score for the Brown and Gold with a 63-yard reception, which was the longest of the season for the Cowboys. Georgia State responded with a score less than a minute later, as Ellington found Corneilus McCoy for a 44-yard strike to make it a 31-17 contest. Wyoming’s defense recorded a pair of fourth-down stops against the Georgia State offense after the Panthers reached the red zone twice in the fourth quarter. Williams added a touchdown run for Wyoming with 1:21 remaining in the game to give the Pokes a 38-17 bowl victory.
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Wyoming finished the season with an 8-5 overall record tying for the most wins in the Craig Bohl Era with the 2016 (8-6) and 2017 (8-5) campaigns. The Cowboys are now 8-8 all-time in bowl games, and have won back-to-back bowl contests, including a win in 2017 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. That marks the first back-to-back bowl victories for the Cowboys since wins in the 2004 Las Vegas Bowl and 2009 New Mexico Bowl.
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The Panthers would add a field goal in the second quarter, and it looked like it would be a one-score game going into halftime, but a roughing the punter penalty against Georgia State would turn into a 51-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Ayden Eberhardt to make it a 24-10 game with 32 seconds remaining in the first half, and that would be the score as the half would come to an end.
RECORDS & HISTORY
Wyoming’s second score came less than two minutes later after senior safety Halliburton recorded his second interception of the season and returned it to the GSU 11-yard line. Williams found Valladay on an eight-yard pass for the score for Williams’ second touchdown pass of the day.
SEAS ON I N R E VI E W Wyoming Football Wyoming Combined Team Statistics (as of Jun 25, 2020) All games
* * * * * * * *
Date Aug 31, 2019 Sep 07, 2019 Sep 14, 2019 Sep 21, 2019 Sep 28, 2019 Oct 12, 2019 Oct 19, 2019 Oct 26, 2019 Nov 9, 2019 Nov 16, 2019 Nov 22, 2019 Nov 30, 2019 Dec 31, 2019
Opponent MISSOURI at TXST IDAHO at Tulsa UNLV at San Diego State NEW MEXICO NEVADA at #21 Boise State at Utah State COLORADO STATE at Air Force vs Georgia State
Rushing
att
gain loss
net avg
12 247 1292 27 1265 5.1 6 8 90 633 66 567 6.3 10 8 67 356 7 349 5.2 1 4 44 236 9 227 5.2 3 3 40 204 23 181 4.5 2 10 29 176 4 172 5.9 0 12 6 38 0 38 6.3 1 13 6 27 0 27 4.5 0 13 8 15 0 15 1.9 0 1 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 13 575 3051 247 2804 4.9 27 13 477 1770 378 1392 2.9 10
Passing
gp
Receiving
ISMAIL JR, R. CONWAY, Austin HARSHMAN, Josh VALLADAY, X. MARCOTTE, J. OKWOLI, John EBERHARDT, A. GENTRY, Gunner CROW, Dontae SWEN, Titus BRENTON, Brett VANDER WAAL, T. Total Opponents Field Goals
ROTHE, Cooper Scoring
ROTHE, Cooper CHAMBERS, Sean VALLADAY, X. VANDER WAAL, T. SMITH, Trey ISMAIL JR, R. MARCOTTE, J. WILLIAMS, Levi EBERHARDT, A. HARSHMAN, Josh COLDON, C.J. CONWAY, Austin HALL, Tyler WILSON, Logan SWEN, Titus Total Opponents Score by Quarters Wyoming Opponents ## 3 30 46
Defensive Leaders
HALLIBURTON, A. WILSON, Logan MALUIA, Cassh
8 8 3 13 13 13 gp
effic comp-att-int
no.
yds
12 23 355 13 23 314 13 20 264 12 11 211 10 9 127 13 9 74 13 8 168 13 6 130 12 5 70 8 3 46 10 2 16 8 1 -5 13 120 1770 13 266 3337 fg
avg
pct. 01-19
fg
- 15-22 10 8 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 41 15-22 25 19-26 1st
gp
13 13 #GoWyo13
lg avg/g
td
lg avg/g
56 31 63 0 63 80
3-5
1-1 1-1 -
58 35
ua
73 62 33
Interceptions
40-49
3-8
OT
81 68
0 3
a
lg blk
50-99
1-1
53
57 43 28
-
pts
- 82 - 62 - 48 - 24 - 18 - 18 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 6 6 6 6 6 - 330 - 231
130 105 61
tfl/yds
Home 6-0 4-0 2-0
1
no.
Kick Returns
no.
34 34 21
HALL, Tyler CONWAY, Austin BLANKENBAKER,K. VALLADAY, X. Total Opponents VALLADAY, X. CONWAY, Austi CHAMBERS, Se SWEN, Titus ISMAIL JR, R. Total Opponents
g
8 1 1 1 11 17
47 30 23 72 0 27 0
11.8 15.0 11.5 72.0 0.0 27.0 0.0
td
rush
yds avg
td
rcv
33.4 24.0 1.0 13.0 27.7 20.0 pr
fc i20 50+ blk
5 22 14 0 1 1 0 0 0
td
267 24 1 13 305 340
21 30 23 72 0 27 0
tb
yds avg
366 10.8 366 10.8 146 7.0
OPP 266 90 154 22 1392 477 2.9 107.1 10 3337 266-464-12 7.2 12.5 256.7 15 4729 5.0 363.8 17-340 21-146 9-99 16-8 69-606 68-41.7 29:24 75/200 12/25 lg
1 0 0 1 0 0 0
lg
Neutral 1-0 0-0 1-0
9 1 0
1 0 1
lg
0 0 0
45 45 43
lg
0 0 0 0 0 0
58 24 1 13 58 32
kr
ir
total avg/g
12 1265 211 0 13 0 1489 124.1 13 27 314 366 24 0 731 56.2 8 567 0 0 0 0 567 70.9 8 349 46 0 0 0 395 49.4 12 38 355 0 0 0 393 32.8 13 2804 1770 366 305 199 5444 418.8 13 1392 3337 146 340 99 5314 408.8
Total Offense
CHAMBERS, Sean VALLADAY, X. WILLIAMS, Levi VANDER WAAL, T. SWEN, Titus Total Opponents Sacks no-yds
yds avg
63 2653 42.1 64 3 134 44.7 51 2 29 14.5 19
Punt Returns
All Purpose
Away 1-5 0-4 1-1
WYO 232 129 82 21 2804 575 4.9 215.7 27 1770 120-256-9 6.9 14.8 136.2 11 4574 5.5 351.8 11-305 34-366 12-199 10-6 67-634 68-41.4 30:36 81/186 6/12
no. yds avg
CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents
Total 330 231
Tackles tot
4 2 2 1 1 1 1
GALOVICH, Ryan ZALESKI, Tim TEAM
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0-1
4th
no.
WILSON, Logan MALUIA, Cassh HALLIBURTON, A. HALL, Tyler JACKSON, J. SMITH, Braden WEBER, Rome Punting
PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf
3rd
114.4 64.0 114.3 0.0 136.2 256.7
37 29.6 28 24.2 56 20.3 63 17.6 25 12.7 15 5.7 53 12.9 45 10.0 34 5.8 24 5.8 11 1.6 0 -0.6 63 136.2 80 256.7
30-39
Overall 8-5 4-4 4-1
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
2 1 2 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 15
6-6
37-40 37-40 24-24 2nd
td
20-29
kick
52 139 54 71
yds
Record: All games Conference Non-Conference
62 105.4 75 70.9 59 43.6 80 56.8 38 60.3 41 17.2 12 3.2 9 2.1 4 1.2 1 1.0 80 215.7 40 107.1
43.0 915 7 51.6 512 1 48.7 343 3 0.0 0 0 46.9 1770 11 57.3 3337 15
15.4 13.7 13.2 19.2 14.1 8.2 21.0 21.7 14.0 15.3 8.0 -5.0 14.8 12.5
15-22 68.2 2-2 td
pct
120.63 52-121-3 91.90 49-95-4 137.72 19-39-2 0.00 0-1-0 112.10 120-256-9 123.23 266-464-12
Att. 26037 20003 28814 16246 23029 28758 22884 16126 33018 16364 21152 21425 36892
td
VALLADAY, X. CHAMBERS, Sean SWEN, Titus SMITH, Trey WILLIAMS, Levi BRENTON, Brett ISMAIL JR, R. CONWAY, Austin BURROUGHS, J. ANDREWS JR., A. Total Opponents CHAMBERS, Sean VANDER WAAL, T. WILLIAMS, Levi CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents
180
gp
Score 37-31 23-14 21-16 21-24 53-17 22-26 23-10 31-3 17-20 21-26 17-7 6-20 38-17
W W W L W L W W L L W L W
Pass defense int-yds brup
11.0-42 2.0-16 2-23 1 8.5-28 1.0-7 4-47 7 20200.5-0WYOMING 7.0-13 2-30 1
g plays
8 12 3 8 8 13 13
qbh
rush
pass
total avg/g
211 567 915 1482 247 1265 0 1265 79 181 343 524 122 -19 512 493 67 349 0 349 831 2804 1770 4574 941 1392 3337 4729 Fumbles rcv-yds
ff
2 1-79 . 2 . 1 FOOT BALL 1 . .
blkd kick
185.2 105.4 174.7 61.6 43.6 351.8 363.8
saf
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Wyoming Football Wyoming Overall Team Statistics (as of Jun 25, 2020) All games Team Statistics
WYO
81 68
OT
0 3
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58 35
RECORDS & HISTORY
3rd
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52 139 54 71
231 17.8 12 266 90 154 22 1392 1770 378 477 2.9 107.1 10 3337 266-464-12 7.2 12.5 256.7 15 4729 941 5.0 363.8 17-340 21-146 9-99 20.0 7.0 11.0 16-8 69-606 46.6 68-2836 41.7 34.9 55-3528 64.1 38.1 29: 24 75/200 38% 12/25 48% 21-142 14 25 19-26 0-1 (31-45) 69% (16-45) 36% (24-24) 100% 135814 6/22636 1/36892
THE OPPONENTS
1st 2nd
OPP
THE COWBOYS
Score by Quarters Wyoming Opponents
330 25.4 69 232 129 82 21 2804 3051 247 575 4.9 215.7 27 1770 120-256-9 6.9 14.8 136.2 11 4574 831 5.5 351.8 11-305 34-366 12-199 27.7 10.8 16.6 10-6 67-634 48.8 68-2816 41.4 37.8 67-4182 62.4 40.9 30:3 6 81/186 44% 6/12 50% 31-220 0 41 15-22 0-0 (37-45) 82% (26-45) 58% (37-40) 93% 138042 6/23007
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 Total 330 231
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Rushing
gp
att
gain loss
net avg td
VALLADAY, X. CHAMBERS, Sean SWEN, Titus SMITH, Trey WILLIAMS, Levi BRENTON, Brett ISMAIL JR, R. CONWAY, Austin BURROUGHS, J. ANDREWS JR., A. TEAM VANDER WAAL, T. Total Opponents
12 247 1292 27 1265 5.1 6 8 90 633 66 567 6.3 10 8 67 356 7 349 5.2 1 4 44 236 9 227 5.2 3 3 40 204 23 181 4.5 2 10 29 176 4 172 5.9 0 12 6 38 0 38 6.3 1 13 6 27 0 27 4.5 0 13 8 15 0 15 1.9 0 1 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 11 10 0 19 -19 -1.9 0 8 27 73 92 -19 -0.7 4 13 575 3051 247 2804 4.9 27 13 477 1770 378 1392 2.9 10
Passing
gp
CHAMBERS, Sean VANDER WAAL, T. WILLIAMS, Levi CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents Receiving
ISMAIL JR, R. CONWAY, Austin HARSHMAN, Josh VALLADAY, X. MARCOTTE, J. OKWOLI, John EBERHARDT, A. GENTRY, Gunner CROW, Dontae SWEN, Titus BRENTON, Brett VANDER WAAL, T. Total Opponents
182
8 8 3 13 13 13
gp
effic comp-att-int
120.63 52-121-3 91.90 49-95-4 137.72 19-39-2 0.00 0-1-0 112.10 120-256-9 123.23 266-464-12 no.
yds
12 23 355 13 23 314 13 20 264 12 11 211 10 9 127 13 9 74 13 8 168 13 6 130 12 5 70 8 3 46 10 2 16 8 1 -5 13 120 1770 13 266 3337
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avg
15.4 13.7 13.2 19.2 14.1 8.2 21.0 21.7 14.0 15.3 8.0 -5.0 14.8 12.5
pct
lg avg/g
62 75 59 80 38 41 12 9 4 1 0 11 80 40
yds td
43.0 915 7 51.6 512 1 48.7 343 3 0.0 0 0 46.9 1770 11 57.3 3337 15 td
2 1 2 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 15
lg avg/g
37 28 56 63 25 15 53 45 34 24 11 0 63 80
29.6 24.2 20.3 17.6 12.7 5.7 12.9 10.0 5.8 5.8 1.6 -0.6 136.2 256.7
105.4 70.9 43.6 56.8 60.3 17.2 3.2 2.1 1.2 1.0 -1.7 -2.4 215.7 107.1
lg avg/g
56 31 63 0 63 80
114.4 64.0 114.3 0.0 136.2 256.7
Punt Returns
no.
34 34 21
366 10.8 366 10.8 146 7.0
Interceptions
no.
yds avg td
Kick Returns
no.
8 1 1 1 11 17
267 1 13 24 305 340
Fumble Returns
no.
yds avg td
CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents WILSON, Logan HALLIBURTON, A. MALUIA, Cassh WEBER, Rome SMITH, Braden JACKSON, J. HALL, Tyler Total Opponents HALL, Tyler BLANKENBAKER,K. VALLADAY, X. CONWAY, Austin Total Opponents HALLIBURTON, A. GANDY, Esaias COLDON, C.J. Total Opponents
4 2 2 1 1 1 1 12 9
1 1 1 3 0
yds avg td
47 23 30 0 27 0 72 199 99
11.8 11.5 15.0 0.0 27.0 0.0 72.0 16.6 11.0
0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
yds avg td
79 1 30 110 0
33.4 1.0 13.0 24.0 27.7 20.0
79.0 1.0 30.0 36.7 0.0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 1 1 0
lg
45 45 43
lg
21 23 30 0 27 0 72 72 51
lg
58 1 13 24 58 32
lg
79 1 30 79 0
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- 15-22 10 8 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 41 15-22 25 19-26 fg
kick
37-40 37-40 24-24
1-1 1-1 -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0-1
-
FG Sequence
Wyoming
3-5
3-8
1-1
lg blk
53
g plays
rush pass
total avg/g
CHAMBERS, Sean VALLADAY, X. WILLIAMS, Levi VANDER WAAL, T. SWEN, Titus SMITH, Trey BRENTON, Brett ISMAIL JR, R. CONWAY, Austin BURROUGHS, J. ANDREWS JR., A. TEAM Total Opponents
8 12 3 8 8 4 10 12 13 13 1 11 13 13
211 567 915 1482 247 1265 0 1265 79 181 343 524 122 -19 512 493 67 349 0 349 44 227 0 227 29 172 0 172 6 38 0 38 7 27 0 27 8 15 0 15 1 1 0 1 10 -19 0 -19 831 2804 1770 4574 941 1392 3337 4729
185.2 105.4 174.7 61.6 43.6 56.8 17.2 3.2 2.1 1.2 1.0 -1.7 351.8 363.8
1
Punting
no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk
Opponents
(22) 37,53 (26),(34),(24) 36,(29) (40) (47),(32),38 (25) (28),30 (40),(28) (47),(44),(26),50,(23) 50 (31),(27) (25)
Kickoffs
no. yds avg tb ob retn
GALOVICH, Ryan ZALESKI, Tim TEAM Total Opponents ROTHE, Cooper Total Opponents
63 2653 3 134 2 29 68 2816 68 2836
42.1 44.7 14.5 41.4 41.7
64 51 19 64 58
67 4182 62.4 44 67 4182 62.4 44 55 3528 64.1 45
5 22 14 9 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 23 15 10 5 8 23 13
1 0 1 2 0
net ydln
2 2 20.0 40.9 0 27.7 38.1
24 26 RECORDS & HISTORY
(19),(23),(20) 43,(47),(37),(19) 46,49 38 (41),(21) 47,(36) (20) (39),37 (48) (26),(23) (53),46
6-6
Total Offense
SEASON IN REVIEW
15-22 68.2 2-2
pts
- 82 - 62 - 48 - 24 - 18 - 18 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 6 6 6 6 6 - 330 - 231
pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99
ROTHE, Cooper Missouri TXST IDAHO Tulsa UNLV San Diego State New Mexico Nevada Boise State Utah State Colorado State Air Force Georgia State
PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf
THE OPPONENTS
Field Goals
fg
THE COWBOYS
ROTHE, Cooper CHAMBERS, Sean VALLADAY, X. VANDER WAAL, T. ISMAIL JR, R. SMITH, Trey EBERHARDT, A. MARCOTTE, J. HARSHMAN, Josh WILLIAMS, Levi CONWAY, Austin HALL, Tyler COLDON, C.J. WILSON, Logan SWEN, Titus Total Opponents
td
COWBOY COACHES
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VALLADAY, X. CONWAY, Austi CHAMBERS, Se SWEN, Titus ISMAIL JR, R. HALL, Tyler HARSHMAN, Jo SMITH, Trey BRENTON, Brett WILLIAMS, Levi EBERHARDT, A GENTRY, Gunn MARCOTTE, J. OKWOLI, John CROW, Dontae WILSON, Logan MALUIA, Cassh SMITH, Braden HALLIBURTON, BURROUGHS, J ANDREWS JR., BLANKENBAKE TEAM VANDER WAAL, Total Opponents
184
g
rush
rcv
12 1265 211 13 27 314 8 567 0 8 349 46 12 38 355 12 0 0 13 0 264 4 227 0 10 172 16 3 181 0 13 0 168 13 0 130 10 0 127 13 0 74 12 0 70 13 0 0 13 0 0 13 0 0 13 0 0 13 15 0 1 1 0 13 0 0 11 -19 0 8 -19 -5 13 2804 1770 13 1392 3337
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pr
0 366 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 366 146
kr
13 24 0 0 0 267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 305 340
ir
total avg/g
0 1489 124.1 0 731 56.2 0 567 70.9 0 395 49.4 0 393 32.8 72 339 28.2 0 264 20.3 0 227 56.8 0 188 18.8 0 181 60.3 0 168 12.9 0 130 10.0 0 127 12.7 0 74 5.7 0 70 5.8 47 47 3.6 30 30 2.3 27 27 2.1 23 23 1.8 0 15 1.2 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.1 0 -19 -1.7 0 -24 -3.0 199 5444 418.8 99 5314 408.8
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ua
Tackles a tot
11.0-42 8.5-28 7.0-13 . 6.0-39 3.0-10 9.5-52 2.0-13 1.0-2 . 7.0-21 6.0-16 6.5-29 2.0-3 3.5-22 . 3.0-11 1.0-2 2.5-19 . 2.5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-1 . 83-334 60-238
2.0-16 2-23 1.0-7 4-47 0.5-0 2-30 . . 4.5-36 . 1.0-8 . 6.5-44 . 1.0-11 1-0 . . . 1-72 3.0-13 1-0 2.0-11 . 3.0-21 . . . 2.0-18 . . . 1.5-8 . . . 2.0-18 . . 1-27 1.0-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-220 12-199 21-142 9-99
1 7 1 10 2 1 1 4 4 8 . 1 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 48 37
2 2 1 . 4 1 3 . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 17 10
1-79 . . . 1-0 . 1-0 . . . 1-0 . . 2-1 1-0 . . 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-110 6-0
. 1 . 1 . . 2 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 1 . . . 1 . . 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 14 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
saf
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOUNTAIN WEST
130 105 61 57 55 51 45 38 37 37 35 34 24 24 22 21 20 14 13 11 9 8 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 892 886
Pass defense Fumbles blkd int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick
RECORDS & HISTORY
13 73 57 13 62 43 13 33 28 13 38 19 13 22 33 13 28 23 12 22 23 13 30 8 13 26 11 12 26 11 13 16 19 13 20 14 11 10 14 12 13 11 11 8 14 10 18 3 10 9 11 3 11 3 12 9 4 13 6 5 11 7 2 13 6 2 10 5 1 9 3 2 12 3 1 13 2 2 13 1 2 13 1 2 13 1 1 12 . 2 2 . 1 3 . 1 10 . 1 4 1 . 13 1 . 2 . 1 9 1 . 4 1 . 11 1 . 3 . 1 11 1 . 8 1 . 13 516 376 13 476 410
Sacks no-yds
SEASON IN REVIEW
HALLIBURTON, A. WILSON, Logan MALUIA, Cassh BLANKENBAKER,K. CRALL, Garrett MUMA, Chad BYRD, Solomon WEBER, Rome HEARN, Azizi HALL, Tyler JACKSON, J. GODBOUT, Cole HALL, Josiah GANDY, Esaias MORA, Mario Murry, Jordan JONES, Victor COLDON, C.J. WELLS-ROSS, D. SMITH, Braden LIUFAU, Tegan EBERHARDT, A. COLE, Claude WISDORF, Ben HICKS, Charles WILLIAMS, Miles MURRAY, Cameron ROTHE, Cooper GALOVICH, Ryan WATSON, Jaylon DAVIS, Jason LAFAELE, Levi MOORE, J. LEVINSON, Bryce OKWOLI, John HARRINGTON, B. VELAZQUEZ, A. SMITH, Trey HARRIS, Logan SUAUNOA, Shae TEAM VANDER WAAL, T. Total Opponents
tfl/yds
THE OPPONENTS
gp
THE COWBOYS
Defensive Leaders
COWBOY COACHES
# 3 30 46 18 88 48 51 8 20 9 86 94 53 5 97 6D 44 21 1 26 49 19 55 43 3H 14 2 40 41 45 63 29 32 1L 13 47 78 7 79 54 TM 10
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Opponent
MISSOURI TXST IDAHO Tulsa UNLV San Diego State NEW MEXICO NEVADA Boise State Utah State COLORADO STATE Air Force Georgia State Totals
Opponent
MISSOURI TXST IDAHO Tulsa UNLV San Diego State NEW MEXICO NEVADA Boise State Utah State COLORADO STATE Air Force Georgia State Totals
Score
Total
37 - 31 23 - 14 21 - 16 21 - 24 53 - 17 22 - 26 23 - 10 31 - 3 17 - 20 21 - 26 17 - 7 6 - 20 38 - 17 330 - 231
16 17 17 16 18 11 21 22 15 24 19 12 24 232
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
3rd Down Conversions
4-12 8-17 4-13 3-15 5-12 5-12 11-18 5-11 7-17 5-14 9-16 4-12 11-17 81-186
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
28 27 21 27 19 21 20 17 15 22 15 18 16 266
7-17 5-13 7-20 9-22 4-16 7-16 4-12 9-18 4-12 4-16 5-12 7-13 3-13 75-200
First Downs Rush Pass
10 12 12 5 11 6 13 13 8 11 10 6 12 129
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
11 2 5 9 7 8 7 5 5 7 2 12 10 90
6 3 3 9 4 4 6 8 7 11 6 6 9 82
4th Down Conversions
0-0 0-0 1-1 1-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-3 0-0 6-12
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
2-3 0-0 1-1 3-5 2-3 2-2 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-1 1-4 12-25
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Pen
