2023 Wyoming Football Media Guide

Cowboys

Wyoming’s Highest NFL Draft Pick in History — No. 7 Overall in 2018 NFL Draft

CURRENT COWBOYS NFL

Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

Marcus Epps, S, Las Vegas Raiders

Tashaun Gipson, S, San Francisco 49ers

Carl Granderson, DE, New Orleans Saints

Tyler Hall, CB, Las Vegas Raiders

Chad Muma, LB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Mike Purcell, NT, Denver Broncos

Logan Wilson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals

Andrew Wingard, S, Jacksonville Jaguars

JOSH ALLEN, QB Cover of Madden ‘24 BUFFALO BILLS

LOGAN WILSON, LB Cincinnati Bengals, Super Bowl LVI

MARCUS EPPS, S Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LVII

Las Vegas Raiders, 2023

CARL GRANDERSON, DE New Orleans Saints

MIKE PURCELL, NT Denver Broncos

CHAD MUMA, LB Jacksonville Jaguars

ANDREW WINGARD, S Jacksonville Jaguars

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.

TEAM ROOM TRAINING TABLE

TABLE OF CON TENTS

2023

2023 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

All game times listed are Mountain Time

Additional game times and television coverage will be announed in the future

•BOLD AND CAPS Indicate Home games

*Indicates Mountain West Conference games

+The Mountain West Football Championship Game will feature the two teams with the highest Conference winning percentages beginning in 2023.

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FUTURE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

2024

Date Opponent

Aug. 31 at Arizona State

Sept. 7 IDAHO

Sept. 14 BYU

Sept. 21 at North Texas 2025

Date Opponent

Aug. 30 at Akron

Sept. 6 CAL POLY

Sept. 13 UTAH

Sept. 20 at Colorado 2026

Date Opponent

Sept. 5 NORTH TEXAS

Sept. 12 NORTHERN COLORADO

Sept. 19 at Central Michigan

Nov. 28 UCONN

2027

Date Opponent

Sept. 4 at Utah

Sept. 11 SOUTHERN UTAH

Sept. 18 at North Texas

Sept. 25 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 2028

Date Opponent

Sept. 2 IDAHO STATE

Sept. 9 AKRON

Sept. 16 at Texas Tech

Sept. 23 UTEP 2029

Date Opponent

Sept. 8 CALIFORNIA

Sept. 15 at UConn

Sept. 29 at UTEP

CREDITS

2030

Date Opponent

Sept. 14 at Arizona

Sept. 21 NORTH TEXAS 2032

Date Opponent

Sept. 4 at California

Sept. 18 NEW MEXICO STATE 2033

Date Opponent

Sept. 17 ARIZONA

All future schedules are tentative and subject to change.

All Wyoming Home games are in CAPS and BOLD.

Design Credit: Hugh West of Hugh West Design designed both the cover and editorial pages for this year’s Wyoming Football Media Guide. 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: We want to extend our sincere thanks to Troy Babbitt, who provides us exceptional action photos. Thanks to Paul Kanaly for the professional, high-quality head shots of our coaches and players. Also thanks to Ted Brummond at UW Photo Service for your quality photo contributions, and thanks to Nick Seeman, John Durgee and Cobe Wastler of our Athletics Media Relations staff for the outstanding photos they provided to this year’s publication.

Content Credits: The 2023 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 Assistant Director for Operations, and Bud Denega, Assistant Media Relations Director, for their contributions to this year’s guide.

THE COWBOY SPORTS NETWORK

2023 FOOTBALL WYOMING FAST

Keith Kelley and Kevin McKinney to Call Games in 2023

All Wyoming Cowboy Football games may be heard live on the 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.

Keith Kelley enters his second season as the “Voice of the Cowboys” for Wyoming Football and Basketball in 2023. He has been selected by his peers of the National Association of Sportswriters and Sportscasters as the Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year four times. Kelley is a long-time sportscaster and newscaster for KFBC Radio in Cheyenne, Wyo. He has been the sports director at KFBC since 2004 where he also hosts the SportsZone, Cheyenne’s longest running daily sports talk show. Kelley was the play-by-play voice of Cowgirl Basketball for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons, before taking over as the voice of Cowboy Football and Basketball in the 2022-23 season.

Kevin McKinney first served as color analyst for Cowboy Basketball beginning with the 1973-74 season and continues as color analyst today. The upcoming 2023-24 basketball season will be McKinney’s 51st season providing color commentary. Since 1996, he has also added color analysis on Cowboy Football games and will continue in that role in 2023. McKinney was inducted into the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters (WAB) Hall of Fame in the summer of 2015. He was inducted into the University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in the fall of 2013. In 2000, he was named Wyoming’s Sportscaster of the Year, and in 2011 he was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Wyoming State Athletics Hall of Fame. McKinney is a Cheyenne, Wyo., native and University of Wyoming graduate.

FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Laramie, Wyo.

Founded: 1886

Enrollment: 11,100

President: Dr. Edward Seidel

Athletics Director: Tom Burman

Colors: Brown & Gold

Nickname: Cowboys, Pokes

Conference: Mountain West

Stadium: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium

Capacity: 29,181

Surface: FieldTurf Revolution

FOOTBALL HISTORY

The 2023 season will mark the 127th season of Wyoming Football.

Wyoming All-Time Football Record

558-594-28 (.485) — 1,180 Total Games

Wyoming All-Time Home Football Record 331-206-18 (.613) — 555 Home Games

Wyoming All-Time Road Football Record 217-376-10 (.368) — 603 Road Games

Wyoming Neutral-Site Football Record

10-12-0 (.455) — 22 Neutral-Site Games

2023 TEAM INFORMATION

Offensive

Kevin McKinney

Erick Pauley will be entering his second season as sideline reporter for Cowboy Football in 2023. He is currently the Vice President of Operations for The Radio Network in Green River, Wyo. Pauley, like Kelley and McKinney, is a former Wyoming Sportscaster of the Year, winning the award in 2018. He brings a unique perspective to Cowboy Sports Network broadcasts as he is a former football lettermen at the University of Wyoming where he played defensive line. A native of Green River, Wyo., Pauley was a standout prep athlete in the state of Wyoming.

2023 Cowboy Sports Network

Affiliates

University of Wyoming Sports Properties

University of Wyoming Sports Properties (UWSP) is the multimedia rights holder and sports marketing arm for University of Wyoming Athletics. In addition to managing the statewide radio broadcast programing for UW Athletics, UWSP offers corporate customers a multitude of marketing and media sponsorship opportunities that include: television advertising, venue signage, event sponsorship, gameday promotions, video board features, hospitality, overall marketing partnerships and marketing opportunities on the UW official athletics website: www.gowyo.com.

Brad Poe

General Manager

Brad Poe, serves as General Manager of University of Wyoming Sports Properties. UWSP is a property of LEARFIELD, which manages multimedia rights for nearly 200 collegiate institutions and associations.

Travis Hawks Manager of Business Development

LEARFIELD offers more than 50K hours of programming across 200+ networks and 5,000 affiliates, many of which can be found through The Varsity Network app. Listen to the local radio broadcasts alongside televised games with Sync My Game. To learn more about the company and its collegiate portfolio, visit www.learfield.com.

Abby Stewart, Manager of Business Development

James Van Dyke Associate - Business Development

Special Teams)

2023 COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Craig Bohl (Nebraska ‘82)

Overall Record: 156-88 (.639), 21st season Record at Wyoming: 52-56 (.482), 10th season

Offensive Coaching Staff

Associate Head Coach/ Offensive Passing-Game Coordinator/WRs

Mike Grant (Nebraska ‘93)

Offensive Coordinator/QBs

Tim Polasek (Concordia ‘02)

Executive Director of Recruiting/RBs

Gordie Haug (Bemidji State ‘09)

Co-Special Teams Coordinator/TEs/FBs

Shannon Moore (Black Hills State ‘00)

Offensive Line

Joe Tripodi (Northwestern ‘06)

Defensive Coaching Staff

Associate Head Coach/

Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/DTs/NTs

Oscar Giles (Texas ‘91)

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

Brian Hendricks (Wyoming ‘11)

Administrative Staff

Associate A.D. for Football Operations

Nick Fulton (Sioux Falls ‘04)

Director of Player Personnel

Kirby O’Meara (Central Arkansas ‘13)

Director of On-Campus Recruiting

Samantha Patten (Florida ‘20)

Keith Kelley

2023 FOOTBALL

YOUR HOSTS

Tim Harkins

Associate Athletics Director (Football Contact)

Cell Phone: (307) 760-7847 tharkins@uwyo.edu

Kevin DeVries

Assistant Media Relations Director

Cell Phone: (641) 512-1847

kdevrie3@uwyo.edu

John Durgee

Director of Digital Strategy

Cell Phone: (972) 849-0715 jdurgee@uwyo.edu

Cobe Wastler

Assistant Media Relations Director

Cell Phone: (719) 338-6105 cwastler@uwyo.edu

Nick Seeman Assistant Athletics Director (Secondary Football Contact)

Cell Phone: (612) 741-0550 nseeman@uwyo.edu

Diane Dodson Assistant Media Relations Director for Operations wyosid@uwyo.edu

Bud Denega

Assistant Media Relations Director

Cell Phone: (440) 223-8892 jdenega@uwyo.edu

Media Relations Office

Phone: (307) 766-2256

Press Box Phone: (307) 766-2222

Fax Number: (307) 766-2346

Media Relations Mailing Address:

University of Wyoming Athletics

Dept. 3414, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071

Media Relations Shipping Address: University of Wyoming Athletics

16th & Gibbon Streets Laramie, WY 82071

Sources of In for ma tion for Me dia

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

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: tharkins@uwyo.edu nseeman@uwyo.edu wyosid@uwyo.edu

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.

4. Social Media

Follow Us on Twitter twitter.com @wyo_football

Follow Us on Facebook facebook.com/wyofootball

Follow Us on Instragram wyo_football

U NIVERSITY OF W Y O MING P RIMARY M E DIA O UT LETS

NEWSPAPERS/WEBSITES

Laramie Daily Boomerang/WyoSports

314 S. 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070

Alex Taylor, Sports Writer

David Watson, Managing Editor

Phone: (307) 742-2176

Fax: (307) 721-2973

Casper Star-Tribune

P.O. Box 80, Casper, WY 82602

Jack Nowlin, Sports Editor

Ryan Thorburn, Sports Writer

Phone: (307) 266-0573 or (800) 442-6916

Fax: (307) 266-0568

Wyoming Tribune-Eagle/WyoSports

702 W. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Alex Taylor, Sports Writer

Jeremiah Johnke, 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

Welcometo7220.com

Tracy Ringolsby, Owner and Publisher ringolsby@aol.com

7220Sports.com

Cody Tucker, Publisher cody@7220sports.com

TELEVISION

WYOMING NEWS NOW (CBS)

2923 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Phone: (307) 634-7755

Jackson McCarty, Sports Anchor Reporter

Jackson.McCarty@wyomingnewsnow.tv

Alex Eisman, Sports Anchor/Reporter

Alex.eisman@gray.tv

WIRE SERVICES

Associated Press

320 W. 25th St., Suite 310, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Mead Gruver, News Correspondent

Phone: (800) 442-2451 or (307) 632-9351

Fax: (307) 637-8538

Email: apcheyenne@ap.org mgruver@ap.org

RADIO

KFBC 1240 AM

(Flagship Station for Cowboy Sports Network)

1806 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001

Dave Montgomery, Owner/General Manager

Keith Kelley, Sports 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

Phone: (307) 266-5252

Fax: (307) 235-9143

KUWR 91.9 FM/Wyoming Public Radio

Dept. 3984, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071

Jeff Victor, Reporter jvictor@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-4240 or 766-6626

Fax: (307) 766-6184

Email: jvictor@uwyo.edu

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2023 FOOTBALL

MEDIA INFORMATION

Welcome to the University of Wyoming, and Cowboy Football. The information on these pages is presented to assist the working media in its coverage of the upcoming season. The Wyoming Media Relations Office will be available throughout the year to assist you.

Credential Requests

Requests for press box and photo credentials should be directed to the University of Wyoming Media Relations Office. To ensure consideration, requests should be submitted on company letterhead — either by email, fax or mail — two weeks prior to the game. Requests made the week of the game will be handled as space allows. No requests will be processed later than noon on the day prior to the game. Credentials will either be mailed, or will be held at Will Call.

Media Parking at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium

Wyoming’s Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium is located on the north side of Grand Ave. at the intersection of Grand and 22nd Street in Laramie, Wyo. Most media members will be assigned parking in the FA or S lots on the west side of War Memorial Stadium and the Arena-Auditorium. The FA or S lots may both be accessed by taking Willett Drive, which runs on the north side of War Memorial Stadium. On the west side of the Arena-Auditorium turn south off of Willett Drive into the FA or S parking lots.

Media Facilities

The War Memorial Stadium Press Box facility is located on the top of the Stadium's West Stands. Working media are accommodated in the main “Larry Birleffi Media Area”, while broadcast personnel are assigned booth space as available. The Press Box is accessible via an elevator, located in the southwest corner of War Memorial Stadium.

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 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, as well as regular land lines are available. Ample phone lines and wireless internet are available in the press box.

Ticket Information

Tickets to all University of Wyoming Athletics’ events may be purchased through the UW Athletics Ticket Office. Tickets may be ordered over the phone by calling 307766-7220, or online at www.gowyo.com, and go to the ticket links on the front page.

Practice

Media members are required to check with the Wyoming Media Relations Office prior to attending a practice sesson.

Craig Bohl Weekly Press Conference and Interviews

Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl will be available on a weekly press conference each Monday during the season from Noon-12:30 p.m. The press conference will be held in the High Altitude Performance Center Team Room. Contact the UW Media Relations Office for details regarding the weekly press conference.

Player and Assistant Coach Weekly Interviews

Requested Wyoming football players and assistant coaches will be available to the media to interview during the weekly 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.

Postgame Press Conferences

Wyoming postgame press conferences following Home Games will take place in the High Altitude Performance Center Team Room at the north end of War Memorial Stadium. Entrance for credentialed media members will be through the center doors immediately off the north end zone. Each press conference will begin approximately 10 minutes after conclusion of each home game. Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl will begin each press conference followed by select Wyoming players. Opponent postgame press conferences will be conducted in War Memorial Fieldhouse. Wyoming postgame press conferences following Road Games will vary depending on the interview space provided by the host school.

Real Time Data Rights Policy

The acceptance of media credentials is an acknowledgment of the University of Wyoming’s rights to the game and playby-play coverage and your agreement to abide by any restrictions the University of Wyoming may place on real-time play-byplay 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, gamerelated 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.

Cowboy Locker Room

MICK & SUSIE M c MURRY

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.

The Team Room

MICK & SUSIE M c MURRY

HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CENTER

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 studentathletes have been met. A new Training Table area opened in the HAPC and is available for UW student-athletes in all 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports offered by the University of Wyoming. The Training Table is located on the second level of the High Altitude Performance Center.

MARIAN H. ROCHELLE ACADEMIC 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.

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.

THE

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.

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

CRAIG BOHL 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, five bowl appearances, bowl championships in 2017, ‘19 and ‘21 and six bowleligible seasons in 2016, ‘17, ‘18, ‘19 ‘21 and ‘22.

• 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.

Associate Head Coach/ Offensive Pass-Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers

•Two FBS National Championships

•Eightteen postseason appearances as a coach, including seventeen bowl games and four Orange Bowl appearances as a coach

Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/Defensive Tackles

•Eightteen bowl appearances as a coach

•Twelve bowl wins as a coach

•Part of 2005 Texas BCS National Championship as a coach

•Part of 2009 Texas BCS National Runner-up as a coach

Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks

•Four FCS National Championships

•Thirteen total postseason appearances, including seven bowl bids as a coach

Defensive Coordinator/ Safeties

•Twenty postseason appearances as a coach, including thirteen bowl appearances

Linebackers

•Four total postseason appearances as a coach, three resulting in bowl victories at Wyoming

Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks

•Twenty-two years of college coaching experience

•Three postseason appearances as a coach

CHAMPIONSHIP COACHES

Defensive Ends

Executive Director of Recruiting/Running Backs

•Two FCS National Championships

•Eight total postseason appearances as a coach, including five bowl appearances and three bowl wins

•Three postseason appearances as a coach

•Helped coach Illinois State to the Quarterfinals of the 2019 FCS Playoffs

•Coached Montana to the Second Round of the 2015 FCS Playoffs

•Assistant on Colorado School of Mines staff that earned a First Round bid to the 2014 NCAA Division II Playoffs

•Only current Wyoming coach to have played for the Cowboys (2008-11)

Offensive Line

•Ten bowl appearances as a coach

•Part of a Northern Illinois coaching staff that guided the Huskies to the Orange Bowl at the conclusion of the 2012 season, which was part of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS)

•Helped coach Northern Illinois to four MAC Championships in nine seasons

Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations

•Five total postseason appearances as a coach, including two bowl appearances

•As the Colorado School of Mines offensive coordinator, his 2016 and 2018 teams led the nation in total offense

•He coached the 2016 NCAA Division II National Player of the Year in Harlon HIll Award winner, quarterback Justin Dvorak

Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/ Fullbacks

•Three FCS Playoff appearances

•Three bowl game appearances at Wyoming and two bowl wins

•Head-coaching experience at Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League

Director of Player Personnel

•Named Director of Player Personnel at University of Wyoming in January 2023

•Director of Player Personnel at University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2022

•Assistant Director of Player Personnel at University of Florida from 2018-21

•Personnel Quality Control at University of Arkansas in 2017

•Recruiting Specialist at University of Arkansas 2014-16

MIKE GRANT

OSCAR GILES

GORDIE HAUG

SHANNON MOORE

AARON BOHL

JOE TRIPODI

KIRBY O’MEARA

NICK FULTON

BENNY BOYD

BRIAN HENDRICKS

TIM POLASEK

SAWVEL

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

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 of Wyoming was founded in 1886. UW offers a wide range of both undergraduate and graduate degrees and majors through seven colleges and multiple interdisciplinary programs and departments. With a small student/faculty ratio of 14:1, UW is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence.

Wyoming’s seven colleges include: Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources; Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Physical Sciences; Health Sciences; and Law. This wide range of colleges 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 students to graduate in four years.

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

The McMurry Family UW Legacy Hall in the Gateway Center

WYOMING

The Jonah Bank Atrium is the centerpiece of the beautiful College of Business building. Wyoming’s 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 high-definition 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 College of Business Building was completed in the Fall of 2010

The American Heritage Center, Home to UW’s Art Gallery and Archives

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 11,100. 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 sandwich, meet friends, check out an art exhibit or study.

UW is the perfect place for learning in a friendly yet achievement-oriented environment. As the state’s sole four-year educational institution, the university receives strong support from the state and its residents. There is a dedication to making UW the best it can be in terms of its facilities, programs, people and aesthetics. Capital improvements on campus are a high priority, reflecting a commitment to maintaining UW’s world-class stature.

The College of Health Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

The Late Dr. Jerry Buss, The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers

Dick Cheney, Former Vice President of the United States The Late Curt Gowdy, The Most Decorated National Sportscaster in History

Jay Novacek, Former All-Pro Tight End with the Dallas Cowboys Gen. Pete Schoomaker, Former U.S. Army Chief of Staff Alan Simpson, Former United States Senator Gerry Spence, Noted attorney and television personality

FOOTBALL OFFICES

Head Coach’s Offi ce 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

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View of Head Coach’s Office Looking West

The

outside the head coach’s office is a glass entryway highlighted by modern wall graphics depicting the rich tradition of Cowboy Football.

Wyoming head football coach’s office as seen looking toward the west window.

FOOTBALL OFFICES

Welcome to Cowboy Football

The entry into the Wyoming Football offices features an open, contemporary reception area for visitors to relax in upon arrival.

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.

WYO Wall

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.

SUCCESS VS. THE FBS

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 Longhorns. It was the Longhorns’ first-ever appearance in Laramie, Wyo. Wyoming led the Longhorns 10-6 late in the first half before losing to the 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 19 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)

• 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 26 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 and 2017), Missouri (2018, 2019), Washington State (2018), Illinois (2022) and BYU (2022). Looking to the future, Wyoming has upcoming games with: Texas (2023); Texas Tech (2023, 2028); Arizona State (2024); BYU (2024); Colorado (2025); Utah (2025, 2027); Cal (2029, 2032); and Arizona (2030, 2033). Texas Tech (2023), BYU (2024), Utah (2025), Cal (2029) and Arizona (2033) are scheduled to appear once each in Laramie.

In 2019, Logan Wilson (#30) and Cassh Maluia (#46) helped lead Wyoming to a 37-31 win over SEC member Missouri in Laramie.

WYOMING

IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

WYOMING vs. NEBRASKA

The Biggest Event in the History of War Memorial Stadium

On Sept. 24, 2011, Wyoming hosted Nebraska in the Cornhuskers’ first-ever appearance in Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium. The sellout crowd and regional appeal of the game made it the biggest event in the history of War Memorial Stadium.

National Television Coverage in 2016

ESPN Televises MW Championship From Laramie

The Mountain West Conference’s television package includes exciting partnerships with CBS Sports and FOX Sports for the coming season.

Wyoming Cowboy Football is accustomed to playing on national television and against some of the top college football programs in the country -- and they’ve enjoyed success against the best in the country.

The 2023 Wyoming football season will kick off on Sept. 2 from Laramie with a nationally-televised game on CBS between the Wyoming Cowboys and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

During the 2023 season, five Wyoming games will be televised by CBS or CBS Sports Network and three games will be televised on one of the FOX Sports Networks.

In addition to wide-ranging television coverage of University of Wyoming football games, CBS Sports Network aired a special on Wyoming Football entitled “College Football Confidential” in 2010.

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 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.

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

WINNING TRADITION TRADITION

Eddie “Boom Boom” Talboom

Tailback/Place-Kicker 1949-50

• 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 125 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, Jay Novacek, Logan Wilson and Marcus Epps went on to play for Super Bowl teams with the Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively.

The 2023 college football season will mark the 127th season of Wyoming Cowboy Football.

Ken Fantetti

Linebacker, 1975-78

• 1978 Football Writers All-American

• WAC Defensive Player of the Year in 1978

• Two-time First Team All-Conference

WYOMING 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

WINNING TRADITION

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 bowl appearances and six of seven WAC titles

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

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

Jay Novacek

Tight End 1982-84

• 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

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

Galand Thaxton

Linebacker 1984-87

• 1987 Associated Press All-American

• Wyoming’s Career Tackle Leader (467)

• Captained 1987 WAC Championship Team

WYOMING

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

ATMOSPHERE GAMEDAY

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.

GAMEDAY 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.

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.

NATIONAL AND CONFERENCE AWARD HONOREES

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 twotime conference Defensive Player of the Year for the Cowboys in 1989 and ‘90.

WYOMING

Conference Award Winners

2018 Cooper Rothe, K, Special Teams Player of the Year

2018-19 Nick Smith, MW Scholar-Athlete of the Year

2016 Logan Wilson, LB, Freshman of the Year

2012-13 Luke Ruff, MW Scholar-Athlete 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

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, wife Megan and the Burlsworth Trophy.

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

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.

Logan Wilson was awarded the 2016 Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year Trophy.

SUCCESSFUL COWBOYS 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 1987 as a middle linebacker. He was part of the Cowboys’ 1987 WAC Championship season. Thaxton returned to Laramie in 1999 to establish 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 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-MW 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, which honors the top defensive back in the nation each season. Stinson currently works for Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie.

These individuals are only a few of the former Cowboys who make Wyoming their home.

Matt Lehning

Julius Stinson

Eric Worden

Randy Welniak was the 1988 Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is now the Senior Associate Athletics Director at UW. of

Galand Thaxton waves to the War Memorial Stadium crowd at a recent reunion of his 1987 conference championship team.

ALL-AMERICANS

Brian Lee, Free Safety

1997 Consensus All-American and First Team Academic All-American

Brian Lee was voted a Consensus AllAmerican 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, Punter

1983 Consensus All-American

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).

Ryan Yarborough

Wide Receiver, 1992 and ‘93 All-American

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.

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.

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.

WYOMING

Consensus All-Americans

1997 Brian Lee, Free Safety

1996 Marcus Harris, Wide Receiver

1984 Jay Novacek, Tight End

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.)

ALL-AMERICANS

Logan Wilson

Linebacker, 2019 All-American

Logan Wilson was selected as an AllAmerican 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.

WYOMING ALL-AMERICANS

2021: Chad Muma – Linebacker – Second Team Pro Football Focus and Walter Camp, Third Team Associated Press

2019: Logan Wilson – Linebacker – First Team Pro Football Focus, Second Team USA Today, Third Team Associated Press

2016: Chase Roullier – Center – Second Team USA Today All-American

Brian Hill – Running Back – Third Team College Sports Madness All-American

2006: John Wendling – Strong Safety – Second Team CollegeFootballNews.com All-American

2005: Jovon Bouknight – Wide Receiver – Honorable Mention College Football News All-American

2001: J.D. Wallum – Place-kicker – Second Team Football News All-Amecrian

1997: Brian Lee – Free Safety – Consensus & First Team FWAA, Football News, AP & Walter Camp All-American

1996: 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

1995: Marcus Harris – Wide Receiver – First Team AFCA All-American

Brian Gragert – Punter – Second Team AFCA All-American

1993: Ryan Yarborough – Wide Receiver – First Team AP & FWAA All-American

1992: Ryan Yarborough – Wide Receiver – First Team FWAA All-American

1990: Mitch Donahue – Defensive End – First Team FWAA, Sporting News and NFL Draft Report All-American

1988: Pat Rabold – Defensive Tackle – Second Team AP All-American

1987: Galand Thaxton – Linebacker –

Mike Dirks

Defensive Tackle, 1967 All-American

Mike Dirks, #66 in the photo, was one of the leaders of a Wyoming defense that led the nation in rushing defense in both 1966 and ‘67. His senior season the Cowboys earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl, and Dirks was named an All-American by the Football Writers and Look Magazine.

Steve Scifres

Offensive Tackle, 1996 All-American

– First Team AP and Sporting News All-American

Mike Dirks – Defensive Tackle – First Team FWAA, NEA & Look Magazine All-American

1962: Glen Hopkins – Tackle – Honorable Mention AP All-American

Joe Vitale – Guard – Honorable Mention AP All-American

1961: Chuck Lamson – Quarterback – Honorable Mention UPI, NEA, Williamson Rating System All-American

1960: 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

1959: 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

1956: 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

1953: Joe Mastrogiovanni – Back – Honorable Mention UPI All-American

1951: Dewey McConnell – End – First Team AP All-American

Harry Geldien – Back – Honorable Mention UPI All-American

Doug Reeves – Center – Honorable Mention UPI All-American

1950: 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

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.

FORMER GREAT NFL

Jay Novacek Dallas Cowboys Tight End

Member of Dallas Cowboy Super Bowl Championships in 1992, ‘93 and ‘95 Inducted Into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 2008

Eric Coleman New England Patriots Cornerback

Second Round Pick of Patriots in 1989 NFL Draft

Fritz Shurmur Green Bay Packers Defensive Coordinator of 1996 Super Bowl Champions Former Wyoming Head Coach From 1971-74 (Deceased)

Adam Goldberg Minnesota Vikings/ St. Louis Rams (2003-2011) Offensive Lineman

Ken Fantetti Detroit Lions Linebacker

Seven-Year NFL Veteran Football Writers Association All-American in 1978

Jim Kiick Miami Dolphins Running Back Member of NFL’s Last Undefeated Championship Team With the Dolphins in 1972

Malcom Floyd San Diego Chargers (2004-2015) Wide Receiver

CURRENT

Marcus Epps Minnesota Vikings/Philadelphia Eagles/ Las Vegas Raiders (2019-Present) Safety

Mike Purcell San Francisco 49ers/ Denver Broncos (2014-Present) Nose Tackle

Andrew Wingard Jacksonville Jaguars (2019-Present) Safety

Logan Wilson Cincinnati Bengals (2020-Present) Linebacker

Carl Granderson New Orleans Saints (2019-Present) Defensive End

Josh Allen Buffalo Bills (2018-Present) Quarterback

Tashaun Gipson Cleveland Browns/Jacksonville Jaguars/ Houston Texans/Chicago Bears/ San Francisco 49ers (2012-Present) Safety

Chad Muma Jacksonville Jaguars (2022-Present)

Linebacker

BOWL HISTORY

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

Bowden Wyatt guided the Wyoming Cowboys to their 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.

1987 Holiday 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.

2004 Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl Champions

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.

Sugar Bowl

BOWL HISTORY WYOMING

Bowl Championships in the Craig Bohl Era

The Wyoming Cowboys have won three bowl championships during the time Craig Bohl has been head coach. Pictured here from left to right are the: 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy, 2019 Arizona Bowl Trophy and the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy.

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.

WYOMING BOWL APPEAREANCES

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.

WYOMING GREATS IN THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Jay

receives his Hall of Fame Award from NFF Board of Director and 1974 and ‘75 Heisman Trophy Winner Archie

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.

Talboom was Wyoming’s first All-American in 1950 and led the Cowboys to their first bowl appearance and bowl victory that season in the Gator Bowl.

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 the Wyoming Chapter at: wyofootballfoundation@gmail.com

Novacek

Griffin

Bob Devaney

Pat Dye

William H. “Lone Star” Dietz

Eddie Talboom

Dennis Erickson

Bowden Wyatt

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.

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

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

COACHING GREATS

National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Coaches

Bob Devaney

Inducted in 1981

Years at Wyoming: 1957-61

Bowden Wyatt

Inducted in 1997

Years at Wyoming: 1947-52

Pat Dye

Inducted in 2005

Year at Wyoming: 1980

William H. “Lone Star” Dietz

Inducted in 2012

Years at Wyoming: 1924-26

Dennis Erickson

Inducted in 2019

Year at Wyoming: 1986

American Football Coaches Association District/ Regional Coaches of the Year

1996 Joe Tiller, AFCA Region 4

1993 Joe Tiller, AFCA Region 5

1988 Paul Roach, AFCA Region 5

1987 Paul Roach, AFCA Region 5

1976 Fred Akers, AFCA District 8

1967 Lloyd Eaton, AFCA District 6

Conference Coaches of the Year

2016 Craig Bohl, Mountain West

2011 Dave Christensen, Mountain West

1996 Joe Tiller, Western Athletic

1988 Paul Roach, Western Athletic

1987 Paul Roach, Western Athletic

1976 Fred Akers, Western Athletic

1967 Lloyd Eaton, Western Athletic

1966 Lloyd Eaton, Western Athletic

1959 Bob Devaney, Skyline

1958 Bob Devaney, Skyline

1950 Bowden Wyatt, Skyline

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

Trenton Franz was a First Team Academic All-American in 2004, and earned a prestigious Postgraduate Fellowship from the National Football Foundation. After completing his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, he pursued his graduate studies at Princeton where he earned his master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering in June 2007 and his Ph.D. in January 2011. Franz was also a team captain of Wyoming’s 2004 Las Vegas Bowl Championship Team.

Luke Ruff

Wyoming's Most Recent First Team Academic All-American, 2012 Luke Ruff, a civil engineering major with a 3.66 cumulative grade-point average was named First Team Capital One Academic All-American in 2012.

The University of Wyoming Football program has enjoyed a rich tradition of attracting outstanding student-athletes to UW. The quality of these young men is perhaps best represented by the number of Academic All-Americans who have worn the Cowboy colors.

Since 1952, when the College Sports Information Directors of America began selecting Academic All-America teams, the University of Wyoming has produced 18 First Team Academic All-Americans.

In both 1996 and 1997, Wyoming’s football program led the nation in First Team honorees with two First Team selections in 1996 and three in 1997.

The most recent honoree was senior free safety Luke Ruff in 2012. Ruff graduated from UW in 2013, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a 3.66 cumulative grade-point average. He chose to continue his graduate studies at the University of Wyoming, where he completed his master’s degree in environmental engineering in December 2014.

At the conclusion of his undergraduate studies, Ruff was chosen to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, helping him to pursue his graduate studies in engineering at Wyoming.

Among his other honors were: being named a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation’s William V. Campbell Trophy, also referred to as the “Academic Heisman”; being selected as one of 30 football national finalists for the Senior CLASS Award; and being honored by the National Football Foundation as a 2013 Hampshire Honor Society member. He was a 2012 Preseason First Team All-Mountain West Conference selection by conference media members. His junior season, Ruff earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors for his achievements on the football field.

Cory Wedel and Jay Korth

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 AllAmerica honors twice. Wedel and Korth were both named to the Academic All-America First Team in 1996 and 1997.

WYOMING

First Team Academic All-Americans

Year Academic All-Americans

1959 Marty Hamilton, End

1960 Marty Hamilton, End Fran Miknis, Guard

1965 Bob Dinges, Defensive End

1967 George Mills, Offensive Guard

1973 Mike Lopiccolo, Offensive Tackle

1984 Bob Gustafson, Offensive Tackle/Tight End

1987 Pat Arndt, Offensive Guard

Brian Lee

First Team Academic All-American and Consensus All-American

In 1997, Brian Lee accomplished a very rare feat as he earned First Team Academic All-America honors and Consensus All-America honors in the same season. He is the only Cowboy in school history to achieve both those honors.

1994 Ryan Christopherson, Running Back

1995 Joe Cummings, Defensive End

1996 Jay Korth, Offensive Lineman

Cory Wedel, Place-kicker

1997 Jay Korth, Offensive Lineman

Brian Lee, Free Safety

Cory Wedel, Place-kicker

1998 Brian Brown, Linebacker

2004 Trenton Franz, Center

2012 Luke Ruff, Free Safety

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION

John Wendling was one of only 17 national finalists for the National Football Foundation’s Draddy Trophy in 2006. The Draddy Trophy, renamed the Campbell Trophy in 2009, is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman”. It is awarded each year to the top football scholar-athlete in the country. Here Wendling is pictured with 2006 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Emmitt Smith at the annual NFF & College Hall of Fame Awards Dinner.

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 school student-athletes with over $800,000 in annual scholarships.

From that group of 2,500 scholarship recipients, the NFF chooses only five for the distinct honor of National High School Scholar-Athlete.

NFF National Scholar-Athletes From the University of Wyoming

Beginning in 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.

Four Wyoming Cowboys have been honored as NFF National Scholar-Athletes through the years. Those four are listed below.

Pat Smyth 1959

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)

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 2023 season will mark the 78th consecutive season the two border rivals will meet, dating back to 1946. This year will mark the 115th 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 30 of the 55 years since its inception.

The “Bronze Boot” has become one of the most famous traveling trophies in college football. This year’s 2023 meeting will be the 56th time the trophy has been fought over.

Colorado State 24, Wyoming 13 Laramie

2000 Colorado State 37, Wyoming 13 Ft. Collins

2001 Colorado State 42, Wyoming 14 Laramie

2002 Colorado State 44, Wyoming 36 Ft. Collins

2003 Wyoming 35, Colorado State 28 Laramie

2004 Colorado State 30, Wyoming 7 Ft. Collins

2005 Colorado State 39, Wyoming 31 Ft. Collins

2006 Wyoming 24, Colorado State 0 Laramie

2007 Colorado State 36, Wyoming 28 Ft. Collins

2008 Colorado State 31, Wyoming 20 Laramie

2009 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 16 Ft. Collins

2010 Wyoming 44, Colorado State 0 Laramie

2011 Wyoming 22, Colorado State 19 Ft. Collins

2012 Wyoming 45, Colorado State 31 Laramie

2013 Colorado State 52, Wyoming 22 Laramie

2014 Colorado State 45, Wyoming 31 Ft. Collins

2015 Colorado State 26, Wyoming 7 Laramie

2016 Wyoming 38, Colorado State 17 Ft. Collins

2017 Wyoming 16, Colorado State 13 Laramie

2018 Wyoming 34, Colorado State 21 Ft. Collins

2019 Wyoming 17, Colorado State 7 Laramie

2020 Colorado State 34, Wyoming 24 Ft. Collins

2021 Wyoming 31, Colorado State 17 Laramie

2022 Wyoming 14, Colorado State 13 Ft. Collins

The Bronze Boot Series

Wyoming 30 Wins, CSU 25 Wins

The statue “Fanning a Twister”, depicting the great Wyoming bucking horse Steamboat was erected in 1991 north of War Memorial Stadium to welcome visitors to the University of Wyoming Athletics complex. Sculptor Peter Fillerup from Cody, Wyo., created “Fanning a Twister”.

BUCKING HORSE AND RIDER

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.

WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM

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.

Stadium Dedication

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

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)

Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium

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.

War Memorial Stadium Sellouts

Million Milestones

Attendance Entering 2023 Season: 7,067,201

The First Million:

Oct. 7, 1967 vs. Brigham Young (UW won 26-10) (75th game in stadium)

The Second Million:

Sept. 17, 1977 vs. UTEP (UW won 27-17) (128th game in stadium)

The Third Million:

Oct. 11, 1986 vs. Utah (UW won 38-14) (181st game in stadium)

The Fourth Million:

Oct. 28, 1995 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 24-31) (231st game in stadium)

The Fifth Million:

Oct. 8, 2005 vs. TCU (UW lost 14-28) (289th game in stadium)

The Sixth Million:

Oct. 19, 2013 vs. Colorado State (UW lost 22-52) (338th game in stadium)

The Seventh Million:

Sept. 16, 2022 vs. Air Foce (UW won 17-14) (389th game in stadium)

WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM

War Memorial Stadium, 2021

Wyoming’s Jonah Field is pictured as it appeared during the 2021 season. The Mick and Susie McMurry High Altitude Performance Center (HAPC) can be seen in the north end zone. The HAPC opened in 2018. Pictured in the upper center of the photo is Wyoming’s Indoor Practice Facility, which opened in 2007. Wyoming’s uniquely designed FieldTurf Vertex CORE playing surface was installed in 2023.

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 2023 Season 392 games

JONAH FIELD AT WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM

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, the late Susie McMurry, the late Mick McMurry, John Martin, Mari Ann Martin and former UW quarterback Corey Bramlet.

In the summer of 2023, a new FieldTurf Vertex CORE playing surface was installed in War Memorial Stadium. The new Jonah Field replaced the FieldTurf Revolution playing surface that was installed in June 2013. The new Jonah Field will once again include a distinctive Wyoming design that was originally unveiled in 2013. 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 the late Susie McMurry 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 artificial turf, in one of the most picturesque stadiums in the country, 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 elements of the 2023 design include the words “Jonah Field” prominently displayed on both sidelines. A depiction of Wyoming’s iconic 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 western-style font. Also included 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 original 2013 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 Vice President for FieldTurf Jed Easterbrook, who is also a UW graduate and Cowboy baseball letterwinner.

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.

VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PLAZA

Gen. Pete Schoomaker, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff who lettered for the Cowboys from 1966 to 1968, spoke to the team prior to a game.

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 Pokes went on to win their second home game in the stadium, 7-0 over Baylor.

“War Memorial Stadium is a state memorial to our war heroes. Surely, there could be no better way the people of Wyoming could memorialize the men and women of our state who served so bravely in 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.

Prior to its move to the northeast corner of War Memorial Stadium in 2017, the Plaza was separated into two sections in the north end zone. As you looked north, the section on the right displayed flags of every military branch: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. That structure also featured 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 displayed 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.

THE 38

Opened in the fall of 2010, the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites features 12 individual suites and 256 club seats.

WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM’S

WILDCATTER STADIUM CLUB AND 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.

A look inside one of the 12 suites contained in the Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites.

The beautiful Wildcatter Stadium Club & Suites under the lights.

“THE WAR”

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.

INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

The Indoor Practice Facility shown on gameday just north and east of War Memorial Stadium.

A view of Wyoming’s 80,000 square-foot Indoor Practice Facility from above.

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 from Wyoming’s first Skyline Conference Championship in 1949 through the Cowboys’ most recent bowl appearance.

INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

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 state-of-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.

The exterior of the Indoor Practice Facility as you approach from the adjoining War Memorial Stadium.

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.

HEALTH STUDENT-ATHLETE

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.

“PEPSI PREGAME ZONE” PROVIDES

EXCEPTIONAL TAILGATING EXPERIENCE FOR WYOMING FOOTBALL FANS

PEPSI PREGAME ZONE

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.

LARAMIE …BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE TOWN

One of the best things about Laramie is its location between two beautiful mountain ranges — the Snowy Range to the west and the Laramie Range to the east. It’s a place of blue skies and clean air. Much of the area surrounding Laramie is public National Forest land. That means great access! You can head for the nearby mountains and find yourself on a hiking, biking or skiing trail within 15 minutes. There’s also nearby rock climbing at the impressive Vedauwoo formations. You can be downhill skiing in the Snowy Range within 45 minutes. Laramie is convenient to the world-class skiing offered in Steamboat Springs and other nearby resorts. For a different kind of fun, you can be in Denver within two and a half hours. There is an amazing array of culture throughout the area, plus the tremendous sports heritage of the Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. With its colorful Western heritage, cultural activities and outstanding outdoor recreation, the Laramie area captivates visitors from all over the world.

WYOMING …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.

SEASON OUTLOOK

Cowboys

W yoming Wi Feature a Deep and Experienced Defense and an Offense Blending Key Returnees With Exciting Newcomers

Ayear ago, the Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as one of the youngest teams in the country.

But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa.

As Wyoming approaches the 2023 season, the outlook is much different than it was a year ago. A total of 17 of 24 starters return this season, with 10 of 11 starters returning on defense, a group of five starters on offense plus starting place-kicker John Hoyland and starting punter Clayton Stewart

Those 17 returning starters are among 48 returning letterwinners -- 22 on offense, 22 on defense and four on special teams.

The Pokes will not be shy of leadership either. While team captains for the 2023 season will not be voted on until fall camp, all four team captains return from last year in linebacker Easton Gibbs and nose tackle Cole Godbout on defense and quarterback Andrew Peasley and tight end Treyton Welch on offense.

Nine returning Cowboys earned some type of All-Conference recognition last season. Gibbs, Hoyland, Peasley, Stewart and Welch were among those returners honored. Defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole, offensive tackle Frank Crum, defensive end DeVonne Harris and center Nofoafia Tulafono also received AllConference accolades in 2022. A 10th Cowboy, Godbout, earned All-Conference recognition in 2021 and was well on his way to earning honors again last year before he was injured mid-season.

Overall Team Evaluation

With an experienced defense returning and an offense that will blend a group of key returnees with exciting newcomers, it is easy to be optimistic about the 2023 Wyoming Cowboys.

Head coach Craig Bohl not only likes the talent and depth coming back from last season, but he likes the mental make-up and of his 2023 team.

“I like the attitude of this team. They’re a hard-working group and we do have good ability,” said Bohl. “I think our conference is a great conference. We certainly have a very competitive nonconference schedule this year, but I’m excited about coaching this team and we’ll see how far we go.”

Part of the chemistry that has developed in the Wyoming Football program during Bohl’s tenure has come about due to building a team with players who have a passion for being Wyoming Cowboys and adding transfers who fit the team identity that Bohl and his staff have fostered.

“What has occurred is we’ve been able to distill the players who really want to be here and appreciate that it’s a privilege for them to wear the Brown and Gold,” said Bohl. “They work hard. They play together. They’re the type of team that I got into coaching for. This has been a really good group. They want to learn. They want to play together and want to do things the Wyoming way.

“What we’ve done with the transfers is we’ve done our homework and got some really good character references from people we knew and trusted who had worked with these guys before. I think that has helped. We haven’t hit on 100 percent of them, but for the most part these guys have fit into our program.

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“One of the reasons we had another winning season last year is we had good chemistry in the locker room, and that wasn’t by chance.

“Every year is a new year, but it (2022) was probably one of the most enjoyable years I’ve had as a head football coach because I thought the team chemistry was outstanding. We had a lot of guys who achieved close to their potential, which is one of the things you always look for in a program. It was a good year for us.”

Challenging 2023 Schedule

Regarding the 2023 schedule, it is without a doubt a challenging schedule, but it also offers the Cowboys the advantage of having seven home games.

The non-conference portion of the schedule will kick off with a nationally-televised game on CBS from Laramie versus Big 12 opponent Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Two weeks later, the Cowboys will face another Big 12 opponent in the Texas Longhorns. That game will be on the road in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 16.

In between the two games vs. Texas Tech and Texas, Wyoming will host FCS member Portland State of the Big Sky Conference on Saturday, Sept. 9. The Cowboys’ other non-conference contest will be a home game on Sept. 23 vs. Appalachian State of the Sun Belt Conference, who has been a team that has recorded some of the biggest upsets in college football in recent history. Last season, the Mountaineers went on the road and defeated Texas A&M, 17-14, and nearly upset North Carolina before losing a two-point game to the Tar Heels, 63-61.

Wyoming will have five of its first six games of the season at home, including their Mountain West opener on Sept. 30 vs. New Mexico followed by a home game against defending MW Champion Fresno State on Oct. 7. UW’s other two home games will include a Friday night showdown with rival Colorado State on Friday, Nov. 3 and a Saturday, Nov. 18 game vs. the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors.

The Pokes will face conference road games against Air Force (Sat., Oct. 14), Boise State (Sat., Oct. 28), UNLV on a Friday night, Nov. 10 and Nevada (Sat., Nov. 25).

“It is a favorable schedule from a home game perspective, which we feel is great for our players and our fans,” said Bohl. “The non-conference schedule is certainly daunting. Texas Tech played really well in their bowl game against Ole Miss and had an exceptional year overall. Portland State is going to be a very competitive team. The University of Texas on the road is always going to be a challenge and then App State I think has made a name for itself winning some of the games they have in recent years. It is no doubt going to be one of the most challenging nonconference schedules we’ve played since we’ve been at Wyoming. It is great having the number of home games we have this season and particularly having them early in the season.”

No More Divisions

One of the biggest changes for the 2023 Mountain West Football season is there are no longer Mountain and West Divisions. The 2023 MW season will feature a single division format for the first time since 2012 and the two teams with the highest Conference winning percentage will compete in the championship game.

OUTLOOK

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks

The quarterback room for the Wyoming Cowboys has three familiar faces back and three newcomers. Returning starter Andrew Peasley is back for his final college season after earning Honorable Mention AllMountain West honors last season. He is joined by two other returners in junior Jayden Clemons and sophomore Evan Svoboda. The newcomers include redshirt freshman Carson May, who transferred from the University of Iowa in the summer of 2023; true freshman Kaden Anderson from Southlake, Texas, who signed with Wyoming in the early signing period in December of 2022; and true freshman Gage Brook, who comes to Wyoming from Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo.

“Andrew (Peasley) will be a sixth-year player. He is a resilient player and earned the respect of his teammates last year by being elected a captain,” said Bohl. “He had a good spring, but he needs to play better this year. We have high expectations for Andrew to take another step forward.

“Behind Andrew is a young man in Evan Svoboda, who came to us a year ago from Snow Junior College and physically has the stature of what you’re looking for in an NFL quarterback. Evan has tremendous arm strength. I keep looking at the number 17 that he’s wearing and have tried to draw some comparisons (to former Wyoming QB Josh Allen who wore #17), even though that is kind of hard to do. But I do think Evan could be an emerging player. Hopefully, we’re not going to be in a position to have to call on him in the first game, with Andrew (Peasley) out there leading us, but we’re excited with Evan’s progress.

“I feel good about the quarterback room and am optimistic about that group, but we need to improve from last year.”

Running Backs

The running back position for Wyoming has been one of the most productive over the last several years. There have been six 1,000-yard rushing seasons posted by Cowboy running backs in the nine previous seasons that Craig Bohl and his staff have coached at Wyoming -- two by Brian Hill (2015, ‘16), two by Xazavian Valladay (2019, ‘21), one by Nico Evans (2018) and one by Titus Swen (2022). When you eliminate the six-game, COVID-shortened season of 2020, that equates to six 1,000-yard rushers in eight full seasons.

This year’s Cowboy backfield will be led by junior Dawaiian McNeely, who rushed for 356 yards in 10 games last season and averaged 5.7 yards per carry. At 6-2, 208 pounds, McNeely provides Wyoming with a big back who is both physical but also possesses good speed. He exploded for a 61-yard TD run against Hawai’i last season. Another exciting returner is sophomore D.Q. James. James rushed for 346 yards as a redshirt freshman in 2022. He averaged an amazing 8.7 yards per carry on only 40 carries. James provides Wyoming with a break-away threat at running back. At 5-7 and 170 pounds, his speed and quickness are his main weapons, but he has shown the strength to break tackles. He had two 100-yard rushing games in 2022, running for 179 yards on 14 carries at Hawai’i, including a seasonlong run of 74 yards. James rushed for 120 yards on only 10 carries against Utah State. The Cowboys also added an experienced back this offseason through the transfer portal. Junior Harrison Waylee comes to Wyoming from Northern Illinois. As a sophomore in 2022, Waylee earned Third Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) honors at running back in voting by MAC head coaches. He also was named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) Third Team All-MAC squad. Waylee led NIU in rushing for the 2022 season, with 899 rushing yards on 165 carries and scored five rushing touchdowns. The third-year sophomore had three 100-yard rushing games in 2022, including a career best 230-yard game at Ball State in which he also scored three rushing TDs. His other 100-yard rushing games in ‘22 were 158 rushing yards at Eastern Michigan and 138 yards vs. Central Michigan. He has eight career 100-yard rushing games.

“Dawaiian McNeely, before he got hurt last year, was in the midst of having a heck of a year,” said Bohl. “He’s gotten bigger -- he’s about 210 pounds now. He runs with great forward lean. He’s a slasher. Dawaiian has capable hands out of the backfield catching the ball.

“We’ve added a transfer from Northern Illinois in Harrison Waylee. Harrison rushed for over 150 yards (179 yards) when he played against us in 2021. I know he also had a big game against Georgia Tech (144 yards) during that season. Anytime that we’ve been successful, we’ve always had a 1-2 punch. Harrison is a very capable running back, and Dawaiian, we think, has a huge upside.

“Behind those two, we have a young man, D.Q. James, who gives us an element of change of direction and acceleration that is different from Dawaiian and Harrison. D.Q. is an under-sized guy but he can go sideways and forward as fast as about anyone that I’ve ever coached.

“Those will be our top three running backs. We feel really good about our group of running backs when they’re all healthy. I think that will be the strength of our offense.”

Tight Ends and Fullbacks

Wyoming will return one of the top tight ends in the Mountain West Conference this season in graduate Treyton Welch. Welch was named First Team AllMountain West in 2022 by Pro Football Focus. He was the only Mountain West tight end to rank in the Top 10 in the MW in TD receptions last season. He tied for No. 4 in the Mountain West in TD receptions, with five total. Welch received an “A” grade from PFF (Pro Football Focus) for the 2022 season. He caught 22 passes for 308 yards, averaging 14.0 yards per reception. His best game of the season was in the Arizona Bowl vs. Ohio, catching five passes for 91 yards and 1 TD. John Michael Gyllenborg is a sophomore who had an excellent spring after playing a limited role as a redshirt freshman in ‘22. The Cowboys also return senior Colin O’Brien, who was limited last season due to injury, but gives Wyoming another experienced tight end.

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“This group is going to need to emerge. We have some older, experienced guys but now it’s time for them to shine.

“We watched an extensive amount of tape on both Ayir (Asante) and Devin (Boddie Jr.). We’ve got quite a bit of experience in FCS football -- Asante was at Holy Cross -- and watching the teams that he played against we got a good feel for him. There are a lot of really good players in FCS football and when they’re hungry and you can identify the right ones they can add great value to your team.

“Boddie showed some play-making ability at Vanderbilt where he was able to stretch the field. They’re both going to be on campus this summer, and it will be good to have them here to get acclimated to our program.”

The Pokes also return a veteran fullback in junior Caleb Driskill. He will be utilized at fullback and can also be used in some different formations as he is an effective receiver, as well as being an outstanding blocker.

“Our two tight ends, Treyton Welch and John Mike (Gyllenborg), we think are exceptional. Treyton is a very experienced player and John Mike played a little bit last year. Colin O’Brien is another veteran who has shown good ability when healthy. Like the running backs, we’re strong at the tight end position.

“At fullback, Caleb Driskill is going to be our main guy. We will line up with a fullback at times, but we’re going to move him around some.”

Wide Receivers

There are a number of wide receivers who return for the Cowboys in 2023 and UW also added two experienced wideouts through the transfer portal. Graduates Wyatt Wieland and Ryan Marquez are back and are joined by a third graduate in Gunner Gentry. Gentry missed all of last season due to injury. Juniors Alex Brown and Will Pelissier are two Cowboys who have seen a lot of playing time. Wieland is UW’s top returning receiver, catching 23 passes in 2022 for 299 yards. Marquez provides the Pokes with a smart player who also has outstanding leadership qualities. Gentry has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but came out of spring practice healthy and is eager to contribute in his final season. Brown began to come into his own toward the end of last season and caught the winning touchdown pass in Wyoming’s “Border War” win over Colorado State. Pelissier, who missed four games a year ago due to injury, possesses excellent speed and gives the Pokes a legitimate deep threat.

The two transfers who joined the Wyoming roster this offseason are Ayir Asante from Holy Cross and Devin Boddie Jr. from Vanderbilt. Asante earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors at wide receiver for the Crusaders in three consecutive seasons (2019, ‘20 and ‘21). Boddie Jr. was part of the Commodores’ program the past four seasons as a wide receiver. His

best season came in 2021 when he ranked fourth on the team, catching 29 passes for 263 yards.

Three other receivers with some playing experience include: junior Caleb Cooley, who is also UW’s punt returner; sophomore Jaylen Sargent; and redshirt freshman Caleb Merritt. A number of young wide receivers are also waiting for their opportunity to prove themselves.

There is no denying that being more productive in the passing game was a focus for the Wyoming coaching staff in the offseason.

“This is a group that needs to improve in their play-making ability,” said Bohl. “Wyatt Wieland is a sixth-year player, who has shown a really good ability to make plays. Ryan Marquez is another veteran who has graduated already and will provide us good experience. Alex Brown possesses really good down-field speed. The other guy who has good speed is Will Pelissier.

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Offensive Line

Wyoming’s offensive line is another unit that has been very productive the last several seasons. Wyoming’s offense ranked third in the Mountain West in rushing for the ‘22 season, averaging 181.4 rushing yards per game, and paved the way for another 1,000yard rusher. The O-Line also ranked No. 3 in the MW and No. 30 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (only 1.46 per game) and were No. 3 in the conference and No. 25 in the FBS in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.46 per game). The leaders of the offensive line in 2023 will be graduate offensive tackle Frank Crum and junior center Nofoafia Tulafono. Crum has started 36 of 43 career games he has played as a Cowboy. He will be making a change this year, moving from right tackle, where he has played throughout his college career, to left tackle. Tulafono started all 13 games at center for the Cowboys a year ago and will return to make the offensive line calls for the Pokes. Tulafono was selected by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as a Second Team All-Mountain West performer in 2022 and Crum earned Third Team honors from PFF. Sophomore Jack Walsh may be the most versatile member of the offensive line unit. Walsh can play both guard and tackle.

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He started two games at right guard as a redshirt freshman last season and is slotted to start at that spot entering the ‘23 season. Another sophomore, Caden Barnett, earned a start in ‘22 as a redshirt freshman, filling in for Crum when he was injured for one game. Barnett is the projected starter at right tackle heading into the ‘23 season. The projected starter at left guard is redshirt freshman Wes King

“Our left tackle, Frank Crum, is another graduate and sixth-year player,” said Bohl. “He’ll move over from right tackle to left tackle this season. He was on the trajectory of having a great year a year ago and then received a hit that had an effect on his neck. He came back from that but didn’t play as well toward the end of the season. We anticipate that Frank is going to have a great year. We list him at 6’ 7” but I think he may be closer to 6’ 8” and 315 pounds. He has excellent feet and great range. He’s what you’re looking for in a prototypical left tackle.

“The left guard, Wes King, is an emerging player. He redshirted last year. He had a really exceptional spring, and I think he is up a little over 300 pounds now.

“Fia (Nofoafia Tulafono), our center, was really capable last year. He’s cut down a little bit of weight and is an experienced player.

“Jack Walsh can play both tackle and guard. We’re going to start him out at right guard. He also had an excellent spring.

“Caden Barnett played some right tackle last year when Frank (Crum) was down. Caden had shoulder surgery this offseason, so he missed spring football, but overall I think this group is going to be an imposing offense line. With our non-conference schedule, it is going to be important to provide good protection for our quarterback and then also provide the ability to pop some lanes open for our running backs.

“I would say the sixth guy for us on the offensive line would be Rex Johnsen (redshirt freshman offensive guard) and Luke Sandy (redshirt freshman center/ offensive guard) would be our seventh. Between Forrest Scheel (redshirt freshman offensive tackle) and JJ Uphold (sophomore offensive tackle) we’re trying to find out who our eighth would be.”

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DEFENSE Defensive Line

A dynamic group of players returns for the Cowboys on the defensive line. On the interior, the nose tackle and defensive tackle positions will be manned by graduate Cole Godbout and junior Jordan Bertagnole, respectively. Both were named to the Athlon Sports First Team Preseason All-Mountain West Team for 2023. Godbout entered the 2022 season as a leading All-Conference candidate and the leader of the UW defensive line. He had earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors in 2021 from Mountain West head coaches and media and was voted a 2022 team captain by his teammates. Godbout was outstanding in the first six games of the ‘22 campaign, recording 32 tackles, 11 quarterback hurries, 4.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup. He suffered a foot injury against San Jose State that forced him to miss the final six regular-season games, before returning to start in the Arizona Bowl. He is poised for a big year in his final season for the Cowboys in ‘23. Bertagnole has started 21 of 30 career games at defensive tackle entering his junior season. He recorded 51 total tackles, 5.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss in 11 games during the 2022 season. He was forced to miss the Boise State and Fresno State games late in the season due to injury, but returned for the Arizona Bowl. A very disruptive force in the middle of the Cowboy defense, Bertagnole earned Second Team All-Conference honors from Phil Steele in 2022. They will be backed up by junior Gavin Meyer and sophomore Ben Florentine. Meyer stepped in for Godbout in the second half of the season and totaled 40 tackles, recorded 4.0 sacks and 5.0 tackles for loss. Florentine saw action in two games at the end of the season. Junior Caleb Robinson returns after playing in all 13 games in ‘22 and starting two. Redshirt freshman Jaden Williams appeared in the final three games of the year.

Wyoming returns both of its starting defensive ends from last season in junior DeVonne Harris and sophomore Braden Siders. Harris earned Honorable Mention All-MW honors as a sophomore from MW media and coaches. He was also named to the 2023 First Team Preseason All-Mountain West Team by Phil Steele. Siders was selected an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American last season by College Football News (CFN). The duo led the Cowboys in sacks and tackles for loss. Harris was the team leader in sacks with 8.0 and ranked second in TFLs with 13.0. Siders was the team leader in tackles for loss (13.5) and was second in sacks (7.0). They will be joined this season by sophomore Sabastian Harsh, who is back healthy. Harsh missed the entire 2022 season after being injured in fall camp a year ago.

“I think our strength is going to be our defensive front this year,” said Bohl. “We have three defensive tackles who we believe are really bona fide quality players. Cole Godbout is a sixth-year guy who got hurt last year. He’s right at 290. Cole was having an outstanding year before he got hurt and played very well for us two years ago. Jordan Bertagnole, like Cole, is an experienced and talented interior D-lineman for us, and Gavin Meyer really played well last year and had a great spring. Those three have separated themselves as our three best interior defensive linemen. Ben Florentine, a sophomore, would be our fourth. We feel really good about the defensive tackle position.

“Our defensive end group is another one where we believe we will have good depth. The top guy coming into last season, Sabastian Harsh, got hurt in our last scrimmage in fall camp and missed the entire season. But he is back full speed. We feel really good about his ability. We have DeVonne Harris back from an outstanding season, and we have another young defensive end in Braden Siders, who played extremely well last year as a redshirt freshman. Those three will provide us with a strong core of talent at defensive end. They are all good pass rushers. They drop into coverage at times, and we’re anticipating great things from them. We’re looking for a fourth guy right now to include in that rotation.

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“Our front, between our defensive tackles and defensive ends, have good depth with experienced and talented players.”

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First Team All-MW by Phil Steele. He has been named to 2023 First Team Preseason All-MW teams by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. In his first season as a starter, Suiaunoa had an outstanding season, including being named MW Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus Northern Colorado. The two will be backed up by two other Cowboys with playing experience in sophomore weak-side linebacker Cole DeMarzo and junior middle linebacker Connor Shay.

“Our bell cow is going to be Easton Gibbs. He’s a pro prospect,” said Bohl. “Our MIKE (middle) linebacker position through the years has produced quite a few good players for us. Easton stepped into that position last year after moving over from the WILL (weak-side) position. He had some big shoes to fill in Chad Muma, who is now playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Of course, Logan Wilson played for us and now starts at middle linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals. Both Logan and Chad started their careers here playing the WILL position and transitioned over to MIKE. Easton is on the same track as those two. He really played well last year, and we certainly think he’ll have another good year for us this year.

“Shae Suiaunoa had a good season last year on the weak-side, and Cole DeMarzo also played well for us at that position. Those two give us an experienced tandem there. The guy who really had a great spring was Connor Shay, so we’ll keep an eye on him to contribute. He started to step into his own.”

Linebackers

Wyoming returns both of its starting linebackers in junior middle linebacker Easton Gibbs and junior weak-side linebacker Shae Suiaunoa. The two also return as the Cowboys’ two leading tacklers. Gibbs led the Pokes with 121 tackles in 2022 and Suiaunoa was second with 70. Gibbs also ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West Conference and 22nd nationally in tackles last season, averaging 9.3 tackles per game. With his 121 tackles he became only the 61st Cowboy in the 126-year history of Cowboy Football to record 100 tackles in a single season. Gibbs’ 121 tackles tied him for the 18th best single-season tackle total in school history with former UW linebackers Bruce Mowry (1983) and Jim Talich (1997). Gibbs was named to the First Team All-Mountain West team in voting by MW head coaches and media, and was selected

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Deron Harrell and senior Jakorey Hawkins split starting time in their first season as Cowboys in 2022. Harrell transferred to Wyoming prior to the ‘22 season from the University of Wisconsin. He started four games for the Pokes last season. Hawkins also transferred to UW a year ago. He came from Ole Miss and started nine games for Wyoming in ‘22. While the two returners were rehabbing during ‘23 spring drills, it provided an opportunity for two younger players to gain valuable experience. Sophomore Kolbey Taylor began to emerge toward the end of the 2022 season. He started his first game as a Cowboy in the 2022 Arizona Bowl, but unfortunately was called for targeting on Wyoming’s first defensive series of that game and missed the remainder of the game. During 2023 spring drills, Taylor made great strides and drew the attention of the Wyoming coaching staff. The other newcomer who performed well in ‘23 spring practice was junior-college transfer Tyrecus Davis, who joined the Cowboys in January 2023 from Navarro Community College in Texas. Between Harrell, Hawkins, Taylor and Davis, the Wyoming cornerback position should be as competitive and deep as it has been for many years.

“We have two players returning who started for us last year in Deron Harrell and Jakorey Hawkins,” said Bohl. “Both played well at times last year. Jakorey is probably the fastest guy on our team. So we have a couple experienced guys coming back. The next two guys we have at corner are talented young players. Kolbey Taylor had an exceptional spring. He’s a 6-4 corner who is really long and took to coaching well this past spring. When we’re really good on defense, we’ve had two good corners. If Kolbey keeps developing in the direction he is, he could be an outstanding corner in the Mountain West. The other guy who came in really hungry this spring was a junior-college transfer, Tyrecus Davis. He plays with a chip on his shoulder. He competes well and had a pick six in our spring game.”

Safeties

Nickel Backs

In the seventh game of the 2022 season, redshirt freshman Wrook Brown stepped into the starting lineup and he held onto the starting spot for the final seven games of the season. Brown continued to grow into his starting role as the season progressed and will enter the 2023 season with the confidence of his coaches and teammates. He will be joined at the nickel back position by redshirt freshman Malique Singleton and sophomore Jovan Marsh.

“Wrook (Brown) was inserted into the starting lineup midway through last season and finished off on a really high note,” said Bohl. “He improved his man coverage skills, and he’s an excellent tackler. Wrook is competitive, and I’m really happy for him that he emerged and came into his own. Wrook is legit and is a good player for us. Malique Singleton is a talented young player but still has a ways to develop. We moved Jovan Marsh over from corner and he will provide us some good depth.”

Cornerbacks

Wyoming’s top two returners at cornerback both missed 2023 spring practice due to injury. Graduate

The last nine games of the 2022 season, Isaac White and Wyett Ekeler started beside each other at safety and both return in 2023 for their junior seasons. White first earned his starting spot at the end of his redshirt freshman season of ‘21 when he started four of the final five games of the season. He started all 13 games in ‘22. Ekeler started 10 of the final 11 games a year ago. The two were very productive in their sophomore seasons. Ekeler ranked third on the team in tackles with 67, and White ranked fourth with 66. Ekeler added seven pass break-ups and one interception. White excelled in run support, recording 4.0 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack, while also breaking up three passes. Their experience playing side-by-side should be a big plus for Wyoming this season. Behind them are two sophomores. Buck Coors came out of spring practice as the back-up to Ekeler at free safety. Andrew Johnson is listed as the back-up to White at strong safety.

“Wyett Ekeler is the younger brother of Austin Ekeler, who plays running back for the Los Angeles Chargers,” said Bohl. “Wyett runs well and hits well. He is an emerging player for us. Next to him is Isaac White. Isaac may be the smartest football player on our team. His dad was a college coach at Notre Dame and Washington and was a head coach at the FCS level.

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SPECIAL TEAMS

Place-kickers, Punters, Long Snappers and Holders

and No. 33 in the nation in punting in ‘22, averaging 43.8 yards per punt. He will be ably backed up by junior Ralph Fawaz, who served as UW’s starting punter in 2021.

Stewart will once again serve as the holder for PATs and field goals. Sophomore Carson York will handle all long-snapping duties for the second consecutive season. He was Wyoming’s long snapper for all 13 games in his true freshman season of 2022.

“Isaac is a really capable tackler and is always one step ahead of everyone else. The guy who is kind of the wild card right now is Buck Coors. He got hurt last season, but he is a heat-seeking missile. Andrew Johnson is backing up Isaac and is a Wyoming native from Cheyenne.”

One of the nation’s best place-kickers will return for the Cowboys in 2023. Junior John Hoyland made 22 of 25 field goals (88.0 percent) in 2022. In addition to leading the Mountain West and ranking No. 7 in the nation in field goals made at 1.69 per game. His 22 field goals set a new Wyoming single-season school record. He broke the record of former Cowboy All-America kickers Cory Wedel, who made 20 field goals in 1996, and J.D. Wallum, who made 20 in 2001. Hoyland’s field-goal percentage of 88.0 percent in 2022 was No. 2 in the MW and No. 18 nationally. He made four field goals of over 50 yards in the 2022 season -- 51, 53, 53 and 55. His 55-yarder was tied for the fifth longest in the FBS last season and was the longest in the Mountain West in ‘22. Hoyland was named a Semifinalist for the 2022 Lou Groza Award. He was named a 2022 PFF (Pro Football Focus) Second Team Mid-Season All-American. Hoyland was selected First Team All-Mountain West by MW media and head coaches and he was the MW Special Teams Player of the Week three times last season. He has been named a 2023 Preseason Second Team All-American by Athlon Sports and Preseason Third Team All-American by Phil Steele.

Clayton Stewart is back as Wyoming’s returning starter at punter. The graduate punter was an Honorable Mention All-MW selection by MW media and coaches in 2022. He ranked No. 3 in the conference

“John (Hoyland) had an exceptional year last year,” said Bohl. “He does our field goals, PATs and kickoffs. John has really good accuracy. We’ve been blessed to have some very good place-kickers. A couple of years ago, Cooper Rothe, was one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award. John has begun to rival Cooper’s competency. John hit a 55-yarder last year, and we’re excited about having him back.

“At the punting position, Clayton Stewart served us well last season. He did a nice job, and we have a lot of confidence in him.

“When you’re talking about the wins that we had last season, a couple of the key components in those wins were making our field goals: and turning the field over with our punting game. Both Clayton and John are experienced players and we’re going to have to leverage their strengths going into this year.”

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Player Pronunciation

Ayir Asante eye-EAR, uh-SANT-aye

Abraham Bangoura bang-OR-uh

Jordan Bertagnole burt-uh-NO-lee

Devin Boddie Jr. BAH-dee (BODY)

Keelan Cox .......................... KEE-lun

Tyrecus Davis tie-REEK-us (Rhymes with SEEK)

Ralph Fawaz fuh-WAZ (Rhymes with PAUSE)

Jaxon Galiga ....................... gul-EE-cha

Cole Godbout GOOD- bo (Bo rhymes with No)

John Michael Gyllenborg GILL-un-borg (GILL not JILL)

Deron Harrell (dur-ON, HAIR-ul)

DeVonne Harris (duh-VONN)

Cooper Mailand MAY-lund

Player Pronunciation

Ryan Marquez MAR-cus

Dawaiian McNeely duh-WHY-un (Rhymes with Hawaiian)

Keany Parks kee-ON-ee

Will Pelissier pell-uh-SEAR (Rhymes with DEAR)

Lucas Samsula .................... sam-SOO-luh

Forrest Scheel (Rhymes with FEEL)

Kevin Sjogren SHOE-green (Like a shoe you wear)

Shae Suiaunoa .................... SUE-ee-ow-noah (Ow Rhymes with Wow)

Nofoafia Tulafono nuh-fo-FEE-hu, two-luh-PHONO

Kuba Tyska KOO-buh, TISH-kuh

Brenndan Warady WORE-uh-dee (Rhymes with MORE)

Wyatt Wieland WEE-lund

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Starters Returning (17)

(5 Offense, 10 Defense, 2 Special Teams)

O FFENSIVE S TARTERS R ETURNING (5)

D EFENSIVE S TARTERS R ETURNING (10)

S PECIAL T EAMS S TARTERS R ETURNING (2)

Lost (7)

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S TARTERS L OST (6)

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(1)

S

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PERSONNEL PICTURE

R ETURNING (22)

D EFENSIVE L ETTERMEN R ETURNING (22)

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Lettermen Lost (16)

(11 Offense, 5 Defense, 0 Special Teams)

O FFENSIVE L ETTERMEN L OST (11)

D EFENSIVE L ETTERMEN L OST (5)

S PECIAL T EAMS L ETTERMEN L OST (0)

All positions listed are the positions played in 2022.