17 0 24 2 11 2 16 2 10 3 10 1 11 2 12 1 9 0 12 2 11 3 5 0 6 3 154 21
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
0 1 5 2 2 3 2 0 1 3 2 1 0 22
Time of Possession
28:50 34:27 27:27 26:49 29:51 26:37 35:13 29:46 32:28 33:11 32:02 27:13 33:51 397:45
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Rushing Number-Yards
42-297 49-202 47-237 34-143 48-374 39-157 55-259 44-258 44-123 43-158 50-192 33-114 47-290 575-2804
31:10 25:33 32:33 33:11 30:09 33:23 24:47 30:14 27:32 26:49 27:58 32:47 26:09 382:15
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Passing Comp-Att-Int
42-114 22-50 40-93 43-83 33-77 36-120 37-169 28-81 28-91 44-105 30-48 56-162 38-199 477-1392
TOP Margin
-2:20 8:54 -5:06 -6:22 -0:18 -6:46 10:26 -0:28 4:56 6:22 4:04 -5:34 7:42 15:30
6-16-0 8-18-1 4-12-0 10-32-0 5-12-0 5-14-1 9-15-0 9-19-1 15-23-0 20-36-3 8-15-0 10-18-2 11-26-1 120-256-9
Avg Yds/Rush
7.1 4.1 5.0 4.2 7.8 4.0 4.7 5.9 2.8 3.7 3.8 3.5 6.2 4.9
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
2.7 2.3 2.3 1.9 2.3 3.3 4.6 2.9 3.2 2.4 1.6 2.9 5.2 2.9
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
31-48-1 92 33-54-2 103 16-34-0 50 25-50-0 214 22-44-3 124 21-32-0 109 14-28-0 86 27-45-1 221 20-31-1 160 21-35-2 185 17-29-1 81 6-7-0 111 13-27-1 234 266-464-12 1770
Avg Yds/Pass
5.8 5.7 4.2 6.7 10.3 7.8 5.7 11.6 7.0 5.1 5.4 6.2 9.0 6.9
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
8.8 7.3 6.2 7.1 6.0 6.5 7.2 5.6 6.3 9.1 7.5 20.4 5.8 7.2
Total Offense Plays-Yards
Yards
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
423 58-389 394 67-305 210 59-287 354 66-357 263 60-498 209 53-266 203 70-345 254 63-479 194 67-283 317 79-343 217 65-273 143 51-225 156 73-524 3337 831-4574
Avg Yds/Play
6.7 4.6 4.9 5.4 8.3 5.0 4.9 7.6 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.4 7.2 5.5
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
6.0 5.8 4.1 4.7 4.4 4.8 5.7 4.6 4.8 5.3 4.5 4.8 5.5 5.0
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
90-537 76-444 74-303 93-437 77-340 68-329 65-372 73-335 59-285 79-422 59-265 63-305 65-355 941-4729
Punting Number-Avg
6-43.8 6-40.5 6-45.2 8-43.6 5-41.2 5-48.0 4-44.5 5-42.6 7-33.9 7-39.1 5-42.2 2-27.5 2-38.0 68-41.4
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
4-43.0 5-39.6 8-45.2 6-37.5 8-43.5 4-49.2 4-37.8 6-41.2 6-41.2 5-44.6 4-48.0 3-29.3 5-37.2 68-41.7
Return Yards
146 178 49 37 144 28 1 57 60 97 4 103 76 980
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
50 90 14 19 6 84 17 17 61 147 33 18 29 585
Penalties Number-Yards
5-30 6-46 7-97 7-59 4-40 6-70 5-38 4-35 4-40 9-92 5-49 4-28 1-10 67-634
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
5-31 4-35 7-76 6-40 8-62 5-40 5-50 4-30 4-40 9-75 5-56 2-15 5-56 69-606
TurnOvers
0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 3 3 15
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
3 3 0 1 3 0 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 20
Sacks
2 5 4 7 2 0 2 4 2 2 1 0 0 31
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
0 1 1 1 0 1 3 1 3 2 5 2 1 21
Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category
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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 Tie No. 1 3 - 1993-96 Tie No. 20 38 - 1993-96 Tie No. 20 137.5 - 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. 1 19.0 - 1990-93 (229 for 4,357) Single-Season Yards per Game: Tie No. 20 137.5 - 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. 1 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. 24 44.7
Sean Fleming, Placekicker, vs. Arkansas State 1990 Cory Wedel, Placekicker, vs. Idaho 1996 Single-Game Field Goals Made:
Tie No. 3 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.
Running Back, 1981-84 Highest Average Gain per Rush in a Single-Game (min. 30 rushes): 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 Passing Efficiency (400-499 completions):No. 13 152.7 rating - 1995-96
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Brett Smith,
(#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.
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 12 players): 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: Most Solo Tackles in a Career:
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Linebacker, 2008-11 Tied No. 21 23 - vs. Air Force, Oct. 17, 2009 Safety, 2016-18 Tied No. 21 454 Total Tackles - 2016-18 No. 15 274 Solo Tackles - 2015-18
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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
BRIAN LEE (#45) led the nation in 1997 in interception average, picking off eight passes in 11 contests, or 0.73 per game.
KICKOFF RETURNS
T EAM NCAA R ECORDS
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)
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
LONGEST SERIES
Wyoming vs. Colorado State - 24th longest series in NCAA History
T EAM NCAA A NNUAL C HAMPIONS
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Rushing Defense 1967 42.3 yards per game 1966 38.5 yards per game 1960 82.4 yards per game Kickoff Returns (Offense) 2017 28.3 yards per game 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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UW ADMINISTRATION
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
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)
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
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.
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player Marcus Harris Ryan Yarborough Jovon Bouknight Wendell Montgomery Tanner Gentry Ryan McGuffey Dominic Rufran Malcom Floyd Steve Martinez Robert Herron
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Player Marcus Harris Jovon Bouknight Ryan Yarborough Ryan McGuffey Dominic Rufran Malcom Floyd Wendell Montgomery Tanner Gentry Michael Ford David Leonard
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CAREER YARDS 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
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
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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
5. 7. Rec. 259 239 250 181 180 231 203 186 124 152
CAREER RECEPTIONS Years 1993-96 2002-05 1990-93 2000-03 2011-14 2000-03 1996-99 2013-16 2004-07 2007-10
Player Ryan Yarborough Marcus Harris Jovon Bouknight Tanner Gentry Robert Herron Anthony Sargent Dominic Rufran 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
190
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
Player Marcus Harris Ryan Yarborough Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Ryan Yarborough Tanner Gentry Jovon Bouknight Ryan Yarborough Jovon Bouknight Shawn Wiggins
Season 1996 1993 1994 1995 1992 2016 2005 1991 2004 1990
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Yards 1650 1584 1431 1423 1351 1326 1116 1081 1075 1018
Rec. 109 75 71 78 86 72 77 53 63 58
TDs 38 42 29 10 20 13 15 14 10 20
Rec. 10 6 7 10 16 8 8 10 10 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 Career: Single-Season: Single-Game: Career: Single-Season:
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
M ISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL YARDS
4518 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 1650 -Marcus Harris, 1996 260 -Marcus Harris, vs. Fresno State 1994 98.2 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (4518 in 46) 137.5 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (1650 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RECEPTION
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TDs 42 38 29 20 20 19 15 14 14 14 14
Avg./Rec. 15.1 21.1 20.2 18.2 15.7 18.4 14.5 20.4 17.1 17.6
Yards 260 247 241 237 223 219 218 217 213 205
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Rec. 259 250 239 231 203 186 181 180 156 153
CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
S INGLE -S EASON
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Avg./Rec. 17.4 18.6 14.5 15.9 15.6 11.6 12.3 13.0 16.5 13.4
SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3.
C AREER
S INGLE -G AME
20.1 -Archie Gray, 1972-74 (1787 in 89) 24.7 -Archie Gray, 1973 (988 in 40) 47.5 -Josh Barge, vs. Ole Miss 2004 (95 in 2) 43.0 -Josh Doctson, vs. Colorado St. 2011 (129 in 3)
TOTAL RECEPTIONS
259 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 109 -Marcus Harris, 1996 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:
TDs 13 16 11 14 12 14 12 13 7 6
Career: Single-Season:
Career:
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
0.9 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 (42 in 46) 1.3 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993 (16 in 12)
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE RECEPTION
Single-Season:
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 14 -Tanner Gentry, 2016
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R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y P A S S I N G SEASON OUTLOOK
C AREER CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Player Brett Smith Casey Bramlet Josh Wallwork Tom Corontzos Josh Allen Joe Hughes Jay Stoner Scott Runyan Craig Burnett Corey Bramlet
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
S INGLE -S EASON
(#14) holds the UW career record for passing yards. Bramlet, who played from 2000-03, concluded his career with 9,684 yards passing.
Player Josh Wallwork Brett Smith Joe Hughes Casey Bramlet Josh Allen Craig Burnett Casey Bramlet Casey Bramlet Tom Corontzos Tom Corontzos
Season 1996 2013 1993 2002 2016 1987 2001 2003 1990 1991
Yards 4090 3375 3372 3290 3203 3131 3069 3037 2956 2868
Att. 458 458 414 464 373 467 432 425 399 363
Comp. 286 293 236 277 209 258 225 241 211 203
% .624 .627 .570 .597 .560 .552 .521 .567 .529 .559
TDs 33 29 24 24 28 21 9 22 15 19
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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
Att. Comp. % Int. 1378 767 .557 48 1212 751 .619 28 1066 579 .543 39 1112 638 .574 39 729 449 .616 28 787 452 .574 26 717 417 .582 31 649 365 .562 21 675 319 .473 32 667 378 .567 22
CAREER PASS ATTEMPTS Years 2000-03 2011-13 1997-2000 1988-91 1992-93 1995-96 2002-05 1984-87 1986-87 2006-09
Att. 1378 1212 1112 1066 787 729 717 675 667 655
% .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
TDs 56 76 48 37 54 38 29 44 36 34
5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
S UMMARY Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
AND
9684 4090 498
Int. 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
TDs 7 3 1 5 2 1 3 2 3 3
M ISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL YARDS
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 Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 9.2 Single-Game (Min. 15 Att.): 15.3
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 729) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (920 in 100) Josh Wallwork, vs. UNLV 1996 (305 in 20)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS COMPLETION
Career (Min. 134 Comp.): 17.7 Single-Season (Min. 67 Comp.): 19.9 Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 25.4 Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
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Steve Cockreham, 1971-73 (2,702 in 153) Scott Runyan, 1984 (1353 in 68) Gary Fox, vs. Arizona 1971(305 in 12)
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 9684 8834 7945 7674 6453 6078 5149 5066 4817 4373
% .604 .547 .733 .600 .630 .667 .619 .579 .625 .757
MOUNTAIN WEST
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CAREER YARDS
Years 2000-03 2011-13 1988-91 1997-2000 1995-96 1992-93 2002-05 2015-17 1984-87 1986-87
Att.Comp. 48-29 53-29 45-33 55-33 54-34 36-24 42-26 38-22 32-20 33-25
RECORDS & HISTORY
Player Casey Bramlet Brett Smith Tom Corontzos Jay Stoner Josh Wallwork Joe Hughes Corey Bramlet Josh Allen Scott Runyan Craig Burnett
Yards 498 485 453 453 441 427 422 422 421 412
SEASON IN REVIEW
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player, Game and Year Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 Josh Wallwork, vs. Idaho 1996 Josh Wallwork, vs. AFA 1996 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2002 Craig Burnett, vs. OSU 1987 John Gustin, vs. UNM 1994 Joe Hughes, vs. UTEP 1993 Casey Bramlet, vs. Utah State 2001 Tom Corontzos, vs. SDSU 1990 Brett Smith, vs. UNLV 2012
THE OPPONENTS
S INGLE -G AME SINGLE-GAME YARDS
THE COWBOYS
CASEY BRAMLET
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS
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P A S S I N G
AND
M ISCELLANEOUS
AVERAGE PASS ATTEMPTS PER GAME 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% Single-Season (Min. 100 Comp.): 63.1% Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 90.9%
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (751 of 1212) Cameron Coffman, 2015 (152 of 241) 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:
Consecutive: Single-Game:
2.5 2.8
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (54 in 22) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (33 in12)
PASS ATTEMPTS WITHOUT BEING INTERCEPTED 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% Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 1.38%
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (28 of 1212) 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 1.9
Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (22 in 17) 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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R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y 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.
SINGLE-GAME YARDS
8. 9. 10.
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
S UMMARY
Att. 10 29 23 27 21 17 24 35 29 29
TDs 3 3 2 1 2 1 3 1 0 2
M ISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL YARDS
4287 1860 302
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984
THE COWBOYS
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. 775 553 585 636 595 516 456 572 327 448 477
Avg./Att. 5.5 5.4 5.0 4.2 4.4 4.9 5.0 3.8 6.7 4.8 4.5
TDs 35 15 19 22 25 21 17 15 26 26 27
CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
Player Brian Hill Eddie Talboom Phil Davis Alvester Alexander Kevin Lowe Walt Goffigan 7. Marques Brigham 8. Wynel Seldon 9. Shaun Wick 10. Brett Smith
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:
35 22 5
Brian Hill, 2014-16 Brian Hill, 2016 Alvester Alexander, 2010
AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING PER GAME
Career: Single-Season:
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Player Brian Hill Devin Moore Ryan Christopherson Wynel Seldon Marques Brigham Shaun Wick Gerald Abraham Derek Armah Kevin Lowe Walt Goffigan Alvester Alexander
TOTAL RUSHES
775 349 37 37
SEASON IN REVIEW
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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
SINGLE-SEASON YARDS Season 2016 2015 1994 2018 1987 2008 2019 1977 1988 1998
Yards 1,860 1,631 1455 1325 1305 1301 1265 1165 1119 1114
Att. 349 281 300 203 238 249 247 186 151 259
Avg./Att. TDs 5.3 22 5.8 6 4.9 10 6.5 8 5.5 13 5.2 7 5.1 6 6.3 9 7.4 9 4.3 9
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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Player Brian Hill Brian Hill Ryan Christopherson Nico Evans Gerald Abraham Devin Moore Xazavian Valladay Myron Hardeman Dabby Dawson Marques Brigham
MOUNTAIN WEST
S INGLE -S EASON Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 9. 10.
COWBOY COACHES
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
SEASON OUTLOOK
S INGLE -G AME
DEVIN MOORE
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y T O T A L
O F F E N S E
S INGLE -G AME
SINGLE-GAME YARDS
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
Total Player, Game and Year Yards Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 640 Josh Wallwork, vs. Idaho 1996 482 Josh Wallwork, vs. AFA 1996 476 Randy Welniak, vs. AFA 1988 467 Joe Hughes, vs. UTEP 1993 447 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2002 442 Tom Corontzos, vs. SDSU 1990 439 Craig Burnett, vs. OSU 1987 439 Casey Bramlet, vs. Utah St. 2001 433 John Gustin, vs. SDSU 1994 419
No. of Plays 67 57 53 54 46 69 37 58 44 50
Yards Yards Pass. Rush. TDsR 498 142 8 485 -3 3 453 23 1 359 108 4 422 25 4 453 -11 5 421 18 4 441 -2 2 422 11 2 401 18 5
TDsR — Stands for Touchdowns-Responsible-For, it includes all touchdown passes thrown by the individual and all touchdowns scored rushing by the individual.
S UMMARY Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
10365 4209 640
AND
M ISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL YARDS
Brett Smith, 2011-13 Josh Wallwork, 1996 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
Career: Single-Season: 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 YARDS
Player Brett Smith Casey Bramlet Tom Corontzos Jay Stoner Josh Wallwork Joe Hughes Phil Davis Josh Allen Corey Bramlet Scott Runyan
Total Years Yards 2011-13 10365 2000-03 9575 1988-91 7642 1997-2000 7523 1995-96 6753 1992-93 6249 1978-81 5951 2015-17 5833 2002-05 5507 1984-87 5490
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 22) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 12)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY 8.0 8.0
1674 592 75
Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 845) Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 525)
TOTAL PLAYS
Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 Brett Smith, 2013 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2001
AVERAGE PLAYS PER GAME
C AREER Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8. 9.