Other Returning Players (28)

(15 Offense, 13 Defense, 0 Special Teams)

R EDSHIRTS AND S QUADMEN R ETURNING ON O FFENSE (15)

R EDSHIRTS AND S QUADMEN R ETURNING ON D EFENSE (13)

R EDSHIRTS AND S QUADMEN R ETURNING ON S PECIAL T EAMS (0)

All positions listed are 2023 projected positions.

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2023 First-Year Transfers (10)

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(6 Offense, 4 Defense, 0 Special Teams)

(6)

T RANSFERS ON D EFENSE (4)

All positions listed are 2023 projected positions.

2023 High School Signing Class (28)

(15 Offense, 13 Defense, 0 Special Teams)

H IGH S CHOOL S IGNEES ON O FFENSE (15)

H IGH S CHOOL S IGNEES ON D EFENSE (13)

All positions listed are 2023 projected positions.

*Indicates members of the 2023 Wyoming Signing Class who were on campus at Wyoming for the 2023 Spring Semester

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BY STATE BY CLASS

G RADUATES (9)

Frank Crum OT

Gunner Gentry WR

Cole Godbout NT

Deron Harrell CB

Ryan Marquez WR/Holder

Andrew Peasley QB

Clayton Stewart P

Treyton Welch TE

Wyatt Wieland WR

S ENIORS (2)

Jakorey Hawkins CB

Colin O’Brien TE

J UNIORS (28)

Ayir Asante WR

Jordan Bertagnole DT

Devin Boddie Jr. WR

Alex Brown WR

Jayden Clemons QB

Caleb Cooley WR

Tyrecus Davis CB

Ethan Drewes OG

Caleb Driskill FB

Wyett Ekeler FS

Ralph Fawaz P

Jamari Ferrell RB

Easton Gibbs LB

DeVonne Harris DE

Jeremy Hollingsworth RB

John Hoyland PK

Chase Locke WR

Dawaiian McNeely RB

Gavin Meyer NT

Nick Miles TE

Will Pelissier WR

Caleb Robinson DT

Connor Shay LB

Shae Suiaunoa LB

Nofoafia Tulafono C

Harrison Waylee RB

Isaac White SS

Daylen Wilson CB

S OPHOMORES (31)

Mitchell Anderson RB

Caden Barnett OT

Wrook Brown N

Buck Coors FS

Keelan Cox DE

Jevon Davis FS

Ethan Day DE

Cole DeMarzo LB

Ben Florentine NT

Dante Gavito OL

John Michael Gyllenborg TE

Sabastian Harsh DE

D.Q. James RB

Andrew Johnson SS

Kimball Madsen FB

Jovan Marsh N

Jaylen Sargent WR

Sam Scott RB

Isaac Sell CB

Ethan Shipp OG

Braden Siders DE

Read Sunn LB/LS

Evan Svoboda QB

Nic Talich LB

Kolbey Taylor CB

JJ Uphold OT

Jack Walsh OG/OT

Brenndan Warady FS

Tyce Westland DE

Carson York LS

Micah Young LB

R EDSHIRT F RESHMEN (16)

Charlie Coenen WR

Josh Dixon CB

Cayden Hawkins LB

Rex Johnsen OG

Wes King OG

Carson May QB

Koa McIntyre SS

Caleb Merritt WR

LJ Richardson RB

Luke Sandy C/OG

Forrest Scheel OT

Isaac Schoenfeld TE

Malique Singleton N

Kevin Sjogren DE

TJ Urban SS

Jaden Williams DT

F RESHMEN (28)

Kaden Anderson QB

Abraham Bangoura OL

Ian Bell CB

Bricen Brantley WR

Gage Brook QB

Chauncey Carter CB

Cody Crawford DT

Jake Davies OT

Dante Drake DT

Jaxon Galica DE

Nathan Geiger OL

Quinn Grovesteen-Matchey OT

Naz Hill CB

Brady Hultman LB

Tyler Jacklich RB

Kayden LaFramboise WR

Cooper Mailand FB/TE

Keany Parks RB

Brandt Rice OL

Lucas Samsula DT

Justin Stevenson WR

Jones Thomas S

Miles Tucker S

Jordan Turnbull DE

Kuba Tyszka OL

Tell Wade DE

Wyatt Walters OL

Jayden Williams DT

A LABAMA (1)

Jakorey Hawkins CB

A LASKA (2)

Malique Singleton N

Read Sunn LB/LS

A RIZONA (1)

Evan Svoboda QB

C ALIFORNIA (18)

Mitchell Anderson RB

Ian Bell CB

Caleb Cooley WR

Ethan Day DE

Jamari Ferrell RB

Ben Florentine NT

Easton Gibbs LB

Tyler Jacklich RB

Dawaiian McNeely RB

Colin O’Brien TE

Connor Shay LB

Ethan Shipp OG

Nofoafia Tulafono C

Miles Tucker S

JJ Uphold OT

Brenndan Warady FS

Jaden Williams DT

Daylen Wilson CB

C OLORADO (21)

Gage Brook QB

Buck Coors FS

Ethan Drewes OG

Wyett Ekeler FS

Dante Gavito OL

Nathan Geiger OL

Gunner Gentry WR

Deron Harrell CB

Cayden Hawkins LB

Jeremy Hollingsworth RB

John Hoyland PK

Ryan Marquez WR/Holder

Nick Miles TE

Luke Sandy C/OG

Braden Siders DE

Kevin Sjogren DE

Jones Thomas S

Jordan Turnbull DE

Tell Wade DE

Wyatt Walters OL

Wyatt Wieland WR

I LLINOIS (5)

Jake Davies OT

Naz Hill CB

Jovan Marsh

Kuba Tyszka OL

Jack Walsh OG/OT

I OWA (2)

Rex Johnsen OG

Harrison Waylee RB

K ANSAS (1)

John Michael Gyllenborg TE

M INNESOTA (4)

Charlie Coenen WR

DeVonne Harris DE

Forrest Scheel OT

Treyton Welch TE

M ISSOURI (2)

Brady Hultman LB

Caleb Merritt WR

N EBRASKA (7)

Sabastian Harsh DE

Koa McIntyre SS

LJ Richardson RB

Caleb Robinson DT

Sam Scott RB

TJ Urban SS

Tyce Westland DE

N EW J ERSEY (1)

Ayir Asante WR

O KLAHOMA (2)

Ralph Fawaz P

Carson May QB

O REGON (1)

Andrew Peasley QB

P ENNSYLVANIA (1)

Isaac White SS

S OUTH C AROLINA (1)

Cole DeMarzo LB

T ENNESSEE (1)

Devin Boddie Jr. WR

T EXAS (21)

Kaden Anderson QB

Caden Barnett OT

Bricen Brantley WR

Alex Brown WR

Wrook Brown N

Chauncey Carter CB

Keelan Cox DE

Tyrecus Davis CB

Josh Dixon CB

Dante Drake DT

D.Q. James RB

Chase Locke WR

Cooper Mailand FB/TE

Lucas Samsula DT

Justin Stevenson WR

Clayton Stewart P

Shae Suiaunoa LB

Kolbey Taylor CB

Jayden Williams DT

Carson York LS

Micah Young LB

U TAH (2)

Jayden Clemons QB

Jaylen Sargent WR

W ISCONSIN (7)

Jaxon Galica DE

Cole Godbout NT

Quinn Grovesteen-Matchey OT

Wes King OG

Gavin Meyer NT

Keany Parks RB

Brandt Rice OL

W YOMING (13)

Abraham Bangoura OL

Jordan Bertagnole DT

Cody Crawford DT

Frank Crum OT

Jevon Davis FS

Caleb Driskill FB

Andrew Johnson SS

Kayden LaFramboise WR

Kimball Madsen FB

Will Pelissier WR

Isaac Schoenfeld TE

Isaac Sell CB

Nic Talich LB

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CRAIG BOHL

(Nebraska ‘82) Head Coach, University of Wyoming

Craig Bohl will enter his 10th season leading the University of Wyoming Football program in 2023 and with his 10th season will become the longest tenured head football coach in school history. He was previously tied with former Cowboy head coaches John Corbett (1915-23) and Lloyd Eaton (1962-70), who each served nine seasons as head coach of the Cowboys. The 2023 season will be Bohl’s 21st as a head coach at the collegiate level. During the past nine seasons under the direction of Bohl, Wyoming Football has enjoyed a level of excellence that has never been reached in the rich history of Cowboy Football.

Bohl and his coaching staff became the first Wyoming Football staff to lead UW to three straight bowl victories — the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl and the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

He and his staff are the only football staff in Wyoming history to lead five different teams to bowl appearances. Wyoming’s 2022 appearance in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl marked the fifth time in seven seasons (2016, ‘17, ‘19, ‘21 and ‘22) that Bohl has guided the Cowboys to a bowl bid, which is a first in school history. The Cowboys earned bowl eligibility a sixth time in the 2018 season.

In terms of success, the Cowboys have become regular contenders in the race for the Mountain West Conference title. The Pokes concluded the 2022 season in second place in the Mountain Division. UW also finished second in its division in 2017. In 2016, Wyoming won the Mountain Division and hosted the 2016 Mountain West Championship Game by virtue of being the highest ranked team in the conference at the time of the championship game. UW has enjoyed five winning seasons in the seven seasons since 2016, winning eight games in 2016, ‘17 and ‘19 and recording seven wins in 2021 and ‘22.

Bohl served as President of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) for the 2022 college football season, having been elected as President at the 2022 AFCA Convention. He also served on the AFCA Board of Trustees. Bohl was appointed to the 13-member NCAA Division I Football Competition Committee in January of 2017 and has served on the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee.

During Bohl’s tenure, Wyoming has had more former Cowboys on NFL rosters than at any other period in Wyoming history. There were a total of 16 former Cowboys on NFL rosters as of Jan. 1, 2022 — some on active rosters and others on developmental squads.

In terms of NFL Draft picks, UW’s most recent was linebacker Chad Muma, who was selected as the 6th pick in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Muma became the eighth Wyoming Cowboy to

be selected in the NFL Draft during the first eight seasons Bohl was the head coach at Wyoming. The previous NFL Draft picks during the Bohl era include: 2015 Mark Nzeocha, LB (Dallas Cowboys, 7th Round, 19th Pick); 2017 Brian Hill, RB (Atlanta Falcons, 5th Round 12th Pick); 2017 Chase Roullier, C (Washington Commanders, 6th Round 15th Pick); 2018 Josh Allen, QB (Buffalo Bills, 1st Round, 7th Pick); 2019 Marcus Epps, S (Minnesota Vikings, 6th Round, 18th Pick); 2020 Logan Wilson, LB (Cincinnati Bengals, 3rd Round, 1st Pick); and 2020 Cassh Maluia, LB (New England Patriots, 6th Round, 25th Pick).

Wyoming has had at least one player selected in six of the last eight NFL Drafts (2015, ‘17, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20 and ‘22) and twice had two players taken in the same draft (2017 and 2020). Three of Bohl’s Cowboys have been part of Super Bowl Teams (Epps, Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LVII team; Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals’ Super Bowl LVI team; Tyler Hall, CB, L.A. Rams’ Super Bowl LVI Champions).

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 on Dec. 8, 2013.

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 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 by the San Francisco 49ers. Leading up to Allen being drafted, Wyoming’s Pro Day was covered live by both ESPN and the NFL Network. Beginning with the 2017 football season through the 2018 NFL Draft, media coverage of Wyoming Football for that time period was estimated by Joyce Julius & Associates at over $159 million.

Cowboy linebackers Wilson (in 2019) and Muma (in 2021) were each one of only six national finalists for the 2019 and 2021 Butkus Awards, respectively. The Butkus Award honors the nation’s top collegiate linebacker. Wilson earned multiple All-America honors, including being named a First Team All-American by Pro Football Focus, Second Team by USA Today and Third Team by the Associated Press. Muma was named a Second Team All-American by both the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Pro Football Focus, while earning Third Team All-America honors from the Associated Press.

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.

A total of four Cowboys have earned All-America honors during Bohl’s tenure. Two Cowboys earned AllAmerica honors in 2016 in running back Brian Hill (Third Team by College Sports Madness), and center Chase Roullier (Second Team by USA Today). They joined linebackers Wilson in 2019 and Muma in 2021 in being selected as All-Americans..

During Bohl’s tenure as Wyoming’s head coach, he has had a freshman earn Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) five times. The most recent Cowboy freshman to receive the honor was place-kicker John Hoyland in 2020. The other four Pokes coached by Bohl to be named Freshman All-Americans by the FWAA were: safety Andrew Wingard (2015), linebacker Logan Wilson (2016), center Keegan Cryder (2018) and defensive end Solomon Byrd (2019). College Football News (CFN) named offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon a Second Team Freshman All-American in 2022 and defensive end Braden Siders joined him as a CFN Honorable Mention selection.

The Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

The 2021 season saw the Cowboys score its most points ever in a bowl game in a dominant 52-38 win over Kent State. The Cowboy rushing attack once again ranked among the best in the nation at No. 20, and the Wyoming pass defense ranked No. 12 in the country in fewest passing yards allowed. Wyoming was again one of the most disciplined teams in the country, ranking No. 26 in fewest penalties committed. Linebacker Chad Muma earned All-America honors. The Pokes concluded the season with a 7-6 record.

In the COVID-shortened season of 2020, Wyoming’s defense ranked among the Top 30 teams in the nation in 10 defensive categories, including ranking: No. 16 in total defense, No. 21 in rushing defense, No. 24 in scoring defense and No. 29 in pass defense. Wyoming’s 2020 offense ranked No. 7 in the NCAA in passing yards per completion, No. 14 in rushing offense and No. 24 in fewest

Craig Bohl and former FOX Sports and current ESPN color analyst Troy Aikman talk during Wyoming’s NFL Pro Day.

ESPN's Todd McShay and Mark Schwarz with Coach Bohl at Wyoming's NFL Pro Day

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turnovers committed.

The Cowboy defense ranked No. 11 in the nation in scoring defense and No. 11 in rushing defense in 2019. Wyoming’s 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, was No. 23 in the country in rushing offense and No. 32 in third-down conversions. Senior linebacker Logan Wilson was named an All-American by multiple media outlets. 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 pass defense on way to a 6-6 record to earn bowl eligibility for the third straight season.

The 2017 season saw the Cowboys post an 8-5 record and finish second in the MW Mountain Division. The Pokes were led by their defense in 2017, ranking No. 1 in the nation in forcing turnovers (38) and leading the Mountain West and ranking No. 9 in the nation in scoring defense, allowing opponents only 17.5 points per game. Wyoming’s defense also ranked No. 1 in fumbles recovered (18), No. 2 in interceptions (20), No. 8 in defensive touchdowns scored, 13th in the NCAA in pass defense, and 23rd in total defense. UW captured the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in a convincing 37-14 win over Central Michigan.

In 2016, Bohl’s team defeated two Top 25 ranked opponents, was named the National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) for one of those wins and received votes itself in the national polls. Wyoming also captured the Mountain Division title of the Mountain West Conference, earned the right to host the 2016 MW Football Championship Game as the highest ranked team in the conference and was invited to the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. His Cowboys ended the year with an 8-6 record and featured one of the NCAA’s top scoring offenses, averaging 35.9 points per game to rank No. 25 in the nation. Bohl was recognized for his turnaround of Cowboy Football by being named the 2016 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in voting by conference head coaches and media.

Two Cowboys earned All-America honors in 2016 in running back Brian Hill and center Chase Roullier. Linebacker Logan Wilson earned Freshman All-America honors in 2016, joining Andrew Wingard, who earned Freshman All-America honors a year earlier.

Bohl, who was part of building National Championship teams at North Dakota State and Nebraska, was introduced by University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman as the new head football coach of the Wyoming Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Bohl became the 32nd head football coach in University of Wyoming history.

He came to Wyoming after building a national power at North Dakota State as a head coach for 11 seasons from 2003-13. His teams won three consecutive National Championships at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level in 2011, ‘12 and ‘13. NDSU became only the second FCS school in NCAA history to win three consecutive national football titles, tied the FCS record for consecutive wins (24 from 2011-13) and became the first undefeated FCS National Champion since 1996.

“Rarely do you get an opportunity to hire a head coach who has won multiple National Championships and has a reputation as a program builder,” said Burman.

“I am absolutely confident we hired one of the best football coaches in the country. All you have to do is look at Craig’s record.”

“I understand the awesome responsibility to lead this football team,” said Bohl. “I also understand how important football is in the fabric of this institution and not only this institution but around the state. Whether you’re in Sheridan, Casper or Thermopolis, this is the state team, and I embrace that.

“I’m looking forward to getting to know the people of our great state of Wyoming. It will be an exciting time for us. We understand that the bar is high. I also appreciate the vision that Tom (Burman) has, and I want to thank him for having faith in me to lead this football program. He was able to articulate to me where our football program needs to go and the resources that are going to be provided to allow

us to experience success.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to embrace the Cowboy tradition.”

Not only did Bohl win three national titles at the FCS level, but he was the linebackers coach at his alma mater, Nebraska, when the Huskers won the 1995 and 1997 National Championships.

Bohl has served on the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees, having been elected by a vote of the membership at the 2012 AFCA national convention. Bohl served as President of the AFCA in 2022. He was also appointed to the 13-member NCAA Division I Football Competition Committee in January of 2017 and also served on the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee.

Bohl concluded his career as head coach of the NDSU Bison, with a 104-32 (.765) record. He guided the Bison to the FCS Playoffs each of his final four seasons, posting a 14-1 record in the FCS Playoffs. His last three teams posted records of 14-1 (2011), 14-1 (2012) and 15-0 (2013) for a combined record of 43-2 (.956) on way to their three consecutive FCS national titles.

By winning the 2013 FCS National Championship, North Dakota State extended its winning streak to 24 consecutive games, which tied both the NDSU and FCS records for consecutive victories. The Bison teams from 1964-66 originally set the school record with 24 straight victories. The University of Pennsylvania set the FCS record of 24 consecutive wins from 1992-95. That record was later tied by Montana from 2001-02.

The 2013 NDSU team also set a North Dakota State single-season record for wins, posting a perfect 15-0 record. The Bison became the first undefeated FCS National Champion since Marshall went 15-0 to win the 1996 FCS title.

The Bison had great success against FBS teams to go with their elite status at the FCS level. In each of his last four seasons at NDSU, Bohl’s Bison defeated all four of the FBS teams they 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 (37-24), 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.

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.

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 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.

In addition to his 18 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.

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.

Born July 27, 1958, Bohl will be 65 years old when the 2023 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).

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2022 President of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and a member of the Board of Trustees

2021 First Vice President of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and member of the Board of Trustees

Member of the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee

2017 Appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Competion Committee

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

The Wyoming Cowboys receive the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy.

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Head-Coaching Record

College Assistant-Coaching Record

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All-Americans Coached by Craig Bohl

As Head Coach at Wyoming and North Dakota State

2022 Emmanuel Pregnon, OG Second Team Freshman All-American, College Football News

Braden Siders, DE Honorable Mention Freshman All-American, College Football News

2021 Chad Muma, LB Second Team All-American, Walter Camp Football Foundation; Second Team All-American, Pro Football Focus; Third Team All-American, Associated Press

2020 John Hoyland, PK First Team Freshman All-American, Football Writers Association of America

2019 Logan Wilson, LB First Team All-American, Pro Football Focus; Second Team All-American, USA Today; Third Team All-American AP

Solomon Byrd, DE 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 Third Team All-American, College Sports Madness

Chase Roullier, C Second Team All-American, USA Today

Logan Wilson, LB 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 Consensus

Marcus Williams, CB Consensus

Andrew Grothmann, FB First Team, The Sports Network

Ryan Drevlow, NT Second Team, Associated Press

Colten Heagle, S Third Team, The Sports Network

Brock Jensen, QB Third Team, Associated Press

Grant Olson, LB Third Team, Associated Press

2012 Billy Turner, OT Consensus

Marcus Williams, CB Consensus, MVFC Defensive Player of the Year

2011 Marcus Williams, CB Consensus

2010

Paul Cornick, OT Consensus

John Prelvitz, P First Team, The Sports Network

Matthew Gratzek, DT Third Team, Phil Steele

2009 Pat Paschall, RB Consensus

2008

Keith Buckman, OG Honorable Mention, College Sporting News

Nick Schommer, FS Second Team, College Sporting News

Zach Harrington, C Honorable Mention, The Sports Network

2007 Joe Mays, LB First Team, Walter Camp, Great West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Finalist for Buck Buchanan Award

Nate Safe, OT First Team, Walter Camp

Mike Dragosavich, P Second Team, College Sporting News

Tyler Roehl, RB Second Team, Associated Press, The Sports Network, Dopke.com, College Sporting News

Keith Buckman, OT Honorable Mention, The Sports Network

Shamen Washington, RS Honorable Mention, The Sports Network

Jerimiah Wurzbacher, TE Honorable Mention, The Sports Network

2006 Jake Erickson, OG First Team, Football Gazette

Nate Safe, OT First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report

Mike Dragosavich, P Second Team, The Sports Network, Football Gazette

Justin Frick, DT Second Team, Football Gazette, Dopke.com, College Sporting News

Craig Dahl, SS Honorable Mention, Football Gazette

Kyle Steffes, HB Honorable Mention, Football Gazette

2005 Mike Dragosavich, P First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report

Justin Frick, DT Second Team, Football Gazette

Tim Popowski, OT Third Team, Football Gazette

AJ Cooper, TE Honorable Mention, Football Gazette

2004 Rob Hunt, C First Team, Football Gazette, NCAA IAA Dave Rimington Award Winner

Tim Popowski, OT Honorable Mention, Dopke.com

2003 Mike Wieser, TE First Team, Dopke.com College Sports Report

Academic All-Americans

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

Alijah Halliburton, Craig Bohl, Xazavian Valladay and Tom Burman accept the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Championship trophy.

COWBOY COACHES COWBOY COACHES

MIKE GRANT

(Nebraska ‘93)

Associate Head Coach/

Offensive Pass-Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers

Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl announced on Jan. 21, 2022, the promotion of Mike Grant to the position of Associate Head Coach. Grant has been on the Wyoming coaching staff since 2016. The 2023 season will be Grant’s eighth season with the Cowboys and his 31st in college coaching. He will continue to serve as the Offensive Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach for the Pokes.

During his time at Wyoming, Grant has coached former Cowboy standout receivers Tanner Gentry, Isaiah Neyor, Austin Conway, Jake Maulhardt and Raghib Ismail Jr.

Among the 17 bowl bids he has been part of as a coach are five bowl appearances in his seven previous seasons at Wyoming. Grant has been part of 22 total bowl appearances as a player and coach, including five as a player at his alma mater, the University of Nebraska, where he played quarterback for the Huskers.

Grant was promoted to Offensive Pass-Game Coordinator in February of 2021. 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.

Mike Grant Career

UW’s passing game in 2022 was led by Honorable Mention All-Mountain West quarterback Andrew Peasley and tight end Treyton Welch, who earned First Team All-MW honors from Pro Football Focus. UW’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 14 in the nation in red-zone offense (90.6 percent) and No. 3 in the MW and No. 44 nationally in rushing offense (181.4 yards per game). The offense also ranked No. 3 in the league and No. 25 nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.46 per game) and ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.46 per game). The Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

In 2021, Grant coached Cowboy wide receiver Isaiah Neyor, who earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors while leading the conference and ranking No. 8 in the nation in touchdown receptions, with 12. Neyor also led the Mountain West and ranked No. 6 in the FBS in average yards per reception (19.95 yards per catch). Wyoming’s rushing attack ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 20 in the NCAA in 2021, averaging 211.7 yards per game. UW’s passing attack was fourth best in the MW and No. 38 in the nation in average yards per completion (13.06 yards). The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The 52 points scored in the bowl victory was a school record for a bowl game. Wyoming scored 40 or more points four times during the season in victories at Northern Illinois (50 points), vs. Ball State (45), at eventual MW champion Utah State (44) and vs. Kent State.

Wyoming’s 2020 offense featured one of the most effective rushing attacks in the country. The Pokes ranked No. 14 in the nation in rushing, averaging 219.5 rushing yards per game. UW’s passing attack also ranked No. 7 nationally in passing yards per completion (14.84 yards per pass completion). The Cowboys ranked No. 24 in fewest turnovers committed (9 total turnovers) and were No. 32 in red-zone offense (converting 23 of 26 red-zone opportunities into points). Wide receiver Neyor earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors from MW head coaches and media, while averaging 31.0 yards per reception. If Neyor would have caught four more passes, he would have met the NCAA minimum of 2.0 catches per game and would have led the nation in yards per catch.

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 that four-game winning streak to end the 2018 season. During that four-game win streak, the Pokes averaged 31.0 points and 415.5 yards per game. UW’s 2018 offense also ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 4 in the nation in fewest turnovers, committing only 11 total turnovers for the year.

Grant helped coach a Wyoming offense in 2017 that was extremely efficient in the red zone, scoring on 33 of 34 red-zone opportunities to rank No. 2 in the nation. The offense also did an excellent job of protecting the ball, committing only 14 turnovers to rank No. 19 in the country. UW’s offense combined with its defense (38 turnovers forced) to rank No. 1 in the nation in turnover margin, with a +24 turnover margin. Wyoming would record eight wins for the second straight season, and the Pokes posted a convincing 37-14 win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl over Central Michigan. In that bowl victory, all three of Wyoming’s offensive touchdowns came on touchdown passes to Wyoming wide receivers.

During Grant’s first season with the Wyoming Cowboys in 2016, he coached senior wide receiver Tanner Gentry, who earned Second Team AllMountain 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 24 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 six 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 All-Sun 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 singleseason record with 1,378 receiving yards in 2010 on way to earning Honorable Mention All-America honors from CNN/SI and First Team All-MAC honors. He also concluded his career as Western Michigan’s career record holder for receiving yards. Nunez had 1,032 yards receiving in 2010 and also earned First Team All-MAC honors. In 2008, Grant coached wide receiver Jamarko Simmons, who led the MAC in receptions (98) and receiving yards (1,100). Simmons ranked No. 3 in the NCAA in receptions in 2008 and earned Second Team All-America honors.

Grant’s time at Iowa State included him coaching two receivers who would break the Iowa State career receiving record. In 2002, Lane Danielson became the Cyclones’ all-time leading receiver and earned All-Big 12 recognition. Then three years later in 2005, Todd Blythe broke Danielson’s record on way to earning First Team All-Big 12 honors. Grant also coached First Team All-Big 12 running back Ennis Haywood in 2000.

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 backto-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.

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.

Grant recruits the Houston metropolitan area for Wyoming.

COWBOY COACHES COWBOY COACHES OSCAR GILES

(Texas ‘91) Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Run-Game Coordinator/DTs and NT/Head Freashman Coach

Oscar Giles was promoted to the position of Associate Head Coach and Head Freshmen Coach for Wyoming Football on May 1, 2023. Giles will be entering his 24th season as a college coach in 2023 and will be in his second season with the Wyoming Football program. Giles will continue to coach the Wyoming defensive tackles and nose tackles and will continue to serve as the Defensive Run-Game Coordinator.

During his previous 23 seasons as a college coach, Giles has helped coach 18 teams to bowl appearances, including Wyoming’s appearance in the 2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Included in those postseason appearances was a BCS National Championship at the University of Texas in 2005 and a BCS National Runner-up finish at Texas in 2009.

Giles joined the Wyoming coaching staff in February 2022 to serve as Defensive Run-Game Coordinator and Defensive Tackles Coach for the Cowboys. In 2022, Giles interior defensive linemen helped Wyoming rank No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation in sacks, averaging 2.85 per game. He coached defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole, who earned Second Team All-MW honors from Phil Steele in ‘22. The Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

Prior to coming to Wyoming, he coached at his alma mater, the University of Texas. Giles served as an assistant coach at Texas on two different coaching staffs. He originally coached on the staff of Texas head coach Mack Brown for nine seasons from 200513. During that time, Texas won the National Championship in 2005 and played in the BCS National Championship Game at the conclusion of the 2009 season, finishing as the national runner-up. For four seasons from 2017-20, Giles returned to Texas to serve as the defensive line coach on the staff of head coach Tom Herman.

While serving as the defensive line coach at Texas from 2017-20, Giles helped the Longhorns win four consecutive bowl games, including: the 2020 Alamo Bowl (winning 55-23 over Colorado); the 2019 Alamo Bowl (defeating Utah 38-10); the Sugar Bowl at the conclusion of the 2018 season (winning 28-21 over Georgia); and the 2017 Texas Bowl (defeating Missouri 33-16). UT’s 2017 defense ranked No. 8 in the nation in rushing defense, allowing opponents only 106.8 rushing yards per game and holding seven of 13 opponents under 100 yards rushing. For three consecutive seasons from 2018-20, Texas ended the season ranked in the Top 25 -- No. 9 in 2018, No. 25 in 2019 and No. 19 in 2020. During that time, Giles coached 2020 Consensus All-America defensive end/ outside linebacker Joseph Ossai.

Prior to returning to his alma mater, Giles served as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach at the University of Houston under Herman for the 2015 and ‘16 seasons. Houston concluded the 2015 season with a 13-1 record, were ranked No. 8 in both the Associated Press and Coaches final polls and defeated Florida State, 38-24, in the Peach Bowl. The 2015 Cougar defense ranked No. 8 in the nation in rushing defense (108.9 yards allowed per game) and ranked No. 20 in scoring defense. In 2016, Houston posted a 9-4 record and played San Diego State in the Las Vegas Bowl. The Cougars defeated No. 3 ranked Oklahoma (33-23) in the 2016 season opener and later in the season defeated then No. 3 ranked Louisville (36-10).

Giles spent one season coaching the defensive line at Louisiana Tech in 2014. The Bulldogs posted a 9-5 record, won the Western Division of Conference USA and defeated Illinois (35-18) in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. La Tech’s defense led the nation in turnovers gained (42), ranked No. 4 in tackles for loss (8.1 per game) and ranked No. 17 in rushing defense (118.2 rushing yards allowed per game).

For nine seasons, from 2005-13, Giles coached the defensive ends and assisted with special teams at the University of Texas. During that time, Texas won the National Championship at the conclusion of the 2005 season, defeating USC, 41-38, in the Rose Bowl and posting a perfect 13-0 season. The Texas defense ranked No. 8 in the nation in scoring defense (16.4 points per game) and No. 10 in total defense (302.9 yards allowed per game). In 2006, the Longhorns finished with a 10-3 record and a 26-24 win over Iowa in the Alamo Bowl.

The 2007 Longhorns also compiled a 10-3 record and defeated Arizona State, 52-34, in the Holiday Bowl. The Texas defense allowed opponents only 93.4 rushing yards per game in 2007 to rank No. 6 in the nation.

Giles 2008 defensive end group was led by unanimous All-America selection Brian Orakpo. Orakpo also won the Nagurski Award (nation’s top defensive player), Lombardi Award (nation’s top lineman) and Hendricks Award (nation’s top defensive end). He was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Lott Trophy (nation’s top defensive IMPACT player). Orakpo was a First Round pick of the Washington Redskins. Texas enjoyed an outstanding 12-1 season in 2008 and defeated Ohio State, 24-21, in the Fiesta Bowl. UT ended the season ranked No. 4 in the final Associated Press poll.

The 2009 campaign saw Texas go undefeated in the regular season before finishing as the national runner-up after losing to Alabama, 37-21, in the BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl. The Longhorns finished the season with a 13-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in the national polls. Senior defensive end/linebacker Sergio Kindle became the first player in college football history to be a finalist for both the Hendricks Award (nation’s top defensive end) and Butkus Award (nation’s top linebacker) during the 2009 season. Kindle earned First Team All-America honors in ‘09.

In 2010, senior defensive end Sam Acho won the William V. Campbell Trophy as the nation’s top scholar-athlete, won the Wuerffel Trophy and the ARA Sportsmanship Award. He also earned Academic All-America honors for the second straight year, and was drafted in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals. Texas ended the season with a 5-7 record for the 2010 season.

The 2011 campaign saw Texas post an 8-5 record and defeat Cal, 21-10, in the Holiday Bowl. Defensive end Alex Okafor earned AFCA All-America honors and was a unanimous First Team All-Big 12 selection.

Texas went 9-4 in the 2012 season and defeated Oregon State, 31-27, in the Alamo Bowl.

Giles defensive line group in 2013 included Jackson Jeffcoat, who won the Hendricks Award in 2013 and earned First Team All-America honors, while being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Texas finished the 2013 season with an 8-5 record and played Oregon in the Alamo Bowl.

In 2003 and ‘04, Giles coached the defensive line and special teams at the University of Houston. The 2003 Houston Cougars earned a bid to the Hawai’i Bowl. That was preceded by a three-year stint as the defensive line and special teams coach at SMU from 2000-02. He was a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Texas, in 1999 and was part of a coaching staff who led the Longhorns to the Cotton Bowl. His first college coaching position was at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State) in 1998.

Cotton Bowl. His first college coaching position was at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State) in 1998. Giles was a four-year letterman at Texas from 1987-90. He was a three-year starter and earned

Giles was a four-year letterman at Texas from 1987-90. He was a three-year starter and earned Associated Press All-Southwest Conference (SWC) honors his senior season as he helped lead Texas to a 10-2 record the 1990 Southwest Conference Championship and an appearance in the Cotton Bowl where the Longhorns played Miami (Fla.). Texas was ranked as high as No. 3 in the Associated Press poll during the 1990 season and ended the season ranked No. 12 in the final AP poll. He also was part of Texas’ 1987 team than ended the season ranked No. 19 in the nation and captured a 32-27 victory over Pittsburgh in the 1987 Bluebonnet Bowl.