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
307.0 350.8
No. of Yards Plays Passing 1590 8834 1674 9684 1392 7945 1387 7674 845 6453 944 6078 1112 4123 604 5066 920 5149 975 4817
Career: Single-Season: Yards Rushing 1531 -109 -303 -151 300 161 1828 767 358 673
TDsR 97 70 54 44 60 49 53 57 36 45
Career:
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)
Single-Season: Single-Game:
582 222
48
Brett Smith, 2011-13 (Passed for 76 TDs, rushed for 20 and caught one TD) Randy Welniak, 1988 (Scored 16 TDs rushing and passed for 21 TDs) 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Player Josh Wallwork Brett Smith Josh Allen Joe Hughes Brett Smith Casey Bramlet Randy Welniak Craig Burnett Brett Smith Casey Bramlet
Season 1996 2013 2016 1993 2011 2002 1988 1987 2012 2001
Total Yards 4209 3948 3726 3406 3332 3325 3206 3086 3085 3048
Yards Passing 4090 3375 3203 3372 2622 3290 2791 3131 2837 3069
Yards Rushing TDsR 119 35 573 33 523 35 34 28 710 30 35 29 415 37 -45 23 248 33 -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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JOSH WALLWORK
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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TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
Career: 42 Single-Season: 22 Single-Game: 5
Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Brian Hill, 2016 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010
SEASON OUTLOOK
S UMMARY
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)
Cooper Rothe, 2016-19 (58 Field goals, 160 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: 342 Single-Season: 110 Single-Game: 20 20
Sean Fleming, 1988-91 (324 in 48) Cory Wedel, 1996 (108 in 12)
TOTAL EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS
is the greatest scorer in University of Wyoming history.
Cooper Rothe, 2016-19 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-POINT ATTEMPTS PER GAME
Career: 4.8 Single-Season: 5.0
THE COWBOYS
COOPER ROTHE (#40)
Career: 169 Single-Season: 64 Single-Game: 9
Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (133 in 28) Eddie Talboom, 1950 (45 in 9)
TOTAL EXTRA POINTS MADE
Cooper Rothe, 2016-19 Cooper Rothe, 2016 Cory Wedel, vs. Hawai’i 1996; Steve Tobin, vs. UTEP
THE OPPONENTS
Career: 165 Single-Season: 64 Single-Game: 9 1981
AVERAGE EXTRA POINTS MADE PER GAME
C AREER CAREER POINTS SCORED
Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
10.
S UMMARY
AND
M ISCELLANEOUS
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
Cory Wedel, from UNM game 1994 to Fresno St. 1997 Cooper Rothe, 2016
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 Single-Season: 38 Single-Game: 6
Sean Fleming, 1988-91; 93 – Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 Jerry DePoyster, 1966 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: 59 Single-Season: 20 Single-Game: 6 Career:
AVERAGE FIELD GOALS MADE PER GAME
1.3 1.2 Single-Season: 1.8
Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (54 in 41) Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (37 in 30) Bob Jacobs, 1969 (18 in 10) and J.D. Wallum, 2001 (20 in 11)
LONGEST FIELD GOAL MADE 62
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Dan Christopulos, vs. Colorado State 1977
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Career: 342 Cooper Roth, 2016-19 Single-Season: 132 Brian Hill, 2016 (22 TDs) Single-Game: 30 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010 (5 TDs)
Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 of 140) 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
7. 8.
(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing.) Player Years TDs Ryan Yarborough 1990-93 42 Marcus Harris 1993-96 38 Brian Hill 2014-16 35 Eddie Talboom 1948-50 34 Jovon Bouknight 2002-05 30 Phil Davis 1978-81 30 Alvester Alexander 2009-11 27 Kevin Lowe 1981-84 26 Walt Goffigan 1980-83 26 Shaun Wick 2012-16 24
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF EXTRA POINTS MADE
Career: 99.0% Single-Season: 100.0%
RECORDS & HISTORY
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 in 41) Cooper Rothe, 2016 (64 in 14)
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. Cooper Rothe, pk 2016-19 0 165 59 342 2. Sean Fleming, pk 1988-91 0 153 57 324 3. Eddie Talboom, rb-pk 1948-50 34 99 0 303 4. Cory Wedel, pk 1994-97 0 139 54 301 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
Career: 3.4 Single-Season: 4.6
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M ISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY PUNT RETURN
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
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
S UMMARY
AND M ISCELLANEOUS KICKOFF RETURNS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game: Career: Single-Season:
2016 723 219
TOTAL YARDS
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game: Career: Single-Season:
LONGEST PUNT RETURN
95 – Sonny Jones, vs. Montana State 1948
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ON BLOCKED PUNTS
COMBINED KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS
Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1186 in 23) Prentice Rhone, 1993 (617 in 11)
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL RETURNS
Career: Single-Season:
Career (Min. 12): 33.7 Single-Season (Min. 1 Per Game): 39.0 Single-Game (Min. 2): 64.5 87 32 8
Harry Geldien, 1950-52 (506 in 15) Tyler Hall, 2017 (508 in 13) Vic Washington, vs. BYU 1966 (129 in 2)
Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Marcell Gipson, 2009 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (58 in 23) Prentice Rhone, 1993 (31 in 11) 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
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 Vic Washington, 1967 Vic Washington, 1967
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1008 in 20) Vic Washington, 1967 (565 in 10)
Career:
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game: Career: Single-Season:
196
114 53 9
Austin Conway, 2016-19 Vic Washington, 1967 Vic Washington, vs. Wichita State 1967
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME 4.4 5.3
Vic Washington, 1966-67 (87 in 20) Vic Washington, 1967 (53 in 10)
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Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 (1080 in 83) Selmer Pederson, 1949 (386 in 24) Selmer Pederson, vs. Montana St. 1949 (109 in 3)
TOTAL RETURNS
TOTAL RETURNS
Darnell Clash, 1980-82 Darnell Clash, 1980 Prentice Rhone, vs. Oregon State 1993
5.9
Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (119 in 23) Vic Washington, 1966-67 (103 in 20) Darnell Clash, 1980 (65 in 11)
4 3 1
Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1 KOR, 3 PR) Vic Washington, 1966 (1 KOR, 2 PR) Held by many, most recently Austin Conway, vs. UNLV 2016
ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE
TOTAL YARDS
Career (Min. 25): 13.0 Single-Season (Min. 1.5 Per Game): 16.1 Single-Game (Min. 3): 36.3
153 65 13
(Yards gained receiving, rushing and all returns, including interceptions.)
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME 50.4 56.5
Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 23) Darnell Clash, 1980 (1018 in 11)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS
PUNT RETURNS
Career: Single-Season:
79.9 92.5
5.2
Single-Season:
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN
1080 565 145
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME
Career:
100 – Sonny Jones, vs. Colorado State College 1948
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL YARDS
Darnell Clash, 1980-82 Darnell Clash, 1980 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF RETURN
Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
2286 1018 219
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)
AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME 2.5 2.8
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
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
Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Marcell Gipson, 2009 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME 51.6 56.1
3 2 1
5921 2008 387
TOTAL YARDS
Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush) Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR) Brian Hill, vs. Fresno State 2014 (281 Rush, 106 Rec.)
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME 126.0
167.3
Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush, for a total of 5921 in 47 games) Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR)
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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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)
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)
TOTAL PUNTS
7.8 8.4
Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (235 in 30) Bob Jacobs, 1970 (84 in 10)
AVERAGE YARDS PER PUNT
Career (Min. 60 Punts): 45.8 Single-Season (Min. 30 Punts): 47.5 Single-Game (Min. 5 Punts): 57.3
LONGEST PUNT
90 – Sean Fleming, vs. Louisville 1989
CAREER PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 60 Punts)
8. 9. 10.
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
(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)
Galand Thaxton 1984-87 Andrew Wingard, 2015-2018 Jim Talich 1994-97 Logan Wilson, 2016-19 John Salley 1979-82 Chris Prosinski 2007-10 Gabe Knapton 2008-11 Ken Fantetti 1975-78 Lucas Wacha 2013-16 Ward Dobbs 2005-08
RECORDS & HISTORY
Rick Donnelly, 1981-84 (3802 in 83) Rick Donnelly, 1984 (2990 in 63) Chuck Spaulding, vs. New Mexico 1951(458 in 8)
467 454 440 421 379 373 368 352 344 343
SEASON IN REVIEW
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:
THE OPPONENTS
292 84 12
D EFENSIVE L EADERS CAREER TACKLE LEADERS
P UNTING Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
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 (#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.
(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
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
(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)
SEASON OUTLOOK
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CAREER TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
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
9. 10.
(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
(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
(Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) 22 19 16 14 11 11 11 11 10.5 10 10 10 10
SINGLE-SEASON TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
SINGLE-GAME TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
(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. 35.0 Logan Wilson, 2016-19 5. 31.0 Josh Biezuns 2008-11 6. 26.5 Zach Morris 2001-04 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
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
SINGLE-GAME SACK LEADERS (Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat) 1. 2. 3. 5.
5.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 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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Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
211 Marcus Epps, 2015-2018 165 Paul Toscano, 1966 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 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)
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)
COWBOY COACHES
(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
TOTAL YARDS
SEASON OUTLOOK
I NTERCEPTION L EADERS
TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS 17 8 3 3 3 3
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
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Career: Single-Season: Single-Game:
TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS 2
Single-Season:
2
Single-Game:
1
Chuck Kimbrough, 1986-87; Brian Lee, 1994-97; Jerry Berry, 1969; Ward Dobbs, 2005-08; Logan Wilson, 2016-19 Chuck Kimbrough, 1987; Jerry Berry, 1969; Ward Dobbs, 2008 Held by many, most recently by Logan Wilson vs. Utah State, 2019 Kevin Prosser vs. Utah State, 2017
THE OPPONENTS
Career:
CAREER INTERCEPTION LEADERS
(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)
6.
17 14 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9
Brian Lee 1994-97 Paul Wallace1989-92 Mark Thomas 1983-86 Andrew Wingard, 2015-18 Logan Wilson, 2016-19 Tashaun Gipson 2008-11 Julius Stinson 2004-07 Steve McMillon 1984-1988 Michael Davis 1980-81 Kevin McClain 1974-76 Marcus Epps, 2015-18
SEASON IN REVIEW
1. 2. 3.
RECORDS & HISTORY
SINGLE-SEASON INTERCEPTION LEADERS (Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began) 1. 3.
8.
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
MOUNTAIN WEST
8 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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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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R ECEIVING
P ASSING
Year
Player
Rec.
Yards
TD
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 2019
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 Raghib Ismail, Jr.
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 23
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 553 395 355
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 2
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 2019
Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Joe Mastrogiavanni Joe Mastrogiavanni Larry Zowada Larry Zowada Jim Walden Jim Walden Chuck Lamson Andy Melosky Jeff Hartman Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Rick Egloff Paul Toscano Skip Jacobson Ed Synakowski Scott Freeman Gary Fox Steve Cockreham Steve Cockreham Rick Costello Steve Trusso Don Clayton Don Clayton 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 Chris Stutzriem Austyn Carta-Samuels Austyn Carta-Samuels Brett Smith Brett Smith Brett Smith Colby Kirkegaard Cameron Coffman Josh Allen Josh Allen Tyler Vander Waal Sean Chambers
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Comp.
Att.
Yds.
TD
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 42
74 135 129 113 54 96 123 50 101 42 72 42 137 115 154 188 241 151 200 164 328 137 209 249 48 65 92 138 241 147 145 175 189 148 153 271 467 354 280 399 363 373 414 306 271 458 299 316 222 275 432 464 425 334 359 212 359 98 326 252 415 330 467 359 241 373 270 146 121
491 703 890 798 329 878 862 491 882 243 464 287 902 1021 1313 1181 1191 1008 1053 605 2336 1010 1639 1639 381 409 530 928 1687 1143 1173 1130 1551 1353 919 1651 3131 2791 2005 2956 2686 2706 3372 2757 2363 4090 1890 2373 1859 1552 3069 3290 3037 2409 2610 1304 2028 660 1953 1702 2622 2837 3375 2660 1951 3203 1812 1310 915
4 5 3 1 6 7 3 5 11 3 3 2 10 7 6 13 18 9 5 3 14 8 13 6 1 5 1 6 8 6 9 10 10 7 12 21 21 14 15 19 1 24 17 21 33 8 11 8 10 9 24 22 12 16 9 12 5 10 9 20 27 29 12 18 28 16 5 7
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R USHING
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 5.1
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 2019
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 Sean Chambers
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
Plays
Rush
Pass
Total
209 165 200 247 335 201 267 241 369 308 337 319 161 167 186 297 481 298 287 355 374 283 268 310 498 505 364 509 449 491 473 378 320 525 364 398 288 328 521 565 523 458 441 267 428 249 468 369 554 444 592 437 286 515 362 203 211
502 512 624 95 696 1104 -48 79 579 636 350 98 80 -31 -98 249 124 -9 46 190 -161 521 179 -221 894 523 1165 322 629 521 575 536 534 407 166 44 -45 415 -95 -64 -139 137 34 38 181 119 113 4 -94 -174 -21 35 -101 209 109 -88 -121 1301 366 395 710 248 573 -110 -118 523 204 1325 567
491 703 890 798 69 10 862 491 84 12 118 248 902 1021 1313 1191 1791 1008 1057 605 2336 1010 1649 1639 403 928 1687 1143 1173 1130 1552 1353 919 1651 3131 2791 2005 2956 2868 2706 3372 2757 2363 4090 1890 2373 1859 1552 3069 3290 3037 2409 2610 1304 2028 1953 1072 2622 2837 3375 2660 1951 3203 1812 915
993 1215 1514 893 765 1114 814 570 663 648 468 346 982 990 1215 1440 1915 999 1103 795 2175 1531 1829 1418 894 926 1165 1250 2316 1664 1748 1666 2085 1760 1085 1695 3086 3206 1910 2892 2729 2843 3406 2795 2544 4209 2003 2377 1765 1378 3048 3325 2936 2618 2719 1216 1907 1301 2319 2094 3332 3085 3948 2550 1833 3726 2016 1391 1482
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
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502 512 624 750 696 1104 516 381 579 636 451 301 317 301 534 597 583 749 541 542 534 797 487 604 894 718 1165 658 629 873 575 586 827 979 692 668 1305 1119 1005 684 815 1027 1042 1455 810 826 696 1114 451 645 550 596 683 587 871 610 965 1301 640 792 710 374 979 796 1631 1860 493 1325 1265
Player
MOUNTAIN WEST
158 167 144 122 140 200 111 62 97 144 93 77 82 77 131 145 155 137 151 149 196 158 90 140 161 135 186 119 240 152 142 121 161 183 136 139 238 151 182 154 164 229 222 300 129 164 153 259 76 110 111 124 177 159 187 156 198 249 136 189 139 77 166 145 251 349 142 203 247
Year
RECORDS & HISTORY
Avg.
SEASON IN REVIEW
Harry Geldien Chuck Spaulding Joe Mastrogiavanni Jerry Jester Jerry Jester Jim Crawford Greg Maushart Dick Hamilton Jerry Hill Jerry Hill Chuck Lamson Rick Desmarais Wayne Linton Jeff Hartman Jim Kiick Jim Kiick Jim Kiick Dave Hampton Frosty Franklin Frosty Franklin Forrest Franklin Charles Shaw Andy Dixon Robbie Wright Lawrence Gaines Robbie Wright Myron Hardeman Myron Hardeman Phil Davis Mandel Robinson Phil Davis Walter Goffigan Walter Goffigan Dave Evans Toriano Taylor Gerald Abraham Gerald Abraham Dabby Dawson Dabby Dawson Dwight Driver Terrance Hendricks Dwight Driver Ryan Christopherson Ryan Christopherson Len Sexton Len Sexton Marques Brigham Marques Brigham Cliff Brye Nate Scott Nate Scott Derek Armah Derek Armah Ivan Harrison Wynel Seldon Wynel Seldon Devin Moore Devin Moore Alvester Alexander Alvester Alexander Brett Smith D.J. May Shaun Wick Brian Hill Brian Hill Brian Hill Trey Woods Nico evans Xazavian Valladay
Net.
THE OPPONENTS
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 2019
T OTAL O FFENSE
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THE COWBOYS
Player
COWBOY COACHES
Year
SEASON OUTLOOK
(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most total yards gained or most points scored.)
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y 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 2019
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 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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TD 15 11 6 9 8 3 14 5 5 8 6 5 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 10 0 9 6 10 9 0 10 0 10 0 10 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 13 12 16 11 11 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 12 0 0 7 0 14 11 0 11 0 8 22 0 0 0
PAT-K 40 0-0 1-1 13-14 0-0 20-24 12-19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-21 21-26 32-39 21-31 26-29 22-23 0-0 0-0 0-0 29-30 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 23-27 0-4 37-38 0-0 26-28 0-0 0-0 0-0 25-27 47-48 59-59 33-34 31-31 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 48-48 38-38 21-22 33-34 16-16 17-18 0-0 34-35 36-36 0-0 18-20 22-24 0-0 19-21 0-0 0-0 35-37 0-0 31-31 0-0 0-0 36-37 28-28 37-40
K ICKOFF R ETURNS ( CONT .)
PAT-R 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
K ICKOFF R ETURNS
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FG 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 7-12 8-18 13-38 15-37 14-29 18-28 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 16-22 0-0 11-15 0-0 9-13 0-0 0-0 0-0 10-17 15-28 17-25 10-19 19-29 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-27 14-22 16-20 11-21 10-14 20-23 0-0 12-17 18-25 0-0 10-16 13-18 0-0 12-15 0-0 0-0 7-12 0-0 12-17 0-0 0-0 15-18 16-17 15-22
No. 11 8
Yds. 335 143
Avg. 30.5 17.9
8 1 12 7 9 4 5 5 11 8 7 14 7 7
221 25 306 183 226 70 114 89 275 166 202 338 234 181
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
Points 130 66 37 67 48 42 96 30 30 50 36 32 36 30 41 45 71 66 68 76 24 42 62 44 54 36 60 54 71 60 70 60 53 62 80 42 55 92 110 63 88 78 74 98 66 66 84 108 80 69 66 46 77 56 70 90 72 48 61 42 55 84 68 56 66 67 48 132 81 76 82
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 2019
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 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 8
Yds. 188 191 248 95 251 125 238 237 124 149 271 168 595 490 216 305 642 445 386 154 701 467 359 247 569 617 339 420 369 314 220 292 256 210 570 616 527 555 245 621 667 723 510 369 188 293 242 630 447 508 112 267
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
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
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
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 33.4
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P UNT R ETURNS ( CONT .)
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
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 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Player Bill Hileman None None Joe Mastrogiavanni Vince Guinta Greg Maushart, Larry Zowanda Greg Maushart None None Dick Hamilton, Bud Snyder Vince Zimmer Rick Desmarais Dan Prevo Dan Prevo Dick Speights Dick Speights, Paul Toscano Vic Washington Jim Stankus Brent Engleright Steve Washington Mel Meadows Allen Duyn Fritz Turner Kevin McClain Kevin McClain Sammy Steinmark Saunders Montague Mike Dennis Kenneth Jones Bruce Small Lee Mitchell Darnell Clash Peter Benedetti Peter Benedetti Mark Thomas Mark Thomas Steve McMillon Ronald Dean Paul Wallace Paul Wallace Jermaine Hester Paul Wallace Seven individuals Steve Hendrix Three individuals Brian Lee Brian Lee Greg Van Leer Matt Lehning Eric Lee, Jacque Finn Eric Lee Jacque Finn Chris Dixon Terrance Butler Derrick Martin, John Wendling Dorsey Golston Julius Stinson Ward Dobbs, Chris Prosinski Shamiel Gary, Tashaun Gipson, Weston Johnson Tashaun Gipson Blair Burns Chad Reese Marqueston Huff, Jordan Stanton Tyran Finley Marcus Epps Marcus Epps, Antonia Hull, Logan Wilson Andrew Wingard Andrew Wingard, Logan Wilson, Antonio Hull Logan Wilson
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
No. 54 31 61 68 69 80 68 75 62 69 66 67 70 87 36 63
Yds. 2297 1293 2634 2901 2618 3463 2911 3015 2666 2933 2730 2800 2891 3409 1395 2653
I NTERCEPTIONS
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 42.1
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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 4
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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
Player Adam Brooks Adam Brooks Billy Vinnedge Billy Vinnedge Austin McCoy Austin McCoy Austin McCoy Austin McCoy Tim Gleeson Ethan Wood Ethan Wood Ethan Wood Ethan Wood Tim Zaleski Tim Zaleski Ryan Galovich
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
Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
RECORDS & HISTORY
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 10.8
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 73 203 228 156 366
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
P UNTING ( CONT .)
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 34
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 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 2019
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)
203
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y T E A M
R E C O R D S
O FFENSE S INGLE -S EASON PASSING
Total Yards: 4310 Avg. Yards Per Game: 359.2 Avg. Yards Per Pass Attempt: 9.2 Avg. Yards Per Pass Completion: 22.5 Total Pass Attempts: 573 Avg. Pass Attempts Per Game: 47.0 Total Pass Completions: 310 Avg. Pass Completions Per Game: 25.4 Highest Pass-Completion Percentage: 62.8% Total Touchdown Passes: 35 Lowest % of Pass Interceptions Thrown: 1.7% Most Pass Interceptions Thrown: 25 Most Interception Return Yards Allowed: 435 Highest Avg. Int. Yards Allowed Per Game: 39.5 Highest Avg. Int. Yards Allowed Per Return: 22.7 Most Int. Returns for Touchdowns Allowed: 3
1996 1996 (4310 in 12) 1958 (899 on 98) 1958 (899on 40) 1987 1986 (564 in 12) 1987 1986 (305 in 12) 2013 (297 of 473) 1996 2009 (7 of 410) 1970 1974 1974 (435 in 11) 2015 (250 in 11) 1989, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2007 and 2008
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Rush: Total Rushes: Avg. Rushes Per Game:
3245 284.1 5.7 731 60.9
1983 1949 (2841 in 10) 1949 (2841 in 501) 1982 1982 (731 in 12)
6083 498.9 6.6 1023 79.9
2016 1996 (5987 in 12) 1996 (5987 in 904) 1987 1986 (959 in 12)
RUSHING
Total Points: Avg. Points Scored Per Game: Total Touchdowns Scored: Total Extra-Point Attempts: Total Extra Points Made: Most Two-Point Conversion Attempts: Most Successful Two-Point Conversions: Total Field-Goal Attempts: Total Field Goals Made:
1206 100.5 29.3 51
1967 1967 (669 in 10) 1955 (229 in 11) 1967
46.7 101
1984 1946
315 26.3 180 193 29
1996 1996 (315 in 12) 1983 1996 2005 and 2007
51 32
499 65 37 37 75.0% 7
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Rush: Total Rushes:
PASSING DEFENSE
385 38.5 1.1 319 31.9
1966 1966 (385 in 10) 1966 (385 in 357) 1961 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 149.0 2.8 438 43.8
1960 1960 (1490 in 10) 1966 (1883 in 668) 1961 1961 (438 in 10)
871 14.8 99
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 (871 in 59) vs. Colorado State 1969
103 15 15 13 8 4 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
SCORING
Total Touchdowns Scored: Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Return (Min. 5 Returns): Total Returns: Total Touchdowns Scored:
228 42.0 9 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
PUNT RETURNS 195 28.0 12 2
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vs. Arizona 1967 vs. UNLV 1981 (140 in 5) vs. Wichita State 1967 vs. Denver 1959
TOTAL DEFENSE
Fewest Total Points Allowed: Fewest Points Allowed Per Game: Fewest Total Touchdowns Allowed: Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Per Game:
52 5.8 8 0.9
1950 1950 (52 in 9) 1950 1950 (8 in 9)
Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Return:
14.1
Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Return:
4.6
2016
Fewest Total First Downs Allowed: Fewest First Downs Allowed Per Game: Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing: Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing:
76 7.6 29 19
1961 and 1950 1961 (76 in 10) 1967 1949
Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent:
48 28
1974 1950
1974
349 29.5 23.3 24 2.3 4
2016 1959 (295 in 10) 2016 (349 in 15) 1997 1959 (23 in 10) 1969
PASSING DEFENSE
vs. Colorado State College 1949 vs. Colorado State College 1949 (505 in 44) vs. Arizona State 1972
KICKOFF RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Return (Min. 3 Returns): Total Returns:
1949 1949 (576 in 10) 1954 1954 (97 in 10) 1961 and 1954 1961 and 1954 (46 in 10) 1949 (48 of 161) 1949
D EFENSE S INGLE -G AME
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
504 11.5 85
6
576 57.6 97 9.7 46 4.6 29.8% 1
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: Lowest Avg. Yards Allowed Per Rush: Fewest Rushes Allowed: Fewest Rushes Allowed Per Game:
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Interception (Min. 10): Total Interceptions: Avg. Interceptions Per Game: Total Touchdowns Scored:
1981 1950 (803 in 9) 1994
RUSHING
Total Points: Total Touchdowns Scored: Total Extra-Point Attempts: Total Extra Points Made: Most Two-Point Conversion Attempts: Most Successful Two-Point Conversions: Total Field-Goal Attempts:
vs. Colorado State 1981 vs. Colorado State 1989
INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS
1975 1977
TOTAL OFFENSE
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Play: Total Plays:
178 18
D EFENSE S INGLE -S EASON
PASSING
Highest Pass-Comp. % (Min. 15 Att.): Total Touchdown Passes
Total Field Goals Made:
Total Yards: Total Penalties:
FUMBLES CAUSED
O FFENSE S INGLE -G AME
Total Yards: Total Pass Attempts: Total Pass Completions:
vs. UTEP 1975 vs. Brigham Young 1977
PENALTIES
FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED
PENALTIES 857 89.2 97
11 7
FUMBLES
Total Fumbles: Total Fumbles Lost:
FUMBLES
Total Fumbles: Total Fumbles Lost:
vs. SDSU 1994 vs. Richmond 1980, vs. New Mexico 1968 vs. Oklahoma State 1987 vs. La.-Monroe 2005, vs. Hawaii 1981
PUNT RETURN COVERAGE
FIRST DOWNS
Total First Downs: Avg. First Downs Per Game: Total First Downs by Rushing: Total First Downs by Passing: Total First Downs by Penalty:
35 25 24 6
KICKOFF RETURN COVERAGE
PUNTING
Avg. Yards Per Punt: Total Punts:
204
669 66.9 20.8 62
FIRST DOWNS
Total First Downs: Total First Downs by Rushing: Total First Downs by Passing: Total First Downs by Penalty:
SCORING DEFENSE
2007 2007 (1206 in 12) 1950 (468 in 16) 1988, 2002 and 2007
PUNT RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Return: Total Returns:
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Total Penalties:
1988 1988 (511 in 13) 1988, 2016 2016 2016 1959 1959 1966 1996 and 2001
KICKOFF RETURNS
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Return: Total Returns:
vs. New Mexico 1951 (484 in 9) vs. Denver 1946
RUSHING DEFENSE
SCORING 511 39.3 66 64 64 26 12 38 20
53.8 17
Fewest Total Yards Allowed: Fewest Yards Allowed Per Game: Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed: Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed Per Game: Fewest Pass Completions Allowed: Fewest Pass Comp. Allowed Per Game: Lowest Pass-Completion % Allowed: Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed:
TOTAL OFFENSE
Total Yards: Avg. Yards Per Game: Avg. Yards Per Play: Total Plays: Avg. Plays Per Game:
PUNTING
Avg. Yards Per Punt (Min. 5 Punts): Total Punts:
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:
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
Most Opponent Punts Forced: Most Opponent Punts Blocked:
FIRST DOWNS
Fewest Total First DownsAllowed: Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing:
2 0
Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing:
0
vs. Montana State 1950 vs. San Jose State 1967, vs. Wichita State 1966 vs. Colorado State College 1948 vs. Many teams, most recently at Air Force 2011
10 8
vs. New Mexico 1962, vs. Colorado State 1950 vs. Colorado State 1950
FUMBLES CAUSED
Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent:
INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS
Total Yards: Total Interceptions:
Turnovers:
119 6
at Eastern Michigan 2016 vs. Brigham Young 1977, vs. Arizona 1974, vs. SDSU 2001
TURNOVERS FORCED 8
vs. Central Michigan, 2017
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R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y 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 two seasons
(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
1901 1902
(1-0-0) D13 CHEYENNE HIGH
1903
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
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
(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
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
Captain: none W 38-0
(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
Captain: none W 18-0
(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
1911
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
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
(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 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 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
(3-5-0) 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
(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 (1-0-0) N28 LARAMIE ATHLETIC CLUB
(2-1-0) O12 FORT WARREN O19 at Colorado Mines N29 at Fort Russell
1910
1900
1913-1914 1-10-0, .091 Record two seasons
RECORDS & HISTORY
1900-1906 16-11-1, .589 Record seven seasons
R. W. THACKER
SEASON IN REVIEW
(2-0-0) N25 ALUMNI D16 CHEYENNE HIGH
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
1913
1907
1908
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
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y 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
UTAH STATE at Colorado College MONTANA STATE at Regis WESTERN STATE
S C O R E S 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
206
O23 N 6 N13 N20 N25
#GoWyo
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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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
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
W
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
(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
MOUNTAIN WEST
BOWDEN WYATT
1951
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
1954
(6-4-0) S18 OKLAHOMA STATE S25 KANSAS STATE O 2 DENVER O 9 at Colorado State
Captain: Frank Radella L 6-14 L 13-21 W 23-21 W 34-0
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
RECORDS & HISTORY
(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)
(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
W L W W W L
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
NEW MEXICO UTAH at Utah State at Brigham Young at Tulsa at Arizona
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 O23 N 6 N13 N20 N27
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
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y A L L - T I M E 1960
(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) at Wichita State at Texas-El Paso at Brigham Young* SUN BOWL D24 Florida State
1967
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28-20
(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 th N 4 at San Jose State (UW ranked 8 ) 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) S15 S22 S29 O 6 O13 O20 O27 N 3 N10 N17 N 24
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
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 L 0-14 S27 ARIZONA* (Arizona ranked 15 ) 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 L 20-21 N 8 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 10th) N15 at New Mexico* L 32-38 N22 at Air Force W 24-10 (8-4-0) S11 S18 S25 O 2 O 9 O16 O23 O30 N 6 N13 N20 D25
1976
Captains: Ray Davies, Steve Edwards, Kevin McClain & Paul Nunu SOUTH DAKOTA W 48-7 at Michigan State L 10-21 UTAH STATE W 20-3 ARIZONA STATE* W 13-10 at Brigham Young* W 34-29 NEW MEXICO* W 24-23 UTAH* W 45-22 at Colorado State* L 16-19 at Arizona* W 26-24 at Texas-El Paso* W 14-10 at Air Force L 21-41 FIESTA BOWL 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 L 19-52 N13 at Arizona State* (ASU ranked 9 ) 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 W 45-43 S30 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 11th) 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
1974
Captains: Al Duyn, Mike Lopiccolo & Tony Williams UTAH STATE L 7-17 th L 7-34 at Texas (UT ranked 9 ) AIR FORCE W 20-16 L 10-16 ARIZONA STATE* (ASU ranked 18th) at Brigham Young* L 7-38 NEW MEXICO* L 21-32 UTAH* W 31-13 at Colorado State* L 6-11 at Texas-El Paso* L 13-35 PACIFIC L 14-50 at Arizona* L 14-21
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 O11 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 18th) W 37-9 th O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (UW ranked 16 ) W 40-7 th O25 SAN JOSE STATE (UW ranked 16 ) 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
14-33 13-20 22-14
Captains: Steve Cockreham, Frank Erzinger & Dan Fedore ARIZONA* L 7-21 PACIFIC W 49-14 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 31-8 at Wisconsin L 28-37 at Utah* L 16-50 COLORADO STATE* W 35-3 BRIGHAM YOUNG* W 41-21 at Utah State L 20-31 L 0-47 at Arizona State* (UW ranked 14th) at New Mexico* L 21-23 th L 0-35 at Houston (UH ranked 14 )
(2-9-0) S14 S21 S28 O 5 O12 O19 O26 N 2 N 9 N16 N23
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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1979
(6-6-0)
(3-8-0)
PAT DYE
1980
AL KINCAID
(8-3-0)
(6-6-0) S 6 S13 S20 S27 O 4 O11 O18 O25 N 1 N 8 N15 N29
PAUL ROACH 1987-1990 35-15-0, .700 Record four seasons
1982
(10-3-0) S 5 S12 S19 S26 O 3 O10 O17 O31 N 7
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 23-29 S23 WASHINGTON STATE (WSU ranked 19 ) L 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 W 25-22 O13 NEW MEXICO* (UW ranked 23 ) W 21-12 O20 WEBER STATE (UW ranked 21st) W 17-10 O27 at Texas-El Paso* (UW ranked 18th) th L 8-17 N 3 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 19 ) 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
1987
Captains: Craig Burnett, Jeff Knapton & Galand Thaxton AIR FORCE* W 27-13 at Washington State L 28-43 OKLAHOMA STATE L 29-35 IOWA STATE W 34-17 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 52-10 at Brigham Young* W 29-27 HOUSTON W 37-35 COLORADO STATE* W 20-15 at New Mexico* W 59-16
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1991
(4-6-1) Captains: Tom Corontzos, Robert Rivers & Doug Rigby A31 HAWAII* L 17-32 L 13-30 S 7 at Colorado (Colorado ranked 12th) 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 (5-7-0) S 5 S12 S19 S26 O 3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N 7 N14 N21
1992
Captains: Dorell Drake, Jarod Thiele & Matt Swenson NEVADA W 25-6 at Texas Tech L 32-49 AIR FORCE* L 28-42 at Louisville W 26-24 SAN JOSE STATE L 24-26 NEW MEXICO* W 35-21 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 28-31 at Colorado State* W 31-14 at Fresno State* L 31-42 SAN DIEGO STATE* W 17-6 at Utah* L 7-38 at Hawaii* L 18-42
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(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
(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 35-16 O 1 CAL STATE-FULLERTON (UW ranked 18 ) W 55-27 O 8 at San Diego State* (UW ranked 16th) W W 55-7 O15 NEW MEXICO* (UW ranked 14th) W 61-18 O22 UTAH* (UW ranked 12th) th W 48-14 O29 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 10 ) W 51-6 N 5 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 10th) L 10-34 N12 at Houston (UW ranked 10th) W 28-22 N19 at Hawaii* (UW ranked 16th) HOLIDAY BOWL 14-62 D30 Oklahoma State (UW ranked 15th, OSU was 12th) L
1986
Captains: Brian Cetak, Mike Garvey & Galand Thaxton BAYLOR L 28-31 PACIFIC W 23-20 at Air Force* W 23-17 at Wisconsin W 21-12 at Iowa State L 10-21 UTAH* W 38-14 BRIGHAM YOUNG* L 22-34 at Colorado State* L 15-20 NEW MEXICO* W 35-25 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 41-12 at San Diego State* L 24-31 at Hawaii* L 19-35
19-20
MOUNTAIN WEST
S 5 S12 S19 O 3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N 7 N14 N21
1981
Captains: Gary Crum, Phil Davis & Jim Eliopulos CAL STATE-FULLERTON W 38-13 at Oklahoma (OU ranked 3rd) L 20-37 at Air Force* W 17-10 NEVADA-LAS VEGAS W 45-21 HAWAII* L 9-14 TEXAS-EL PASO* W 63-12 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 13th) W 33-20 COLORADO STATE* W 55-21 at San Diego State* W 24-13 at Utah* L 27-30 at New Mexico* W 13-12
1986 6-6-0, .500 Record one season
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RECORDS & HISTORY
1981-1985 29-29-0, .500 Record five seasons
DENNIS ERICKSON
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
1985
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
1988
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THE OPPONENTS
1980 6-5-0, .545 Record one season
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
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
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y A L L - T I M E 1993
(8-4-0) S 4 S11 S18 S25 O 2 O 9 O23 O30 N13 N20 N27 D30
Captains: Kurt Whitehead, Mike Jones & Joe Hughes OREGON STATE L 16-27 NORTHERN IOWA W 45-42 at San Jose State W 36-25 UTAH* W 28-12 at Air Force* W 31-18 at Texas-El Paso* W 33-26 HAWAII* W 48-10 FRESNO STATE* W 32-28 L 7-10 at New Mexico* (UW ranked 23rd) COLORADO STATE* L 21-41 at San Diego State* W 43-38 COPPER BOWL th L 17-52 Kansas State (KSU ranked 20 )
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 nd L 32-42 O 1 at Nebraska# (Nebraska ranked 2 ) 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 L 24-35 N 5 at Colorado State* (CSU ranked 14 ) N12 NEW MEXICO* W 38-28 N19 at Hawai’i* W 13-10 #Eventual National Champion
(8-3-0) Captains: Brian Brown, Demetrius Hamilton, Zach Keiter, Aron Langley, Jeff Smith, Greg Van Leer S12 MONTANA STATE W 17-9 L 9-16 S19 at Georgia (Georgia ranked 12th) 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 3-10 N14 AIR FORCE* (UW ranked 25th, AF was 23rd) L 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 W 10-7 S25 at Air Force* (AF ranked 24 ) 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 31-17 N13 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 15th) W N20 NEW MEXICO* W 42-28 N27 at San Diego State* L 7-39 * Mountain West Conference Game
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 34-31 N11 at San Diego State* (SDSU ranked 25th) W N18 FRESNO STATE* W 38-10 N25 at UTEP* W 42-19
1996
(10-2-0) A31 S 7 S14 S21 S28 O 5 O12 O19 N 2 N 7 N16 D 7
Captains: Marcus Harris, Brent Leu & Steve Scifres IDAHO W 40-38 at Iowa State W 41-38 ot HAWAI’I* W 66-0 AIR FORCE* W 22-19 at UNLV* W 33-21 W 45-22 at San Jose State* (UW ranked 25th) 42-28 WESTERN MICHIGAN (UW ranked 24th) W rd W 42-21 FRESNO STATE* (UW ranked 23 ) W 59-17 SMU* (UW ranked 17th) L 24-28 at San Diego State* (UW ranked 16th) W 25-24 at Colorado State* (UW ranked 23rd) vs. Brigham Young# (UW ranked 22nd, BYU was 6th) L 25-28 ot
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#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 L# 19-20 S27 at Colorado# (Colorado ranked 16 ) 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
VIC KOENNING 2000-2002 5-29-0, .147 three seasons
(1-10-0) A31 S 9 S16 S23 S30 O 7 O14 O21 O26 N11 N16
Captains: Patrick Chukwurah, Mark Sheller, Jay Stoner & Leo Caires at Auburn L 21-35 at Texas A&M L 3-51 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 31-10 NEVADA L 28-35 at New Mexico L 10-45 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 0-34 AIR FORCE* L 34-51 at UNLV* L 23-42 at Brigham Young* L 7-19 UTAH* L 0-34 at Colorado State* (CSU was receiving votes) L 13-37
(2-9-0) S 1 S 6 S22 S29 O 6 O13 O20 O27 N10 N17 N24
2000
2001
Captains: Leo Caires, Adam Goldberg, Ryan McGuffey & Al Rich FURMAN W 20-14 TEXAS A&M L 20-28 at Utah State W 43-42 COLORADO STATE* L 14-42 NEW MEXICO* L 29-30 at Air Force* L 13-24 at Utah* L 0-35 UNLV* L 26-47 L 34-41 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 8th) at San Diego State* L 16-38 at Kansas L 14-27
2002
(2-10-0) Captains: Jon Aimone, Casey Bramlet, Ryan McGuffey, J.D. Wallum & Herman White 7-47 A31 vs. Tennessee (in Nashville) (UT ranked 4th) L S7 at Central Michigan L 20-32 S14 BOISE STATE L 13-35 L 7-38 S21 at Washington (UWash ranked 13th) O5 THE CITADEL W 34-30 O12 at Colorado State* L 36-44 O19 SAN DIEGO STATE* L 20-24 nd W 34-26 O26 AIR FORCE* (AF ranked 22 ) 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) S4 S 11 S 25 O2 O9 O 16 O 22 O 30 N6 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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L L W W L L
7-40 7-54 35-10 13-7 14-22 20-31
DAVE CHRISTENSEN
(7-6-0)
D 19
(3-9-0)
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
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 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.