Oscar Giles

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 2nd

Years as a College Coach: 24th

Personal

Wife: Kim

Children: Olivia and Kourtney

Education

Texas ‘91 Bachelor's in Speech Communication

Playing Experience

Texas Defensive Line, 1987-90

Year-by-Year Coaching History

2023-Present Wyoming Associate Head Coach/ Run-Game Coordinator/DTs

2022 Wyoming Run-Game Coordinator/DTs

2017-20 Texas Defensive Line

2015-16 Houston Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line

2014 La. Tech Defensive Line/Special Teams

2005-13 Texas Defensive Ends/Special Teams

2003-04 Houston Defensive Line/Special Teams

2000-02 SMU Defensive Line/Special Teams

1999 Texas Graduate Assistant Coach

1998 S.W. Texas St. Defensive Line/Strength Coach

Postseason Coaching Experience

2022 Wyoming Arizona Bowl

2020 Texas Alamo Bowl Champions

2019 Texas Alamo Bowl Champions

2018 Texas Sugar Bowl Champions

2017 Texas Texas Bowl Champions

2016 Houston Las Vegas Bowl

2015 Houston Peach Bowl Champions

2014 La. Tech Heart of Dallas Bowl Champions

2013 Texas Alamo Bowl

2012 Texas Alamo Bowl Champions

2011 Texas Holiday Bowl Champions

2009 Texas BCS National Runner-up (Rose Bowl)

2008 Texas Fiesta Bowl Champions

2007 Texas Holiday Bowl Champions

2006 Texas Alamo Bowl Champions

2005 Texas BCS National Champions (Rose Bowl)

2003 Houston Hawai’i Bowl

Giles was a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy and was a two-time GTE Academic All-SWC selection. He led Texas in sacks in 1988 (6.5) and ‘89 (7.0), finishing with 22.0 career sacks to tie for No. 10 on the Texas career list. He also recorded nine career fumble recoveries to tie for No. 2 in UT school history.

the 1990 season and ended the season ranked No. 12 in the final AP poll. He also was part of Texas’ career recoveries to tie for No. 2 in UT school history.

He later played professionally with the Atlanta Falcons as a defensive end and linebacker, and also played in the Canadian Football League from 1994-97. He was part of the Toronto Argonauts Grey Cup Championship team in 1996.

Argonauts team

1999 Texas Cotton Bowl

Where He Recruits

Central Texas and the Fort Worth metropolitan area

Palacios, Texas, he earned his bachelor’s degree in speech communication from the

Giles and his wife, Kim, have two daughters, Olivia and Kourtney. A native of Palacios, Texas, he earned his bachelor’s degree in speech communication from the University of Texas in 1991.

He recruits central Texas and the Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Tim

COWBOY COACHES COWBOY COACHES

TIM POLASEK

(Concordia ‘02)

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Tim Polasek will serve as Wyoming’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the third season in 2022. Polasek was the offensive line coach at the University of Iowa the four seasons (2017-20) prior to coming to Wyoming. Before Iowa, Polasek (pronounced PAWL-uh-seck) was the offensive coordinator and running backs coach at North Dakota State for three years from 2014-16. He was a record-setting quarterback himself at Concordia University in Wisconsin.

Polasek coached Wyoming’s Honorable Mention All-Mountain West quarterback Andrew Peasley in 2022, and Polasek’s offense generated a 1,000-yard rusher in Titus Swen (1,039 yards). UW’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 14 in the nation in red-zone offense (90.6 percent) and No. 3 in the MW and No. 44 nationally in rushing offense (181.4 yards per game). The offense also ranked No. 3 in the league and No. 25 nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.46 per game) and ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.46 per game). Wyoming entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

Other Cowboys on offense who earned All-Conference recognition in ‘22 from Pro Football Focus included: Zach Watts (First Team OG), Treyton Welch (First Team TE), Nofoafia Tulafono (Second Team C), Frank Crum (Third Team OT) and Emmanuel Pregnon (Third Team OG). Offensive guard Eric Abojei and running back Titus Swen were named Third Team All-MW by Phil Steele. Pregnon was also named a Second Team Freshman All-American by College Football News.

In his first season guiding the Wyoming offense in 2021, the Cowboys’ rushing attack ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 20 in the NCAA, averaging 211.7 yards per game. UW’s passing attack was fourth best in the MW and No. 38 in the nation in average yards per completion (13.06 yards). Wyoming’s second all-time leading rusher, Xazavian Valladay, recorded a 1,000-yard rushing season (1,070 yards) and earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors in voting by MW head coaches and media and sophomore running back Titus Swen added 785 rushing yards and Second Team All-Conference honors from Pro Football Focus. Cowboy wide receiver Isaiah Neyor earned Second Team All-Mountain West Conference honors while leading the conference and ranking No. 8 in the nation in touchdown receptions, with 12. Neyor also led the Mountain West and ranked No. 6 in the FBS in average yards per reception (19.95 yards per catch). Three Cowboy offensive linemen earned All-Conference recognition -- center Keegan Cryder (First Team by Pro Football Focus), guard Logan Harris (Second Team by PFF) and tackle Frank Crum (Honorable Mention by PFF). The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The 52 points scored in the bowl victory was a school record for a bowl game. Wyoming scored 40 or more points four times during the season in victories at Northern Illinois (50 points), vs. Ball State (45), at eventual MW champion Utah State (44) and vs. Kent State. Polasek was part of four FCS national championships, five Missouri Valley Football Conference titles and one Great West Football Conference title at North Dakota State.

At Iowa in 2020, the Hawkeyes won six straight games, all in Big Ten play, to conclude the regular season. The Hawkeyes scored at least 26 points in each of those six wins. The winning streak included road wins at Minnesota, Penn State and Illinois, and trophy game victories over Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes were ranked No. 15 in the nation in the final College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings and the final Coaches Poll rankings, while ranking No. 16 in the final Associated Press media poll.

Iowa won three straight postseason games and 12 straight non-conference games during Polasek’s time in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes were selected to compete in the 2020 Music City Bowl, but that event was canceled due to Iowa’s scheduled opponent, Missouri, having COVID issues. Iowa’s streak of eight straight bowl invitations through the end of the 2020 season matched the longest in school history. The Hawkeyes won 27 games the last three seasons that Polasek was on the Hawkeye coaching staff.

Iowa’s offense in 2020 led the Big Ten in red-zone offense (0.917), ranked second in scoring (31.8) and third in fewest tackles for loss allowed (5.1). Sophomore center Tyler Linderbaum and senior tackle Alaric Jackson earned First Team All-Big Ten honors, while senior guard Cole Banwart was a Second Team selection. Linderbaum was one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy. Linderbaum and Jackson each earned First and Second Team All-America honors from media outlets. Immediately following the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft, Jackson signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Rams. Banwart signed with the Tennessee Titans as a free agent, and tackle Coy Cronk signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers.

In 2021 as a junior, Linderbaum would go on to be a unanimous Consensus All-America selection, won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s most outstanding center in the nation. Linderbaum declared for the 2022 NFL Draft and was selected as the 25th Pick in the First Round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

The Hawkeyes won their final four games in 2019 and ranked 15th in the nation in the final Associated Press and Coaches Polls. Iowa concluded the 2019 campaign with a 10-3 record and defeated No. 22 USC, 49-24, in the Holiday Bowl. Iowa’s three losses were all to ranked opponents by a combined 14 points. The Hawkeyes were 4-1 in trophy games for the third straight season. Iowa ranked third in the Big Ten in fewest sacks allowed in 2019 (1.8), led the league in red-zone offense, ranked second in fourth-down conversions and fourth in time of possession.

Iowa’s efficient offense in 2019 featured junior tackle Tristan Wirfs, the Big Ten’s Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year. Wirfs earned First Team All-America honors from as many as three national outlets. Jackson earned Third Team All-Big Ten honors and Linderbaum was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. Wirfs declared for the 2020 NFL Draft following his junior season and was the 13th player selected in the first round. Wirfs started every game in his rookie season at right tackle for Tampa Bay, including starting in the 2021 Super Bowl victory.

Iowa won six of its first seven games in 2018 and closed the season with wins in the final three games, including a 27-22 Outback Bowl win over No. 18 Mississippi State. The Hawkeyes won three of four trophy games for the third time in four seasons. The four losses came by a total of 23 points and all were decided in the final minutes of play. Iowa’s 5-4 Big Ten record earned a tie for second place in the West Division.

The Iowa offense in 2018 set a school record for most points scored in road games, averaging 42.8 points in the five Big Ten contests. The Hawkeyes averaged 31.2 points in all games, the ninth highest single-season total in school history. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked 14th in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.2 per game).

Four of Iowa’s offensive linemen earned postseason recognition in 2018. Jackson and senior guard Ross Reynolds earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors, while senior center Keegan Render earned Third Team honors and Wirfs gained Honorable Mention recognition. Render and Reynolds were invited to NFL camps immediately following the 2019 NFL Draft, with Reynolds earning a spot on the practice squad of the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Nate Stanley passed for over 2,800 yards and 26 touchdowns, while Iowa’s trio of running backs combined to rush for 1,723 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Iowa won eight games in 2017, including a 27-20 Pinstripe Bowl victory over Boston College to conclude the season. The Hawkeyes scored over 50 points in November wins over third-ranked Ohio State (55-24) and Nebraska (56-14).

Due to injuries to returning senior starters Boone Myers and Ike Boettger in 2017, the Hawkeye offensive line included a redshirt freshman at left tackle and a true freshman at right tackle for the majority of the season. The offensive line paved the way for running back Akrum Wadley (1,109) to surpass 1,000 rushing yards for the second straight season, while Stanley passed for 2,437 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Senior guard Sean Welsh earned First Team All-Big Ten honors, junior center James Daniels earned Honorable Mention recognition, and Jackson was named First Team Freshman AllAmerican by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

Daniels declared for the 2018 NFL Draft and was a second round selection of the Chicago Bears. Boettger and Myers, who both missed the majority of the season due to injury, signed free-agent contracts following the draft.

Polasek is the all-time leading passer at Concordia University in Wisconsin. He set single-game, single-season and career records in TD passes, passing yards, completions and completion percentage. Polasek was the 2000 Badger-Illini Conference Player of the Year. He was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection in 2000 and 2001 and was a Second Team selection in 1999.

Polasek graduated from Concordia in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He earned his master’s degree from Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005. A native of Iola, Wis., he and his wife, Jill, were married in May 2014.

He recruits the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin for the Cowboy Football program.

COWBOY COACHES COWBOY COACHES JAY SAWVEL

(Mount Union ‘93) Defensive Coordinator/Safeties

Jay Sawvel will begin his fourth season as Wyoming’s defensive coordinator and safeties coach in 2022. He joined the Wyoming coaching staff in February 2020 as defensive coordinator and safeties coach. Sawvel previously served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota and Wake Forest University. He will be entering his 29th season as a college coach in 2022. Over his career, he has been part of 20 teams who advanced to postseason play, including 13 bowl appearances and seven NCAA Playoff appearances.

Sawvel’s 2022 defense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation in sacks, averaging 2.85 per game. His defense also ranked No. 2 in the MW and No. 33 in the FBS in defensive touchdowns scored, with two. Sawvel’s defense featured three All-MW honorees as selected by coaches and media. Those three were: Easton Gibbs (LB), who earned First Team All-MW; and defensive end DeVonne Harris and cornerback Cam Stone, who both earned Honorable Mention honors. Phil Steele’s All-MW team included: Gibbs and Stone on his First Team; defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole on his Second Team; and Harris on Steele’s Fourth Team. Freshman defensive end Braden Siders was also named an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American by College Football News.

The Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

The Cowboy defense in 2021 was one of the top pass defenses in the nation. Wyoming allowed opponents only 189.8 passing yards per game to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 12 in the nation. The Cowboy defense was also No. 13 in the nation in defensive touchdowns scored, with three. Wyoming held opponents to 23.7 points per game in the 2021 season to rank No. 5 in the MW and No. 43 in the country out of 130 FBS programs. The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Linebacker Chad Muma was one of six national finalists for the Butkus Award in 2021. Muma earned Second Team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Pro Football Focus and was a Third Team selection by Associated Press. He was selected as the Sixth Pick in the Third Round (70th overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. Sawvel also had six of his defenders earn All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2021. Muma was a First Team selection (MW Coaches/Media and Pro Football Focus), cornerback C.J. Coldon (Second Team MW Coaches/Media), nose tackle Cole Godbout (Second Team Pro Football Focus and Honorable Mention MW Coaches/Media), cornerback Azizi Hearn (Second Team Pro Football Focus), defensive end Garrett Crall (Honorable Mention MW Coaches/Media), linebacker Easton Gibbs (Honorable Mention Pro Football Focus).

In his first season guiding the Wyoming defense as defensive coordinator in 2020, the Cowboys were among the best in the country, ranking No. 16 in the nation in total defense, allowing opponents only 328.0 yards per game. UW’s defense also ranked No. 21 in rushing defense (125.3 yards per game), No. 24 in scoring defense (21.0 points per game) and No. 29 in pass defense (202.7 yards per game). Three of his Cowboy defenders earned All-Conference recognition in 2020. Junior linebacker Chad Muma earned First Team All-Mountain West honors from MW head coaches and media. Senior free safety Esaias Gandy earned Honorable Mention honors from the conference head coaches and media, and sophomore cornerback C.J. Coldon earned Fourth Team All-MW from Phil Steele.

Before coming to Wyoming, Sawvel 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.

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 All-Conference linebacker in 1993 at Division III power Mount Union. He earned 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 1996-98 seasons. Sawvel owns master’s degrees from both Eastern Kentucky and Notre Dame, where he completed his master’s in administration.

Sawvel has two daughters, Mackenzie and Miranda. He recruits central Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area for the Cowboys.

Jay Sawvel

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 4th

Years as a College Coach: 29th

Personal

Children: Mackenzie and Miranda

Education

Notre Dame ‘99 Master’s in Administration

Eastern Kentucky ‘95 Master’s Degree

Mount Union ‘93 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

2022 Wyoming Arizona Bowl

2021 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions

2017 Wake Forest Belk Bowl Champions

2016 Minnesota Holiday Bowl Champions

2015 Minnesota Quick Lane Bowl Champions

2014 Minnesota Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl

2013 Minnesota Texas Bowl

2012 Minnesota Texas Bowl

2010 Northern Illinois Humanitarian Bowl Champions

2009 Northern Illinois International Bowl

2008 Northern Illinois Independence Bowl

2007 Southern Illinois FCS Semifinals

2006 Southern Illinois FCS Quarterfinals

2005 Southern Illinois FCS Quarterfinals

2004 Southern Illinois FCS First Round

2003 Southern Illinois FCS First Round

1998 Notre Dame Gator Bowl

1997 Notre Dame Independence Bowl

1995 Eastern Kentucky FCS First Round

1994 Eastern Kentucky FCS Quarterfinals

Where He Recruits

Central Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area

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AARON BOHL

(Minnesota State Moorhead ‘16) Linebackers

Aaron Bohl is entering his fourth season as the linebackers coach of the Wyoming Cowboys in 2023. He was named the Wyoming Cowboys’ full-time linebackers coach in January 2020. He originally joined the Wyoming coaching staff in the January of 2017 as a Defensive Graduate Assistant, making the 2023 season his seventh as a college coach. He was elevated to the position of interim linebackers coach in October of 2019. Bohl has been part of five bowl-eligible teams for the Cowboys in 2017, ‘18, ‘19, ‘21 and ‘22, three bowl championship teams -- the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions, the 2019 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Champions and the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champs. He has helped coach the Pokes to four bowl appearances, including the 2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl.

A former college linebacker himself at Minnesota State Moorhead from 2013-16, Bohl was a four-year starter and three-year captain.

Wyoming’s 2022 defense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation in sacks, averaging 2.85 per game. UW’s defense also ranked No. 2 in the MW and No. 33 in the FBS in defensive touchdowns scored, with two. Bohl coached All-Mountain West linebacker Easton Gibbs in ‘22. Gibbs earned First Team All-MW honors from conference head coaches and media. He also received First Team All-MW honors from Phil Steele in ‘22. Gibbs ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 22 in the nation in tackles in the 2022 season, averaging 9.3 tackles per game. His 121 total tackles on the season marked Gibbs first 100-tackle season of his career and ranked as the 18th best single-season total in school history. Gibbs became the third Wyoming linebacker to earn First Team All-Mountain West in the past four seasons -- Logan Wilson (2019), Chad Muma (2020 and ‘21) and Gibbs (2022).

Aaron Bohl

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 7th

Years as a College Coach: 7th

Personal

Wife: Anna

Children: Brynnlei Mae and Aubree Marie Education

Minnesota St. Moorhead ‘16 Bachelor’s in Math Education Playing Experience

Minnesota St. Moorhead Linebacker, 2013-16

2020-Present Wyoming Linebackers

The Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

The Cowboy defense in 2021 was one of the top pass defenses in the nation. Wyoming allowed opponents only 189.8 passing yards per game to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 12 in the nation. The Cowboy defense was also No. 13 in the nation in defensive touchdowns scored, with three. Wyoming held opponents to 23.7 points per game in the 2021 season to rank No. 5 in the MW and No. 43 in the country out of 130 FBS programs. The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Linebacker Chad Muma was one of six national finalists for the Butkus Award in 2021. Muma earned Second Team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Pro Football Focus and was a Third Team selection by Associated Press. He was selected as the Sixth Pick in the Third Round (70th overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. Muma ranked No. 4 in the nation in tackles (10.9 per game), No. 3 in solo tackles (6.5 per game) and tied for No. 2 in the country in interception returns for touchdowns (2 total).

Muma’s accomplishments in 2021 made him the second Wyoming linebacker in three seasons to earn All-America honors, be named a finalist for the Butkus Award and be selected in the third round of the NFL Draft as former Cowboy Logan Wilson achieved all those honors in 2019.

The 2020 season saw Bohl coach Muma as he earned First Team All-Mountain West Conference and led the Mountain West and ranked No. 3 in the nation in tackles, averaging 11.8 tackles per game. The 2020 Wyoming defense was among the best in the country, ranking No. 16 in the nation in total defense, allowing opponents only 328.0 yards per game. UW’s defense also ranked No. 21 in rushing defense (125.3 yards per game), No. 24 in scoring defense (21.0 points per game) and No. 29 in pass defense (202.7 yards per game).

In 2019, Bohl coached All-America linebacker 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. In 2022, Wilson was the starting middle linebacker in Super Bowl LVI for the Cincinnati Bengals. Maluia was a sixth round selection by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft. UW concluded the 2019 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 ranked 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), were No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game), ranked No. 28 in scoring defense (giving up only 22.0 points per game) and were No. 32 in pass defense (196.7 yards per game). The UW defense also ranked No. 16 in the country in fewest first downs allowed to opponents (223) on way to a 6-6 record to earn bowl eligibility for the third straight season.

In 2017, Bohl 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, have two young daughters, Brynnlei Mae and Aubree Marie. Bohl is the son of University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. Bohl recruits Nebraska and the Kansas City metropolitan area for Wyoming Football.

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BENNY BOYD

(Aurora ‘00)

Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks

Benny Boyd will coach the Wyoming cornerbacks and serve as co-special teams coordinator for the fourth season in 2023. He originally joined the Wyoming Football coaching staff in February of 2020. Boyd came to Wyoming from Eastern Illinois University. He will be entering his 22nd season as a college coach in 2023.

Wyoming’s 2022 defense ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation in sacks, averaging 2.85 per game. UW’s defense also ranked No. 2 in the MW and No. 33 in the FBS in defensive touchdowns scored, with two. Boyd’s special teams blocked two kicks in the ‘22 season to rank No. 3 in the conference and No. 36 in the nation. In ‘22, Boyd coached cornerback Cam Stone, who earned First Team All-Mountain West honors from Phil Steele, Second Team from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and Honorable Mention honors from Mountain West head coaches and media.

The Wyoming Cowboys entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country. But given that, the Cowboys went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

The Cowboy defense in 2021 was one of the top pass defenses in the nation. Wyoming allowed opponents only 189.8 passing yards per game to rank No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 12 in the nation. The Cowboy defense was also No. 13 in the nation in defensive touchdowns scored, with three. One of those interception returns for a TD was a 50-yard return by one of Boyd’s defensive backs, nickel back Keyon Blankenbaker. Wyoming held opponents to 23.7 points per game in the 2021 season to rank No. 5 in the MW and No. 43 in the country out of 130 FBS programs. The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Among Wyoming’s six defenders who earned All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2021 were both of the Cowboys’ starting cornerbacks. C.J. Coldon was named Second Team All-MW by conference coaches and media, and Azizi Hearn was a Second Team All-MW selection by Pro Football Focus.

The 2021 kickoff return team for the Cowboys ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 39 in the FBS, averaging 23.0 yards per return. Leading that unit was another Cowboy cornerback, Cam Stone, who averaged 40.0 yards per kickoff return and returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in Wyoming’s 44-17 road win over eventual MW champion Utah State. Stone was named an Honorable Mention All-MW honoree by Pro Football Focus.

The 2020 Wyoming defense was among the best in the nation, ranking No. 16 in the country among all Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams in total defense, allowing opponents only 328.0 yards per game. UW’s defense also ranked No. 21 in rushing defense (125.3 yards per game), No. 24 in scoring defense (21.0 points per game) and No. 29 in pass defense (202.7 yards per game). Among the Cowboys who Boyd coached in his first season at Wyoming in 2020 was cornerback Coldon. Coldon earned Fourth Team All-Mountain West honors from Phil Steele in 2020.

Boyd coached the cornerbacks and coordinated special teams at Eastern Illinois in 2019. The Panthers’ defense ranked No. 30 in the nation in total defense out of 124 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams, 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. Boyd 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 2011-13 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.

Benny Boyd

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 4th

Years as a College Coach: 22nd

Personal

Wife: Andrea

Education

Aurora University ‘02 Master’s in Social Work

Aurora University ‘00 Bachelor’s in Social Work

Playing Experience

Aurora (Ill.) University Cornerback, 1996-99

Year-by-Year Coaching History

2020-Present Wyoming Co-Special Teams Coord./CBs

2019 Eastern Illinois Cornerbacks/Special Teams

2015-18 Central Washington Cornerbacks/Special Teams

2014 Aurora (Ill.) Defensive Coordinator/ST

2011-13 North Dakota Secondary/Special Teams

2002-10 Luther College (Iowa) Associate Head Coach/DC

Postseason Coaching Experience

2022 Wyoming Arizona Bowl

2021 Wyoming Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions

2017 C. Washington NCAA Division III Regional Quarterfinals

Where He Recruits

Illinois and Southern Wisconsin

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 AllAmericans 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

and Luther of earned during his time at Luther College.

Boyd played football at Aurora (Ill.) University from 1996-99. He was a two-time All-Conference selection 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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He and his wife, Andrea, were married in July of Boyd recruits Illinois and southern Wisconsin for

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GORDIE HAUG

(Bemidji State ‘09)

Executive Director of Recruiting/Running Backs

Gordie Haug will be entering his 10th year as a member of the Wyoming Football staff in 2023 and his 17th as a college coach. He was promoted to the position of Executive Director of Recruiting for Wyoming Football on July 26, 2022, while continuing to coach the Cowboy running backs.

In addition to overseeing Wyoming’s recruiting efforts, the 2023 season will mark Haug’s sixth consecutive season coaching the running backs. In previous years at Wyoming, Haug has served as the Director of Player Personnel, Director of Recruiting and wide receivers coach.

Each of Haug’s first three seasons coaching the Cowboy running backs, UW had the league’s No. 1 rusher and a First Team AllMountain West selection -- Xazavian Valladay in 2019 and ‘20 and Nico Evans in 2018. All three of those seasons also saw Valladay and Evans record 1,000-yard rushing seasons. In 2022, Titus Swen rushed for 1,039 yards and recorded the fourth 1,000-yard rushing season with Haug as the running backs coach. Swen earned Third Team All-Mountain West honors in ‘22 from Phil Steele.

In 2002, UW’s offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 14 in the nation in red-zone offense (90.6 percent) and No. 3 in the MW and No. 44 nationally in rushing offense (181.4 yards per game). The offense also ranked No. 3 in the league and No. 25 nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.46 per game) and ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.46 per game). Wyoming entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

Gordie Haug

The 2021 season saw Valladay and Titus Swen share carries to form an extremely effective tandem. Valladay recorded the second 1,000-yard rushing season of his career (1,070 yards) and Swen rushed for 785 yards. Both earned All-Conference recognition in ‘21. Valladay received Second Team All-MW honors from head coaches and media. Swen was a Second Team selection by Pro Football Focus. Valladay ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West in rushing yards (82.3 yards per game). Swen ranked No. 2 in the MW and No. 26 in the nation in yards per carry (5.95).

UW’s 2021 rushing attack ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 20 in the NCAA, averaging 211.7 yards per game. UW’s passing attack was fourth best in the MW and No. 38 in the nation in average yards per completion (13.06 yards). The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The 52 points scored in the bowl victory was a school record for a bowl game. Wyoming scored 40 or more points four times during the season in victories at Northern Illinois (50 points), vs. Ball State (45), at eventual MW champion Utah State (44) and vs. Kent State.

Wyoming’s 2020 offense again featured one of the most effective rushing attacks in the country among FBS teams. The Pokes ranked No. 14 in the nation in rushing, averaging 219.5 rushing yards per game. UW’s passing attack also ranked No. 7 nationally in passing yards per completion (14.84 yards per pass completion). The Cowboys ranked No. 24 in fewest turnovers committed (9 total turnovers) and were No. 32 in red-zone offense (converting 23 of 26 red-zone opportunities into points). Valladay averaged 110.0 rushing yards per game to lead the Mountain West and rank No. 17 in the nation. He also averaged 131.00 all-purpose yards per game to rank No. 27 nationally.

In 2019, the Cowboy offense ranked 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.

The 2019 Cowboy offense 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.

In 2018, Wyoming’s rushing attack ranked No. 4 in the Mountain West and No. 39 in the NCAA in rushing as a team. UW’s offense also ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 4 in the nation in fewest turnovers, committing only 11 total turnovers for the year. In spite of the Wyoming offense being in transition with two young quarterbacks in Sean Chambers and Tyler Vander Waal guiding the offense after former Cowboy Josh Allen moved on to the NFL as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Wyoming offense hit its stride during a four-game winning streak to end the 2018 season. During that four-game win streak, UW’s offense averaged 31.0 points and 415.5 yards per game.

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. 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 yards per game).

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 (200708), 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.

Haug recruits northern California and southern California for the Cowboys.

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(Wyoming ‘11) Defensive Ends

A former Wyoming football great returned to his alma mater in February of 2023 when Brian Hendricks was announced as the Cowboys’ new defensive ends coach. Hendricks, a native of Burlington, Colo., played for the Pokes from 2008-11 and was honored three times with Mountain West All-Conference honors as a linebacker.

Hendricks returned to Wyoming from Illinois State University where he had been the defensive line coach for five seasons (2018-22) under head coach Brock Spack, who was Wyoming’s defensive coordinator in 1995 and ‘96 under the late Wyoming head coach Joe Tiller.

Prior to that, Hendricks coached for three seasons at Montana (2015-17). His first season with the Griz, Hendricks coached the defensive ends, and he coached the entire defensive line his final two seasons.

In 2013, he earned his first full-time college coaching position at Colorado Schools of Mines and coached the Oredigger defensive line for two seasons from 2013-14. Hendricks also served as a defensive graduate assistant at Colorado State prior to that, working for his former linebacker coach at Wyoming, Marty English, who Hendricks now replaces as UW’s defensive ends coach following English’s retirement announcement on Feb. 14, 2023.

The Illinois State defense in 2022 ranked No. 5 in the nation among Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in sacks, with 35. ISU also was No. 5 in the country in pass defense (169.8 yards allowed per game), was No. 10 in total defense (318.5 yards allowed) and No. 11 in scoring defense (20.2 points allowed per game).

In 2019, the Redbirds enjoyed an outstanding season, posting a 10-5 record and advancing to the FCS Quarterfinals before losing a defensive battle by a score of 9-3 to eventual national champion North Dakota State. Illinois State was ranked No. 6 in the nation in 2019.

Hendricks’ 2019 defensive front led the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in sacks, with 52. That defensive line unit was led by All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) First Team defensive end Romeo McKnight and MVFC Honorable Mention nose tackle John Ridgeway. McKnight would go on to play in the East-West Shrine Game and sign as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns. Earlier in their careers, McKnight was named a HERO Sports FCS Sophomore All-American and an MVFC All-Newcomer Team selection in his first season, while Ridgeway also earned MVFC All-Newcomer Team honors.

The 52 sacks in 2019 were also an Illinois State school record. The 2019 Redbird defense ranked in the Top 10 in the nation in seven defensive categories, including: leading the nation in red zone defense (61.4 percent), ranking No. 3 in turnovers gained (33), No. 4 in scoring defense (16.0 points allowed per game), No. 11 in total defense (303.5 yards allowed per game), No. 14 in rushing defense (116.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 19 in pass defense (186.8 yards allowed per game).

The 2018 season was also a strong one for the Redbird defense as it ranked No. 10 in scoring defense (20.0 points allowed per game) and No. 22 in rushing defense (126.8 yards allowed per game). Illinois State also ranked as the the second-best total defense (309.8 ypg) in the conference behind eventual national champion North Dakota State.

Hendricks came to Illinois State after serving as an assistant coach at Montana for three seasons. At Montana, Hendricks served the last two seasons as the Grizzlies’ defensive line coach. He coached the defensive ends his first season in 2015 and worked with 2015 STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year Tyrone Holmes, who led the nation with 18 sacks. The 2015 Griz team posted an 8-5 record, advanced to the Second Round of the FCS Playoffs and earned a No. 14 national ranking.

Hendricks followed Colorado School of Mines head coach Bob Stitt to Montana. Hendricks was an assistant coach for Stitt at Mines for the 2013 and ‘14 seasons, working with the defensive line. In 2014, Mines had an overall record of 10-2 and tied for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title with an 8-1 league mark. The Orediggers advanced to the First Round of the 2014 NCAA Division II Playoffs, and earned a No. 16 national ranking.

With Hendricks coaching the defensive front, the 2014 Orediggers’ defense ranked second in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) in scoring defense (23.4 points allowed per game), No. 1 in the RMAC and No. 36 in the nation in Division II in rushing defense (124.9 yards allowed per game) and No. 1 in the RMAC and No. 12 in the nation in sacks (38).

Hendricks coached an Oredigger defense in 2013 that ranked No. 1 in the RMAC and No. 7 in the country in scoring defense (17.0 points allowed per game).

He joined Stitt’s staff in 2013, following a short stint as a defensive graduate assistant at Colorado State, working with his former position coach at Wyoming, Marty English, who was CSU’s defensive coordinator at the time.

As a linebacker for the Cowboys from 2008-11, Hendricks earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors twice -as a senior in 2011 and as a sophomore in 2009. He also earned Honorable Mention All-MW honors his junior season of 2010 in spite having to fight thru some nagging injuries throughout that season.

A former Wyoming team captain, Hendricks concluded his career with 309 career tackles, while playing in 45 career games for the Cowboys. He was a starter for the Pokes when they captured the 2009 New Mexico Bowl Championship, with a 35-28 double overtime win over Fresno State. In that game, Hendricks led Wyoming with 13 tackles and he and his defensive teammates posted a remarkable goal-line stand in the first overtime. Fresno State had a first and goal at the Wyoming one-yard line, but the Cowboy defense held the Bulldogs out of the end zone on four straight running plays and UW went on to capture the victory. Hendricks led the Cowboys to a second New Mexico Bowl appearance his senior season of 2011.

He ended the 2009 season ranked No. 12 in the nation in tackles, averaging 10.55 per game. His 116 tackles in the 2009 season ranks as the 24th best single-season performance in school history, and he still holds the school record for most tackles in a single game, recording 23 tackles on the road at Air Force in 2009.

Hendricks is a native of Burlington, Colo., he earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from the University of Wyoming in 2011. He and his wife Talia, who is a native of Green River, Wyo., have three children, son Hawk, daughter Quinn and son Westly.

He will recruit his native state of Colorado for the Cowboys.

Brian Hendricks

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 1st

Years as a College Coach: 11th

Personal

Wife: Talia

Children: Hawk, Quinn and Westly

Education

Wyoming ‘11 Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business

Playing Experience

Wyoming Linebacker, 2008-11

Year-by-Year Coaching History

2023-Present

2016-17

2015

2013-14

2019

2015

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SHANNON MOORE

(Black Hills State ‘00)

Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks

Shannon Moore will enter his fifth season coaching the Wyoming tight ends and fullbacks and coordinating special teams for the Pokes in 2023. He joined the Wyoming coaching staff in January 2019. Moore came to Wyoming after spending the previous three years at East Carolina University. He will be coaching in his 21st season in ‘23.

Moore coached Wyoming tight end Treyton Welch in 2022. Welch was selected as the First Team All-Mountain West tight end by Pro Football Focus (PFF) in ‘22. He also earned Third Team All-MW honors from Phil Steele and was an Honorable Mention All-Mountain selection by MW head coaches and media. Welch was the only Mountain West tight end to rank in the Top 10 in the MW in TD receptions last season, tying for No. 4 with five total touchdown catches. Welch received an “A” grade from PFF for the 2022 season. Welch and fullback/tight end Parker Christensen ranked third and fourth for Wyoming in receptions in ‘22. Welch caught 22 passes for 308 yards, and Christensen had 19 catches for 169. All total, Moore’s tight-end and fullback group accounted for a total of 53 receptions for 604 yards and six TD receptions in ‘22.

Wyoming’s 2022 offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 14 in the nation in red-zone offense (90.6 percent) and No. 3 in the MW and No. 44 nationally in rushing offense (181.4 yards per game). The offense ranked No. 3 in the league and No. 25 nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.46 per game) and ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.46 per game). The Cowboys also generated a 1,000-yard rusher in ‘22 in Titus Swen (1,039 yards). Moore’s special teams blocked two kicks in the ‘22 season to rank No. 3 in the conference and No. 36 in the nation.

Wyoming entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

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The 2021 Wyoming rushing attack ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 20 in the NCAA, averaging 211.7 yards per game. UW’s passing attack was fourth best in the MW and No. 38 in the nation in average yards per completion (13.06 yards). The Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The 52 points scored in the bowl victory was a school record for a bowl game. Wyoming scored 40 or more points four times during the season in victories at Northern Illinois (50 points), vs. Ball State (45), at eventual MW champion Utah State (44) and vs. Kent State.

Moore’s tight ends and fullbacks had a productive 2021 season. Treyton Welch caught 19 passes for 163 yards. Parker Christensen had 13 receptions for 127, while Colin O’Brien caught two passes for 27 yards and Jackson Marcotte added one reception for six yards. Combined, the four tight ends caught 35 passes for 323 yards.