2019
(8-5-0) Captains: Sean Chambers, Austin Conway, Josiah Hall, Josh Harshman, Logan Wilson A31 MISSOURI W 37-31 S07 at Texas State W 23-14 S14 IDAHO W 21-16 S21 at Tulsa L 21-24 S28 UNLV* W 53-17 O12 at San Diego State* L 22-26 O19 NEW MEXICO* W 23-10 O26 NEVADA* W 31-3 N09 at #21 Boise State* L 17-20 (ot) N16 at Utah State* L 21-26 N22 COLORADO STATE* W 17-7 N30 at Air Force* L 6-20 D31 vs Georgia State# W 38-17 #NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl - Tucson, Ariz. *Mountain West Conference Games
As of end of 2019 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 11-64 all-time record vs. ranked opponents 10-58 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 3-39 UW vs. ranked on the road 1-6 UW vs. ranked at neutral locations
LARRY BIRLEFFI PRESS ROOM
2013
LARRY BIRLEFFI 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”.
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
In 1992 the University of Wyoming Athletics Department 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.
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
UW ADMINISTRATION
(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
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
S1 S8 S 15 S 22 O6 O 13 O 20 O 27 N3 N 10 N 17 N 24
2012
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
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
RECORDS & HISTORY
(4-8-0)
2014-present 36-40-0, .474 six seasons
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
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
CRAIG BOHL
(8-5-0)
THE OPPONENTS
S4 S 11 S 18 S 25 O2 O9 O 16 O 23 O 30 N6 N 13 N 20
2010
Captains: Chris Prosinski, David Leonard, Brian Hendricks, Austyn Carta-Samuels SOUTHERN UTAH W 28-20 at Texas (UT ranked 5th) L 7-34 BOISE STATE (BSU ranked 3rd) L 6-51 AIR FORCE* (AF was receiving votes) L 14-20 at Toledo W 20-15 at TCU* (TCU ranked 5th) L 0-45 th UTAH* (UW ranked 11 ) L 6-30 at Brigham Young* L 20-25 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU was receiving votes) L 38-48 at New Mexico* L 31-34 at UNLV* L 16-42 COLORADO STATE* W 44-0
7-48 59-56 7-35
THE COWBOYS
S5 S 12 S 19 S 26 O3 O 10 O 17 O 31 N7 N 14 N 21 N 27
2009
Captains: Russ Arnold, John Fletcher Weston Johnson, Darius Terry WEBER STATE W 29-22 TEXAS (UT ranked 2nd) L 10-41 at Colorado L 0-24 UNLV* W 30-27 at Florida Atlantic W 30-28 NEW MEXICO* W 37-13 at Air Force* L 0-10 at Utah* (Utah ranked 19th) L 10-22 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 25th) L 0-52 at San Diego State* W 30-27 th TCU* (TCU ranked 4 ) L 10-45 at Colorado State* W 17-16 NEW MEXICO BOWL vs. Fresno State W 35-28 (2ot)
L W L
COWBOY COACHES
2009-2013 27-35-0, .435 five seasons
S C O R E S
N 16 at Boise State* N 23 HAWAI’I* N 30 at Utah State*
SEASON OUTLOOK
O 11 O 25 N 1 N 8 N 13 N 22
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y A L L - T I M E
M OUNTAIN W EST C ONFERENCE 2019
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Boise State*! 8 0 1.000 12 2 Air Force 7 1 .857 11 2 Utah State 6 2 .750 7 6 Wyoming 4 4 .500 8 5 Colorado State 3 5 .375 4 8 New Mexico 0 8 .000 2 10 *Divisional Champion
West Division Conference W L Pct. Hawai’i* 5 3 .625 San Diego State 5 3 .625 Nevada 4 4 .500 Fresno State 2 6 .250 UNLV 2 6 .250 San José State 2 6 .250 *Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
Overall W L 10 5 10 3 7 6 4 8 4 8 5 7
Pct. .857 .846 .538 .615 .333 .167
Pct. .667 .769 .538 .333 .333 .417
2018
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Boise State* 7 1 .875 10 3 Utah State 7 1 .875 11 2 Wyoming 4 4 .500 6 6 Air Force 3 5 .378 5 7 Colorado State 2 6 .250 3 9 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9
Pct. .769 .846 .500 .417 .250 .250
West Division Conference W L Pct. Fresno State *! 7 1 .875 Nevada 5 3 .625 Hawai’i 5 3 .625 San Diego State 4 4 .500 UNLV 2 6 .250 San Jose State 1 7 .125
Pct. .857 .615 .571 .538 .333 .083
*Divisional Champion
*Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
Overall W L 12 2 8 5 8 6 7 6 4 8 1 11
2017
Pct. .786 .615 .538 .417 .462 .250
West Division Conference W L Pct. Fresno State * 7 1 .875 San Diego State 6 2 .750 UNLV 4 4 .500 Nevada 3 5 .375 Hawai’i 1 7 .125 San Jose State 1 7 .125
Pct. .714 .769 .417 .250 .250 .154
*Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
Overall W L 10 4 10 3 5 7 3 9 3 9 2 11
*Divisional Champion
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*Divisional Champion ! Mountain West Champion
Overall W L 11 3 7 7 5 7 4 8 4 8 1 11
Pct. .769 .692 .571 .769 .538 .250
S T A N D I N G S New Mexico Hawai’i Pct. .786 .500 .333 .333 .333 .083
2015
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Air Force 6 2 .750 8 5 Boise State 5 3 .625 8 4 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 5 New Mexico 5 3 .625 7 5 Utah State 5 3 .625 6 6 Wyoming 2 6 .250 2 10 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L San Diego St. 8 0 1.000 10 3 Nevada 4 4 .500 6 6 San Jose State 4 4 .500 5 7 Fresno State 2 6 .250 3 9 UNLV 2 6 .250 3 9 Hawai’i 0 8 .000 3 10
2014
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Boise State 7 1 .875 11 2 Colorado State 6 2 .750 10 2 Utah State 6 2 .750 9 4 Air Force 5 3 .625 9 3 Wyoming 2 6 .250 4 8 New Mexico 2 6 .250 4 8 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Fresno State 5 3 .625 6 7 San Diego State 5 3 .625 7 5 Nevada 4 4 .500 7 5 Hawai’i 3 5 .375 4 9 San Jose State 2 6 .250 3 9 UNLV 1 7 .125 2 11 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Utah State 7 1 .875 9 5 Boise State 6 2 .750 8 5 Colorado State 5 3 .625 8 6 Wyoming 3 5 .375 5 7 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 Air Force 0 8 .000 2 10 West Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Fresno State 7 1 .875 11 2 San Diego State 6 2 .750 8 5 UNLV 5 3 .625 7 6 San Jose State 5 3 .625 6 6 Nevada 3 5 .375 4 8 Hawai’i 0 8 .000 1 11
2012
2016
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Boise State 6 2 .750 10 3 New Mexico 6 2 .750 9 4 Wyoming* 6 2 .750 8 6 Air Force 5 3 .625 10 3 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 6 Utah State 1 7 .125 3 9
West Division Conference W L Pct. San Diego St.*! 6 2 .750 Hawai’i 4 4 .500 Nevada 3 5 .375 UNLV 3 5 .375 San José State 3 5 .375 Fresno State 0 8 .000
2013
Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Boise State *! 7 1 .875 11 3 Wyoming 5 3 .625 8 5 Colorado State 5 3 .625 7 6 Air Force 4 4 .500 5 7 Utah State 4 4 .500 6 7 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 *Divisional Champion
C O N F E R E N C E
Conference W L Pct. Boise State 7 1 .875 Fresno State 7 1 .875 San Diego State 7 1 .875 Air Force 5 3 .625 Nevada 4 4 .500 Wyoming 3 5 .375 Colorado State 3 5 .375 UNLV 2 6 .250
Overall W L 11 2 9 4 9 4 6 7 7 6 4 8 4 8 2 11
Pct. .615 .667 .583 .583 .500 .167 Pct. .769 .500 .417 .250 .250 .300
Pct. .846 .833 .692 .750 .833 .833 Pct. .462 .583 .583 .308 .250 .154
1 1
7 7
.125 .125
2011
Pct. .846 .615 .538 .500 .333 .083
Pct. .846 .692 .692 .462 .538 .333 .333 .154
9 9
.308 .250
Conference W L Pct. TCU 7 0 1.000 Boise State 6 1 .857 Wyoming 5 2 .714 San Diego State 4 3 .571 Air Force 3 4 .429 Colorado State 1 6 .143 UNLV 1 6 .143 New Mexico 1 6 .143
Overall W L 11 2 12 1 8 5 8 5 7 6 3 9 2 10 1 11
Pct. .846 .923 .615 .615 .538 .250 .167 .083
Conference W L Pct. TCU 8 0 1.000 Utah 7 1 .875 San Diego State 5 3 .625 Air Force 5 3 .625 BYU 5 3 .625 Colorado State 2 6 .250 UNLV 2 6 .250 Wyoming 1 7 .125 New Mexico 1 7 .125
Overall W L 13 0 10 3 9 4 9 4 7 6 3 9 2 11 3 9 1 11
Pct. 1.000 .769 .692 .692 .538 .250 .154 .250 .083
Conference W L Pct. TCU 8 0 1.000 BYU 7 1 .875 Utah 6 2 .750 Air Force 5 3 .625 Wyoming 4 4 .500 UNLV 3 5 .375 San Diego State 2 6 .250 New Mexico 1 7 .125 Colorado State 0 8 .000
Overall W L 12 1 11 2 10 3 8 5 7 6 5 7 4 8 1 11 3 9
Pct. .923 .846 .769 .615 .538 .417 .333 .083 .250
Conference W L Pct. Utah 8 0 1.000 TCU 7 1 .875 BYU 6 2 .750 Air Force 5 3 .625 Colorado State 4 4 .500 UNLV 2 6 .250 New Mexico 2 6 .250 Wyoming 1 7 .125 San Diego State 1 7 .125
Overall W L 13 0 11 2 10 3 8 5 7 6 5 7 4 8 4 8 2 10
Pct. 1.000 .846 .769 .615 .538 .417 .333 .333 .167
Conference W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 Air Force 6 2 .750 Utah 5 3 .625 New Mexico 5 3 .625 TCU 4 4 .500 San Diego State 3 5 .375 Wyoming 2 6 .250 Colorado State 2 6 .250 UNLV 1 7 .125
Overall W L 11 2 9 4 9 4 9 4 8 5 4 8 5 7 3 9 2 10
Pct. .846 .692 .692 .692 .615 .333 .417 .250 .167
Conference W L Pct. BYU 8 0 1.000 TCU 6 2 .750 Utah 5 3 .625 Wyoming 5 3 .625 New Mexico 4 4 .500 Air Force 3 5 .375 San Diego State 3 5 .375 Colorado State 1 7 .125 UNLV 1 7 .125
Overall W L 11 2 11 2 8 5 6 6 6 7 4 8 3 9 4 8 2 10
Pct. .846 .846 .615 .500 .462 .333 .250 .333 .167
2010
2009
2008
2007
Pct. .643 .615 .571 .417 .250 .167
4 3
2006
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y A L L - T I M E
Overall W L 10 4 7 7 8 5 4 9 5 6 5 7 5 7 2 10
Pct. .714 .500 .615 .308 .455 .417 .417 .167
Conference W L Pct. BYU 7 0 1.000 Colorado State 5 2 .714 Utah 4 3 .571 New Mexico 4 3 .571 UNLV 3 4 .429 Air Force 3 4 .429 San Diego State 2 5 .286 Wyoming 0 7 .000
Overall W L 12 2 7 5 8 4 6 5 4 7 6 6 3 8 2 9
Pct. .857 .583 .667 .545 .364 .500 .273 .189
Conference W L Pct. Colorado State 6 1 .857 Air Force 5 2 .714 UNLV 4 3 .571 BYU 4 3 .571 New Mexico 3 4 .428 Utah 3 4 .428 San Diego State 3 4 .428 Wyoming 0 7 .000
Overall W L 10 2 9 3 8 5 6 6 5 7 4 7 3 8 1 10
Pct. .833 .750 .615 .500 .416 .362 .272 .091
Conference W L Pct. Utah 5 2 .714 Colorado State 5 2 .714 BYU 5 2 .714 Wyoming 4 3 .571 San Diego State 3 4 .429 New Mexico 3 4 .429 Air Force 2 5 .286 UNLV 1 6 .143
Overall W L 9 3 8 4 8 4 7 4 5 6 4 7 6 5 3 8
Pct. .750 .667 .667 .636 .455 .364 .545 .273
2002
2001
2000
1999
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Colorado State 7 1 .875 11 2 Air Force 6 2 .750 10 3 Fresno State 5 3 .625 6 6 Wyoming 4 4 .500 7 6 San Diego State 4 4 .500 5 7 San Jose State 4 4 .500 4 7 UNLV 2 6 .250 3 8 Hawai`i 1 7 .125 3 9 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L New Mexico 6 2 .750 9 4 Rice 5 3 .625 7 4 SMU 5 3 .625 6 5 Utah 5 3 .625 6 5 BYU 4 4 .500 6 5 UTEP 3 5 .375 4 7 Tulsa 2 6 .250 2 9 TCU 1 7 .125 1 10
1996
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Wyoming 7 1 .875 10 2 Colorado State 6 2 .750 7 5 San Diego State 6 2 .750 8 3 Air Force 5 3 .625 6 5 Fresno State 3 5 .375 4 7 San Jose State 3 5 .375 3 9 Hawai`i 1 7 .125 2 10 UNLV 1 7 .125 1 11 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L BYU 8 0 1.000 14 1 Rice 6 2 .750 7 4 Utah 6 2 .750 8 4 SMU 4 4 .500 5 6 New Mexico 3 5 .375 6 5 TCU 3 5 .375 4 7 Tulsa 2 6 .250 4 7 UTEP 0 8 .000 2 9
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
Pct. .846 .769 .500 .538 .417 .364 .273 .250
Pct. .833 .833 .769 .667 .500 .417 .423 .364 .318 .292
Conference W L T Pct. Fresno State 6 2 0 .750 Wyoming 6 2 0 .750 BYU 6 2 0 .750 Utah 5 3 0 .625 Colorado State 5 3 0 .625 New Mexico 4 4 0 .500 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 Air Force 1 7 0 .125 UTEP 0 8 0 .000
Overall W L T 8 4 0 8 4 0 6 6 0 7 6 0 5 6 0 6 5 0 6 6 0 6 6 0 4 8 0 1 11 0
Pct. .667 .667 .500 .538 .455 .545 .500 .500 .333 .083
Conference W L T Pct. Hawai`i 6 2 0 .750 Fresno State 6 2 0 .750 BYU 6 2 0 .750 San Diego State 5 3 0 .625 Air Force 4 4 0 .500 Utah 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 3 5 0 .375 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 UTEP 1 7 0 .125
Overall W L T 11 2 0 9 4 0 8 5 0 5 5 1 7 5 0 6 6 0 5 7 0 5 7 0 3 8 0 1 10 0
Pct. .846 .692 .615 .500 .583 .500 .417 .417 .273 .091
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 1 .983 San Diego State 6 1 1 .813 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 Utah 4 4 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 Wyoming 2 5 1 .313 UTEP 2 5 1 .313 Colorado State 2 6 0 .250 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250
Overall W L T 8 3 2 8 4 1 10 3 0 7 5 0 4 7 1 4 6 1 4 7 1 3 8 0 3 9 0
Pct. .692 .654 .769 .583 .375 .409 .375 .273 .250
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 Colorado State 6 1 0 .857 San Diego State 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 Air Force 3 4 0 .429 Utah 2 6 0 .250 New Mexico 1 6 0 .143 UTEP 1 7 0 .125
Overall W L T 10 3 0 9 4 0 6 5 0 9 4 0 7 5 0 7 5 0 4 7 0 2 10 0 3 8 0
Pct. .769 .692 .545 .692 .583 .583 .364 .167 .273
1993
1992
Pct. .692 .636 .545 .545 .545 .364 .182 .091
Pct. .833 .583 .727 .545 .364 .250 .167 .083 Pct. .933 .636 .667 .455 .545 .364 .364 .182
1991
1990
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UW ADMINISTRATION
Conference W L Pct. Colorado State 6 1 .857 New Mexico 5 2 .714 Air Force 4 3 .571 San Diego State 4 3 .571 Utah 3 4 .429 UNLV 3 4 .429 BYU 2 5 .286 Wyoming 1 6 .143
1997
Overall W L T 10 2 0 10 2 0 10 3 0 8 4 0 6 6 0 5 7 0 5 7 1 4 7 0 3 7 1 3 8 1
MOUNTAIN WEST
Pct. .833 .615 .538 .583 .500 .333 .500 .333
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado State 7 1 0 .875 Utah 6 2 0 .750 BYU 6 2 0 .750 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 New Mexico 4 4 0 .500 Fresno State 3 4 1 .438 San Diego State 2 6 0 .250 UTEP 1 6 1 .188 Hawai`i 0 8 0 .000
RECORDS & HISTORY
Overall W L 10 2 8 5 7 6 7 5 6 6 4 8 6 6 4 8
2003
Pct. .923 .727 .667 .455 .583 .417 .364 .000
1994
Pct. .667 .667 .636 .615 .667 .545 .417 .333 .167
SEASON IN REVIEW
Conference W L Pct. Utah 6 1 .857 New Mexico 5 2 .714 Colorado State 4 3 .571 Air Force 3 4 .429 San Diego State 3 4 .429 BYU 3 4 .429 UNLV 2 5 .286 Wyoming 2 5 .286
Pct. .643 .583 .636 .455 .333 .273 .250 .000
Overall W L 8 4 8 4 7 4 8 5 8 4 6 5 5 7 4 8 2 10
THE OPPONENTS
Overall W L Pct. 12 0 1.000 7 5 .583 5 6 .455 7 5 .583 5 6 .455 4 7 .364 4 7 .364 2 9 .182
2004
1998
Pacific Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L BYU 7 1 .875 9 5 San Diego State 7 1 .875 7 5 Utah 5 3 .625 7 4 Fresno State 5 3 .625 5 6 San Jose State 3 5 .375 4 8 UTEP 3 5 .375 3 8 New Mexico 1 7 .125 3 9 Hawai`i 0 8 .000 0 12 Mountain Division Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Air Force 7 1 .875 12 1 Wyoming 6 2 .750 8 3 Colorado State 5 3 .625 8 4 Rice 5 3 .625 5 6 TCU 4 4 .500 7 5 SMU 4 4 .500 5 7 Tulsa 2 6 .250 4 7 UNLV 0 8 .000 0 11
1995
Conference W L Pct. Colorado State 6 2 .750 BYU 6 2 .750 Utah 6 2 .750 Air Force 6 2 .750 San Diego State 5 3 .625 Wyoming 4 4 .500 Fresno State 2 6 .250 Hawai`i 2 6 .250 UTEP 1 7 .125
THE COWBOYS
Conference W L Pct. Utah 7 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 2 .714 BYU 4 3 .571 Wyoming 3 4 .429 Air Force 3 4 .429 Colorado State 3 4 .429 San Diego State 2 5 .286 UNLV 1 6 .143
Pct. .917 .500 .500 .583 .545 .417 .364 .364 .182
W ESTERN A THLETIC C ONFERENCE
COWBOY COACHES
Overall W L 11 1 6 6 6 6 7 5 6 5 5 7 4 7 4 7 2 9
S T A N D I N G S SEASON OUTLOOK
2005
Conference W L Pct. TCU 8 0 1.000 BYU 5 3 .625 Colorado State 5 3 .625 Utah 4 4 .500 New Mexico 4 4 .500 San Diego State 4 4 .500 Air Force 3 5 .375 Wyoming 2 6 .250 UNLV 1 7 .125
C O N F E R E N C E
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y A L L - T I M E 1989
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 Air Force 5 1 1 .786 Hawai`i 5 2 1 .688 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 San Diego State 4 3 0 .571 Colorado State 4 3 0 .571 Utah 2 6 0 .250 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 New Mexico 0 7 0 .000
1988
Conference W L T Wyoming 8 0 0 UTEP 6 2 0 Hawai`i 5 3 0 BYU 5 3 0 Utah 4 4 0 Air Force 3 5 0 San Diego State 3 5 0 New Mexico 1 7 0 Colorado State 1 7 0
Overall W L T 10 3 0 8 4 1 9 3 1 5 6 0 6 5 1 5 5 1 4 8 0 2 10 0 2 10 0
Overall Pct. W L 1.000 11 2 .750 10 3 .625 9 3 .625 9 4 .500 6 5 .375 5 7 .375 3 8 .125 2 10 .125 1 10
1987
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1983
Pct. .769 .654 .731 .455 .542 .500 .333 .167 .167
1982
Overall W L T 11 2 0 9 2 0 8 2 1 8 3 0 4 7 1 6 5 0 4 7 0 1 10 0 0 12 0
Pct. .846 .818 .773 .727 .375 .545 .363 .091 .000
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 6 1 0 .857 Hawai`i 6 1 0 .857 Utah 5 1 1 .786 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 Air Force 1 6 0 .143 UTEP 1 6 0 .143
Overall W L T 12 1 0 9 2 0 6 4 1 6 5 0 4 8 0 4 7 0 2 9 1 1 11 0
Pct. .923 .818 .591 .545 .333 .364 .208 .083
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 0 1.000 San Diego State 5 2 0 .714 Utah 5 2 0 .714 Hawai`i 3 4 0 .428 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 Colorado State 3 4 0 .428 Wyoming 2 5 0 .286 UTEP 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 11 1 0 8 3 0 6 6 0 6 5 0 6 6 0 4 7 1 4 8 0 2 9 0
Pct. .917 .727 .500 .545 .500 .375 .333 .182
Overall W L T 9 4 0 8 3 0 5 7 0 7 5 0 5 6 0 4 7 0 1 11 0
Pct. .750 .727 .417 .583 .454 .364 .083
Overall W L T 8 4 0 8 5 0 6 5 0 7 5 0 6 5 0 6 6 0 4 8 0 4 8 0 2 9 0
Pct. .667 .615 .545 .583 .545 .500 .333 .333 .182
Conference W L T Pct. Air Force 7 1 0 .875 BYU 7 1 0 .875 Utah 5 3 0 .625 Hawai`i 4 3 1 .563 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 San Diego State 3 4 1 .438 New Mexico 2 6 0 .250 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 UTEP 1 7 0 .125
Overall W L T 12 1 0 11 3 0 8 4 0 4 6 2 5 7 0 5 6 1 3 8 0 3 8 0 1 10 0
Pct. .923 .786 .667 .417 .417 .458 .273 .273 .091
1981
1980
1979
1978
Conference W L T Pct. Conference Overall BYU 5 1 0 .833 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Utah 4 2 0 .667 BYU 8 0 0 1.000 13 0 0 1.000 Wyoming 4 2 0 .667 Hawai`i 5 2 0 .714 7 4 0 .636 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 Air Force 4 3 0 .571 8 4 0 .667 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 Utah 4 3 1 .562 6 5 1 .542 San Diego State 2 4 0 .333 San Diego State 4 3 1 .562 4 7 1 .375 UTEP 1 5 0 .167 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 6 6 0 .500 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 3 8 0 .273 New Mexico 1 7 0 .125 4 8 0 .333 UTEP 1 7 0 .125 2 9 0 .182
#GoWyo
Pct. .917 .833 .583 .500 .500 .417 .417 .208 .167
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 Hawai`i 6 1 0 .857 Utah 5 1 1 .786 Wyoming 6 2 0 .750 New Mexico 3 4 1 .437 San Diego State 3 5 0 .375 Air Force 2 5 0 .285 UTEP 1 6 0 .143 Colorado State 0 8 0 .000
Conference W L T Pct. San Diego State 7 1 0 .875 BYU 6 2 0 .750 Air Force 5 2 0 .714 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 4 4 0 .500 New Mexico 2 5 0 .286 UTEP 2 6 0 .250 Utah 1 7 0 .125
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1977
Pct. .846 .769 .750 .692 .545 .417 .273 .167 .091
Pct. .767 .692 .692 .636 .417 .417 .417 .083 .000
1984
Overall W L T 11 1 0 10 2 0 7 5 0 6 6 0 5 5 1 5 7 0 5 7 0 2 9 1 2 10 0 Overall W L T 8 4 0 10 1 0 8 5 0 7 5 0 6 5 0 5 6 0 4 7 0 5 7 0 2 10 0
Overall W L T 10 3 0 9 4 0 9 4 0 7 4 0 5 7 0 5 7 0 5 7 0 1 11 0 0 11 0
1985
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 0 0 1.000 Air Force 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 5 3 0 .625 New Mexico 4 3 0 .571 Hawai`i 3 3 1 .500 Utah 4 4 0 .500 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 San Diego State 1 6 1 .187 UTEP 0 8 0 .000
S T A N D I N G S
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 7 1 0 .875 New Mexico 6 1 0 .857 Air Force 4 3 0 .571 San Diego State 4 3 0 .571 Hawai`i 4 4 0 .500 Utah 3 4 0 .428 Colorado State 3 5 0 .375 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 UTEP 1 6 0 .143
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 8 0 0 1.000 BYU 7 1 0 .875 Air Force 6 2 0 .750 UTEP 5 3 0 .625 San Diego State 4 4 0 .500 Hawai`i 3 5 0 .375 Utah 2 6 0 .250 Colorado State 1 7 0 .125 New Mexico 0 8 0 .000
1986
C O N F E R E N C E
Pct. .667 .909 .617 .583 .545 .454 .364 .417 .167
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona State 6 1 0 .857 BYU 6 1 0 .857 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 Arizona 3 4 0 .428 New Mexico 2 5 0 .286 Utah 2 5 0 .286 UTEP 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 9 3 0 9 2 0 9 2 1 4 6 1 5 7 0 5 7 0 3 8 0 1 10 0
Pct. .750 .818 .792 .409 .417 .417 .273 .091
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 6 1 0 .857 Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 Arizona State 4 3 0 .571 Utah 3 3 0 .500 Arizona 3 4 0 .428 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 UTEP 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 9 3 0 8 4 0 4 7 0 3 8 0 5 6 0 4 7 0 6 5 0 1 11 0
Pct. .750 .667 .364 .273 .454 .364 .545 .083
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 Arizona 5 2 0 .714 Colorado State 4 2 0 .667 BYU 4 3 0 .571 New Mexico 4 3 0 .571 Utah 1 4 0 .200 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143 UTEP 0 6 0 .000
Overall W L T 12 0 0 9 2 0 6 5 0 6 5 0 6 5 0 1 10 0 2 9 0 1 10 0
Pct. 1.000 .818 .545 .545 .545 .091 .181 .091
Conference W L T Pct. BYU 6 0 1 .929 Arizona 6 1 0 .857 Arizona State 4 3 0 .571 New Mexico 3 4 0 .429 UTEP 3 4 0 .429 Colorado State 2 3 1 .417 Utah 1 5 0 .167 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143
Overall W L T 7 4 1 9 2 0 7 5 0 4 6 1 4 7 0 4 6 1 1 10 0 2 9 0
Pct. .625 .818 .583 .409 .364 .409 .091 .182
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona 6 1 0 .857 Arizona State 6 1 0 .857 Utah 4 2 0 .667 BYU 3 4 0 .428 New Mexico 3 4 0 .428 Wyoming 3 4 0 .428 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 UTEP 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 8 3 0 11 1 0 7 5 0 5 6 0 4 7 0 4 7 0 5 6 0 0 11 0
Pct. .736 .916 .583 .454 .363 .363 .454 .000
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona State 5 1 0 .833 BYU 5 2 0 .714 Utah 5 2 0 .714 Arizona 4 3 0 .572 Wyoming 3 4 0 .428 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 UTEP 1 6 0 .143
Overall W L T 10 2 0 7 4 0 6 5 0 4 7 0 4 7 0 3 8 0 1 10 0 2 8 0
Pct. .833 .636 .546 .363 .363 .273 .091 .200
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
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R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y A L L - T I M E
Overall W L T 8 2 0 8 2 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 3 7 0 4 6 0 4 6 0 4 6 0
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 Arizona State 5 1 0 .833 Arizona 5 1 0 .833 UTEP 3 3 0 .500 Utah 2 3 0 .400 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 BYU 1 5 0 .167 New Mexico 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 7 3 0 8 2 0 8 3 0 4 5 1 3 7 0 2 8 0 2 8 0 0 10 0
1968
1967
Pct. .800 .800 .600 .600 .300 .400 .400 .400
Pct. .700 .800 .727 .450 .300 .200 .200 .000
Overall W L T 10 1 0 8 2 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 3 7 0 2 8 0
Pct. .909 .800 .500 .500 .300 .200
BYU Arizona State Wyoming New Mexico Utah Arizona
Conference W L T Pct. 4 1 0 .800 3 1 0 .750 3 2 0 .600 2 3 0 .400 1 3 0 .250 1 4 0 .200
Overall W L T 6 4 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 3 7 0 3 7 0 3 7 0
Pct. .600 .600 .600 .300 .300 .300
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 BYU 5 1 1 .786 Denver 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 3 2 2 .571 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 Montana 2 5 0 .286 Colorado State 2 5 0 .286 Utah State 1 5 1 .214
Overall W L T 6 4 0 5 3 2 6 4 0 4 3 3 4 6 0 2 7 0 3 7 0 2 7 1
Pct. .600 .600 .600 .550 .400 .222 .300 .250
Overall W L T 7 2 1 5 5 0 4 6 0 5 5 0 4 5 1 7 2 1
Pct. .750 .500 .400 .500 .450 .750
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 7 0 0 1.000 Utah 5 1 0 .833 Denver 4 3 0 .571 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 Colorado A&M 2 4 0 .333 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 BYU 1 5 1 .214 Montana 1 6 0 .143
Overall W L T 10 0 0 5 5 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 2 7 1 4 6 0 2 7 1 1 9 0
Pct. 1.000 .500 .600 .600 .222 .400 .222 .100
Pct. .778 .950 .600 .600 .250 .200 .000
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado A&M 6 1 0 .857 Utah 4 1 0 .800 Wyoming 5 2 0 .714 Denver 5 2 0 .714 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 Montana 2 4 0 .333 New Mexico 1 5 0 .167 BYU 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 8 2 0 6 3 0 8 3 0 8 2 0 4 6 0 3 7 0 2 8 0 1 9 0
Pct. .800 .667 .727 .800 .400 .300 .200 .100
Pct. .800 .818 .700 .500 .500 .273 .300 .200
Conference W L T Pct. Denver 6 1 0 .857 Wyoming 5 1 0 .833 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 Utah 3 3 0 .500 Colorado A&M 3 4 0 .429 Montana 1 5 0 .167 BYU 1 6 0 .143
Overall W L T 9 1 0 6 4 0 4 6 0 5 5 0 4 7 0 3 7 0 3 6 0 1 8 0
Pct. .900 .600 .400 .500 .364 .300 .333 .111
Pct. .900 .600 .700 .500 .200 .454 .300 .111
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 Utah State 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 4 2 1 .642 New Mexico 3 2 1 .583 Colorado A&M 3 4 0 .428 Montana 2 4 0 .333 BYU 1 5 1 .250 Denver 1 5 1 .250
Overall W L T 8 2 0 8 3 0 5 4 1 5 3 1 4 5 0 3 5 0 2 7 1 3 5 2
Pct. .800 .727 .550 .611 .444 .375 .312 .400
S KYLINE /M OUNTAIN S TATES C ONFERENCE 1961
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 1 .917 Utah State 5 0 1 .917 Utah 3 3 0 .500 New Mexico 3 3 0 .500 Montana 2 4 0 .333 BYU 2 4 0 .333 Colorado State 0 6 0 .000
Overall W L T 6 1 2 9 0 1 6 4 0 6 4 0 2 6 0 2 8 0 0 10 0
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 Utah State 6 1 0 .857 Utah 5 1 0 .833 New Mexico 4 2 0 .667 Montana 2 5 0 .286 BYU 2 5 0 .286 Denver 1 6 0 .143 Colorado State 1 6 0 .143
Overall W L T 8 2 0 9 2 0 7 3 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 3 8 0 3 7 0 2 8 0
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 7 0 0 1.000 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 New Mexico 4 2 0 .667 Utah 3 2 0 .600 Denver 2 5 0 .286 Utah State 2 5 0 .286 BYU 2 5 0 .286 Montana 1 5 0 .167
Overall W L T 9 1 0 6 4 0 7 3 0 5 5 0 2 8 0 5 6 0 3 7 0 1 8 0
1959
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1957
1956
1955
1954
1953
UW ADMINISTRATION
Wyoming BYU Arizona State Utah Arizona New Mexico
Conference W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1.000 3 2 0 .600 3 2 0 .600 3 2 0 .600 1 4 0 .200 0 5 0 .000
Pct. .600 .500 .400 .600 .200 .889
*Played fewer than qualifying number of games
Pct. .700 .700 .600 .600 .364 .300 .200 .000
MOUNTAIN WEST
Pct. .909 .800 .600 .364 .350 .100
1965
1962
Conference W L T Pct. New Mexico 2 1 1 .625 Wyoming 2 2 0 .500 BYU 2 2 0 .500 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 Utah 1 2 1 .375 Arizona State* 1 1 0 .500
Overall W L T 7 3 0 7 3 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 4 7 0 3 7 0 2 8 0 0 10 0
RECORDS & HISTORY
Wyoming Arizona State BYU Utah Arizona New Mexico
Overall W L T 10 1 0 8 2 0 6 4 0 4 7 0 3 6 1 1 9 0
Overall W L T 6 4 0 5 5 0 4 6 0 6 4 0 2 8 0 8 1 0
*Played fewer than qualifying number of games
1960
Conference W L T Pct. 5 0 0 1.000 4 1 0 .800 3 2 0 .600 2 3 0 .400 1 4 0 .200 0 5 0 .000
1966
1963
Conference W L T Pct. New Mexico 3 1 0 .750 Arizona 2 2 0 .500 Utah 2 2 0 .500 Wyoming 2 3 0 .400 BYU 0 4 0 .000 Arizona State* 3 0 0 1.000
Pct. .650 .818 .818 .700 .350 .800
SEASON IN REVIEW
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona State 6 1 0 .875 Utah 5 1 0 .833 BYU 4 3 0 .571 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 UTEP 2 5 0 .286 New Mexico 1 5 0 .167 Colorado State 0 4 0 .000
1969
Pct. 1.000 .700 .600 .600 .400 .364 .273 .100
Arizona Utah New Mexico Wyoming BYU Arizona State
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 6 1 0 .857 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 BYU 5 2 0 .714 Colorado State 4 3 0 .571 Utah 3 3 0 .500 Utah State 2 5 0 .286 Denver 2 5 0 .286 Montana 0 7 0 .000
THE OPPONENTS
Overall W L T 11 0 0 7 3 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 4 6 0 4 7 0 3 8 0 1 9 0
Pct. .917 .636 .455 .455 .273 .455 .273 .455
1958
Overall W L T 6 3 1 9 2 0 9 2 0 6 2 2 3 6 1 8 2 0
THE COWBOYS
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 Utah 4 2 0 .667 UTEP 4 3 0 .571 Arizona 2 4 0 .333 Colorado State 1 3 0 .250 BYU 1 6 0 .143 Wyoming 1 6 0 .143
1970
1964
Conference W L T Pct. 3 1 0 .750 3 1 0 .750 3 1 0 .750 2 2 0 .500 0 4 0 .000 0 2 0 .000
COWBOY COACHES
Overall W L T 11 1 0 6 3 2 5 6 0 5 6 0 3 8 0 5 6 0 3 8 0 5 6 0
S T A N D I N G S SEASON OUTLOOK
1971
Conference W L T Pct. Arizona State 7 0 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 Arizona 3 3 0 .500 BYU 3 4 0 .429 Utah 3 4 0 .429 Wyoming 3 4 0 .429 Colorado State 1 4 0 .200 UTEP 1 6 0 .143
C O N F E R E N C E
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y A L L - T I M E 1952
Overall W L T 6 3 1 7 2 0 6 4 0 5 4 0 4 6 0 3 7 1 5 6 0 2 7 0
Pct. .667 .778 .600 .556 .400 .318 .454 .222
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 4 1 0 .800 Wyoming 5 1 1 .786 Denver 4 3 0 .571 Colorado A&M 3 3 1 .500 BYU 2 3 1 .417 Utah State 2 4 1 .357 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 Montana 1 4 0 .200
Overall W L T 7 4 0 7 2 1 6 4 0 5 4 1 6 3 1 3 5 1 5 6 0 2 7 0
Pct. .636 .750 .600 .550 .650 .388 .454 .222
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 0 1.000 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 Denver 2 2 1 .500 Utah 1 2 2 .400 BYU 1 3 1 .300 Utah State 0 5 0 .000
Overall W L T 10 0 0 6 3 0 2 7 1 2 4 3 3 5 1 2 9 0
Pct. 1.000 .667 .250 .388 .388 .181
1950
1949
Overall W L T 9 1 0 9 1 0 4 6 0 2 7 1 3 7 0 0 11 0
Pct. .900 .900 .400 .250 .300 .000
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 Denver 2 2 0 .500 Utah State 2 3 0 .400 BYU 1 3 0 .250 Wyoming 0 5 0 .000
Overall W L T 8 1 1 8 2 0 4 5 1 5 6 0 5 6 0 4 5 0
Pct. .850 .800 .450 .455 .455 .444
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 Denver 3 2 1 .583 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 Colorado 3 3 0 .500 Colorado A&M 2 3 1 .417 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 BYU 1 5 0 .167
Overall W L T 8 1 0 4 4 1 6 4 0 4 5 0 5 4 1 4 5 0 3 7 0
Pct. .888 .500 .600 .444 .550 .444 .300
1947
1946
Conference W L T Pct. Utah State 4 1 1 .750 Denver 4 1 1 .750 Utah 4 2 0 .667 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 BYU 3 2 1 .583 Colorado State 1 5 0 .167 Wyoming 0 6 0 .000
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Overall W L T 7 2 1 5 5 1 8 3 0 5 4 1 5 4 1 2 7 0 1 8 1
#GoWyo
Pct. .750 .500 .727 .550 .550 .222 .150
1936
No football (World War II)
1942
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 Colorado 5 1 0 .833 Denver 3 2 1 .583 Utah State 2 3 1 .416 Colorado State 2 3 0 .400 BYU 1 4 0 .200 Wyoming 1 5 0 .166
Overall W L T 6 3 0 7 2 0 6 3 1 6 3 1 4 3 0 2 5 0 3 5 0
Pct. .666 .777 .650 .650 .571 .286 .375
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 2 .833 BYU 3 1 2 .666 Denver 3 1 2 .666 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 Colorado State 3 2 1 .583 Wyoming 1 5 0 .166 Utah State 0 6 0 .000