That 2021 tight end group helped block for Wyoming’s No. 2 all-time career rusher Xazavian Valladay and sophomore Titus Swen, who combined for an extremely effective season. Valladay recorded the second 1,000-yard rushing season of his career (1,070 yards) and Swen rushed for 785 yards. Both earned All-Conference recognition in ‘21. Valladay received Second Team All-MW honors from head coaches and media. Swen was a Second Team selection by Pro Football Focus. Valladay ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West in rushing yards (82.3 yards per game). Swen ranked No. 2 in the MW and No. 26 in the nation in yards per carry (5.95).

The 2021 kickoff return team for the Cowboys ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 39 in the FBS, averaging 23.0 yards per return. Leading that unit was Cowboy cornerback, Cam Stone, who averaged 40.0 yards per kickoff return and returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in Wyoming’s 44-17 road win over eventual MW champion Utah State. Stone was named an Honorable Mention All-MW honoree by Pro Football Focus.

Wyoming’s 2020 offense again featured one of the most effective rushing attacks in the country among FBS teams. The Pokes ranked No. 14 in the nation in rushing, averaging 219.5 rushing yards per game. UW’s passing attack also ranked No. 7 nationally in passing yards per completion (14.84 yards per pass completion). The Cowboys ranked No. 24 in fewest turnovers committed (9 total turnovers) and were No. 32 in red-zone offense (converting 23 of 26 red-zone opportunities into points). The tight end group combined for 12 catches for 184 yards in six games, with sophomore Treyton Welch leading the group with five receptions for 95 yards. Moore’s tight ends and fullbacks were key in opening holes for junior running back Xazavian Valladay, who earned First Team All-Mountain West honors and led the league in rushing for the second consecutive season. Valladay averaged 110.0 rushing yards per game to not only lead the Mountain West but rank No. 17 in the nation. He also averaged 131.00 all-purpose yards per game to rank No. 27 nationally.

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. 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 running back Valladay, who earned First Team All-Mountain West honors for the 2019 season. 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 were 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.

Moore 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 AllConference 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 allowed (zero).

in 2014, averaging 23.76 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 Moore coached for eight seasons as a full-time assistant coach at South Dakota State (2006-13) and two years at SDSU as a graduate assistant (2003-04). During his time at South Dakota State, he coordinated special teams and coached tight ends his last four

Moore coached for eight seasons as a full-time assistant coach at South Dakota State (2006-13) and two years at SDSU as a graduate assistant (2003-04). During his time at South Dakota State, he coordinated special teams and coached tight ends his last four seasons from 2010-13. Prior to that, Moore coached the running backs and tight ends from 2006-08, before taking on the duties of special teams coordinator and quarterbacks coach during the 2009 season.

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

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.

teams in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in several special teams categories under Moore’s direction. SDSU ranked first campaigns. The Jackrabbits also ranked ninth nationally for kickoff returns with an average of 23.86 yards per return in In addition to his coaching duties, Moore performed a key role in the academic success of the South Dakota State Academic

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.

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 his eight seasons. 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.

a also 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.

A native of Gordon, Neb., Moore and his wife, Lindsay, have one daughter, Mackenzie Rose. Moore recruits the states of South Dakota and Wyoming and the Dallas metropolitan area.

A native of Gordon, Neb., Moore and his wife, Lindsay, have one daughter, Mackenzie Rose. Wyoming

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JOE TRIPODI

(Northwestern ‘06) Offensive Line

Joe Tripodi joined the Wyoming Football coaching staff as the Cowboys’ offensive line coach in February 2022. He will be entering his second season coaching Wyoming’s offensive line in 2023 and his 14th season as a college coach. Tripodi previously coached the offensive line at Temple University for three seasons from 2019-21 and coached nine seasons at Northern Illinois from 2010-18.

In his first season with Wyoming in 2022, the Cowboy offense ranked No. 1 in the MW and No. 14 in the nation in red-zone offense (90.6 percent) and No. 3 in the MW and No. 44 nationally in rushing offense (181.4 yards per game). The offense ranked No. 3 in the league and No. 25 nationally in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.46 per game) and ranked No. 3 in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.46 per game). Tripodi’s offensive line helped pave the way for a 1,000-yard rusher in 2022 as Titus Swen rushed for 1,039 yards.

All five of Tripodi’s starting offensive linemen earned All-Conference recognition in ‘22. Offensive guard Zach Watts was selected First Team All-Mountain West by Pro Football Focus (PFF). PFF named Cowboy center Nofoafia Tulafono to its Second Team. Offensive tackle Frank Crum was selected to PFF’s Third Team along with offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon. Offensive guard Eric Abojei was named Third Team All-MW by Phil Steele. Pregnon was also named a Second Team Freshman All-American by College Football News.

Wyoming entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

Tripodi is a former starting offensive lineman himself at Northwestern University of the Big Ten. He started the final 24 consecutive games he played for the Wildcats and was part of two Northwestern teams to earn bowl bids -- the 2003 Motor City Bowl and the 2005 Sun Bowl. He was the co-recipient of the inaugural Randy Walker Wildcat Award in 2006, which is awarded to the player with the best work ethic, toughness and warrior attitude.

During Tripodi’s three seasons at Temple from 2019-21, he coached First Team All-America center Matt Hennessy in 2019. Hennessy was also a finalist for the 2019 Rimington Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s top collegiate center each season. The Owls’ earned a berth in the 2019 Military Bowl. Tripodi coached five All-America Athletic Conference players at Temple, and had two of his offensive lineman go on to the NFL, including Hennessy, who was a third-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons.

Prior to Temple, Tripodi spent nine seasons at Northern Illinois. In his last three seasons at Northern Illinois from 2016-18, Tripodi was the Offensive Run-Game Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for the Huskies. NIU ranked 17th in the nation in rushing offense and 31st in total offense in 2016, while allowing only 8.0 total sacks to opponents to rank No. 2 in the country in fewest sacks allowed.

Tripodi was the offensive line coach at NIU from 2013-15. He coached the tight ends and fullbacks in 2012, and was an offensive graduate assistant coach in 2010-11.

Over his nine years on the Huskies’ coaching staff, NIU captured four MAC Championships in 2011, ‘12, ‘14 and ‘18, and won seven MAC West Division titles in 2010, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15 and ‘18. He coached 19 All-MAC offensive linemen at NIU, had one William V. Campbell Finalist (symbolic of the nation’s top football scholar-athlete), and coached six All-America players. Tripodi also had five players earn opportunities with NFL teams, including Max Scharping, who was a second round pick of the Houston Texans. Tripodi’s offensive line helped block for quarterback Jordan Lynch at Northern Illinois. Lynch finished seventh in the Heisman voting in 2012 and placed third in the 2013 Heisman balloting.

Tripodi was a member of eight bowl teams at Northern Illinois in nine seasons, highlighted by an appearance in the Orange Bowl at the conclusion of the 2012 season. The Huskies won the 2010 uDrove Humanitarian Bowl, the 2011 GoDaddy.com Bowl, and played in the 2013 Poinsettia Bowl, 2014 Boca Raton Bowl, 2015 Poinsettia Bowl, the 2017 Quick Lane Bowl and the 2018 Boca Raton Bowl.

He and his wife, Rachel, have one daughter, Emma, and one son, Roman. Tripodi completed his bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern in 2006 and his master’s degree in adult and higher education from NIU in 2011.

He recruits central California and southern California for the Cowboys.

Joe Tripodi

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 2nd

Years as a College Coach: 14th

Personal

Wife: Rachel

Children: Emma and Roman

Education

Northern Illinois ‘11 Master’s in Adult and Higher Ed

Northwestern ‘06 Bachelor’s in Communications

Playing Experience

Northwestern Offensive Guard, 2002-06

Year-by-Year Coaching History

2022-Present Wyoming Offensive Line

2019-21 Temple Offensive Line

2016-18 Northern Illinois Run-Game Coordinator/OL

2013-15 Northern Illinois Offensive Line

2012 Northern Illinois Tight Ends/Fullbacks

2010-11 Northern Illinois Graduate Assistant

Postseason Coaching Experience

2022 Wyoming Arizona Bowl

2019 Temple Military Bowl

2018 Northern Illinois Boca Raton Bowl

2017 Northern Illinois Quick Lane Bowl

2015 Northern Illinois Poinsettia Bowl

2014 Northern Illinois Boca Raton Bowl

2013 Northern Illinois Poinsettia Bowl

2012 Northern Illinois Orange Bowl

2011 Northern Illinois GoDaddy Bowl Champions

2010 Northern Illinois Humanitarian Bowl Champions

Where He Recruits

Central California and Southern California

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ERIC DONOVAL

(Wisconsin-La Crosse ‘10) Director of Sports Performance/ Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

Eric Donoval is in his fourth year serving as Director of Sports Performance for Cowboy Football and his sixth overall year at Wyoming. Donoval has been a member of the Wyoming Football strength and conditioning staff since January of 2018. He was the Associate Director of Sports Performance for Wyoming Football in 2018 and ‘19 before being promoted to the head position in January of 2020. In his current role, he oversees all strength and conditioning training for the Cowboy Football program, including supervising a staff of full-time assistants and graduate assistant coaches that work directly with football.

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.

Eric Donoval

Career Profile

Coaching Experience

Years at Wyoming: 6th

Years as a College Coach: 14th

Personal

Wife: Lindsay

Children: Marli

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

Year-by-Year

2020-Present

Donoval and his staff helped develop a Wyoming team that entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

In 2021, Donoval developed the Cowboys on way to a 7-6 season and a dominating 52-38 win over Kent State in the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. It was Wyoming’s third consecutive bowl victory. The 52 points were the most scored by a Wyoming team in school history.

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 student-athletes.

Donoval has had the opportunity to work with some elite athletes at both Wyoming and LSU. At Wyoming, he has trained a number of players who went on to the NFL. The most recent of those Cowboys was linebacker Chad Muma, who in 2021 earned Second Team All-America honors from both the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Pro Football Focus and received Third Team All-America recognition from Associated Press. He was also one of six national finalists for the Butkus Award. Muma was the Sixth Pick in the Third Round (70th overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. Among other former Cowboys who Donoval worked with who went on to the NFL were: Marcus Epps, Carl Granderson, Tyler Hall, Cassh Maluia, Logan Wilson and Andrew Wingard. Donoval also worked with a number of high NFL Draft picks at LSU, including: Jamal Adams, Odell Beckham Jr., Leonard Fournette, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Patrick Peterson, Devin White and Tre’Davious White.

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 summer 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.

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.

COWBOY COACHES COWBOY COACHES NICK FULTON

(Sioux Falls ‘04) Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations

Nick Fulton was announced as Wyoming’s new Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations in January 2022. He will be entering his fourth overall season as a part of the Cowboy Football staff, having also served as a graduate assistant coach at UW in 2010 and ‘11. Fulton will be entering his 19th year of college football coaching and administrative experience in the 2023 season.

Fulton grew up in Laramie where he was an outstanding high school football player. He went on to play collegiately at the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, S.D., earning All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-America honors as an offensive linemen. Prior to returning to Wyoming, he most recently was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colo.

He is responsible for a variety of administrative duties with the Cowboys, including planning team travel, monitoring the football budget, serving as a liaison with the UW Athletics academic counseling staff and helping coordinate a number of team functions.

Having worked for the Cowboy Football program previously as a graduate assistant and having grown up in Laramie, Fulton has an excellent understanding of Wyoming Football.

In his first season back with Cowboy Football, Fulton was part of a football staff that developed a team that entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

Fulton served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colo., in the COVID-shortened season of 2020. Prior to that, he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., for the 2019 season.

Fulton enjoyed a very successful four-year run at Colorado School of Mines from 2015-18. The Orediggers advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2016 and 2018 and captured the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Championship both seasons. During that four-year span in Golden, Colo., Mines posted records of 8-3 in 2015, 10-3 in 2016, 7-4 in 2017 and 10-2 in 2018.

In 2016, Mines posted a 10-3 record, were champions of the RMAC and advanced to the Second Round of the Division II Playoffs. Fulton coached 2016 Harlon Hill Award winner, quarterback Justin Dvorak. The Harlon Hill Award is presented to the NCAA Division II football player of the year each season. Fulton’s offensive unit ranked No. 1 in the nation in total offense, averaging 566.8 yards per game, ranked No. 1 in the country in first downs (373), ranked No. 2 in passing offense (359.8 yards per game) and ranked No. 3 in scoring offense (47.5 points per game).

The 2018 Orediggers recorded a 10-2 record, won the RMAC Championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the second time in three seasons. Mines’ offense again led the nation in total offense, averaging 556.8 yards per game, ranked No. 2 in first downs (307) and passing offense (331.9 yards per game) and ranked No. 4 in the country in scoring offense (47.2 points per game).

Fulton also coached Harlon Hill Award candidate Cameron Mayberry at running back in 2017. Mayberry averaged 156.6 rushing yards per game that season to rank No. 3 in the nation in rushing, and he averaged 200.0 all-purpose yards per game to rank No. 3 in the nation in that category.

Prior to coaching at Colorado School of Mines, Fulton spent three seasons (2012-14) as the offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and football academic coordinator at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. While at Black Hills State, Fulton’s offense set a school record for total offense in the 2014 season, averaging 433.3 yards per game, and quarterback Ward Anderson ranked No. 6 in the country in total offense (337.5 yards per game). Fulton coached the Yellow Jackets offensive linemen in 2012 and ‘13 and coached the quarterbacks in 2014.

Fulton was a graduate assistant coach at the University of Wyoming for the 2010 and ‘11 seasons. He worked primarily in assisting Wyoming’s offensive coordinator in practices and games, including aiding in coaching Cowboy quarterbacks and wide receivers. On game days, Fulton was involved in signaling in offensive plays. In addition to his coaching duties, he also was actively involved in assisting Wyoming’s recruiting coordinator in all aspects of the recruiting process. Fulton was part of a 2011 Cowboy team that finished the season with an 8-5 overall record and finished third in the Mountain West behind only TCU and Boise State. The 2011 Cowboys earned a bid to the 2011 New Mexico Bowl.

In the summer of 2006, Fulton was hired as an assistant coach at Doane College in Crete, Neb. For four seasons from 2006-09, Fulton served in several roles on the Doane staff including: offensive line/tight ends coach, interim director of football operations and head junior varsity coach. He coached nine offensive linemen who earned AllConference honors at Crete.

Fulton’s first college coaching job was at his alma mater, the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, S.D. He served as the offensive line coach for the Cougars for the 2005 season. Sioux Falls advanced to the semifinals of the 2005 NAIA Playoffs and finished the season ranked No. 4 in the national rankings. Upon graduating from Sioux Falls with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Fulton served as an admissions counselor at Sioux Falls from July 2004 to August 2006.

Fulton played his college football at the University of Sioux Falls following his graduation from Laramie High School. He was a standout offensive lineman during his college career from 1999-2003. Fulton earned All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-America honors as an offensive lineman. He was part of three consecutive conference championship teams in 2001, ‘02 and ‘03 at the University of Sioux Falls. The 2001 team played in the NAIA National Championship Game in 2001, finishing as the national runner-up.

Fulton and his wife, Becki, were married in December of 2014. They have two young daughters, Gwenna and Mara.

Nick Fulton Career Profile

Administrative Experience

Years at Wyoming: 4th

Years in College Football: 19th

Personal

Wife: Becki

Children: Gwenna and Mara

Education

Sioux Falls ‘04 Bachelor’s in Communications

Playing Experience

Sioux Falls Offensive Lineman, 1999-03

Year-by-Year Coaching/

Administrative History

2022-Present Wyoming Associate A.D. for Football Operations

2020 Colorado Mesa Offensive Coordinator/QBs

2019 N. Colorado Offensive Coordinator/QBs

2015-18 Colorado Mines Offensive Coordinator/QBs

2012-14 Black Hills State Offensive Coordinator/ Recruiting Coordinator

2010-11 Wyoming Graduate Assistant Coach

2006-09 Doane College Offensive Line/Tight Ends

2005 Sioux Falls Offensive Line/Special Teams

Postseason Coaching/

Administrative Experience

2022 Wyoming Arizona Bowl

2018 Colorado Mines NCAA Division II First Round

2016 Colorado Mines NCAA Division II Second Round

2011 Wyoming Gildan New Mexico Bowl

2005 Sioux Falls NAIA Semifinals

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

KIRBY O’MEARA

(Central Arkansas ‘13) Director of Player Personnel

Kirby O’Meara joined the Wyoming Football program as Director of Player Personnel in January of 2023. O’Meara came to Wyoming from the University of Central Florida (UCF). The 2023 season will be O’Meara’s 10th working in college football.

O’Meara has been involved in college football recruiting since 2014. His most recent experience was as the Director of Player Personnel at UCF beginning in April of 2022. During the 2022 season, he was involved in assisting the Knight football coaches in all aspects of recruiting. He oversaw the identification and evaluation process of all recruiting prospects, assisted in planning and coordinating on-campus recruiting visits and events, managed the recruiting database for UCF Football and was heavily involved in roster management. UCF earned a bid to the 2022 Military Bowl.

Prior to his time at UCF, O’Meara spent four seasons as the Assistant Director of Player Personnel at the University of Florida from January of 2018 through December of 2021. Over that four-year span, he assisted in developing and implementing the action plan for the player personnel department. Among his duties were: evaluating potential prospects, building and managing the database of prospects broken down by coaches’ recruiting areas and by prospects’ positions, managing recruiting services for the department, hiring and overseeing student recruiting interns and assisting the coaching staff in the recruitment of prospects. During his time at Florida, the Gators won the Peach Bowl at the end of the 2018 season and won the Orange Bowl at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Florida also appeared in the Cotton Bowl in 2020 and the Gasparilla Bowl in 2021.

O’Meara began his college player personnel career at the University of Arkansas in 2014. He started out as a Recruiting Specialist for Razorback Football for three seasons from May of 2014 through March of 2017. He assisted in the evaluation and identification process of potential recruits, assisted in planning and coordinating official and unofficial visits on campus, helped coordinate the videotape on potential recruits for evaluation by the coaching staff and assisted in managing student interns.

In April of 2017, O’Meara was promoted to the position of Personnel Quality Control for Razorback Football, with increased responsibilities within the player personnel department. He served in that role for the 2017 season before moving on to the University of Florida in January of 2018. While he was at Arkansas, the Razorbacks won the Texas Bowl in 2014, won the Liberty Bowl in 2015 and participated in the Belk Bowl in 2016.

He also spent part of the summer of 2016 as a training camp scouting intern for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL.

O’Meara earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and finance from the University of Central Arkansas in December of 2013. Prior to entering a career in college football, O’Meara worked in the accounting field following graduation through the time he joined the University of Arkansas football program in the summer of 2014.

O’Meara played college football at Central Arkansas from 2010-13 where he was the team’s starting long snapper. He began his college career at TCU, redshirting his freshman season of 2009 before transferring to Central Arkansas. A native of Georgetown, Texas, he played his high school football at Georgetown High School.

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SAMANTHA PATTEN

(Florida ‘20) Director of On-Campus Recruiting

Samantha Patten was hired as Wyoming’s Director of On-Campus Recruiting in August of 2022. Patten came to Wyoming after most recently serving as a recruiting intern for the University of Florida football program from 2018 to 2020.

At Wyoming, she works closely with the Cowboy coaching staff in coordinating on-campus visits by recruits and hosting recruits and their families while on campus. She also assists the Executive Director of Recruiting and Director of Player Personnel in helping manage all recruiting activities. Patten also assists in hosting special events for Cowboy Football.

Patten’s position at the University of Florida in the summer of 2022 was as a football intern and recruiting analyst. She assisted in planning official and unofficial recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes. Patten helped host recruits and their families while on campus, including conducting tours of the Florida campus and the athletics facilities. She held that position from May to July of 2022 before accepting her full-time position with Wyoming Football.

Since graduating from Florida in August 2020, Patten has also gained valuable experience working in two different roles affiliated with the NFL. From September 2021 to April 2022, Patten worked as a coaching and personnel intern with Athletes First, which is one of the most prestigious agencies representing NFL players, coaches, administrative personnel and broadcasters. She attended the 2022 NFL Combine, assisting with setup of the venue and registration. Patten helped create personalized graphics and presentations for clients and was involved in data analysis and execution of other creative materials. She specifically assisted in planning and creating head-coaching interview presentations for Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus.

Patten’s other NFL experience was working as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ gameday event and entertainment staff from August 2021 to January 2022. She assisted with the Fan Entertainment Zone, coordinating with corporate sponsors on set up and breakdown. During home games, Patten served on the field as a liaison to pre-game and halftime performers. She also engaged with fans to help ensure their overall positive game-day experience.

From December 2020 to June 2021, Patten gained experience as a game operations and marketing intern with the Orlando Solar Bears, a minor-league hockey team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL. She helped create and organize all in-game promotions and intermission contests, as well as assisted in planning and implementation of other special events and promotions for the team. Patten was also involved with management of the Solar Bears Twitter account during games.

As an undergraduate at the University of Florida, Patten was a recruiting and administrative assistant with Gator Football from January 2018 to May 2020. She assisted in updating information on prospective student-athletes for use by the Florida recruiting and coaching staffs as they evaluated potential recruits. Patten helped in organizing recruiting events for prospects and their families, and she helped design and create recruiting materials that focused on the various academic programs available at the University of Florida. She was also a Gator Football Ambassador from January 2017 to January 2018, helping host prospects and their families on game days.

Patten earned her bachelor of science degree in advertising, with a concentration in art studies and graphic design from Florida in August 2020.

Samantha Patten

SUPPORT STAFF SUPPORT STAFF JAKE CHAPMAN

Director of Recruiting Operations/Video Coordinator

Jake Chapman is entering his 10th year as a member of the Wyoming Football staff in 2023. 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.

DAVID KERNS

Head Football Athletic Trainer

David Kerns was hired as Head Athletic Trainer for Wyoming Football in the spring of 2019. The 2023 season will mark his fifth year at Wyoming and his 39th working as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level. Kerns will oversee all athletic training operations for Cowboy Football, including supervising a staff of 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, identify, manage and rehabilitate injuries, while also collaborating with Wyoming Football team physicians to provide the best 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, W.Va. 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.

HALEY WALSH

Cowboy Football Office Manager

Haley Walsh is entering her 13th 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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GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

T AYLOR L UCAS Offensive Graduate Assistant

Taylor Lucas will begin his second season as an offensive graduate assistant with Wyoming Football in 2023. Lucas came to Wyoming after serving as the offensive coordinator and coaching the offensive line at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) for the 2021 season. Wisconsin-Stevens Point competes at the NCAA Division III level.

In his first season with Cowboy Football, he was part of a football staff that developed a team that entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

Before returning to Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Lucas coached at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. He coached at the NCAA Division II school for three seasons from 2018-20. Lucas was the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for the Hawks. During his time at Saint Anselm, he coached a pair of NE10 All-Conference selections in Alex Casey and Brian Kosicki.

Prior to coaching at Saint Anselm, Lucas spent two years (2016-17) at NCAA Division III Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis., where he coached the tight ends and fullbacks. He also assisted the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach and served as the Academic Coordinator for the Pioneers, overseeing study tables as well as academic meetings. Under Lucas’ oversight, the team GPA of the Pioneers hit a record 3.005 in the Spring 2017 semester.

Upon graduation from college and before joining the Carroll coaching staff, Lucas spent the spring semester of 2016 assisting UWSP with game day operations while assisting the football staff.

Lucas was a four-year starter on the offensive line for the UWSP Pointers from 2012 to 2015. He was the first two-time Academic All-America selection in the UWSP football history, earning the honor in 2014 and 2015. He was a three-time recipient of Academic All-District honors. Lucas was named a team captain for UWSP his senior season of 2015, and he was a key contributor to the Pointers 2014 team that was nationally ranked.

A native of Brookfield, Wis., Lucas graduated from UWSP in December 2015 with a degree in business administration. He completed his MBA at Carroll in 2018.

A USTIN M AUS Offensive Graduate Assistant

Austin Maus will be serving as a Wyoming graduate assistant for his third consecutive year in 2023. Maus was the Offensive Quality Control Graduate Assistant for Wyoming in 2021 and has been the Offensive Graduate Assistant Coach in 2022 and ‘23.

As an offensive graduate assistant, Maus assists players in skill development, breaks down weekly opponent film, leads scout team meetings with Wyoming’s scout team players and coaches them during practice to simulate opponents’ plays. He also helps create opponent scouting reports, generates practice scripts and daily drawings for position groups, participates in game-plan meetings with the coaching staff each week and meets with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits.

In 2022, he was part of a Wyoming football staff that developed a team that entered the 2022 college football season as the fourth youngest team in the country but went on to record a 7-6 record, finish second in the Mountain West Conference Mountain Division and earn a spot in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. Along the way the ‘22 Pokes defeated rivals Air Force, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Utah State and American Athletic Conference member Tulsa. Wyoming’s 7-6 record gave them their fifth winning season in the past seven seasons.

In 2021, Maus assisted the tight ends/fullbacks coach in practice preparation, creating practice plans and compiling scouting materials on upcoming opponents to provide to the Cowboy coaching staff as they prepared game plans. Maus was also involved in providing information to the coaching staff on game days.

The 2021 Wyoming Cowboys posted a 7-6 record and won their third consecutive bowl game, with a convincing 52-38 win over Kent State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The 52 points scored in the bowl victory was a school record for a bowl game. Wyoming scored 40 or more points four times during the season in victories at Northern Illinois (50 points), vs. Ball State (45), at eventual MW champion Utah State (44) and vs. Kent State.

Before coming to Wyoming in 2021, Maus was a recruiting assistant with the University of Iowa football program from August 2017 to March 2019 and then became a student assistant with Hawkeye Football from March 2019 through June 2021.

Maus earned his bachelor’s degree in management with a minor in sports and recreation management from Iowa in May 2021.

D ARIAN M EDRAN Defensive Graduate Assistant

Darian Medran joined the Wyoming football staff in the summer of 2023 as a Defensive Graduate Assistant. He will work with the Cowboy defensive coaching staff in helping players in skill development, will break down weekly opponent film, lead scout team meetings with Wyoming’s scout team players and coach them during practice to simulate opponents’ plays. He will also help create opponent scouting reports, generate practice scripts and daily drawings for position groups, participate in game-plan meetings with the coaching staff each week and meet with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits.

Medran came to Wyoming from Sam Houston State University where he served as a graduate assistant in 2022, working with linebackers and defensive backs. He also was the co-video coordinator for the football team in ‘22. His duties included: helping organize and conduct practices; coaching the scout team; assist in coaching linebackers, defensive backs and special teams; helping produce scouting reports and playbooks; assisting in recruiting efforts; and organizing the football filming staff.

From 2019-21, Medran served as a defensive and recruiting student assistant at Sam Houston State. During his time at Sam Houston State, the Bearkats won the 2020 FCS National Championship. In 2021, Sam Houston State began its two-year transition to the FBS level and captured the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship. Sam Houston becomes a member of Conference USA in 2023.

Before working at Sam Houston State, Medran served as a recruiting and equipment intern at the University of Miami in Florida from 2017-19.

Medran earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Sam Houston State.

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CADEN BARNETT

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OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 305, SOPHOMORE JUSTIN, TEXAS (NORTHWEST)

UW This Season: An experienced offensive lineman, Barnett came out of spring practice at the top of the depth chart at right tackles. 2022: Barnett played in 12 games last season for the Cowboys along the offensive line. He helped pave the way for a 1,000 yard rusher. The Cowboy offense ranked third in the conference rushing for 181.4 yards per game. The Wyoming offensive line ranked third in the conference and No. 30 in the nation allowing 1.46 sacks per game.

2021: Barnett redshirted during his first season.

High School: Caden Barnett was ranked as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. He was part of a Northwest High team that reached the First Round of the Texas Conference 5A D1 State Playoffs and posted a 7-4 overall record and a 5-2 district record. He earned First Team All-District Class 5A Division II for District 4-5A as a junior in 2019. Barnett played offensive tackle and defensive end in high school. He played for head coach Bill Poe at Northwest High. Barnett was also recruited by Air Force, Colorado State, UConn and Louisiana-Monroe.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

CADEN BARNETT CAREER STATISTICS

Games Played: 12 in 2022

Games Started: None

JORDAN BERTAGNOLE

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DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 287, JUNIOR CASPER, WYO. (NATRONA COUNTY)

UW This Season: A veteran on the defensive line, Bertagnole is at the top of the depth chart at defensive tackle. He was named to the First Team Preseason All-MW team by Athlon Sports.

2022: Bertagnole has started 21 of 30 career games at defensive tackle as a Cowboy entering his junior season. He recorded 51 total tackles, 5.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss in 11 games during the 2022 season. He was forced to miss the Boise State and Fresno State games late in the season due to injury, but returned for the Arizona Bowl. Bertagnole was also credited with four quarterback hurries and he forced two fumbles. A very disruptive force in the middle of the Cowboy defense, Bertagnole earned Second Team All-Conference honors from Phil Steele in 2022. He recorded a career-high nine tackles against Utah State last season. He also recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks in a contest against Colorado State on Nov. 12.

2021: Bertagnole was once again one of the key players in the middle of the Cowboy defense. He appeared in all 13 contests for the Cowboys. He finished the season with 38 total tackles with 20 solo stops and 18 assisted tackles. He recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and was credited with a half sack. He also forced and recovered a fumble. He tied a career-high with eight solo tackles for the Pokes against Air Force. He recorded four tackles in contests against Fresno State, New Mexico, San Jose State and Colorado State. He recorded three tackles in each of the final three games of the season. He had tackles for loss against Montana State and Kent State and half tackles for loss against San Jose State, Colorado State and Boise State. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Bertagnole appeared in six games with four starts on the season. He finished fourth on the team 31 total tackles, the most by a defensive lineman. He added 10 solo stops and 21 assisted tackles. He ranked second on the Cowboys last season with 6.5 tackles for loss. He also ranked second on the team with 2.5 sacks. He also recovered one fumble on the season. He recorded a career-high eight tackles for the Cowboys at Colorado State. He recorded three tackles and his first career sack in the opener at Nevada. Against Hawai’I, he recorded seven tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 tackles for loss. In the finale against Boise State, he recorded four tackles and two tackles for loss.

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 american studies at UW.

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JORDAN BERTAGNOLE CAREER STATISTICS

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WIDE RECEIVER 6-4, 198, JUNIOR SPRING, TEXAS (KLEIN COLLINS)

UW This Season: An experienced wide receiver, Brown finished the spring at the top spot on the depth chart at X Receiver.

2022: Brown appeared in 12 games for the Pokes with nine starts. He finished the season with six catches for 69 yards and one touchdown. He had a career-high three catches in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. He had one catch for a careerhigh 32 yards for a touchdown against Colorado State, a score that proved to be the game winner for the Brown and Gold.

2021: Brown added depth to the wide receiver group playing in nine games missing the last four of the seasons with an injury. He hauled in three catches on the season for 33 yards with a long of 19 yards. His longest catch of the season came against Air Force.

2020: Appeared in four games for the Cowboys, but did not record any statistics.

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 American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receiving Yards: 32 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Catches: 3 vs. Ohio, 2022

Longest Reception: 32 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Touchdowns: 1 vs. Colorado State, 2022

ALEX BROWN CAREER STATISTICS

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WROOK BROWN

NICKEL 5-11, 186, SOPHOMORE SALADO, TEXAS (SALADO)

UW This Season: Brown had a strong spring and sits at the top of the depth chart at the nickel back position. 2022: Brown appeared in 13 games for the Cowboys with seven starts. He finished the season with 37 total tackles with 24 solo stops and 13 assisted tackles. He also recorded 1.5 tackles for loss. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles for the Pokes against New Mexico. He had six tackles for the Cowboys against Ohio in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. He recorded five tackles in his debut against Illinois in the season opener. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Redshirted during his first season with the program.

High School: Wrook Brown was named the 2020 MVP of Texas District 9 of Class 4A Division II. Brown played running back and safety at Salado High School. He helped lead Salado to an 11-2 record and a perfect 5-0 district record as a senior. Salado advanced to the Regional Finals (Third Round) of the Texas Conference 4A D2 State Playoffs before losing to Carthage. Carthage advanced to the State Championship Game. He ran track at Salado High, where he posted a personal best 49.7 seconds in his leg of the 4 x 400 meter relay team. Brown also played baseball in high school. He played for head football coach Alan Haire. Brown was also recruited by Louisiana-Monroe.

Personal: He is majoring in communications at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 7 at New Mexico, 2022

Assisted: 4 at Illinois, 2022

Total tackles: 10 at New Mexico, 2022

Tackle For Loss: 1.0 vs. Ohio, 2022

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JAYDEN CLEMONS

QUARTERBACK

6-1, 210, JUNIOR LEHI, UTAH (UTAH)

UW This Season: Clemons will once again provide depth at the quarterback position for the Cowboys this season.

2022: Clemons appeared in five games with one start. He was 7-of-111 passing for 90 yards and a touchdown leading the Cowboys to a win against Colorado State. He also rushed five times for 32 yards in the contest. In his first start against Boise State, he rushed for 26 yards. He had two rushes for 10 yards in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl.

2021: Clemens added depth to the quarterback position but did not appear in any games.

2020: Clemons spent the season at Utah. He did not play in any games.

High School: He earned Second-team all-state selection at Skyridge HS (Utah). He was a two-time all-region selection, earning first-team honors as a senior. He threw for 2,430 passing yards with 26 TD (137-of-267) and 121 carries for 982 yards (11 TD) as a senior. Skyridge played in the 5A state championship game in 2017 and 2018.

Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Completions: 7 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Attempts: 16 vs. Boise State, 2022

Long Completion: 32 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Rushing Attempts: 7 vs. Boise State, 2022

Rushing Yards: 32 vs. Colorado State

JAYDEN CLEMONS CAREER STATISTICS

CALEB

WIDE RECEIVER 5-7, 168, JUNIOR CHICO, CALIF. (BUTTE CC, CALIF.)

UW This Season: Cooley missed spring practice with an injury but will be back returning punts this fall.

2022: Cooley appeared in three games before a seasonending injury. He returned one kick for 10 yards against Illinois. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Cooley added depth at wide receiver and played special teams appearing in 13 games. He had three tackles on special teams. He also recorded one punt return for nine yards. His punt return came against Colorado State. He had two tackles on special teams against UCONN. He was named Academic All-MW.

Before Wyoming: He played at Butte Community College in California. During his only season at Butte in 2019, he had 26 catches for 229 yards and one touchdown.

High School: Graduate of Pleasant Valley High School. In his senior year at Pleasant Valley, he earned first-team All-Northern Section honors with 14 touchdowns and 960 receiving yards. His father was the coach at PVHS.

Personal: He is majoring in Entrepreneurship at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

SAFETY

5-11, 190, SOPHOMORE

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS 8 BUCK COORS

LOVELAND, COLO. (RESURRECTION CHRISTIAN)

UW This Season: Coors had a strong spring and finished second on the depth chart at the free safety position.

2022: Coors missed most of the season with an injury but returned to play in four games. He recorded three total tackles for the cowboys with stops against Hawaii, Fresno State and Ohio. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Coors added depth at the nickel during the season and appeared in three games on special teams. He did not record any statistics during the season.