Overall W L T 6 0 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 3 4 1 4 2 1 2 7 1 0 8 0
Pct. .875 .625 .625 .483 .643 .250 .000
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 Colorado 4 1 1 .750 Denver 4 1 1 .750 BYU 2 3 1 .417 Utah State 2 4 0 .333 Colorado State 1 3 2 .333 Wyoming 0 5 1 .083
Overall W L T 7 2 0 5 3 1 7 2 1 2 4 2 2 5 1 3 5 2 1 7 1
Pct. .777 .611 .750 .375 .312 .400 .166
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado 5 1 0 .833 Utah 4 1 1 .750 Denver 3 2 1 .583 BYU 2 2 2 .500 Utah State 2 3 1 .416 Colorado State 2 4 0 .333 Wyoming 0 5 1 .083
Overall W L T 5 3 0 6 1 2 5 3 1 5 2 2 3 4 1 2 7 0 0 7 1
Pct. .625 .722 .611 .666 .437 .222 .063
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 2 .833 Colorado 3 2 1 .583 BYU 3 2 1 .583 Denver 3 2 1 .583 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 Colorado State 0 4 2 .166
Overall W L T 7 1 2 3 4 1 4 3 1 4 4 1 4 4 0 2 5 1 1 5 2
Pct. .800 .483 .563 .500 .500 .417 .250
1941
1940
Conference W L T Pct. Wyoming 5 0 0 1.000 Colorado A&M 4 1 0 .800 Denver 2 2 0 .500 Utah 2 3 0 .400 Utah State 1 3 0 .250 BYU 0 5 0 .000
1948
S T A N D I N G S
1945-1943
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 New Mexico 5 1 0 .833 Colorado A&M 5 2 0 .714 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 BYU 3 4 0 .429 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 New Mexico 2 4 0 .333 Montana 1 4 0 .200
1951
C O N F E R E N C E
1939
1938
R OCKY M OUNTAIN A THLETIC C ONFERENCE 1937
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado 7 0 0 1.000 Western State 3 1 0 .750 Denver 5 2 0 .714 Utah 5 2 0 .714 BYU 5 2 0 .714 Colorado College 3 3 0 .500 Utah State 2 4 1 .357 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 N. Colorado 2 4 0 .333 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .166 Colorado State 1 6 0 .143 Montana State 0 3 1 .125
Overall W L T 8 1 0 5 3 0 6 3 0 5 3 0 6 3 0 5 4 0 2 4 2 3 5 0 2 6 0 2 5 0 1 7 0 3 4 1
Pct. .888 .625 .667 .625 .667 .555 .375 .375 .250 .286 .125 .437
Conference W L T Pct. Utah State 6 0 1 .857 Denver 6 1 1 .813 Utah 5 2 0 .714 Colorado 4 2 0 .667 N. Colorado 4 3 0 .571 BYU 4 4 0 .500 Colorado State 3 4 1 .438 Colorado College 3 4 0 .429 Wyoming 2 4 1 .357 Montana State 1 4 0 .200 Western State 1 5 0 .167 Colorado Mines 0 6 0 .000
Overall W L T 7 0 1 7 1 1 6 3 0 4 3 0 5 4 0 4 5 0 4 4 1 3 4 1 2 5 1 3 5 0 1 6 0 2 6 0
Pct. .938 .833 .667 .571 .556 .444 .500 .438 .313 .375 .143 .250
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado 5 1 0 .833 Utah State 5 1 1 .786 Utah 4 1 1 .750 Denver 5 2 0 .714 N. Colorado 2 1 0 .667 Colorado College 4 2 1 .643 BYU 3 4 0 .429 Wyoming 3 4 0 .429 Colorado State 2 4 1 .357 Montana State 1 5 0 .166 Colorado Mines 1 6 0 .143 Western State 0 4 0 .000
Overall W L T 5 4 0 5 2 1 4 3 1 6 3 0 4 3 0 4 3 1 4 4 0 4 4 0 3 4 1 2 6 1 1 6 0 1 6 0
Pct. .556 .688 .563 .667 .571 .563 .500 .500 .438 .278 .167 .167
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado 6 1 0 .857 N. Colorado 6 1 0 .857 Colorado State 6 1 1 .813 Utah State 5 1 1 .786 Utah 4 2 0 .667 Denver 4 4 0 .500 BYU 3 5 0 .375 Wyoming 2 4 0 .333 Colorado Mines 1 6 0 .143 Colorado College 1 6 0 .143 Western State 0 3 0 .000 Montana State 0 4 0 .000
Overall W L T 6 1 2 6 1 0 6 2 1 5 1 1 5 3 0 5 5 1 4 5 0 3 5 0 1 6 0 1 7 0 2 5 0 2 5 0
Pct. .778 .857 .722 .786 .625 .500 .444 .375 .143 .125 .286 .286
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 1 0 .833 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 Denver 5 1 1 .786 Colorado 5 2 0 .714 BYU 5 3 0 .625 Utah State 4 3 0 .571 N. Colorado 3 3 0 .500 Colorado College 2 4 1 .357 Montana State 1 3 0 .250 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 Wyoming 1 6 1 .188 Western State 0 5 0 .000
Overall W L T 5 3 0 5 1 1 5 3 1 7 2 0 5 4 0 4 4 0 4 3 0 2 5 1 3 5 0 1 5 0 2 6 1 0 5 0
Pct. .625 .786 .611 .778 .556 .500 .571 .313 .375 .167 .278 .000
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 BYU 5 1 0 .833 Denver 4 1 1 .750 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 Colorado State 4 3 1 .563 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 Colorado 2 4 0 .333 Wyoming 1 4 1 .250 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 Montana State 0 3 0 .000
Overall W L T 6 1 1 8 1 0 4 3 1 5 2 0 4 3 1 4 4 0 2 4 0 2 6 1 1 7 0 3 3 1
Pct. .813 .889 .563 .714 .563 .500 .333 .277 .125 .500
1935
1934
1933
1932
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R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y A L L - T I M E 0 2
5 0 .000 1 1 .500
*Northern Colorado ineligible for title
1931
1 4
5 0 .167 2 1 .643
C O N F E R E N C E Wyoming Western State N. Colorado
1 1 1
4 0 .200 5 0 .167 6 0 .143
1926
4 1 2
S T A N D I N G S
5 0 .444 6 0 .143 7 0 .222
Overall W L T 9 1 0 6 2 0 6 1 0 6 3 0 6 3 0 3 3 0 5 4 1 3 4 0 2 7 0 6 5 0 1 6 0 2 6 1
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 Colorado 4 1 1 .750 Denver 4 1 1 .750 Montana State 2 1 0 .667 BYU 4 2 0 .667 N. Colorado 3 2 0 .600 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 Colorado State 4 4 0 .500 Utah State 3 4 0 .429 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 Western State 0 5 0 .000 Wyoming 0 7 0 .000
Overall W L T 7 0 0 5 1 1 5 1 1 6 2 0 5 3 0 4 3 0 4 3 0 5 4 0 3 4 0 2 5 0 2 5 0 1 7 0
Conference Pct. W L T Pct. 1.000 Colorado 5 0 1 .917 .786 Colorado State 4 2 0 .667 .786 Montana State 2 1 1 .625 .750 Utah State 3 2 1 .583 .625 Denver 3 2 2 .571 .571 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 .571 Utah 2 2 1 .500 .556 Colorado Mines 3 4 1 .438 .429 BYU 1 3 1 .300 .286 Wyoming 2 6 0 .250 .286 N. Colorado 0 4 0 .000 .125
Overall W L T 8 1 1 4 2 0 5 1 1 4 2 1 4 2 2 5 3 0 3 4 1 4 4 1 2 3 1 .417 2 6 0 .250 2 6 0 .250
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 4 0 1 .900 Colorado 5 1 0 .833 Colorado State 6 2 0 .750 Utah State 4 2 1 .643 Colorado College 5 3 0 .625 Montana State 3 2 0 .600 Denver 3 4 1 .438 N. Colorado 3 4 0 .429 Colorado Mines 2 4 0 .333 BYU 1 3 1 .300 Wyoming 0 5 0 .000 Western State 0 6 0 .000
Overall W L T 5 0 2 5 1 0 6 2 0 5 3 1 5 3 0 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 0 2 5 0 3 3 1 2 7 0 0 7 0
Pct. .857 .833 .750 .611 .625 .500 .500 .500 .286 .500 .222 .000
Conference W L T Pct. Colorado State 7 1 0 .875 Denver 5 1 0 .833 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 Montana State 3 1 0 .750 Utah 3 1 1 .700 Colorado 4 4 0 .500 Utah State 3 3 1 .500 BYU 2 4 0 .333 Colorado Mines 2 5 0 .286
Overall W L T 7 1 0 5 2 0 6 2 0 4 4 0 3 3 1 4 5 0 3 4 1 2 4 1 2 5 0
Pct. .875 .714 .750 .500 .500 .444 .438 .357 .286
1929
1928
1927
1925
1924
Pct. .813 .786 .714 .643 .429 .214 .450
Overall W L T 7 1 0 5 2 0 4 2 1 5 2 0 3 5 0 2 3 1 1 5 1 0 4 3
Pct. .875 .714 .643 .714 .375 .417 .214 .214
Overall W L T 4 0 0 3 2 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 0 2 0
Pct. 1.000 .600 .400 .333 .000
Overall W L T 9 0 0 7 0 1 6 2 0 5 3 0 3 3 0 2 4 0 3 4 0 0 7 1
Pct. 1.000 .938 .750 .625 .500 .333 .429 .063
Overall W L T 6 0 1 6 1 0 4 2 1 3 2 0 3 2 1 1 4 0 1 5 1 1 5 1
Pct. .929 .857 .643 .600 .583 .200 .214 .214
(Wyoming played no games due to an influenza epidemic)
1917
Conference W L T Pct. 1923 Denver 5 0 0 1.000 Conference Overall Utah State 4 0 0 1.000 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Colorado 4 2 0 .667 Colorado 8 0 0 1.000 9 0 0 1.000 Colorado Mines 3 2 0 .600 Colorado College 5 1 1 .786 6 1 1 .813 Colorado College 2 3 0 .400 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .689 Utah 2 3 0 .400 Utah State 4 2 0 .667 5 2 0 .689 Wyoming 1 4 0 .200 Denver 4 3 0 .571 6 3 0 .667 Colorado State 0 7 0 .000 Utah 2 3 0 .400 4 3 0 .571 1916 Montana State 1 2 0 .333 5 4 0 .556 BYU 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 Conference Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 2 5 0 .286 W L T Pct. N. Colorado 0 2 0 .000 2 3 1 .417 Colorado State 6 0 1 .929 Wyoming 0 7 0 .000 0 8 0 .000 Colorado College 4 1 0 .800 Denver 3 2 0 .600 1922 Utah 2 2 0 .500 Conference Overall Colorado Mines 2 2 1 .500 W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Wyoming 1 4 0 .200 Utah 5 0 0 1.000 7 1 0 .938 Colorado 1 5 0 .167 Colorado State 5 1 1 .786 5 2 1 .688 Utah State 0 3 0 .000 Denver 4 1 1 .750 6 1 1 .813 Colorado Mines 4 2 1 .643 4 2 1 .643 Utah State 3 3 0 .500 5 4 0 .556 Colorado 3 3 0 .500 4 4 0 .500 Colorado College 2 3 1 .417 3 3 1 .500 BYU 1 4 0 .200 1 5 0 .167
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Overall W L T 6 1 1 5 1 1 4 1 2 4 2 1 3 4 0 1 5 1 4 5 1
#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
UW ADMINISTRATION
Conference Pct. W L T Pct. 1.000 Colorado State 8 0 0 1.000 .813 Utah 5 1 0 .833 .636 Utah State 5 1 0 .833 .556 Colorado 5 2 0 .714 .667 Wyoming 4 3 0 .571 .500 BYU 3 3 0 .500 .389 Colorado College 4 4 0 .500 .389 Western State 2 4 0 .333 .375 Colorado Mines 2 6 0 .250 .313 Montana State 1 4 0 .200 .167 Denver 1 6 0 .143 .000 N. Colorado 0 6 0 .000
Pct. .875 .750 .583 .643 .417 .500 .290 .167
MOUNTAIN WEST
Overall W L T 8 0 0 6 1 1 5 2 4 5 4 0 6 3 0 2 2 3 3 5 1 3 5 1 2 4 2 2 5 1 1 5 0 0 6 0
1930
Overall W L T 7 1 0 4 1 1 3 2 1 4 2 1 2 3 1 4 4 0 1 4 2 1 5 9
RECORDS & HISTORY
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 7 0 0 1.000 Colorado 5 1 1 .786 BYU 4 1 1 .750 Denver 4 3 0 .571 Montana State 1 1 0 .500 N. Colorado 2 2 3 .500 Colorado State 3 3 1 .500 Utah State 3 4 1 .438 Colorado College 2 4 2 .375 Wyoming 1 5 1 .214 Colorado Mines 1 4 0 .200 Western State 0 5 0 .500
1921
Conference W L T Pct. Pct. 3 0 0 1.000 1.000 Utah State 4 0 1 .900 .643 Colorado 2 1 1 .625 .750 Utah 2 2 1 .500 .722 Denver .714 Colorado State 2 2 1 .500 .600 Colorado College 2 4 0 .333 1 3 2 .333 .500 Wyoming .375 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 .389 1920 .214 Conference .143 W L T Pct. .111 Colorado State 5 0 1 .917 Colorado College 4 1 1 .750 Colorado 3 1 2 .667 2 1 0 .667 Pct. Utah State 2 3 0 .400 .900 Denver 1 2 1 .375 .750 Utah 1 4 1 .250 .857 Wyoming .667 1919 .667 Conference .500 W L T Pct. .550 .429 Colorado State 6 1 0 .857 3 1 0 .750 .222 Utah .545 Colorado College 3 1 1 .700 2 2 0 .500 .143 Utah State 2 2 0 .500 .278 Wyoming Colorado 2 3 1 .417 Denver 0 4 1 .100 Colorado Mines 0 4 1 .100 Pct. 1918 .850 Conference .667 W L T Pct. .786 .625 Colorado Mines 2 0 0 1.000 3 1 0 .750 .625 Denver 1 2 0 .333 .625 Colorado .438 Colorado College 1 2 0 .333 .500 Colorado State 0 2 0 .000
SEASON IN REVIEW
Overall W L T 7 0 0 4 2 1 5 1 2 6 2 1 5 2 0 6 4 0 4 4 0 2 4 2 3 5 1 1 5 1 1 6 0 1 8 0
4 0 .500 4 0 .429 8 0 .111
THE OPPONENTS
Pct. .778 .750 .556 .625 .600 .500 .500 .400 .357 .143 .214 .214
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 5 0 0 1.000 Montana State 4 0 0 1.000 Utah State 4 1 2 .714 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 Colorado College 5 2 0 .714 N. Colorado 3 3 0 .500 Denver 4 4 0 .500 Wyoming 1 2 2 .400 Colorado 2 5 1 .313 BYU 1 4 1 .250 Colorado Mines 1 5 0 .167 Western State 0 7 0 .000
4 3 1
THE COWBOYS
Overall W L T 7 2 0 6 2 0 5 4 0 5 3 0 6 4 0 4 4 0 4 4 0 4 6 0 2 4 1 1 6 0 1 5 1 1 5 1
1 0 .000 2 0 .000 7 0 .000
COWBOY COACHES
Conference W L T Pct. Utah 6 0 0 1.000 Utah State 5 2 0 .714 Colorado State 5 2 0 .714 Colorado 3 2 0 .600 Wyoming 3 2 0 .600 Colorado College 4 3 0 .571 BYU 2 3 0 .400 Denver 3 5 0 .375 N. Colorado 2 4 1 .357 Western State 1 5 0 .200 Colorado Mines 0 4 1 .100 Montana State 0 2 0 .000
Montana State 0 New Mexico 0 Wyoming 0
SEASON OUTLOOK
Western State N. Colorado*
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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 Head Coach Lloyd Eaton.) Huey, Gene, 1972-73
Bailey, Bob, 1979-80 Bailey, John W., 1947-52 Baker, Bill, 1962-70 Barone, Clancey, 1997-99 Barrett, Steve, 1977 Bath, Mike, 2014-18 Bohl, Aaron, 2020-present Bossard, Bryan, 2000-01 Boyd, Benny, 2020-present 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, 2014-19 Corgan, Mike, 1957-61 Crowe, Jack, 1981
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Falks, Frank, 1977-79 Fanoga, Mike, 2009-10 Frazier, Robert, 1974-77 Fuchs, Scott, 2014-18 Fuller, Leon, 1975-76 Garza, Willie Mack, 2019 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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Rahl, Matt, 2010-13 Ramunno, Joe, 1988 Ray, Jason, 2009-2013 Raye, Jimmy, 1976 Richardson, John, 2014-19
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Easterbrook, John W., 1971-74 Eaton, Lloyd, 1957-61 English, Marty, 2003-11, 2020-present Everson, Tom, 1986, 1989-94
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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
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
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
Daniel, Clarence, 1971 Danielson, Nick, 2013 Davis, Bob, 1981 Davis, Phil, 1984-85 Delaney, Tom,1970, 1972-74 Deti, John Jr., 1974 Dickert, Jake, 2017-19 Downing, Scott, 1987-96
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Sage, Derek, 2010-13 Sawvel, Jay, 2020-present 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
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
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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
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Earl, Craig, 1984-85-86 Easton, Tedder, 2012-13 Ebbesen, Du'Ryan, 2016 Eberhardt, Ayden, 2017-18-19 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 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
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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 Dunayski, Gavin, 2019 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 Chambers, Sean, 2019 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., 2018-19 Cole, Bobby, 1994 Cole, Chris, 1999 Cole, Claude, 2019 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, 2016-17-18-19 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, 2017-18-19 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, 2017-18-19 Crowley, Edwin Kenneth, 1908 Crum, Dax, 2008, 2010 Crum, Earl, 1940 Crum, Frank, 2019 Crum, Gary, 1979-80-81 Crum, Ross, 1992 Cryder, Keegan, 2018-19 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, Blayne, 2019 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 Berg, Zach, 2012 Berger, Justin, 2012-13, 2015
Burns, Blair, 2011-12-13-14 Burns, Bob, 1980-81-82-83 Burns, Robert H., 1919 Burrough, John, 1992-93-94 Burroughs, Jeff, 2018-19 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 Byrd, Solomon, 2019
COWBOY COACHES
Abojei, Eric, 2018-19 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, 2018-19 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
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, 2018-19 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 Borton, Justis, 2019 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, Brett, 2019 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 Burke, Steve, 1973-74-75 Burkhalter, Travis, 2007-08-09-10 Burnett, Craig, 1986-87
SEASON OUTLOOK
Below listed alphabetically are the University of Wyoming's football players from 1893 through 2019. Prior to 1930 all squadsmen are listed. From 1930 through 2019 only lettermen are listed.