2020: He did not appear in any games in his first season with the program.

High School: Coors played both quarterback and cornerback at Resurrection Christian High School. He led his team to a 10-3 record as a senior reaching the Semifinals of the State playoffs.

Personal: He is majoring in Statistics and Finance at Wyoming.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

BUCK COORS CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS 75 FRANK CRUM

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

6-7, 315, GRADUATE STUDENT LARAMIE, WYO. (LARAMIE)

UW This Season: A veteran presence on the offensive line for the Cowboys, Crum will move to left tackle this season. He sits atop the depth chart with 43 games played at UW.

2022: Crum played and started 12 games for the Cowboys. The Wyoming offensive line ranked third in the conference and No. 30 in the nation allowing 1.46 sacks per game. Crum has started 36 of 43 career games at Wyoming. He will move to left tackle in 2023 after starting at right tackle the past four seasons. He has helped pave the way for three 1,000-yard rushing seasons by Cowboy running backs -- Xazavian Valladay (2019 and 2021) and Titus Swen (2022). Crum earned All-Conference honors in 2022 from both Pro Football Focus (Third Team) and Phil Steele (Fourth Team). He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Crum appeared in all 13 games with 13 starts on the offensive line for the Cowboys. He was an Honorable Mention All-MW selection by Pro Football Focus. A veteran on the offensive line he has appeared in 33 career games for the Cowboys. He helped lead for All-MW running back Xazavian Valladay, who ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West in rushing yards per game. He paved the way for All-MW Second Team running back Titus Swen, who earned the honor from Pro Football Focus. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Crum appeared and started all six games. He played a key role on the Wyoming offensive line that has the Cowboys ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 17 in the nation in rushing offense in 2020, averaging 219.5 rushing yards per game. He was a part of a Cowboy offense that rushed for over 280 yards in three of six games this season (281 vs. Hawai’i, 399 at UNLV and 283 at New Mexico). He has helped fuel a Wyoming offense that has totaled over 360 yards in total offense in five of six games this season (361 at Nevada, 393 vs. Hawai’i, 465 at Colorado State, 498 at UNLV and 374 at New Mexico). He helped pave the way for Cowboy running back Xazavian Valladay to lead the MW in rushing in 2020, averaging 110.0 yards per game. Named Academic All-MW.

2019: Crum is coming of 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 1979-81, was a team captain in 1981 and earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors his senior season. Frank’s grandfather, Earl, lettered for the Cowboys in 1940. He played for head football coach Clint Reed. The youngest Crum was also recruited by Colorado State and Utah State.

Personal: He is majored in finance at UW and is working towards a Master’s in Business Administration.

FRANK CRUM CAREER STATISTICS

Games Played: 43 (12 in 2019, 6 in 2020, 13 in 2021, 12 in 2022)

Games Started: 36 (5 in 2019, 6 in 2020, 13 in 2021, 12 in 2022)

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

COLE D E MARZO LINEBACKER 6-4, 228, SOPHOMORE HILTON HEAD, S.C. (MICHIGAN STATE)

UW This Season: DeMarzo will once again be in the mix at the linebacker spot for the Cowboys. He finished the spring second on the depth chart at the WILL linebacker position.

2022: DeMarzo appeared in all 13 games for the Cowboys with one start. He finished the season with 24 total tackles with nine solo stops and 15 assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high five tackles for the Cowboys in the season opener at Illinois. He added four stops for the Pokes against Fresno State. He also added one fumble recovery in the contest against Ohio in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

Before Wyoming: Cole DeMarzo comes to Wyoming from Michigan State University with three years of eligibility remaining. Still a young player, he spent his first year of 2020 as a redshirt and appeared in one game in the 2021 season for the Spartans against Rutgers.

Coming out of high school at Hilton Head High in Hilton Head Island, S.C., DeMarzo was ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 1 ranked linebacker recruit in the state of South Carolina and the No. 17 overall recruit in the state. 247 Sports ranked him as the No. 4 linebacker recruit in South Carolina and the No. 25 overall recruit in the state. He was named to the Class 4A All-State First Team by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association as a senior, and was selected to play in the 2019 South Carolina Shrine Bowl.

DeMarzo earned Academic All-Big Ten honors at the conclusion of the 2021 Fall semester. He was part of a Michigan State team that posted an 11-2 overall record and a 7-2 Big Ten mark to finish third in the East Division. The Spartans concluded the season defeating Pittsburgh by a score of 31-21 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

As a freshman in 2020, DeMarzo was named Scout Team Co-Defensive Player of the Week vs. Michigan and was named Scout Team Co-Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Northwestern.

As a high school senior, DeMarzo was credited with 102 total tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 10 pass breakups. He played for head football coach BJ Payne at Hilton Head High. DeMarzo also played baseball in high school. His parents are Christine and Tony DeMarzo.

Personal: He is majoring in Fiance at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 3 at Illinois, 2022

Assisted: 4 at Fresno State, 2022

Total tackles: 5 at Illinois, 2022

COLE D E MARZO CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

CALEB DRISKILL FULLBACK

6-2, 244, JUNIOR GILLETTE, WYO. (THUNDER BASIN)

UW This Season: Driskill missed most of spring practice with an injury, but will be a key member of the offense at the fullback position next season.

2022: Driskill appeared in all 13 games for the Cowboys with three starts. He caught one pass for one yard in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl against Ohio. He was also a key member of special teams with six tackles. He had two tackles against New Mexico and Hawaii.

2021: Driskill appeared in all 13 games for the Cowboys at fullback. He did not record any statistics during the season. He helped lead for All-MW running back Xazavian Valladay, who ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West in rushing yards per game. . He paved the way for All-MW Second Team running back Titus Swen, who earned the honor from Pro Football Focus. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: He did not appear in any games in his first season with the program.

High School: 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.

Personal: He is majoring in Professional Sales at UW.

CALEB DRISKILL CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

WYETT EKELER

FREE SAFETY

5-11, 197, JUNIOR WINDSOR, COLO. (WINDSOR)

UW This Season: Ekeler had a strong spring and once again will be a key member of the Cowboy defense at the free safety spot.

2022: Ekeler played in all 13 games for the Cowboys with 10 starts. He finished the season with 67 total tackles. He had 44 solo stops and 23 assisted tackles. He also forced one fumble and recovered one as well. He also added an interception on the season. He recorded a career-high 12 tackles against Boise State, which included eight solo stops for a career best. He had seven tackles against Hawaii and six in the first two games of the season against Illinois and Tulsa. He recorded an interception against Utah State. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Ekeler appeared in 11 games for the Cowboys adding depth at the safety position and was a valuable member of special teams. He finished the season with six tackles with five solo stops and one assisted tackle. He had tackles against Ball State, New Mexico, Sn Jose State, Colorado State, Boise State and Kent State. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Ekeler appeared in two games for the Cowboys recording one tackle. He recorded his tackle against Colorado State.

High School: 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.

Personal: He is majoring in Entrepreneurship at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 8 vs. Boise State, 2022

Assisted: 4 vs. Boise State, 2022

Total tackles: 12 vs. Boise State, 2022

Interceptions: 1 vs. Utah State, 2022

WYETT EKELER CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

RALPH FAWAZ PUNTER

6-1, 197, JUNIOR CACHE, OKLA. (CACHE)

UW This Season: Fawaz is an experienced player that will provide depth on special teams

2022: He did not appear in any games for the Cowboys.

2021: Fawaz took over the punting duties for the Pokes this season. He ws named MW Freshman of the Week twice during the season. He punted the ball 58 times on the season averaging 42.5 yards per punt. He recorded 17 kicks of over 50 yards on the season He had 24 punts inside the 20-yard line. He averaged 49.3 yards per kick against Colorado State for a season best. He had a long punt of 76 yards against Air Force. He recorded five punts inside the 20-yard line in the opener against Montana State. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Fawaz did not appear in any games in his first season with the program.

High School: He played at Cache High School. Led his team to a 8-4 record and a trip to the State Quarterfinals. He averaged nearly 48 yards per punt as a senior.

Personal: He is majoring in Entrepreneurship at Wyoming.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Punts: 7 (at Boise State, 2021) Yards per Punt: 49.3 (vs. Colorado State, 2021)

FAWAZ CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

GUNNER GENTRY

WIDE RECEIVER

6-3, 208, GRADUATE STUDENT AURORA, COLO. (GRANDVIEW)

UW This Season: Gentry returned to the Cowboys this spring and will bring great depth and experience to the wide receiver group this season.

2022: Gentry missed the entire season with an injury.

2021: Gentry missed the entire season with an injury.

2020: Gentry appeared in three games for the Cowboys missing most of the season with an injury. He grabbed two passes for 28 yards and one touchdown. Both his receptions came against Nevada including a 22-yard touchdown pass late in the contest.

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 career-high 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

Receptions: 2 three times (last Nevada, 2020)

Yards: 45 (San Diego State 2019)

Long reception: 45 (San Diego State 2019)

Touchdowns: 1 (Nevada, 2020)

GUNNER GENTRY CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

EASTON GIBBS

LINEBACKER

6-2, 235, JUNIOR TEMECULA, CALIF. (TEMECULA VALLEY)

UW This Season: Gibbs is one of the nation’s top linebackers and will be one of the featured players on the Cowboy defense this season.

2022: Gibbs appeared in 13 games with 12 starts on the season. Gibbs not only ranked No. 3 in the conference and 22nd nationally in tackles last season, at 9.3 tackles per game, but he recorded the first 100-tackle season of his career, with 121. He became only the 61st Cowboy in the 126-year history of Cowboy Football to record 100 tackles in a single season. Gibbs’ 121 tackles ties him for the 18th best single-season tackle total in school history with former UW linebackers Bruce Mowry (1983) and Jim Talich (1997). Gibbs posted double figures in tackles in six games during the 2022 season. Gibbs was named to the First Team All-Mountain West team in voting by MW head coaches and media and was selected First Team All-MW by Phil Steele. He tied a career-high with 13 tackles against New Mexico and Colorado State. He finished the season with six games with 10 or more tackles including 10 or more in the final four games of the season. He also forced one fumble on the season and added three sacks.

2021: A steady member of the Cowboys, Gibbs started and played in all 13 games last season. He ranked second on the team in tackles with 90 on the season making him the Pokes leading returning tackler. Gibbs earned Honorable Mention All-MW honors by Pro Football Focus. He recorded 51 solo stops for the season and had 39 assisted tackles. He tied for second on the team with seven tackles for loss and finished the season with two sacks. He ranked third on the Pokes with four pass breakups. He also forced on fumble on the season. He recorded double-digit tackles in five games during the season. He had a season best 12 stops with two tackles for loss including a sack against Boise State. The two tackles for loss were a career-high He had 11 tackles in contests against New Mexico, Colorado State and Kent State. He also added 10 tackles against Northern Illinois.

2020: Gibbs finished the season third on the team in tackles last season with 42. He had 21 solo stops and 21 assisted tackles. He also added 2.5 tackles for loss. He played in all six games with one start. He recorded a career-high 13 tackles for the Pokes in the season finale against Boise State. He also added double-digit tackles in the contest against New Mexico finishing the season with back-to-back double-digit tackle games. He also added eight tackles for the Cowboys in the Colorado State game.

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 Finance at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 8 last vs. Northern Colorado, 2022

Assisted: 10 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Total tackles: 13 last vs. Colorado State, 2022

Tackles for Loss: 2 last vs. Colorado State, 2022

Sacks: 1 last vs. Ohio, 2022

EASTON GIBBS CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

COLE GODBOUT

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

6-4, 290, SENIOR HUDSON, WISC. (HUDSON)

UW This Season: Godbout is ready for another stellar season and is one of the league’s top interior defensive linemen.

2022: Godbout appeared in and started seven games last season missing time with an injury. Godbout entered the 2022 season as a leading All-Conference candidate and the leader of the UW defensive line as he had earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors in 2021 from Mountain West head coaches and media. Godbout was outstanding in the first six games of the ‘22 campaign, recording 32 tackles, 11 quarterback hurries, 4.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup. He suffered a foot injury against San Jose State that forced him to miss the final six regular-season games, before returning for the Arizona Bowl where he started and recorded his 33rd tackle of the season. He recorded a season-high nine tackles against Air Force. He recorded seven tackles against Illinois and BYU. He recorded a career-high 2.5 tackles for loss against BYU.

2021: A veteran presence in the middle for the Cowboys, Godbout appeared in and started all 13 games for the Cowboys. He was an Honorable Mention AllMountain West selection by the Coaches and Media. He also earned All-MW Second Team honors by Pro Football Focus He ranked third on the team with 70 tackles for the season. He was also tied for second on the team with seven tackles for loss and led the team with five sacks. He also recorded five pass breakups on the season. He averaged 6.25 tackles per game during conference play to rank second amongst defensive lineman in the conference. He recorded a career-high 10 tackles in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Kent State. He recorded a career-high 15 tackles for loss against Colorado State. He recorded eight tackles in a contest against San Jose State. He had seven tackles against air Force, Colorado State and Boise State. He recorded at least six tackles in eight of the final nine games of the season.

2020: Godbout appeared in five games with five starts. He ranked fifth on the team with 30 tackles with 13 solo stops and 17 assisted tackles. He also added four tackles for loss on the campaign with one sack. He recorded a career-best eight tackles in the finale against Boise State. He recorded five tackles along with two tackles for loss in the season opener against Nevada. He recorded seven tackles against Hawai’i in the home opener with a sack and added six tackles against Colorado State.

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.

High School: Cole Godbout was a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State selection at defensive end in 2017 and received All-State honorable mention honors in 2016. He received All-Region honors in 2016 and 2017. Before the 2017 season, Godbout was ranked in the top 50 senior football players in the state of Wisconsin according to Rivals.com. During his senior year, Godbout accumulated 79 tackles, with 19 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. He scored two defensive touchdowns, one on a fumble and another on a blocked kick. He posted double-digit tackle totals in the first two games of the season, also racking up an impressive 7.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks over the two-game stretch. Godbout had four games of multiple sacks in 2017, including two contests with 3.0 sacks. In 2016, Godbout had 91 tackles, including 24.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. In a 35-14 win at Superior in 2016, Godbout amassed 13 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. He posted four consecutive games of multiple tackles for loss to start his junior year, eventually posting five games that season with at least 3.0 tackles for loss. Godbout helped Hudson to an 8-3 record in 2016 and 7-3 record in 2017. Godbout also is one of the top heavyweight wrestlers in the state of Wisconsin. He drew recruiting interest from Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Personal: He is majoring in Marketing at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 8 (Kent State, 2021)

Assisted: 5 (Boise State, 2021)

Total tackles: 10 (Kent State, 2021)

Tackles for Loss: 2.0 Twice (Last vs. Kent State, 2021)

Sacks: 1.5 (Colorado State, 2021)

COLE GODBOUT CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

JOHN MICHAEL GYLLENBORG

TIGHT END

6-5, 243, SOPHOMORE LEAWOOD, KAN. (ROCKHURST)

UW This Season: A talented tight end, Gyllenborg will make an impact for the Cowboy offense sitting second on the depth chart at tight end.

2022: Gyllenborg appeared in 12 games for the Cowboys. He finished the season with three catches for 21 yards. His three catches for 21 yards came in a contest against Fresno State in the regular season finale. He earned academic AllMountain West honors.

2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program.

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High School: John Michael Gyllenborg was rated as a threestar rated recruit by 247 Sports. 247 Sports also ranked Gyllenborg as the No. 27 overall recruit in the state of Missouri, where Rockhurst High School is located. Gyllenborg helped lead Rockhurst to the 6A District Playoffs in 2020. He earned Academic All-State honors from the Missouri Football Coaches Association as a senior. Gyllenborg only played football his senior season at Rockhurst High. Also an outstanding basketball player, he earned Class 5 District 14 All-District honors in basketball as a junior, averaging 9.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He played for head football coach Kelly Donohoe in 2020. He also received an offer to play football from Columbia University of the Ivy League.

Personal: He is majoring in Finance at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 3 vs. Fresno State, 2022 Yards: 21 vs. Fresno State, 2022

Long reception: 10 vs. Fresno State, 2022

MICHAEL GYLLENBORG CAREER STATISTICS

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THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

DERON HARRELL CORNERBACK

6-2, 182, GRADUATE STUDENT DENVER, COLO. (WISCONSIN)

UW This Season: Harrell missed spring practice with an injury but will be in the mix at the cornerback position once again this season earning the top spot on the depth chart.

2022: Harrell appeared in 12 games for the Cowboys with five starts on the season. He finished the campaign with 19 tackles with 13 solo stops and six assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high three tackles against Tulsa and Colorado State. He recorded an interception for the Pokes against Boise State and finished the season with two pass breakups. He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

Before Wyoming: Deron Harrell joins the Wyoming Football program from the University of Wisconsin where he played in 22 career games and started nine. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Harrell’s transfer to Wyoming brings him back home to the Front Range. A native of Denver, Colo., he played his high school football at East High School in Denver.

Harrell didn’t play in any games during the 2021 season due to an injury, but he was a three-year letterman at Wisconsin. Harrell was credited with 26 total tackles and eight pass breakups during his time as a Badger. He completed his bachelor’s degree in life sciences communication in May of 2020 and is pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy analysis.

Among his best games in 2020 were: three tackles against Minnesota, two tackles vs. Indiana and two tackles and two pass breakups vs. Wake Forest in Wisconsin’s 42-28 win in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. In the 2019 season, Harrell was credited with a career high four tackles and broke up one pass vs. Northwestern. He had three tackles and a pass breakup vs. Michigan and recorded a career high two pass breakups in a non-conference game against Kent State. As a redshirt freshman in 2018, Harrell made three tackles in his first career start vs. Iowa. He had three tackles vs. Michigan, and had two tackles in games vs. Nebraska and Penn State.

Coming out of high school, Harrell was rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN. In high school, Harrell was a quarterback and defensive back at Denver East. He was named the Denver Prep League Offensive MVP and earned First Team All-Conference honors as both a quarterback and defensive back. He passed for 1,347 yards and 17 touchdowns, while rushing for 330 yards and intercepting four passes as a defensive back. Harrell was a two-year captain and three-year team MVP. He also started four years in basketball and helped lead Denver East to a 5A State Championship in basketball his senior season.

Harrell’s parents are Lani and Damian Harrell. His father played his college football at Florida State as a wide receiver and is a member of Arena Football League Hall of Fame, setting career records for receptions (1,164), receiving yards (15,134), and touchdown receptions (357). The senior Harrell was a two-time Arena League Offensive MVP (2005, 2006) and was named one of the 10 best players in league history in 2012.

Personal: He is majoring in Education at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 3 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Assisted: 1 last vs. Fresno State

Total tackles: 3 last vs. Colorado State, 2022

Interception: 1 vs. Colorado State, 2022

DERON HARRELL CAREER STATISTICS

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D E VONNE HARRIS

DEFENSIVE END

6-4, 230, JUNIOR BIG LAKE, MINN. (BIG LAKE)

UW This Season: Harris had a strong spring and is one of the top defensive ends in the conference. He finished at the top of the depth chart at one of the defensive end spots.

2022: Harris appeared in and started all 13 games. Harris led Wyoming in sacks (8.0) and was second in tackles for loss (13.0) as a sophomore. He ranked No. 8 in the Mountain West and No. 46 in the FBS in sacks, averaging 0.62 per game. In MW conference games only, Harris ranked No. 3 in tackles for loss (1.38 per game) and ranked No. 4 in sacks (0.88 per game). His season high in sacks was 3.0 versus Utah State, which tied for the fourth best single-game performance in the MW in 2022. For the season, he also had six quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one fumble return, which he returned for 44 yards vs. Boise State. He was the sack leader of a Wyoming defensive unit that ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 21 in the nation in sacks, averaging 2.85 per game. Harris received All-Conference recognition from Phil Steele (Fourth Team) and Mountain West head coaches and media (Honorable Mention) as a sophomore.

2021: Harris appeared in 11 games for the cowboys bring great depth to the defensive end position. He finished the season with four tackles and one pass breakup. He recorded two tackles or the Cowboys against Fresno State. He also added tackles against San Jose State and Utah State.

2020: Harris appeared in five games for the Cowboys. He added nine total tackles for the season with five solo tackles and four assisted tackles. He also added one tackle for loss. He recorded a career-high five tackles in the regular season finale against Boise State. He also added a tackle for loss in the game. Harris added two tackles for the Pokes against New Mexico.

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 AllStars 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 American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 5 vs. Utah State, 2022

Assisted: 5 vs. Boise State, 2022

Total tackles: 9 vs. Boise State, 2022

Tackles for Loss: 3.0 at Hawaii, 2022

Sacks: 3 vs. Utah State, 2022

D e VONNE HARRIS CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

SEBASTIAN HARSH

DEFENSIVE END

6-3, 242, SOPHOMORE SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB. (SCOTTSBLUFF)

UW This Season: Harsh will be in the mix at defensive end this season after returning from an injury.

2022: Harsh missed the season with an injury.

2021: Harsh appeared in all 13 games for the Cowboys as a reserve defensive end and a valuable member of special teams. He finished the season with seven tackles with five solo stops and two assisted tackles. He had two tackles in contests against San Jose State and Kent State. He also added tackles against Colorado State, Utah State and at UCONN.

2020: Harsh did not appear in any games in his first season with the program.

High School: Harsh accumulated 2,674 yards of total offense his senior year, including 1,797 rushing yards and 877 passing yards in leading the Bearcats to the Class B state finals before falling to Omaha Skutt in the championship game. His three years playing football at Scottsbluff, Harsh tallied 4,651 yards of total offense while rushing for over 2,674 yards on the ground. Harsh played at Scottsbluff High School.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 2 (Kent State, 2021)

Assisted: 2 (San Jose State, 2021)

Total tackles: 2 Twice (Kent State, 2021)

SEBASTIAN HARSH CAREER STATISTICS

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JAKOREY HAWKINS CORNERBACK

5-11, 187, SENIOR MONTGOMERY, ALA. (OLE MISS)

UW This Season: Hawkins missed spring practice and will be in the mix again this season as a experienced cornerback. 2022: Hawkins appeared in 12 games with nine starts. He finished the season with 30 tackles with 23 solo stops and seven assisted tackles. He also added one interception on the season and recorded eight pass breakups. Hawkins recorded a career-high eight tackles with two pass breakups against Boise State. He has four tackles for the Cowboys against Colorado State. He had two pass breakups against New Mexico.

Before Wyoming: Jakorey Hawkins is transferring to Wyoming from Ole Miss. Hawkins played in 26 career games and started six during his time with the Rebels. Hawkins comes to Wyoming with two years of eligibility remaining.

Hawkins entered the 2021 season as a three-year letterman for the Rebels. He was credited with 32 career tackles during his time at Ole Miss, including 20 solo tackles, 12 assists, 0.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups. Hawkins earned SEC Academic Honor Roll honors in 2020 and was named to the Ole Miss Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in 2018 and ‘20. He was an integrated marketing communication major at the University of Mississippi.

Originally from Montgomery, Ala., Hawkins best season at Ole Miss was the 2020 season when he started six of the eight games he played. During the 2020 season, Hawkins made 28 total tackles, including 19 solo tackles, nine assists, 0.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups.

His best career performance came against then No. 2 ranked Alabama. He made a career high eight tackles and a added a pass breakup vs. the Crimson Tide. Hawkins also forced an Alabama fumble and recovered it at the goal line. He had four total tackles vs. Florida and added a pass breakup. He also recorded four tackles in a start at Kentucky. Those four tackles versus the Wildcats included a touchdown saving tackle. Hawkins registered five tackles, forced one fumble and broke up one pass vs. South Carolina. He was credited with three tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss against Mississippi State. In Ole Miss’ 26-20 win over Indiana in the Outback Bowl at the conclusion of the 2020 season, Hawkins recorded three tackles.

After playing in only four games in his freshman season of 2018, Hawkins was able to redshirt that season. He appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2019, primarily playing on special teams, before becoming a starter in 2020.

In high school, Hawkins was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN and 247 Sports. He was ranked as the No. 2 cornerback recruit in the state of Alabama and the No. 18 overall recruit by 247 Sports. Hawkins played in the 2017 Alabama vs. Mississippi High School All-Star Game. He played for head football coach Tyrone Rogers at Lee High School. His parents are Chanda and Keldrec Hawkins

Personal: He is majoring in General Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 6 vs. Boise State, 2022

Assisted: 2 vs. Boise State, 2022

Total tackles: 8 vs. Boise State, 2022

Interception: 1 vs. New Mexico, 2022

JAKOREY HAWKINS CAREER STATISTICS

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JOHN HOYLAND

KICKER 5-10, 194, JUNIOR BROOMFIELD, COLO. (LEGACY)

UW This Season: One of the nation’s top kickers, Hoyland was named Preseason Second Team All-American by Athlon Sports and also earned First Team Preseason All-Mountain West.

2022: Hoyland made 22 of 25 field goals (88.0 percent) in 2022. In addition to leading the Mountain West and ranking No. 7 in the nation in field goals made at 1.69 per game. His 22 field goals set a new Wyoming single-season school record. He broke the record of former Cowboys Cory Wedel, who made 20 field goals in 1996, and J.D. Wallum, who made 20 in 2001. Hoyland’s field-goal percentage of 88.0 percent in 2022 was No. 2 in the MW and No. 18 nationally. He made four field goals of over 50 yards in the 2022 season -- 51, 53, 53 and 55. His 55-yarder was tied for the fifth longest in the FBS last season and was the longest in the Mountain West last year. Hoyland was named a Semifinalist for the 2022 Lou Groza Award. He was named a 2022 PFF (Pro Football Focus) Second Team Mid-Season All-American. Hoyland was selected as the MW Special Teams Player of the Week three times last season. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Hoyland once gain handled the kicking for the Cowboys. He finished the season going 10-of-14 in field goals for the Pokes making 71 percent of his field goals. He was 9-of-9 from inside the 40-yard line for the season. He had a long of 44 yards for the Pokes. He also was the kickoff man for the Brown and Gold with 29 touchbacks for the season. He was a perfect 40-of-40 on extra points. He went 3-for-3 in field goals against Utah State. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Hoyland was one of only 32 freshman nationally named to the 2020 FWAA Freshman All-America team. Hoyland ended the 2020 season ranked No. 1 in the nation in field goals made per game, averaging 2.17 field goals per game. He earned 2020 Second Team All-Mountain West honors in voting by conference head coaches and media. Hoyland missed only one kick all season and ranked No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 6 in the nation in field-goal percentage (92.9 percent). He made 13 of 14 field goal attempts his true freshman season. In addition to making 13 of 14 field goals on the season, he was a perfect 16 of 16 in PATs. The true freshman also ranked No. 1 in the Mountain West and No. 19 in the nation in scoring among all players in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) at all positions, averaging 9.2 points per game. He ranked No. 5 in the Mountain West among all players at all positions in points responsible for, averaging 9.2 points per game. Hoyland led Wyoming in scoring, with 55 points. Hoyland was named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week in the season opener at Nevada as he was a perfect 4 for 4 in field goals and 2 of 2 in PATs. He made a 42-yard field goal to send the game to overtime and hit a 38-yarder to give Wyoming the lead, 34-31, in overtime before the Pokes lost, 34-37. Hoyland was also a perfect 3 for 3 in field goals at New Mexico and was a perfect 3 of 3 in field goals vs. Boise State. He made at least one field goal in all six games in 2020. Named Academic All-MW.

High School: Hoyland was is a graduate of Legacy High School. Hoyland went 14-of-16 in field goals during his senior season. It was the most field goals in a single season in Legacy history. His longest field goal was a 48-yarder. He was named Third-Team All-American by Chris Sailor kicking.

Personal: He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Wyoming.

JOHN HOYLAND CAREER STATISTICS

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D.Q. JAMES RUNNING BACK

5-7, 170, SOPHOMORE LANCASTER, TEXAS (LANCASTER)

UW This Season: James missed spring practice recovering from an injury but will be one of the top options in the Cowboy backfield this season.

2022: James appeared in nine games with one start. He finished the season with 346 yards rushing on 40 carries averaging 8.7 per carry. He also grabbed five passes for 44 yards on the season with h8.8 yards per catch. He rushed for a career-best 179 yards against Hawaii with a career-long rush of 74 yards. He rushed for 120 yards for the Cowboys against Utah State. He recorded a career-high two catches for 34 yards against Tulsa with a 23-yard catch for a career long.

2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program.

High School: D.Q. James was ranked as a three-star recruit and the 263rd overall recruit in the state of Texas by 247 Sports as a high school senior. Lancaster reached the 5A Division I Region II final before losing to Frisco Lone Star to finish the 2020 season with an 11-3 record. As a junior in 2019, James earned First Team All-District in football as he rushed for 837 yards, scored 10 touchdowns and averaged 9.5 yards per carry. He helped lead Lancaster High to a 9-1 overall record and a 7-0 district record in 2019. Lancaster finished first in Class 5A-1 Region II District 6 and won its opening round game in the state playoffs over Wakeland High School in the Bi-District round before losing to Longview High in the Area Round. Also an outstanding track and field performer, James helped Lancaster to a third-place finish in the Class 5A State Championships in the 4 x 100-meter relay as a sophomore. His junior season James’ 4 x 100 team ran a 40.65 as of April 2020, which was the best high school time in the nation at that time. James has run the 100 meters in 10.83 seconds. He played for head coach Chris Gilbert. James was also recruited by Hawai’i and New Mexico.

Personal: He is majoring in Psychology at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Rushes: 14 at Hawaii, 2022 Yards: 179 at Hawaii, 2022 Long: 74 at Hawaii, 2022

D.Q. JAMES CAREER STATISTICS

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RYAN MARQUEZ

WIDE RECEIVER

6-1, 200, GRADUATE STUDENT ARVADA, COLO. (POMONA)

UW This Season: Marquez will once again bring great experience to the wide receiver group and be one of the top special teams players in the conference.

2022: Marquez appeared in 13 games with two starts on the season. He finished the season with five catches for 44 yards and three rushes for 12 yards. He had a careerhigh four catches for 38 yards against Ohio in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. He also blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown against Tulsa. He finished the season with eight tackles on special teams. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Marquez appeared in all 13 games on special teams and as a reserve wide receiver. He served as the holder for kick John Hoyland.

2020: Marquez played in all six games playing holder for the Cowboys. He held for Freshmen All-American John Hoyland.

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 working towards a Master’s in Business Administration.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 4 vs. Ohio, 2022

Yards: 38 vs. Ohio, 2022

Long reception: 13 vs. Ohio, 2022

RYAN MARQUEZ CAREER STATISTICS

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DAWAIIAN M C NEELY

RUNNING BACK

6-2, 208, JUNIOR CERES, CALIF. (CENTRAL CATHOLIC)

UW This Season: McNeely will be once again one of the featured backs for the Cowboys this season.

2022: McNeely appeared in 10 games with one start on the season. He recorded 356 rushing yards on 63 carries for 5.7 yards per carry. He also added one touchdown on the season. He rushed for a season-high 81 yards on four carries with a career-long rush of 61 yards against Hawaii. He also added a touchdown in that contest. He recorded 12 rushes for 62 yards against New Mexico.

2021: McNeely appeared in 11 games for the Cowboys as part of the backfield stable of running backs. He finished the season with 17 rushes for 113 yards with one touchdown. He recorded a season-high 48 yards rushing on a seasonhigh six attempts against Ball State, a contest that also saw him record his first career touchdown. He had five carries for 32 yards against Utah State including an 18-yard rush for the longest of his career. He had three rushes for 24 yards against Colorado State.

2020: McNeely appeared in five games for the Pokes. He added 14 rushes on the season for 55 yards. He averaged 3.9 per carry. He recorded 13 rushes for 54 yards against UNLV with a career-high rush of 14 yards.

2019: McNeely redshirted during his first season with the Cowboys.

High School: Dawaiian McNeely was named to the FrontRowPreps.com AllRegion First Team for large schools as a running back his senior season. He was also selected the Valley Oak League’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2018. McNeely was rated as a three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247 Sports. His senior season, he rushed for 1,073 yards on 128 carries, averaged 8.4 yards per carry, recorded six 100-yard rushing games and scored 10 rushing touchdowns. He added 157 yards in kickoff returns, including returning one kickoff for a touchdown, totaled 1,232 all-purpose yards and scored 11 TDs his senior season. On defense, McNeely was credited with 35 tackles (24 solos and 11 assists), 1.0 tackle for loss and nine pass breakups. He helped lead Central Catholic High to an 11-2 record and the Valley Oak League Championship in 2018. The Raiders were ranked as the No. 1 team in Division II of the Sac-Joaquin Section by FrontRowPreps.com from the start of the season until they lost in the 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 American Studies.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Rushes: 14 Northern Colorado, 2022 Yards: 81 at Hawaii, 2022

Long: 61 at Hawaii, 2022

Touchdown: 1 last vs. Hawaii, 2022

DAWAIIAN M c NEELY CAREER STATISTICS

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CALEB MERRITT

WIDE RECEIVER 5-11, 187, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN ST. LOUIS, MO.

(JOHN BURROUGHS)

UW This Season: Merritt will add depth to the wide receiver group this season finishing second on the depth chart at the slot receiver position.

2022: Merritt appeared in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl for the Cowboys grabbing one catch for six yards.

High School: Caleb Merritt is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports, which also ranks him as the No. 19 overall recruit in the state of Missouri this year. He was also ranked No. 19 on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Super 30 at the start of his senior season. Merritt played wide receiver and defensive back, as well as returned kicks for John Burroughs High. He was named First Team All-State Class 4 by the Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) his senior season as a kick returner. Merritt also earned Academic All-State honors from the MFCA as a senior. Merritt caught 36 passes for 536 yards and scored seven receiving touchdowns as a senior. He had 24 rushing attempts for 230 yards, and also scored two TDs on kickoff returns in 2021. One of those kickoff return TDs went for 85 yards and the other for 87. His John Burroughs High School team advanced to the First Round of the 2021 Class 4 District 3 Playoffs. He played for his father, John Merritt, who is John Burroughs’ head football coach.

Merritt was also recruited by Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Navy, and Purdue, as well as Brown and Penn from the Ivy League.

Personal: He is majoring in Marketing at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 1 vs. Ohio, 2022

Yards: 1 vs. Ohio, 2022)

Long reception: 1 vs. Ohio, 2022

CALEB MERRITT CAREER STATISTICS

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GAVIN MEYER

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

6-4, 280, JUNIOR FRANKLIN, WISC. (FRANKLIN)

UW This Season: Meyer is a veteran on the defensive line and will once again be in the rotation this season.