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y 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 Gaines, Lawrence, 1973-74-75 Gaines, Mike, 1991 Gale, Vern, 1949-50 Gallu, Randy, 1973-74-75 Galovich, Ryan, 2018-19 Galuska, George, 1952-53-54-55 Gamble, Trent, 1996-97-98-99 Gandy, Esaias, 2017-18-19 Garbutt, Jim, 1983 Garcia, Larry, 1970-71-72
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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, 2018-19 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 Godbout, Cole, 2019 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 Hall, Austin, 2003-04-05-06 Hall, Jamichael, 2009 Hall, Josiah, 2016-17-18-19 Hall, Milo, 2016-17 Hall, Reece, 2010 Hall, Tyler, 2016-17-18-19 Hall, Vince, 1984-85 Halliburton, Alijah, 2016-17-18-19 Hamby, Clarence, 1937-38 Hamilton, Demetrius, 1997-98 Hamilton, Dick, 1958-59-60 Hamilton, Martin, 1958-59-60
#GoWyo
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, 2017-18-19 Harris, Marcus, 1993-94-95-96 Harris, Taft, 1933 Harris, Walter, 1896 Harrison, Ivan, 2003-04-05-06 Harshman, Josh, 2015-16-17,19 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 Hearn, Azizi, 2019 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, Charles, 2019 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, 2018-19 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, 2018-19 Izzo, James, 1971-72-73
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Jackson, Ernie, 1973-74 Jackson, Harvey, 1985 Jackson, Javaree, 2017-18-19 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, 2018-19 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 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, 2018-19 Kyle, Aaron, 1972-73-74-75 Kyranakis, Bill, 1967-68-69
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Lack, Wendell, 1939-40 Ladd, Marion, 1950 Lafaele Leevi, 2019 LaHood, Mike, 1965-66-67
2020 WYOMING FOOT BALL ME DIA G UIDE
R E CO R D S & H I STO R Y Mucho, Ed, 1930-31 Muhammad, Ghaali, 2009-10-11-12 Muhammad, Hasan, 1994, 1996 Muhammad, Malkaam, 2013-14 Mullen, Chris, 1980 Muma, Chad, 2018-19 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, Cameron, 2019 Murray, Walter, 1942 Murry, Jordan, 2019
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#R id e F o r T h e B ra n d
UW ADMINISTRATION
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
MOUNTAIN WEST
Rabold, Pat, 1984-86-87-88 Rabou, Ray, 2019 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
RECORDS & HISTORY
20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
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Quinlan, J.J., 2012-13 Quinn, Don, 1961-62-63 Quiring, Brad, 1988
SEASON IN REVIEW
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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 O'Grady, John, 1958 Ogrin, Pat, 1976-77-78-79 Okwoli, John, 2016-17-18-19 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 OPPONENTS
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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
THE COWBOYS
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
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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
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, 2016-17-18-19 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 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
COWBOY COACHES
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Mabee, George, 1924-26 Mace, Corey, 2005-06 Mack, Crandelle, 1987-88 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, 2016-17-18-19 Manchak, Al, 1949-50-51 Mankus, Louis, 1941-42 Mann, Steve, 1988-89 Mara, Tim, 1989-90 Marcellus, Junior, 1991-92 Marcotte Jackson, 2019
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 Miller, Skyler, 2019 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 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, 2017-18-19 Moore, JR, 2005 Mora, Mario, 2019 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
SEASON OUTLOOK
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 Liufau, Teagan, 2019 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
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y 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 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, 2017-18-19 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, Trey, 2019 Smith, Truitt, 1949 Smolinski, Mark, 1958-59-60 Smyth, Pat, 1957-58-59 Smyth, Walter, 1914-15 Snell, Leroy, 1916
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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, 2018-19 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 Swen, Titus, 2019 Swenson, Matt, 1989-90-91-92 Synakowski, Ed, 1968-69 Szpor, Nick, 2016-17-18-19 Szucs, Joe, 1964-65-66
T
Talbert, William, 1916-19 Talboom, Edward, 1948-49-50 Talbot, Bill, 1919 Talich, Cory, 1990-91-92-93 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
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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
U V
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, 2018-19 Vana, Steve, 1983-84-85-87 VanDerloo, Wayne, 1979 Vander Waal, Tyler, 2018-19 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, 2017-18-19 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
W
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, 2016-17-18-19 Watts, Ian, 2009-10 Watts, John E., 1954-55-56 Watts, Zach, 2019 Weatherspoon, Evan, 2006 Webb, Jace, 2017 Webb, Mike, 1975-76-77-78 Weber, Rome, 2019 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, 2018-19 Weisenger, Leonard, 1930 Weitzel, Elwood, 1952 Welch, Scott, 1947 Welch, Treyton, 2019 Wells, Melvin, 1988-89 Wells, Paul J., 1988-89-90 Wells, Pearley, 1946-47 Wells, Rick, 1970-71 Wells-Ross, Davon, 2019 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 Wieland, Wyatt, 2019 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, 2018-19 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, 2016-17-18-19 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, 2016-17-18-19 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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Year
Round/Choice/Overall Player
Team
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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4/12/95 9/15/239 11/18/298 2/12/41 7/37/245 5/35/169 7/27/236 7/31/232 3/23/83 6/24/187 5/26/157 7/17/218 6/39/208 6/10/184 4/24/121 4/22/122 6/19/185 7/19/236 5/12/156 6/15/199 1/7/7 6/18/191 3/1/65 6/25/204
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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 Logan Wilson Cassh Maluia
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JOSH ALLEN Buffalo Bills 2018-present
SEASON IN REVIEW
CHASE ROULLIER Washington Redskins 2017-present
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BRIAN HILL
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Atlanta Falcons 2019-present
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20 2 0 W YO M IN G FO O TBA LL MEDIA G UIDE
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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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1947 1947 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1955 1955 1956 1957 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1961 1961 1961 1964 1964 1966 1966 1966 1966 1967 1967 1967 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969 1969 1970 1970 1970 1971 1972 1973 1973 1973 1975 1975 1976 1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1985 1986 1988 1989 1989 1989 1990
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y
C O W B OY S I N T H E N F L 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
Name, Lettered at Wyoming
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; Ar izona 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; Buf falo 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; Philadelphia Eagles, 2019-present Ken Fantetti, 1975-79 Detroit Lions, 1979-85 Malcom Floyd, 2000-03 San Diego Chargers, 2004-15 Austin Fort, 2016-18 Denver Broncos, 2019-present 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; Chicago Bears, 2020-present Adam Goldberg, 1999-2002 Minnesota Vikings, 2004-05; St. Louis Rams, 2006-2011 Carl Granderson, 2015-18 New Orleans Saints, 2019-present 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 Tyler Hall, 2016-19 Atlanta Falcons, 2020-present 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 Los Angeles Rams, 1969, 1971-72; St. Louis Cardinals, 1970 Mike LaHood, 1965-67 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 Cassh Maluia, 2016-19 New England Patriots, 2020-present
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Jerry Marion, 1964-66 Derrick Martin, 2003-05
Tyree Mayfield, 2015-18 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 Logan Wilson, 2016-19 Andrew Wingard, 2015-18 Willie Wright, 1987-90 Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 Eddie Yarbrough, 2012-15
Pro Team(s), Years
Pittsburgh Steelers, 1967 Baltimore Ravens, 2006-08; Green Bay Packers, 2009-10; New York Giants, 2011; New England Patriots, 2012; Chicago Bears, 2013 San Francisco 49ers, 2019-present 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; Denver Broncos, 2019-present 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 Cincinnati Bengals, 2020-present Jacksonville Jaguars, 2019-present Phoenix Cardinals, 1992 New York Jets, 1994-95; Baltimore Ravens, 1997-98 Buffalo Bills, 2017-19; Minnesota Vikings, 2020-present
MA LC O M F LOY D San Diego Chargers 2004-2015
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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
AC A D E M I C A L L - A M E R I C A N S
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
NC A A POST- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
UW ADMINISTRATION
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RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y
C FA S C H O L A R - AT H L E T E S
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
C O AC H O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S
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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T H E B I L E T N I KO F F AWA R D 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.
OF
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
OF
1994
CLASS
OF
1995
CLASS
OF
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
OF
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
OF
1998
CLASS
OF
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
OF
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
OF
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
OF
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
OF
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
OF
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
OF
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
CLASS
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
OF
2008
CLASS
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
OF
OF
2009
CLASS
OF
2010
CLASS
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
OF
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
OF
2015
OF
2016
2013
OF
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
OF
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
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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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
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
2014
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
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
OF
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
OF
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
OF
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
RE COR D S & H ISTO R Y
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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MOUN TAI N W E ST
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.
2019-20 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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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
1946
Jim Clayton, T Henry Kolasinski, HB
Western Athletic Conference
1962
Glen Hopkins, T Joe Vitale, G
1963
Mack Balls, E Don Quinn, T Bill Levine, G
1964
1947
Larry Martoglio, G
Darryl Alleman, E Herm Memmelaar, T Bill Levine, G
1948
1965
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
Clarence “Bugs” Carter, WR Ray Lutterman, T
1955
Clarence “Bugs” Carter, WR Joe Mastrogiovanni, QB
1956
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
Tommy Tucker, G Al Zerfoss, T Bob Jacobs, K Brent Engleright, LB Larry Nels, T Rich Trautwein, T
1970
Tom Gorman, LB
1958
1973
None
1959
1971
Scott Freeman, FL Nick Bebout, T Don Meadows, G
1972
Fritz Turner, CB Al Duyn, S Frank Erzinger, LB
1974
1960
1975
Marty Hamilton, E Jerry Hill, HB Chuck Lamson, QB Mark Smolinski, FB
None
Dennis Baker, T Aaron Kyle, S Lawrence Gaines, FB
1976
Dennis Baker, T
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
1994
Ryan Christopherson, RB Brian Gragert, P Marcus Harris, WR
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
2004
First Team Offense: C Trenton Franz PK Deric Yaussi PR/KR Hoost Marsh First Team Defense: DL Zach Morris
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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
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
2011
Second Team Defense: DE Josh Biezuns S Tashaun Gipson LB Brian Hendricks DE Gabe Knapton S Luke Ruff
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
2019
First Team Defense: S Alijah Halliburton LB Logan Wilson First Team Offense: RB Xazavian Valladay Second Team Offense: C Keegan Cryder Special Team Special Teams: PR Austin Conway Honorable Mention: CB Tyler Hall OG Logan Harris LB Cassh Maluia
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Len Kuczewski, G Jim Walden, QB
Johnny Miller, T Greg Chytka, C Myron Hardeman, RB Dan Christopulos, K Don Clayton, P Ken Fantetti, LB Michael Dennis, S
Marcus Harris, WR Steve Scifres, OT Jim Talich, LB Lee Vaughn, DB Josh Wallwork, QB Cory Wedel, PK
Honorable Mention: CB Blair Burns Second Team Offense: G/C Nick Carlson T Clayton Kirven WR Chris McNeil Honorable Mention: G Tyler Strong
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Jim Crawford, HB Buster Elder, WR John Watts, FB Larry Zowada, QB 1957 (first official All-Skyline team) Wimp Hewgley, End
1978
1996
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
RECORDS & HISTORY
Bill Hileman, LB Ted Layman, DE Chuck Spaulding, HB
1966
Ken Fantetti, LB Walter Howard, TE Dennis Baker, T Myron Hardeman, RB
Joe Cummings, DE Brian Gragert, P Marcus Harris, WR Steve Scifres, OL Cory Wedel, K
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
Jerry Durling, G Jim Kiick, HB
1977
1995
THE OPPONENTS
1949
Walter Howard, TE Paul Nunu, LB Ray Stawowy, T Kevin McClain, S
THE COWBOYS
play due to World War II) 1944 (Unofficial league 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
COWBOY COACHES
None
1961
SEASON OUTLOOK
WYOMING ALL-CONFERENCE PL AYERS
MOUN TAI N W E ST 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, LB * 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
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
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
2019
Patrick Arnold, OL Justis Borton, DL Brent Brenton, RB Jeff Burroughs, FB Claude Cole, DL Austin Conway, WR Frank Crum, OL Keegan Cryder, OL* Gavin Dunayski, OL Ayden Eberhardt, WR* Josiah Hall, DE *** Josh Harshman, TE*** Jesse Hooper, LS ** Tegan Liufau, DL Jackson Marcotte, TE Skyler Miller, FB Jahmari Moore, FB ** Chad Muma, LB* John Okwoli, WR Cooper Rothe, K *** Nick Szpor, H *** Tyler Vander Waal, QB* Jaylon Watson, FB Treyton Welch, TE Wyatt Wieland, WR Logan Wilson, LB *** Ben Wisdorf, LB* *** - four-time honoree ** - three-time honoree * - two-time honoree
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U N I V E R S I T Y O F W YO M I N G PRESIDENT ED SEIDEL Ed Seidel began service as the University of Wyoming’s 28 th president July 1, 2020. The distinguished scholar has led academic, research and innovation programs at multiple universities. Before coming to UW, Seidel was the vice president for economic development and innovation for the University of Illinois System, building and supporting programs that engage university, public and private partners — and strengthening the links among higher education, research and business to stimulate economic development across that state. His long record of leadership experience includes more than three years as director of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was among the original co-principal investigators for Blue Waters, a federally funded project that brought one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to Urbana-Champaign. Previously, he was the senior vice president for research and innovation for the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Moscow, Russia, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before that, he directed the Office of Cyberinfrastructure and led the Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences as National Science Foundation assistant director. He also led the Center for Computation & Technology at Louisiana State University and directed the numerical relativity group at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Germany. Seidel received his Ph.D. in relativistic astrophysics from Yale University, earned a master’s degree in physics at the University of Pennsylvania, and received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics from the College of William and Mary. Seidel’s partner is Gabrielle Allen, most recently the associate dean for research in the College of Education, professor in the Departments of Astronomy and Curriculum and Instruction, and research professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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proceeded to post a 22-10 overall record, and earned a Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) bid, advancing to the second round. 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.
Tom Burman will be entering his 15th year as Director of Athletics at the University of Wyoming in the fall of 2020. For the past 14 years that Burman has served as Athletics Director, many of the most successful and most memorable moments in Wyoming Athletics history have taken place. 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 studentathletes 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. “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.”
Revenue Generation/Facilities
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• 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 $120 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. 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 54 years old, born Jan. 4, 1966. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, Drew and Nathan.
RECORDS & HISTORY
This past year, Cowboy Football won the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl and posted an 8-5 record under the direction of head coach Craig Bohl. That marked the third time in four years that Wyoming earned a bowl bid and was the second consecutive bowl victory for Wyoming. Wyoming linebackers Logan Wilson and Cassh Maluia were both selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Cowgirl Volleyball also earned a postseason berth in 2019, advancing to the Second Round of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC). The Cowgirls posted a 22-9 record, which was the fifth 20-win season in the seven seasons Chad Callihan has served as head coach. In January of 2020, the civic education organization “Wyoming We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” recognized Burman for his civic leadership in bringing members of the Black 14 back to the University of Wyoming campus in the fall of 2019. In the 33 years of the organization at the state level in Wyoming, only five of these awards for significant contribution as a citizen have been presented. The 2018-19 season 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, were named the National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America for one of those wins 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
• Under Burman’s leadership, University of Wyoming teams have achieved unprecedented academic success, reaching historic levels of excellence in Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores, Academic AllConference honorees, team grade-point averages and graduation rates. • In the 2019-20 academic year, Wyoming led all 12 Mountain West schools in Academic All-Conference honors in the fall of 2019, with 74 student-athletes earning that recognition. That was also the most ever in school history. • Add to that 91 winter and spring student-athletes who earned Academic All-Conference honors and a total of 165 UW student-athletes achieved that prestigious honor for the 2019-20 academic year. • University of Wyoming Athletics achieved a single-year average Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 990 for all of its teams combined. A perfect score is 1,000. In addition to the high single-year APR scores, nine Cowboy and Cowgirl teams recorded all-time high multiyear APR scores. • For the second consecutive year in 2019, Wyoming cross country student-athlete Christopher Henry earned the NCAA Elite 90 Award at the NCAA Cross Country National Championship. That award goes to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals of one of the NCAA’s 90 national championships. • 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.
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Recent Successes
Academic Success
THE OPPONENTS
• One of 13 Members on the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee • Has led over $120 million in fundraising projects as A.D. at Wyoming • In January 2020, Presented Citizenship Award by Wyoming We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution • Longest Serving Athletics Director in the Mountain West, beginning 15th Year as University of Wyoming A.D. • UW Athletics achieved a single-year average Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 990 for all teams combined for the most recent academic year measured. A perfect score is 1,000.
THE COWBOYS
Tom Burman
• 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 in 1995 and ‘97. • The Cowboys have made five 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, won the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl and won the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona 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 captured the 2015 Mountain West Basketball Tournament Championship, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. • Cowgirl Basketball 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. • 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. • 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.
COWBOY COACHES
Competitive Excellence
SEASON OUTLOOK
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U W AD M I N ISTR AT I ON
MATT WHISENANT
CHINA JUDE, ED.D
KEVIN MCKINNEY
BILL SPARKS
RANDY WELNIAK
TYSON DREW
Deputy Director of Athletics
Senior Associate A.D., SWA
Senior Associate A.D. for External Affairs
Senior Associate A.D. for Business Operations
Senior Associate A.D. for Development and Revenue Enhancement
Associate A.D. – Facility Operations and Event Management
RACHAEL HULET
DEREK SHOOK
JOE VERSCHUEREN
LONNIE PENNER
PETER PRIGGE
ALBERT REISER
Associate A.D. for Budget & Financial Management
Associate A.D. for Development
Associate A.D. for Ticketing & Sales
Assistant A.D. for Marketing & Branding
Assistant A.D. for Compliance
Assistant A.D. for Academic Services
AUSTIN SCOTT
TAYLOR STUEMKY
DENNIS TRAPANI
DEBBIE ALLRED
GREG ASHLEY
JASON BALDWIN
Assistant A.D. for Technology and Project Coordination
Assistant A.D. for Academic Services
Assistant A.D. – Creative Services
Assistant Manager, Business Operations
Director of Fan Experience
Director of Academic Services
DR. MATTHEW BOYER
JOSH BREWER
TRAVIS CALVIN
DANIELLE COLE
Producer – Creative Video
Spirit Squad/ Community Outreach
Physician
MIKE COTTERMAN
ARTHUR BROWNELL BRANDY BRUMMOND
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Assistant Director of Marketing
Office Associate Sr.
CHRISTY CUNNINGHAM
TYLER DAVIS
RYAN DEAN
COLIN DECLARK
THOMAS DESIMONE
Director of Graphic Design
Associate Athletic Trainer
Associate Director of Sports Performance (Football)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Director of Sports Performance (Olympic Sports)
Financial Aid Coordinator
DEAN DOCKTER
ERIC DONOVAL
DALLAS FICHTNER
SAMIE FREEMAN
RYNE GROSSNICKLE
TYLER HAAK
Assistant Director, Concessions
Director of Sports Performance (Football)
Associate Athletic Trainer
Athletic Development Officer CJC Special Events
Development Officer
Creative Services
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CORIANNE HALLER
JACKIE HAWKS
TORI HOLMQUIST
MONIQUE HOLT
DAN HUBBARD
Faculty Athletics Representative
Office Associate
Assistant Director of Graphic Design
Office Associate, Sr.
Academic Coordinator
Assistant Director of Athletic Equipment Operations
DAVID KERNS
SCOTT KNERR
D'ANTHONY KNIGHT
Assistant Sports Performance (Football)
Head Football Trainer
Director of Sports Medicine
Assistant Sports Performance (Football)
KYLE KOEHLER
MARY LYLE
JILL MALLOY
HAILEY MCNEE
CARL MILLER
DEREK MISHIRO
Academic Coordinator
Insurance Coordinator/Sport Medicine Office Manager
Office Associate
Academic Coordinator
Associate Head Sports Performance Coach
Assistant Director, Creative Services
LINDSEY MONIZ
BRIAN O'FLANNIGAN
KATHRYN OLSON
CAMERON OSBURN
ALLISON PISANO
TAMMY ROMPOLA
Office Associate
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ticket Sales Manager
Office Associate
Cowboy Joe Club Accountant
PATRICK SHELBY
AENGLE SMITH
KYLE SMITH
SHAUNECE SMITH
MIRANDA TRIBLE
HANNAH TURNER
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Development Officer
Director of Development
Academic Coordinator
Athletic Equipment Coordinator
Director of Event Management and Game Operations
COLIN VICKERS
HALEY WALSH
DANIELLE WARD
HEATHER WARREN
KATIE WILLE
COLBY WOLF
Director of Concessions
Office Associate
Assistant Ticket Manager
Office Associate
Director of Student-Athlete Well Being
Director of Sports Nutrition
SEASON IN REVIEW
JORDAN JURASEVICH
Director of Athletic Equipment Operations
THE OPPONENTS
J. D. JORDAN
THE COWBOYS
MEGAN JENSEN Associate Athletic Trainer
COWBOY COACHES
ALYSON HAGY
RECORDS & HISTORY
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2020-21 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING HEAD COACHES
BRYAN BERRYHILL
MARK BRANCH
CRAIG BOHL
CHAD CALLIHAN
DEAN CLOWER
PETER CUADRADO
Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country
Wrestling
Football
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Tennis
Women’s Soccer
DAVE DENNISTON
JOE JENSEN
JEFF LINDER
GERALD MATTINSON
JOSEY STENDER
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
Director of Men’s and Women’s Golf
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Golf
UNIVERSIT Y OF WYO M IN G AT H L ET ICS MI S S ION STAT EMEN T & G UID IN G P R IN CIP L E S 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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Strength and Conditioning Center
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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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