2022: Meyer appeared in all 13 games with six starts. He finished the season with 40 tackles with 20 solo stops and 20 assisted tackles. He recorded a career-high eight tackles for the Cowboys against Colorado State. He finished the season with five tackles for loss and four sacks. He recorded a career-high two sacks against New Mexico. In the contest against the Lobos, Meyer also added six tackles. He recorded four tackles in the each of the final two games of the season against Fresno State and Ohio. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Meyer appeared in six games for the Pokes adding great depth on the defensive line. He finished the season with one tackle, which came in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Kent State. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Meyer appeared in three games for the Cowboys with one start coming against UNLV. He recorded two tackles for the season both coming against UNLV.

High School: 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.

Personal: He is majoring in Criminal Justice at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 3 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Assisted: 7 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Total tackles: 8 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Sacks: 2.0 vs. New Mexico, 2022

GAVIN MEYER CAREER STATISTICS

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SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 1 vs. Fresno State, 2022

Yards: 11 vs. Fresno State, 2022

Long reception: 11 vs. Fresno State, 2022

NICK MILES CAREER STATISTICS

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TIGHT END

6-6, 245, SENIOR MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. (SADDLEBACK CC, CALIF.)

UW This Season: O’Brien will be a veteran tight end for the Cowboys this season.

2022: O’Brien appeared in nine games with two starts for the Cowboys. He finished the season with four catches for 83 yards. He recorded two catches for 31 yards against Fresno State with his receptions being a career high. He recorded 46 yards receiving against Utah State for a career best with all the yards coming on a career-long reception.

2021: O’Brien appeared in 11 games for the Pokes at tight end and on special teams He recorded two catches for 27 yards on the season, which came in a contest against Ball State. He recorded a long catch of 17 yards in the contest.

2020: O’Brien appeared in two games for the Cowboys during the season playing in a reserve well and spending time on special teams.

High School: Colin O’Brien was ranked as a three-star recruit by both 247Sports and ESPN. 247Sports ranked O’Brien as the No. 6 junior 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.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 2 last vs. Fresno State, 2022 Yards: 46 vs. Utah State, 2022 Long reception: 46 vs. Utah State, 2022

COLIN O’BRIEN CAREER STATISTICS

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ANDREW PEASLEY

QUARTERBACK

6-2, 213, GRADUATE STUDENT LA GRANDE, ORE. (UTAH STATE)

UW This Season: Peasley will once again be a veteran under center for the Cowboys. He owns the top spot on the depth chart at the quarterback position.

2022: Peasley played in 12 games with 12 starts. He earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors last season. Peasley was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Tulsa, throwing for 256 yards and 2 TDs and rushing for 45 yards to account for 301 yards of total offense. The junior guided the Cowboys to five come-from-behind victories this season. He also led the Pokes to four wins decided by seven points or less this season. He was 144-of-275 passing on the season for 1,574 yards with 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He completed 52 percent of his passes. He also rushed for 339 yards on 81 carries with two touchdowns. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Tulsa, throwing for 256 yards and 2 TDs and rushing for 45 yards to account for 301 yards of total offense.

Before Wyoming: Andrew Peasley is an experienced quarterback who previously played at Utah State. A veteran addition to the Cowboy roster, Peasley has already completed his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at USU and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Peasley’s top performance of the 2021 season was at Air Force. With Utah State trailing the Falcons 24-20 in the third quarter, Peasley rallied the Aggies to a 49-45 road win. He threw three second-half touchdown passes of 5 yards, 37 yards and 72 yards to three different receivers to fuel the comeback. Peasley completed 10 of 15 passes (.667) on the day for 195 yards. He added 29 rushing yards on five carries to tally 224 yards of total offense. He also scored a two-point conversion, scrambling into the end zone for the successful PAT.

In the 2021 season-opening win at Washington State, Peasley completed 6 of 12 passes (.500) for 76 yards and ran four times for 43 yards to account for 119 yards of total offense in a 26-23 road victory.

In 2020, Peasley earned Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week honors with an outstanding performance against New Mexico in a 41-27 home victory. Peasley completed 14 of 21 pass attempts (.667) for 239 yards and threw three TD passes versus the Lobos. He also ran for 118 yards on 11 carries against UNM, including a 62-yard touchdown run, and accounted for 357 yards of total offense. That performance also earned him recognition as a Manning Award Star of the Week.

During his college career, Peasley has completed 70 of 127 passes (.551) for 830 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions. He has also rushed for 515 yards on 57 carries, averaging 9.0 yards per carry and scoring three rushing touchdowns.

At La Grande High School in La Grande, Ore., Peasley was a three-year starter at quarterback and twice earned Honorable Mention All-State honors. He threw for 4,318 yards and 45 touchdowns and rushed for 931 yards and 23 TDs. As a senior, he led La Grande High to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. Peasely also played basketball and baseball in high school. He was twice named his conference’s Offensive Player of the Year in football, was named the conference Player of the Year in basketball once and helped La Grande High to the state championship in baseball as a junior. He is the son of Joelene and Arnie Peasley. He earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Utah State in the fall of 2021 and is a former Academic All-Mountain West honoree.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Completions: 20 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Attempts: 30 last vs. Ohio, 2022

Passing Yards: 256 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Touchdown Passes: 2 last vs. New Mexico, 2022

Long Completion: 51 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Rushing Attempts: 14 vs. Hawaii, 2022

Rushing Yards: 76 vs. Illinois, 2022

Long Rush: 61 vs. San Jose State, 2022

Personal: He is majoring in General Studies at UW.

ANDREW PEASLEY CAREER STATISTICS

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WILL PELISSIER

WIDE RECEIVER 6-3, 205, JUNIOR BIG HORN, WYO. (BIG HORN)

UW This Season: Pelissier will be in the rotation this season at wide receiver coming out of the spring second on the depth chart at the Z receiver position.

2022: Pelissier appeared in nine games for the Cowboys. He recorded eight catches for 101 yards with one touchdown. He added one touchdown on a career-long 48-yard reception against Tulsa. He had a career-high three catches against Tulsa and Air Force. He also rushed for 38 yards on six carries with a long of 18 yards against Tulsa. He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Pelissier appeared in 11 games for the Cowboys with time at wide receiver and a role on special teams. He did not record any statistics during the season. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: He did not appear in any games in his first season with the program. Named Academic All-MW.

High School: Pelissier is a graduate of Big Horn High School. He won a pair of State Championships. As a senior, Pelissier added over 30 touchdowns and rushed for over 1,500 yards. He was an All-State selection.

Personal: He is working on his Master’s of Business Administration at Wyoming.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 3 last vs. Air Force, 2022 Yards: 67 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Long reception: 48 vs. Tulsa, 2022

Touchdowns: 1 vs. Tulsa, 2022

WILL PELISSIER CAREER STATISTICS

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CALEB ROBINSON

NOSE TACKLE 6-2, 296, JUNIOR OMAHA, NEB. (BURKE)

UW This Season: Robinson had a strong spring and will be in the rotation on the interior of the defensive line this season.

2022: Robinson appeared in 13 games for the cowboys with a pair of starts. He finished the season with 14 total tackles with seven solo stops and seven assisted tackles. He recorded a season-high three tackles against Fresno State and Utah State.

2021: Robinson was in the rotation for the Pokes’ interior defensive line. He played in 10 games with two starts on the season. He finished the season with 17 total tackles with 11 solo stops and six assisted tackles. He also added a tackle for loss. He recorded a career-high four tackles for the Cowboys against Colorado State. He added three tackles in contests against Air Force, Fresno State and Hawaii. He also recorded a tackle for loss against Hawaii.

2020: He appeared in two games for the Cowboys playing against New Mexico and UNLV. He recorded three tackles on the season with two against UNLV and adding one for the Cowboys against New Mexico. He was also credited with a half tackle for loss against UNLV.

High School: Caleb Robinson was one of the most talented defensive lineman in Nebraska. Robinson was a First team AllMetro 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.

Personal: He is majoring in Communications at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 3 (vs. Hawaii, 2021)

Assisted: 3 (vs. Colorado State, 2021)

Total tackles: 4 (vs. Colorado State, 2021)

CALEB ROBINSON CAREER STATISTICS

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JALEN SARGENT

WIDE RECEIVER

6-2, 180, SOPHOMORE LOGAN, UTAH (LOGAN)

UW This Season: Sargent is a veteran receiver and will push for playing time after finishing second on the depth chart at the X receiver position.

2022: Sargent appeared in three games for the Cowboys. He finished the season with two catches for 12 yards with a long of seven. Both catches came against Ohio in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl.

2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program.

High School: Jaylen Sargent was ranked as a three-star recruit and the No. 27 overall recruit in the state of Utah by 247 Sports. Sargent earned First Team All-State Class 4A his senior season as selected by the Deseret News. He caught 60 passes for 886 yards and scored 11 TDs. Sargent and his Logan High team advanced to the second round of the 2020 Class 4A Playoffs. He played for head football coach Bart Bowen at Logan High. Sargent was also recruited by Air Force, Dartmouth and Utah State.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 2 vs. Ohio, 2022

Yards: 12 vs. Ohio, 2022

Long reception: 7 vs. Ohio, 2022

JALEN SARGENT CAREER STATISTICS

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RUNNING BACK

6-2, 230, SOPHOMORE OMAHA, NEB. (SKUTT CATHOLIC)

UW This Season: Scott made the move to running back full time this spring and will add to the depth of the position.

2022: Scott appeared in 12 games for the Pokes being a key reserve at linebacker, a player on special teams and at running back. He finished the season with two tackles with one against BYU and one against Utah State. He rushed for 11 yards on three carries in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl after moving to running back following the regular season finale. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program.

High School: Sam Scott helped lead Omaha Skutt Catholic to the First Round of the 2020 Class B State Playoffs in his senior year. Class B is the second largest classification in the state of Nebraska. He was credited with 31 total tackles, including 12 solos 1.0 tackle for a loss and one fumble recovery in six games as a senior linebacker. He also rushed for 684 yards on 62 carries, averaged 114.0 rushing yards per game, 11.0 yards per carry and scored eight rushing touchdowns in 2020 as a running back. He added four receptions for 37 yards and three kickoff returns for 36 yards to account for 757 all-purpose yards and averaged 126.2 all-purpose yards per game. He played for head football coach Matt Turman at Skutt Catholic. Prior to his senior season, he played at Omaha North High, but when Omaha Public Schools canceled fall sports Scott transferred to Skutt Catholic. His head coach at Omaha North was Larry Martin. In addition to Wyoming, Scott was also recruited by North Dakota, Northern Iowa, South Dakota and South Dakota State. He was also offered a walk-on spot by Nebraska.

Personal: He is majoring in Finance at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Rushes: 3 vs. Ohio, 2022

Yards: 11 3 vs. Ohio, 2022

Long: 6 3 vs. Ohio, 2022

SAM SCOTT CAREER STATISTICS

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CONNOR SHAY

LINEBACKER

6-2, 230, JUNIOR DANVILLE, CALIF. (MONTE VISTA)

UW This Season: Shay had a strong spring and will be in the mix for playing time at the linebacker position this season.

2022: Shay appeared in 12 games in a reserve role and on special teams. He recorded three tackles on the season coming against Illinois, Colorado State and Fresno State. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Shay appeared in 12 games for the Cowboys as a backup linebacker and on special teams. He finished the season with three tackles with one solo stop and two assisted tackles.

2020: He did not appear in any games in his first season with the program.

High School: 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 All-Metro 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.

Personal: He is majoring in Communication at Wyoming.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 1 (vs. Hawaii, 2021)

Assisted: 1 last vs. Fresno State, 2022

Total tackles: 1 last vs. Fresno State, 2022

CONNER SHAY CAREER STATISTICS

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BRADEN SIDERS

DEFENSIVE END

6-3, 235, SOPHOMORE THORNTON, COLO. (RALSTON VALLEY)

UW This Season: Siders missed the spring but will be one of the most talented defensive ends in the conference this season.

2022: Siders appeared in and started all 13 games for the Cowboys. Siders led Wyoming in tackles for loss (13.5) as a redshirt freshman in 2022 and was second in sacks (7.0). He totaled 44 tackles in his first season as a starter and started all 13 games for the Cowboys. He also recorded seven quarterback hurries and had one pass break-up. Siders was named an Honorable Mention Freshman AllAmerican by College Football News in 2022. He recorded a career-high six tackles against Air Force and Ohio. Against Ohio, he also recorded a career-high three tackles for loss along with a pair of sacks. He also recorded two sacks for the Cowboys in a contest against New Mexico.

2021: Siders did not appear in any games for the Cowboys but added great depth to the defensive line.

2020: He did not appear in any games during his first season with the program.

High School: 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.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 6 last vs. Ohio, 2022

Assisted: 2 vs. BYU, 2022

Total tackles: 6 last vs. Ohio, 2022

Sacks: 2 vs. Ohio, 2022

Tackles for Loss: 3 vs. Ohio, 2022

BRADEN SIDERS CAREER STATISTICS

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CLAYTON STEWART PUNTER

6-1, 215, GRADUATE STUDENT FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS (TEXAS STATE)

UW This Season: Stewart is an experienced punter that will be one of the top at his position in the conference this season.

2022: Stewart ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 33 in the nation in punting, averaging 43.8 yards per punt in 2022. He placed 20 of 72 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and forced 22 fair catches by opponents. Stewart recorded 19 punts of over 50 yards on the season, with his long punt going for 67 yards, which was the second longest in the MW last season. His best games were: 46.6 yard average at Colorado State (5 punts), 47.8 average vs. Tulsa (5 punts), 48.5 average vs. Northern Colorado (4 punts), 51.5 average vs. Air Force (4 punts) and 51.8 average against San Jose State (6 punts). Stewart was named Honorable Mention All-Mountain West by MW head coaches and media in 2022. He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Stewart added depth to the punting position but did not appear in any games.

Before Wyoming: Played at Texas State. In 2018 played in all 12 games and averaged 37.9 yards on 69 punts. He placed 19 punts inside the 20 and had nine punts over 50 yards and 18 of his punts were fair caught

High School: He was named the 2017 District 5-6A Special Teams Player of the Year. Rated as the No. 8 punter by Kohl’s kicking and the No. 9 punter in the nation by Chris Sailer Kicking. Personal: He is working on his Master’s in Business Administration at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Punts: 7 last vs. Ohio

Yards per Punt: 51.8 vs. San Jose State, 2022

CLAYTON STEWART CAREER STATISTICS

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SHAE SUIAUNOA

LINEBACKER

6-3, 231, JUNIOR HOUSTON, TEXAS (CLEAR LAKE)

UW This Season: Suiaunoa missed the spring rehabbing from an injury, but he will play a key role one the Cowboy defense this season.

2022: Suiaunoa played in and started all 13 games. He anked second on the Cowboy defense in tackles in 2022, with 73. He also had six quarterback hurries, 2.5 sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups and one interception. Suiaunoa ranked No. 23 in the Mountain West in tackles as a sophomore in ‘22, averaging 5.6 tackles per game. He started all 13 games at weak-side linebacker for Wyoming as a sophomore. He was named the MW Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus Northern Colorado in 2022. He recorded a career-high eight tackles against Northern Colorado and Hawaii. He also added seven tackles against Tulsa, New Mexico and Boise State.

2021: Suiaunoa appeared in 13 games as a linebacker and on special teams. He finished the season with four total tackles with one solo stop and three assisted. He recorded two tackles for the Cowboys against Northern Illinois. He also added tackles against Colorado State and Utah State.

2020: Suiaunoa played in appeared in all six game as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. He recorded eight tackles for the season. He recorded a career-high five tackles for the Cowboys against New Mexico.

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 American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 5 last vs. Hawaii, 2022

Assisted: 6 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Total tackles: 8 last vs. Hawaii, 2022

Tackle For Loss: 1.0 vs. Northern Colorado, 2022

Sacks: 1 last vs. Northern Colorado, 2022

Interceptions: 1 vs. Northern Colorado, 2022

SHAE SUIAUNOA CAREER STATISTICS

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS READ SUNN

LINEBACKER/LONG SNAPPER 6-2, 232, SOPHOMORE WASILLA, ALASKA (CHRIST SCHOOL)

UW This Season: Sunn will add depth to the linebacking corps and on special teams for the Cowboys.

2022: Sunn appeared in and started one game for the Cowboys. He finished the season with eight tackles with three solo stops and five assisted tackles. In his first career start coming against Air Force, he recorded four tackles. He also added tackles against Illinois, Tulsa, New Mexico and Hawaii. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Sunn missed the entire season with an injury.

2020: Sunn served as the long snapper in all six games for the Cowboys.

High School: Graduate of the Christ School. Led his team to back-to-back state titles. Sunn led the team with 130 tackles, including 16 for a loss in his final season. He grew up in Wasilla, Alaska.

Personal: He is majoring in Energy Resource Management at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 1 last vs. Hawaii, 2022

SUNN CAREER STATISTICS

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KOLBEY TAYLOR CORNERBACK

6-2, 186, SOPHOMORE

HOUSTON, TEXAS (PASADENA MEMORIAL)

UW This Season: Taylor had a strong spring and will be in the mix at the cornerback position.

2022: Taylor played in nine games during the season with one start coming in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. He recorded three tackles on the season with a career-high two coming against Fresno State. He also added a stop against Ohio. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program.

High School: Kolbey Taylor was ranked as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. He helped Pasadena High post a 7-4 overall record in 2020 and a 4-2 conference mark. Pasadena Memorial earned its way into the 2020 Class 6A-D2 State Playoffs. His junior season of 2019, he was named Second Team All-District 22-6A. Taylor played safety and wide receiver at Pasadena Memorial. He played for head coach Jamie Crocker. Taylor was also recruited by the University of Houston.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 2 at Fresno State, 2022

Assisted: None

Total tackles: 2 vs. Fresno State, 2022

KOLBEY TAYLOR CAREER STATISTICS

NOFOAFIA TULAFONO

CENTER

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6-2, 323, JUNIOR VICTORVILLE, CALIF. (OAK HILLS)

UW This Season: Tulafono is one of the top centers in the conference and will be a eteran presence on the offensive line this season.

2022: Tulafono played in a started all 13 games for the Cowboys. He made all the offensive line calls for the Cowboys and in his first year as a starter Tulafono helped block for 1,000-yard rusher. Tulafono was named Second Team All-Mountain West Conference by Pro Football Focus (PFF) in 2022 and earned Fourth Team honors from Phil Steele. He helped pace an offensive line that helped the Pokes rank third in the MW in rushing offense and third in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in sacks allowed.

2021: Tulafono appeared in 12 games on the offensive line and on special teams. He saw time at both center and guard. He was a part of an offensive line that saw both running backs in Xazavian Valladay and Titus Swen earn All-MW honors.

2020: He did not appear in any games in his first season with the program.

High School: 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.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

NOFOAFIA TULAFONO CAREER STATISTICS

Games Played: 25 (12 in 2021, 13 in 2022)

Games Started: 13 (13 in 2022)

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS 79 JACK WALSH

OFFENSIVE LINE

6-3, 309, SOPHOMORE PALATINE, ILL. (FREMD)

UW This Season: Walsh had a strong spring and finished at the top of the depth chart at the right guard position.

2022: Walsh appeared in 11 games with two starts for the Cowboys. He started back-to-back games against New Mexico and Utah State. He helped pace an offensive line that helped the Pokes rank third in the MW in rushing offense and third in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in sacks allowed. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program.

High School: Jack Walsh was rated as a threestar recruit by 247 Sports. Walsh was also rated at the No. 65 overall recruit in the talent rich state of Illinois by 247 Sports. The state of Illinois did not play high school football in the fall of 2020. In 2019, Walsh’s Fremd High team advanced to the Second Round of the Class 8A State Playoffs. Class 8A is the largest classification in the state of Illinois. He played for head football coach Lou Sponsel at Fremd High. His father, John Walsh, lettered for the Cowboys as a reserve offensive lineman in 1988 and was part of Wyoming’s 1987 and ‘88 Western Athletic Conference Championship teams. Jack Walsh was also recruited by Kent State.

Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at UW.

JACK WALSH CAREER STATISTICS

Games Played: 11 (11 in 2022)

Games Started: 2 (2 in 2022)

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TREYTON WELCH

TIGHT END

6-3, 241, GRADUATE STUDENT BUFFALO, MINN. (BUFFALO)

UW This Season: Welch will be one of the top tight ends in the conference this season and will also be one of the top offensive weapons for the Cowboys. He earned second team All-Mountain West by Athlon Sports.

2022: Welch appared in 12 games with 12 starts. He was the only Mountain West tight end to rank in the Top 10 in the MW in TD receptions last season, with five TDs. He tied for No. 4 in the Mountain West in TD receptions, with five total. Welch received an “A” grade from PFF (Pro Football Focus) for the 2022 season. He caught 22 passes for 308 yards, averaging 14.0 yards per reception. His best game of the season was in the Arizona Bowl vs. Ohio, catching five passes for 91 yards and 1 TD. His TD receptions last season went for: 14 yards vs. Air Force, 17 yards vs. Ohio, 19 yards at BYU, 29 yards at New Mexico and 47 yards at New Mexico. Welch was named First Team All-Mountain West in 2022 by Pro Football Focus (PFF), Third Team by Phil Steele and Honorable Mention by Mountain West head coaches and media. He recorded a catch in 10 of the 12 games last season. He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Welch appeared in 12 games for the Cowboys with 11 starts. He ranked fifth on the team with 19 catches on the season. He recorded 163 yards receiving for 8.6 per catch. He also added two touchdowns on the season. He recorded a career-high four catches against Hawaii in a contest where he recorded 32 receiving yards. He added two receptions in four games during the season. He added a game winning touchdown for the Cowboys in the closing moments against Montana State. He recorded a career-long 32-yard touchdown catch against Fresno State. It was a season-high in receiving yards in the contest against the Bulldogs. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Welch appeared in all six games with five starts. He finished the season with five catches for 95 yards. He averaged 19 yards per reception. He recorded two catches for 55 yards with a career-high 30 yard reception at Colorado State. He added two catches for 16 yard against New Mexico. He helped pave the way for Cowboy running back Xazavian Valladay to lead the MW in rushing in 2020, averaging 110.0 yards per game. Named Academic All-MW.

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 All- MW Xazavian Valladay to record a 1,000-yard rushing season.

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 Education at Wyoming.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Catches: 5 vs. Ohio, 2022

Yards: 91 vs. Ohio, 2022

Long: 47 vs. New Mexico, 2022

Touchdowns: 2 vs. New Mexico, 2022

TREYTON WELCH CAREER STATISTICS

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ISAAC WHITE

FREE SAFETY

6-1, 205, JUNIOR POTTSTOWN, PA. (MALVERN PREP)

UW This Season: White will once again be at the strong safety position for the Cowboys and will be one of the tops at his position in the Mountain West.

2022: White appeared in all 13 games with 13 starts for the Cowboys. He recorded 66 tackles on the season with 47 solo stops and 19 assisted tackles. He also recorded four tackles for loss and added three pass breakups. He tied a career-high with nine tackles against Colorado State. He followed that game up with eight tackles against Boise State. He had six tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss against Utah State and finished with seven stops in a contest at BYU. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: White played in all 13 games for the Pokes with four starts. He finished the season with 34 total tackles with 26 solo stops and eight assisted tackles. He also added two tackles for loss and one sack. He also recorded one interception and one pass breakup. He blocked one kick on the season coming against Boise State. He recorded a career-high nine tackles against Hawaii, as he had eight solo stops in the game. He added seven tackles for the Cowboys in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Kent State. He recorded two tackles for loss and one sack in that contest. He recorded his first career interception against Utah State. He added four tackles in that game. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: White appeared in one game for the Cowboys. He played against UNLV and recorded one tackle, which was also a half tackle for loss. High School: Isaac White is a two-star recruit according to Rivals.com. This past season at Malvern Prep he earned Second Team Inter-Academic Leagues. 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 at Mullen. White also excels on the basketball court playing a key role on both teams at Malvern Prep and Mullen High School. He was also recruited by Colorado State, New Mexico State, Eastern Michigan, Air Force and Army.

Personal: He is majoring in Marketing at Wyoming.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Solo: 8 vs. Hawaii, 2021

Assisted: 6 vs. Utah State, 2022

Total tackles: 9 vs. Colorado State, 2022

Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Utah State, 2022

ISAAC WHITE CAREER STATISTICS

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WYATT WIELAND

WIDE RECEIVER

6-1, 207, GRADUATE STUDENT COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (PINE CREEK)

UW This Season: Wieland returns as one of the top offensive weapons for the Cowboys and a key member of special teams.

2022: Wieland appeared in all 13 games with four starts. He finished the season with 23 catches for 299 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed six times for 19 yards with two touchdowns. He recorded a career-high six catches for a career-high 94 yards against Utah State. He added five catches for 53 yards against Northern Colorado. Wieland added two catches for 44 yards and a touchdown against San Jose State. He added rushing scores for the Brown and Gold in contests against BYU and Boise State. He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2021: Wieland played in all 13 games with one start. He saw time at wide receiver and on special teams. He recorded four catches for 60 yards on the season. He had a career-high two catches for 22 yards against Hawaii. He also added a catch for 23 yards against Utah State and one catch for 15 yards against Boise State. He added two tackles for the Cowboys on special teams with one against New Mexico and one against Hawaii. He was named Academic All-MW.

2020: Wieland was a key member of the Cowboy scout team, but did not appear in any contests during the 2020 season.

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.

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 majored in finance at Wyoming and is working on his MBA.

WYATT WIELAND CAREER STATISTICS

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS

Catches: 6 vs. Utah State, 2022

Yards: 94 vs. Utah State, 2022

Long: 39 vs. Utah State, 2022

Touchdown Receptions: 1 vs. San Jose State, 2022

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CARSON YORK

LONG SNAPPER

6-1, 201, SOPHOMORE

M C KINNEY, TEXAS (ROCK HILL)

UW This Season: York will once again handle the snapping duties for the Cowboys.

2022: York appeared in all 13 games for the Pokes. He snapped for field goal kicker John Hoyland, an All-Mw performer who made 22 of 25 field goals (88.0 percent) in 2022. He also snapped for punter Clayton Stewart, who ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West and No. 33 in the nation in punting, averaging 43.8 yards per punt in 2022.

High School: Carson York recorded the top overall score as a long snapper at the Kohl’s Texas Showcase and was ranked as the No. 9 long snapper in the country by Kohl’s Professional Football Camps that specializes in Kicking, Punting, Long-snapping, and Athletic Development. He played outside linebacker and was the starting long snapper at Rock Hill High School in McKinney, Texas. He earned Academic All-District honors at Rock Hill High School as a senior. His brother, Cade, is an All-SEC kicker at LSU. York played for head football coach Mark Wilkinson at Rock Hill High.

Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

MITCHELL ANDERSON

RUNNINGBACK

5-8, 183, SOPHOMORE FOLSOM, CALIF. (FOLSOM)

UW This Season: Anderson will provide depth this season for the Cowboys. 2022: Anderson did not appear in any contests for the Cowboys, but was a member of the UW scout team. 2021: Redshirted during the 2021 season. High School: Graduate of Folsom High School. Played running back in high school Recruited by Sacramento State, Boise State and UC Davis. Personal: He is majoring in Energy Resource Management and Development at UW.

CHARLIE COENEN

WIDE RECEIVER

6-0, 194, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN CHANHASSEN, MINN. (CHANHASSEN)

UW This Season: Coenen will add depth to the wide receiver group this season. 2022: Coenen redshirt in his first season with the program. High School: Charlie Coenen was selected as an All-District player three times during his high school career, and he was named to the 2021 Minneapolis Star Tribune Second Team All-Metro team. Coenen was also named District Co-Offensive Player of the Year and was selected as the Chanhassen High Team and Offensive MVP. His senior season, he caught 31 passes for 726 yards and scored eight receiving touchdowns. Coenen averaged 23.4 yards per reception and 90.8 receiving yards per game. He added 26 rushing attempts for 156 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. As a return specialist, he returned four punts for 71 yards and averaged 17.6 yards per punt return and returned two kickoffs for 22 yards. He helped lead Chanhassen to a 6-3 record and the First Round of the Minnesota Class AAAAA State Playoffs. Class AAAAA is the second largest classification in the state of Minnesota. In 2020, Coenen was named to the 2020 High School Football America Minnesota Academic All-America Team. He played for head coach Cullen Nelson. Coenen was also recruited by North Dakota State. Personal: He is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at UW.

KEELAN COX

DEFENSIVE END

6-5,

JEVON DAVIS

FREE SAFETY

243, SOPHOMORE MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS (ALABAMA)

UW This Season: Cox will add depth to the defensive end position for the Cowboys this season. 2022: Missed the season with an injury. Before UW: He spent one season at Alabama and did not appear in any games for the Crimson Tide. He spent time at Tyler Junior College. High School: He graduated from Manvel High School. He had 40 tackles and 7.5 sacks as a senior. Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

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SOPHOMORE CASPER, WYO. (BLACK HILLS STATE)

6-0, 203,

UW This Season: Davis will add depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. Before UW: Jevon Davis transferred to Wyoming in the spring of 2023 from Black Hills State, where he began his college career in the COVID season of 2020. In his sophomore season of 2022, Davis appeared in 10 games for the Yellow Jackets and was credited with 12 tackles. He played his high school football at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyo. His senior season of 2019, Davis earned Second Team Class 4A All-East Conference honors as both a defensive back and punter. He also earned All-State honors in the 2020 Indoor Track and Field season as part of Kelly Walsh’s 4 x 200 State Championship Relay Team. During his high school career at Kelly Walsh High, he played for head coaches Jon Vance and Aaron Makelky. Davis’ older sister, Jerayah Davis, was an All-America sprinter and long jumper at the University of Wyoming, who ended her career in the 2018-19 season. Personal: He is majoring in Zoology at UW.

ETHAN DAY

DEFENSIVE END 6-4, 244, SOPHOMORE COPPEROPOLIS, CALIF. (MODESTO C.C., CALIF.)

UW This season: Day will add depth to the defensive end position for the Cowboys. Before Wyoming: Ethan Day came to Wyoming in the spring of 2023 after playing one season at Modesto Community College in Modesto, Calif., in 2022. He earned Honorable Mention All-Valley Conference honors as a freshman at Modesto C.C. Day was a part of a Modesto team that finished the 2022 season tied for No. 17 in the Final 2022 JC Athletic Bureau Poll of California Community College Football Coaches. He played in nine of Modesto’s 11 games in 2022, recording 16 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss for 28 yards and 3.0 sacks for 18 yards. Day had a season-high four tackles in Modesto’s season finale against the eventual California Junior College State Champion, College of San Mateo. Modesto met San Mateo in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Northern Region State Semifinals. Day had a season best 2.0 tackles for loss versus Fresno City and his 3.0 sacks came in three separate games. He played for head football coach Rusty Stivers at Modesto C.C. Day played his high school football at Ripon High School in Ripon, Calif., where he earned AllRegion honors as a senior. He was also selected to and played in the 2022 Bay Area Cali Classic High School Senior Bowl. His Valley Team defeated the Bay Area Team 28-21 in overtime, and Day was named the Valley Team’s Defensive MVP. He was also named the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Trans-Valley League as a senior. Day recorded 70 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and five forced fumbles his senior season. He played for head football coach Chris Musseman at Ripon High. Personal: He is majoring in Management at UW.

JOSH DIXON

CORNERBACK

5-11, 178, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN M C KINNEY, TEXAS (M C KINNEY)

UW This Season: Dixon will add depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys 2022: He did not appear in any games with the Cowboys last season, as he redshirted in his first season at UW.High School: Josh Dixon is rated as a three-star recruit by both 247 Sports and ESPN. He played at McKinney High in McKinney, Texas, which competes in Class 6A, the largest classification in the state of Texas. Dixon also plays basketball for McKinney High. He played for head football coach Marcus Shavers. Dixon was also recruited by Air Force, Army Liberty, Navy, New Mexico and Utah State. Personal: He is majoring in Construction Management at UW.

ETHAN DREWES

OFFENSIVE GUARD

6-3, 278, JUNIOR LONGMONT, COLO. (NORTHERN COLORADO)

UW This Season: Drewes made the change to the offensive line in fall camp and will add depth to the position this season. 2022: Drewes appeared in six games for the Cowboys, but did not record any statistics on the season. He was a member of the 2023 Hampshire Honor Society for his academic achievements. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors. 2021: Drewes did not appear in any games with the cowboys but added depth to the interior of the defensive line. Before Wyoming: Played at Northern Colorado. He appeared in two games with two tackles for the Bears. High School: Played football, baseball and wrestled at Skyline High School. Lettered four times in football, three in baseball and once in wrestling. First team All-State senior year. Earned All-Conference honors sophomore through senior season. Team captain junior and senior season. Personal: He is majoring in Law at UW.

BEN FLORENTINE

NOSE TACKLE

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6-1, 268, SOPHOMORE ANAHEIM, CALIF. (SERVITE)

UW This Season: Florentine will add depth to a very talented group of interior defensive lineman for the Cowboys. 2022: Florentine appeared in two games for the Cowboys. He finished the season with one tackle coming against Fresno State. 2021: Redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Graduate of Servite High School one of the nation’s top programs. He was a First Team Team All-Trinity League Defensive player, Florentine was a three-year varsity letterman. As a senior in a shortened season, he tallied 26 tackles including a team-high six tackles for loss. Personal: He is majoring in Construction Management at UW.

CAYDEN HAWKINS

LINEBACKER

6-3, 210, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. (VALOR CHRISTIAN)

UW This Season: Hawkins had a strong spring and will be in the mix at the linebacker position and specials teams for the Cowboys. 2022: Hawkins appeared in two games for the Cowboys. He did not record any stats in those contests against Fresno State and Ohio. High School: Cayden Hawkins is a three-star recruit as ranked by ESPN. He was credited with 78 total tackles his senior season, including 28 solo tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, three quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. For his career, Hawkins made 116 tackles, including 41 solo tackles, had 14.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, four quarterback hurries, one pass breakup, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He helped lead Valor Christian to a 13-1 overall record and the No. 1 seed in the Colorado Class 5A State Championships in 2021. Valor Christian advanced all the way to the State Championship Game vs. Cherry Creek. Class 5A is the largest classification in the state of Colorado. He played for head coach Donnie Yantis. Hawkins was also recruited by North Texas and Northern Colorado. Personal: He is majoring in Entrepreneurship at UW.

JEREMY HOLLINGSWORTH

RUNNING BACK

5-9, 210, JUNIOR LONGMONT, COLO. (SKYLINE)

UW This Season: Hollingsworth had a strong spring and will add depth to the running back position. 2022: Hollingsworth missed the season with an injury. 2021: Hollingsworth appeared in six games as a reserve running back and on special teams. He recorded one rush on the season for two yards in a contest against Ball State. 2020: Hollingsworth appeared in two games for the Cowboys, but did not record any statistics. 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 American Studies at UW.

REX JOHNSEN

OFFENSIVE GUARD

6-5,

ANDREW JOHNSON

FREE SAFETY

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6-1, 191, SOPHOMORE CHEYENNE, WYO. (CENTRAL)

294, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN LOGAN, IOWA (LOGAN-MAGNOLIA)

UW This Season: Johnsen had a strong spring and will bring depth to the offensive line this fall. 2022: Johnsen redshirted for the Cowboys during his first season with the program. High School: Rex Johnsen is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. 247 Sports ranks Johnsen as the No. 15 overall recruit in the state of Iowa this season. Johnsen was named to the 2021 Des Moines Register All-State Class A First Team as an offensive lineman. He also was named First Team All-State Class A as an offensive lineman by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Johnsen played offensive tackle and defensive end for Logan-Magnolia High. His senior season, Johnsen was credited with 34 tackles, including 22 solo tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. His junior season, he made 46 tackles, with 28 of them being solo tackles. He added 9.5 TFLs and 4.0 sacks as a junior. Johnsen helped lead Logan-Magnolia to a 9-2 record his senior season and the Quarterfinals of the 2021 Class A State Playoffs. Johnsen also competes for his high school wrestling team. His junior season, he placed second at the Iowa Class 1A State Wrestling Championships at 285 pounds, while his Logan-Magnolia High team finished third in the team standings. Johnsen played for head football coach Matt Straight. Johnsen was recruited by Iowa State, Nebraska and North Dakota State. Personal: He is majoring in Construction Management at UW.

UW This Season: Johnson had a strong spring and finished second on the depth chart at the strong safety position. 2022: Johnson redshirted and did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Andrew Johnson was named to the Sports Illustrated High School All-America Watch List prior to the 2020 season. Johnson was a unanimous Class 4A First Team All-State selection at wide receiver his senior season as selected by the Wyoming Coaches Association (WCA). Class 4A is the largest classification in the state of Wyoming. It was the second consecutive year he earned First Team All-State from the WCA at wide receiver. Johnson also earned First Team All-State from the WCA at defensive back both his junior and senior seasons. As a senior, he was runner-up for the WCA Offensive Player of the Year. Johnson led the state of Wyoming in receiving yards for all classifications his senior season, with 1,050 receiving yards. He averaged 105.0 receiving yards per game. Johnson also led the state in receptions, with 77. His top single-game performance of his senior season saw him catch six passes for 173 yards and one touchdown versus Thunder Basin High. His junior season of 2019, he was named to the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 as a wide receiver, cornerback and punter. He played for head football coach Mike Apodaca. Personal: He is majoring in Construction Management at UW.

WES KING

OFFENSIVE GUARD

6-5, 292, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN APPLETON, WISC. (APPLETON NORTH)

UW This Season: King had a strong spring finishing first on the depth chart at the left guard position. 2022: King redshirted and did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. High School: Wes King is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports, which also ranks him as the No. 20 overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin this year. King was named First Team All-State as a defensive lineman by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association on their WFCA Large School All-State team for 2021. He also earned First Team All-State as a defensive lineman on the 2021 Associated Press All-State Football Team. King was named First Team All-Fox Valley Association as both an offensive and defensive lineman in 2021. He was a unanimous choice on defense and was also named the Fox Valley Association Defensive Lineman of the Year. King helped lead Appleton North to a 10-3 record in 2021 and the Semifinals of the Division 1 Playoffs before losing to eventual state champion Franklin. Division 1 is the largest classification in the state of Wisconsin. He played for head coach Rob Salm. King was also recruited by Central Michigan and North Dakota State. Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

CHASE LOCKE

WIDE RECEIVER

6-3, 204, JUNIOR SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (USC)

UW This Season: Locke will add depth to the wide receiver position. 2022: Locke did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. Before UW: Played at Southern Cal, but did not appear in any games. High School: He earned 2018 All-District first team honors as he had 36 catches for 672 yards (18.7 avg) with 8 TDs as a senior wide receiver at O’Connor High in Helotes (Tex.). He also played basketball at O’Connor. He spent his 2017 junior season at Boerne (Tex.)-Champion High, where he made All-District second team honors while catching 52 passes for 659 yards (12.7 avg) with 7 TDs. He also was on the basketball and track (sprinter and long and high jumper) teams at Boerne Champion. Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

KIMBALL MADSEN FULLBACK

6-1, 235, SOPHOMORE MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYO. (MOUNTAIN VIEW)

UW This Season: Madsen will add depth to the fullback position for the Cowboys this season. 2022: Madsen did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Graduate of Mountain View High School. He recorded 5,500 all-purpose yards and 52 touchdowns playing both running back and quarterback, helping Mountain View to three straight games and Class 2A state championship titles in 2017 and 19. He was all-state in basketball and helped the Buffalos win the 2019 Class 3A athletic championship. Personal: He is majoring in Management at UW.

JOVAN MARSH CORNERBACK

5-11, 195, SOPHOMORE

ROBBINS, ILL. (MARIST)

UW This Season: Marsh will add depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. 2022: Marsh appeared in two games for the Cowboys and finished the season with one tackle. He recorded a solo stop for the Cowboys against Hawaii. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Jovan Marsh was rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. Marsh was also rated as the No. 58 recruit by 247 Sports in the talent rich state of Illinois. His junior season, Marsh was credited with 40 total tackles, including 21 solo tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, one interception, five pass breakups and one forced

fumble. He returned four kickoffs for a 20.5 yard average and returned three punts for a 16.7 yard average. Marsh also ran track in high school. He played for head football coach Ron Dawczak. Marsh was also recruited by Army, Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan. Personal: He is majoring in Psychology at UW.

KOA M C INTYRE

STRONG SAFETY, 6-0, 206, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN FREMONT, NEB. (BERGAN CATHOLIC)

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UW This Season: McIntyre will add depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys this season. 2022: McIntyre redshirted and did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. High School: Koa McIntyre is ranked as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. 247 Sports ranks McIntyre as the No. 12 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska this year. He was named to the 2021 Omaha World-Herald First Team All-Nebraska Football Team as a defensive back. The All-Nebraska Team represents the best players in the state from all classifications. While earning All-Nebraska honors as a defensive back, McIntyre played both ways for Archbishop Bergan High and was named the Class C-2 First Team All-State quarterback and the Class C-2 Honorary Captain by the Omaha World-Herald in 2021. He totalled 3,392 yards of total offense as a senior, including throwing for 2,131 yards and rushing for 1,261 yards. He accounted for a combined 50 touchdowns -- 34 passing and 16 rushing in 2021. On defense, McIntyre was credited with 35 total tackles including 23 solo stops, five interceptions that he returned for 223 yards, and 1.0 tackle for a loss. McIntyre led Fremont Bergan to the Class C-2 State Championship and a perfect 13-0 record. The Knights entered the 2021 State Playoffs as the No. 2 seed and ended the season defeating No. 1 seed Norfolk Catholic by a score of 49-20 in the State Championship Game. The Knights scored a total of 595 points in 2021 and averaged 45.8 points per game. Defensively, they allowed opponents only 148 points in 13 games for an average of 11.4 points per game. McIntyre played for head coach Seth Mruz. McIntyre was also recruited by Air Force, Army and North Dakota State. Personal: He is majoring in Management at UW.

LJ RICHARDSON RUNNINGBACK

6-1, 215, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN BELLEVUE, NEB. (BELLEVUE WEST)

UW This Season: Richardson had a strong spring and will add great depth to the running back position for the Cowboys. 2022: Richardson redshirt during his first season with the program. High School: LJ Richardson is ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 13 overall recruit in the state of Nebraska this year. He earned Omaha World-Herald First Team All-Nebraska Football Team honors in both 2020 and 2021. The All-Nebraska Team represents the best players in the state from all classifications. Richardson was also named to the 2020 and 2021 Omaha World-Herald First Team Class A All-State Teams. Class A is the largest classification in Nebraska.

His senior season, he ran for 2,180 yards and scored 35 touchdowns for the Thunderbirds to lead Class A in both rushing and scoring. Richardson led Bellevue West to a 10-2 season and entered the Class A State Playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Bellevue West advanced all the way to the Semifinals of the 2021 State Playoffs. He played for head coach Mike Huffman. Richardson was also recruited by Iowa State, Nebraska and Northern Illinois. Personal: He is majoring in History at UW.

LUKE SANDY CENTER/OFFENSIVE GUARD

6-2, 289, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN

BIG HORN, WYO.

(BIG HORN)

UW This Season: Sandy will add depth to the center position this season after redshirting a season ago. 2022: Sandy redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Luke Sandy earned Second Team Colorado All-State Class 5A honors as an offensive and defensive lineman his senior season of 2021. The All-State teams were presented by CHSAANow, ColoradoPreps and MaxPreps and voted on by Colorado high school coaches. Sandy is projected as an offensive lineman for the Cowboys. He helped lead Legend High School to an 11-2 record in 2021. Legend entered the 2021 Class 5A State Playoffs as the No. 3 seed and advanced all the way to the semifinals of the state playoffs before losing to the eventual state champion Cherry Creek. Sandy was credited with 74 total tackles as a senior, including 42 solo stops. He added 9.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries. As a junior, Sandy made 61 total tackles, including 37 solo tackles, 9.0 TFLs, 1.0 sack, one force fumble and one pass breakup. His junior season he helped Legend post a 7-1 overall record. Legend advanced to the Semifinals of the 2020 State Playoffs as the No. 3 seed before falling to No. 2 seed Valor Christian in the semifinals. Sandy comes from the same high school as former Wyoming Cowboy Chad Muma. Sandy played for head coach Monte Thelen at Legend High School. Personal: He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at UW.

FORREST SCHEEL

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

6-7, 295, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN CAMBRIDGE, MINN. (IOWA WESTERN)

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ISAAC SCHOENFELD

TIGHT END

6-5, 256, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN ROCK SPRINGS, WYO. (ROCK SPRINGS)

87

UW This Season: Schoenfeld will add depth to the tight end position for the Cowboys as a young and talented player. 2022: Schoenfeld redshirted during his first season with the program. High School: Isaac Schoenfeld is ranked by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit and the No. 1 recruit in the state of Wyoming. He was named First Team All-State Class 4A as a tight end by the Wyoming Coaches Association both his junior and senior seasons and was a unanimous selection as a senior. Class 4A is the largest classification in Wyoming. He was named to the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 team as a junior. The 2021 Super 25 team will be announced in late December. Schoenfeld’s senior season, he was utilized in multiple roles for the Rock Spring High team. He had 81 rushing attempts for 670 yards and scored six rushing touchdowns and caught 35 passes for 477 yards and eight receiving touchdowns. Schoenfeld accounted for 1,169 all-purpose yards. On defense, he was credited with 27 tackles, had 6.0 sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups. Schoenfeld led Rock Springs High School to a 10-2 record and the 2021 State Championship game vs. Sheridan. He played for head coach Mark Lenhardt. Schoenfeld was also recruited by Montana State. Personal: He is majoring in Wildlife & Fish Biology/Management at UW.

ISAAC SELL CORNERBACK

5-10, 194, SOPHOMORE LARAMIE, WYO. (LARAMIE)

UW This Season: Scheel will add depth to the offensive line of the Cowboys this season after a strong spring. 2022: Scheel appeared in two games for the Cowboys in a reserve role. He helped pace an offensive line that helped the Pokes rank third in the MW in rushing offense and third in the conference and No. 30 in the nation in sacks allowed. High School: Graduate of Eden Prairie High School one of the top programs in the State of Minnesota. He played for head coach Mike Grant son of former Vikings head coach Bud Grant. Personal: He is majoring in Management at UW.

UW This Season: Sell had a strong spring at the wide receiver position but was moved to cornerback to add depth to the position. 2022: Sell did not appear in any games for the Cowboys during the season. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Sell is a graduate of Laramie High School. He was an All-State selection. Sell led Class 4A in rushing with 160.2 yards per game. He ran for 1,602 yards in nine games played and averaged 7.1 yards per carry. He ran for 13 touchdowns on the season and had a long of 65 yards for a score at Rock Springs. Sell had the top three single-game rushing performances in Class 4A during the 2020 season, which include a career-best 322 yards versus Cheyenne South. He ran for more than 250 yards two other times in the season. Personal: He is majoring in Finance at Wyoming.

MALIQUE SINGLETON

NICKEL

6-0, 190, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN EAST ANCHORAGE, ALASKA (GRANDVIEW, COLO.)

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Ramunno is a former Wyoming Cowboy offensive lineman who earned All-WAC honors and Honorable Mention All-America honors in 1983 and ‘84 and went on to be inducted into the UW Athletics Hall of Fame. Personal: He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at UW.

EVAN SVOBODA QUARTERBACK

UW This Season: Singleton will add depth to the nickel position this spring. 2022: Singleton redshirted but did appear in two games during the season for the Cowboys. High School: Malique Singleton is ranked as the No. 16 overall recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. His senior season he was credited with 100 tackles, including 41 solo tackles, six interceptions for 94 yards, four pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal. Singleton returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown in the 2021 season. For his career, he made 231 tackles, including 111 solo tackles, had 11 interceptions for 232 yards, five pass breakups, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles and 2.0 tackles for loss. Singleton returned three of his career interceptions for touchdowns. He helped lead Grandview to a 10-3 record and the No. 4 seed in the Colorado Class 5A State Championships in 2021. Grandview advanced all the way to the Semifinals of State against No. 1 seed Valor Christian. Class 5A is the largest classification in the state of Colorado. During his career he played for head coaches John Schultz and Tom Doherty at Grandview. He follows other former Grandview players Eddie Yarbrough and Tanner Gentry and current Cowboys Gunner Gentry and Mason Schultz to Laramie. Singleton was also recruited by Colorado State. Personal: He is majoring in Elementary Education at UW.

KEVIN SJOGREN

DEFENSIVE END

6-5, 240, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN PALISADE, COLO. (PALISADE)

UW This Season: Sjogren will add depth to the defensive end position for the Cowboys after a strong spring. 2022: Sjogren appeared in four games for the Cowboys in a reserve role. He did not record any stats during the season. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors. High School: Kevin Sjogren played both tight end and linebacker for Palisade High School in Palisade, Colo. Sjogren earned First Team AllState Class 3A honors as a junior in 2020 as selected by the Colorado High School Football Coaches and presented by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Colorado Preps and MaxPreps. His senior season of 2021, he recorded 161 tackles, including 70 solo tackles, 2.0 sacks, 1.0 tackle for loss, four quarterback hurries, one interception, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles. On offense, he had seven catches for 104 yards and one receiving touchdown as a senior. For his career, he totalled 279 total tackles, 132 solo tackles, five interceptions, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and averaged 8.2 tackles per game. He helped lead Palisade to a 9-3 overall record and the Quarterfinals of the 2021 Colorado Class 3A State Championships. He played for head coach Joe Ramunno at Palisade High.

6-5, 245, SOPHOMORE MESA, ARIZ.

(SNOW C.C., UTAH)

UW This Season: Svoboda had a strong spring and sits second on the depth chart at the quarterback position. 2022: Svoboda did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. Before Wyoming: Evan Svoboda joins Wyoming Football after playing his freshman season at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. Svoboda had originally been recruited by Wyoming out of Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz. He will have three years of eligibility remaining. The native of Mesa, Ariz., also had a number of FCS scholarship offers coming out of high school, including offers from Abilene Christian and Illinois State, but decided to play at the junior college level as a college freshman. He played in a back-up role as a freshman and was part of a Snow College team that was ranked No. 1 in the nation during the 2021 season and ended the season ranked No. 5 in the nation in the final NJCAA national rankings. Svoboda had an outstanding senior season in high school in 2020, completing 87 of 156 pass attempts for 1,286 yards in a seven-game, COVID-shortened season. He threw 13 touchdown passes as a high school senior. An outstanding all-around athlete, Svoboda also played basketball and was an All-Region performer in track and field at Red Mountain High. He qualified for the State Championships in both the javelin and triple jump, while setting a school record in the javelin of 170’ 4”. Svoboda was named his school’s Scholar-Athlete of the year as a senior, achieving a 3.86 gpa. His parents are Nicole and Scott. Personal: He is majoring in Finance at UW.

NIC TALICH LINEBACKER

6-0, 221, SOPHOMORE CODY, WYO. (CODY)

UW This Season: Talich will add depth to the linebacker position and be a key member of special teams for the Cowboys this season. 2022: Talich appeared in five games in a reserve role and on special teams. He did not record any statistics during the season. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Talich played at Cody High School. Led his team to a state title in 2020 recording 128 tackles and four interceptions. He rushed for 567 yards rushing and six touchdowns. He was an all-state selection. His father Jim played with the Wyoming Cowboys from 1994-97. Personal: He is majoring in exploratory studies at Wyoming. Personal: He is majoring in Construction Management at UW.

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JJ UPHOLD

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

6-5, 285, SOPHOMORE BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (GARCES MEMORIAL)

UW This Season: Uphold will bring depth to the tackle position for the Cowboy offense this season. 2022: He did not appear in any games for the Cowboys. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. He moved to offensive tackle after spring football in 2022. High School: JJ Uphold was rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and was ranked as the No. 180 high school football recruit in the deep recruiting class from the state of California this year. Uphold played both tight end and defensive end at Garces Memorial High in Bakersfield, Calif. He is projected to play defensive tackle for the Cowboys. Uphold recorded 35 total tackles, including 5.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack his junior season of 2019. California high schools did not play football in the fall of 2020. An outstanding basketball player in high school, he started from his freshman season on at Garces Memorial. As a junior, he averaged 12.5 points and 9.2 rebounds, while leading his team to a 21-10 record and earning First Team All-Area honors. On his Twitter account (@Uphold Jj), he has a video showing him completing a 58-inch box jump. His father, Don, is a chemical engineer for an oil company and due to his father’s career Uphold lived in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kuwait and Calgary before his family settled in Bakersfield prior to his seventh grade year in school. Uphold played for head football coach Paul Golla. Uphold was also recruited by Fresno State, New Mexico and Cal Poly. Personal: He is majoring in entrepreneurship at Wyoming.

TJ URBAN

STRONG SAFETY

6-1, 203, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN OMAHA, NEB. (MILLARD SOUTH)

UW This Season: Urban returned from injury this spring and will bring depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. 2022: He missed the season with an injury. High School: He was a three-star recruiting according to 247Sports. He was one of the top players in Nebraska. As a quarterback, He threw for over 2,500 yards and rushed for over 3,200 yards. He had 36 touchdowns in his career. He also had 50 tackles on the defensive side of the ball. He was an All-State selection for Millard South. Personal: He is majoring in Business Economics at UW.

BRENNDAN WARADY

FREE SAFETY

5-11, 192, SOPHOMORE

RANCH SAN MARGARITA, CALIF. (MISSION VIEJO)

UW This Season: Warady will add. Depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. 2022: He did not appear in any games for the Brown and Gold. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: He is a graduate of Mission Viejo High School. Earned All-South Coast League honors. Personal: He is majoring in business at Wyoming. Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

TYCE WESTLAND DEFENSIVE END

6-5, 240, SOPHOMORE PLEASANTON, NEB. (PLEASANTON)

UW This Season: Westland will add depth to the defensive end position and finished the spring second on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions. 2022: He did not appear in any games for the Cowboys last season. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Tyce Westland comes to Wyoming as a very versatile athlete, who played primarily linebacker and wide receiver in high school but also played part-time at running back and quarterback as a senior. He is projected as a defensive end for the Cowboys. His senior season, he was named the Kearney Hub 6/8-Man Player of the Year, playing in Class D2, which is 8-man football. He also earned First Team Kearney Hub All-Class D2 as a wide receiver, and the Grand Island Independent named him to its First Team All-State Class D2 team as a receiver. In 10 games his senior season, Westland was credited with a team high 127 total tackles (58 solos and 69 assists), playing primarily at linebacker but he also played some defensive end and safety. He recorded 8.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, seven pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. From his receiver position, he caught 39 passes for 843 yards, averaged 21.6 yards per reception and scored 15 receiving touchdowns. He added 245 rushing yards on 33 attempts and scored three rushing touchdowns. All total, he accounted for 1,088 all-purpose yards and scored 18 TDs. Westland helped Pleasanton advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2020 Nebraska Class D2 State Playoffs. As a junior, he led Pleasanton High School to the Nebraska Class D2 State Championship Game where they finished as the runner-up for the state title. Westland was named to the Lincoln Journal-Star First Team All-State team as a wide receiver his junior season. He led his team with 147 total tackles, including 74 solos and 73 assists in 13 games. He also intercepted three passes to rank second on his team. On offense, he led his team in all three major receiving categories, with 54 receptions for 955 yards and 13 touchdowns. Westland also earned Academic All-State honors in high school, played basketball and was a hurdler on his track and field team. He played for his father, Ricci Westland, who is the head coach at Pleasanton Hig. Personal: He is majoring in American Studies at UW.

JADEN WILLIAMS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

6-4,

278, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN INGLEWOOD, CALIF.

(CAMPBELL

UW This Season: Williams will add depth to the defensive line for the Cowboys sitting second on the depth chart at the defensive tackle position. 2022: Williams appeared in three games for the Cowboys. He finished the season with two tackles. He had a stop against Fresno State and recorded one against Ohio in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. High School: Jaden Williams was credited with 70 total tackles, including 48 solo tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, 26 quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, one pass breakup and one interception his senior season at Campbell Hall High School in North Hollywood, Calif.. Williams helped his Campbell Hall High team post a 10-1 record for the 2021 season. Campbell Hall entered the California Southern Section Division 6 Playoffs with a 10-0 record before losing in the opening round to Santa Barbara. He played for head coach Dennis Keyes at Campbell Hall. Keyes played for UCLA in Wyoming’s 2004 Las Vegas Bowl game versus the Bruins. Williams was also recruited by Nevada and UNLV. Personal: He is majoring in Business Economics at UW.

DAYLEN WILSON

CORNERBACK

5-11,

HALL)

181, JUNIOR PASADENA, CALIF.

(CAL LUTHERAN)

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He was credited with 35 total tackles as a high school senior with 29 solo tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and two interceptions. Wilson also caught 45 passes for 890 yards and had 11 receiving touchdowns. He concluded the 2019 season with 1,215 all-purpose yards, including receiving, rushing, kick and punt return yardage. Wilson helped lead Monrovia High to a 10-2 record and the quarterfinals of the 2019 CIF Southern Section Division 9 Playoffs. He played for head coach Chris Williams at Monrovia High. Personal: He is majoring in Sociology at UW.

MICAH YOUNG LINEBACKER

6-2, 210, SOPHOMORE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (SOUTHSIDE)

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UW This Season: Wilson will add. Depth to the defensive backfield for the Cowboys. Before UW: Daylen Wilson is transferred to Wyoming in the spring of 2023 from Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif. In 10 games during the 2022 season, Wilson was credited with 24 total tackles, including 17 solo stops, one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, four pass breakups, 1.0 sack and 1.5 tackles for loss. He played a key role in a fourth-quarter comeback win versus Pacific Lutheran, recovering a fumble and intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter to help preserve Cal Lutheran’s 17-14 victory. Wilson had a career high seven tackles in a 35-27 win over Puget Sound, and had five tackles and a season best two pass breakups vs. Pomona-Pitzer. In his redshirt freshman season of 2021, he had a season best five tackles in a 25-21 road victory at Puget Sound and the next week had a career best three pass breakups in a 35-14 win vs. La Verne. Wilson played for head football coach Anthony Lugo at Cal Lutheran. Wilson played his high school football at Monrovia High in Monrovia, Calif. He earned Second Team All-Valley honors as a high school senior in 2019 as a wide receiver/defensive back.

UW This Season: Young had a strong spring and will add depth to the linebacker group and be a member of special teams. 2022: Young appeared in 12 games for the Cowboys in a reserve role and on special teams. He finished the season with three tackles that were all solo. He had stops against San Jose State, New Mexico and Ohio in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. 2021: Redshirted for the Cowboys in his first season with the program. High School: Micah Young was named to the 2019 Associated Press First Team Class 5A All-State team in Texas as a junior linebacker. He was ranked as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and was the 256th overall ranked recruit in the state of Texas as a senior. Texas is one of the most talent-rich states for football recruits in the nation. Young helped lead Southside High to a 9-0 overall record in the regular season and a perfect 5-0 district record. Southside won its first round game of the 2020 Class 5A-D1 State Playoffs, defeating Jefferson, 52-0. Southside is scheduled to face Flour Bluff High in the second round on Dec. 17. As a junior, Young was credited with 170 tackles from his linebacker position and sacked opposing quarterbacks eight times. He played for head coach Ricky Lock at Southside High School in San Antonio. Young was also recruited by New Mexico and UTSA. Personal: He is majoring in Physiology at Wyoming.

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Transfers (5)

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)

AYIR ASANTE WR 6-0 174 JR. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (HOLY CROSS)

Ayir Asante is transferring to Wyoming from Holy Cross, an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school in Worcester, Mass. Asante earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors at wide receiver for the Crusaders in three consecutive seasons (2019, ‘20 and ‘21) as voted on by Patriot League head coaches. He also was named Second Team All-Patriot League by Phil Steele in 2021. Asante was selected as an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American by Hero Sports in 2019. He was honored as the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week once during his junior season of 2021. Twice during his freshman season of 2019, he was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week. Over his career at Holy Cross, he caught 117 passes for 1,718 yards and scored 16 receiving touchdowns. Including kick return and rushing yardage, he totaled 2.273 all-purpose yards. In 2022, Asante caught 21 passes for 458 yards and five receiving touchdowns, while averaging 21.81 yards per catch with a long reception of 53 yards. He also returned five kickoffs for 71 yards in ‘22 and totaled 537 all-purpose yards. Asante helped lead Holy Cross to their fourth consecutive league title in ‘22, with a 12-1 overall record and a 6-0 Patriot League mark. Holy Cross entered the 2022 FCS Playoffs as the No. 8 seed, earning them a first round bye. In the second round, they defeated New Hampshire, 35-19. The Crusaders lost in the quarterfinal round to eventual FCS National Champion South Dakota State, 42-21. The Crusaders earned a spot in the FCS playoffs all four years Asante played at Holy Cross, with the 2022 quarterfinal being their best finish. Asante played for Holy Cross head football coach Bob Chesney. Asante played his high school football at St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City, N.J. He earned First Team All-State honors for non-public schools as a senior and helped lead St. Peter’s Prep to two consecutive runner-up finishes in the state football playoffs. Asante was also part of his track and field team’s 4 x 200-meter state championship team. He played for head football coach Rich Hansen at St. Peter’s Prep.

DEVIN BODDIE JR.

WR 5-11 175 JR. MEMPHIS, TENN. (VANDERBILT)

Devin Boddie Jr. comes to Wyoming from Vanderbilt University of the SEC where he was part of the Commodores’ program the past four seasons. His best season came in 2021 when he ranked fourth on the team, catching 29 passes for 263 yards and scoring one touchdown vs. Stanford, while appearing in 12 games. His longest reception of the ‘21 season went for 61 yards and was also the longest of any Commodore in the 2021 season. In 2022, he played in six games, catching three passes for 61 yards with his long reception being a 38-yard reception against Hawai’i. A very successful high school player in the state of Tennessee, Boddie played his senior year of high school football at Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tenn., where he was rated a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247 Sports and earned All-State honors. Entering his senior season of high school, he was ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 23 best recruit in the state of Tennessee. He transferred to Whitehaven High for his senior season and led his team to an 11-4 record and the 2018 Class 6A State Championship Game, finishing as the state runner-up. He finished his high school career playing in the Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic. In 2016 and ‘17, he led Lausanne Collegiate High School in Memphis to back-to-back state championships -- the Division II Class A Championship in 2016, with a perfect 14-0 record, and the Division II Class 2A State Championship in 2017, with a perfect 13-0 mark. He chose Vanderbilt over Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Purdue and Virginia. He majored in medicine, health and society at Vanderbilt.

TYRECUS DAVIS

CB 5-10 181 JR. GREENVILLE, TEXAS (NAVARRO C.C., TEXAS)

Tyrecus Davis joined the Cowboy Football program in the spring of 2023 from Navarro Community College in Corsicana, Texas, where he played the last three seasons. Davis began his college career in the COVID season of 2020 and continued playing for the Bulldogs in the 2021 and ‘22 seasons. His final season, he earned Second Team All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference honors in voting by conference coaches. During the 2022 season, Davis was a starter on a Navarro team that was ranked as high as No. 6 in the nation in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rankings. Over his junior-college career, he played in 26 games and was credited with 80 total tackles, five interceptions for 57 yards, 13 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He returned one interception for a touchdown and scored another touchdown on a fumble recovery during his career. His final season, he totaled 32 tackles, intercepted two passes and tallied eight pass breakups for his best season as a Bulldog. He was also utilized as a punt returner and kickoff returner during the 2022 season. Davis played for head coaches Ryan Taylor and Scott Parr during his three seasons at Navarro. Davis was also recruited by Colorado State, San Jose State and UTEP.

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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)

JAMARI FERRELLRB 5-8 190 JR. MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. (SADDLEBACK C.C., CALIF.)

Jamari Ferrell transferred to Wyoming in the summer of 2023 from Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, Calif. As a sophomore in 2022, he was named First Team All-National Division for the Southern League as an all-purpose back. The team was selected in voting by conference coaches. Ferrell led Saddleback C.C. in rushing, with 453 rushing yards on 101 carries in nine games. He scored three rushing touchdowns and averaged 4.5 yards per carry. Ferrell also caught 15 passes for 118 yards, returned two kickoffs for 30 yards and accounted for a team high 601 all-purpose yards. His best two games were: a 125-yard rushing performance in a 30-16 home win over Glendale and an 85-yard rushing game in a 47-13 road win at Southwestern. As a freshman at Saddleback in 2021, Ferrell had 30 rushing attempts for 143 yards, scored two rushing touchdowns and averaged 4.8 yards per rushing attempt. He also caught three passes for 10 yards, returned eight kickoffs for 200 yards and accounted for 353 all-purpose yards in eight games. He played for head coach Kerry Crabb at Saddleback C.C. During his high school career at Mission Viejo High School, Ferrell rushed for 1,838 yards on 342 carries, averaged 5.4 yards per carry and scored 23 rushing touchdowns. He added 23 receptions for 211 yards and one receiving TD and accounted for 2,049 all-purpose yards. His best season was his senior year when he rushed for 898 yards, had 211 receiving yards and totalled 1,109 all-purpose yards.

CARSON MAY QB 6-4 221 RFR. JONES, OKLA. (IOWA)

Carson May transferred to the University of Wyoming in the summer of 2023. He was a true freshman at the University of Iowa in 2022. May didn’t appear in any games for the Hawkeyes and redshirted his freshman season. In the spring of ‘23, May transferred to Coffeyville Community College in Kansas and went through spring practice with the Red Ravens. But in the summer of 2023, the Wyoming Cowboys offered May a chance to return to the FBS level and he moved to Laramie to go through summer conditioning with the Cowboys. He has four years of eligibility remaining. Coming out of high school, May was ranked as a four-star quarterback by Rivals, which also ranked him as the No. 13 pro-style high school quarterback in the ‘22 recruiting class and the 234th overall recruit regardless of position in the country. He played his high school football at Jones High School in Jones, Okla., where he was named the 2021 Oklahoma Class 2A Player of the Year and First Team 2A All-State. He was also selected to the Newsok Super 30 team as a high school senior. May was a four-year football letterman and led his team to a four-year record of 38-11, with four consecutive state playoff appearances. Over his high school career, he threw for 8,549 yards and 87 passing touchdowns, rushed for 1,366 yards and scored 32 rushing TDs and accounted for 9,915 yards of total offense and 119 combined TDs passing and rushing. His senior season, he completed 198 of 308 passes (.643) for 3,082 yards and 37 touchdowns while throwing only four interceptions. May also rushed for 466 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. His junior season, May completed 220 of 366 pass attempts (.601) for 3,020 yards, 26 touchdowns and five interceptions and added 650 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. He completed 169 of 258 pass attempts (.655) for 2,317 yards, 22 touchdowns and only seven interceptions as a sophomore, plus he rushed for 250 yards and five touchdowns. His freshman year of high school, he completed 7 of 15 pass attempts (.467) for 130 yards and two touchdowns. May was also a four-year letterman in basketball. He is the son of Lori and Shane May. He played for head football coach Dave Martin at Jones High School.

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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)

KADEN ANDERSON

QB 6-4

221 FR. SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS (SOUTHLAKE CARROLL)

Kaden Anderson is rated as a three-star recruit by both 247 Sports and Rivals. He was ranked by The Dallas Morning News as the No. 71 player on its Top 100 list of Texas recruits for 2023. Anderson succeeded former Southlake Carroll High five-star quarterback Quinn Ewers, who is now at the University of Texas. After taking over as the starting quarterback as a junior in 2021, Anderson led Southlake Carroll to a 14-1 record, the Texas 6A D-1 state semifinals and he was named a Texas District 4-6A First Team All-District honoree. Anderson completed 204 of 338 passes (60.4 percent) for 3,036 yards, 34 touchdown passes and only eight interceptions in 2021. He added 140 rushing yards and seven rushing TDs for 3,176 yards of total offense. His senior season of 2022, he helped guide Southlake Carroll to a 13-1 record and the state quarterfinals. He completed 76 of 98 passes (77.6 percent) for 1,113 yards, 14 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in the six games he played. Anderson also rushed for 141 yards and one rushing TD for 1,254 yards of total offense. Anderson played for head coach Riley Dodge at Southlake Carroll. Southlake Carroll High School has a rich history of producing top college quarterbacks, including former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel and former Alabama QB Greg McElroy. Anderson was also recruited by Bowling Green and Texas State.

ABRAHAM BANGOURA OL 6-5 250 FR. LARAMIE, WYO. (LARAMIE)

Abraham Bangoura earned Second Team Class 4A All-State honors as an offensive lineman from the Wyoming Coaches Association in 2022. He also earned First Team Class 4A East All-Conference honors as an offensive lineman in 2022. Bangoura was credited with 22 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, four fumble recoveries and two pass breakups as a defensive end for the Plainsmen his senior season. A multi-sport athlete at Laramie High, he also played basketball, soccer and participated in track and field. He played for head football coach Paul Ronga at Laramie High School. He was also recruited by Colorado State.

IAN BELL

CB

6-1 180 FR. LA VERNE, CALIF. (DAMIEN)

Ian Bell was credited with 35 total tackles, including 23 solo tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss his senior season at Damien High School in La Verne, Calif. Bell added 10 pass breakups and one fumble recovery. As a junior in 2021, Bell made 34 tackles, with 17 of them being solo stops. He also recorded 0.5 tackles for loss, 11 passes broken up and two fumbles caused. He played for head football coach Matt Bechtel. Bell was also recruited by Arizona, Colorado State and UNLV.

BRICEN BRANTLEY

WR 6-3 175 FR. HOUSTON, TEXAS (AILEF TAYLOR)

Bricen Brantley earned First Team All-District honors in District 23-6A in Houston, Texas. Brantley was named his team’s Most Valuable Player his senior season as he caught 55 passes for 918 yards and nine receiving touchdowns for the 2022 season. Brantley averaged 83.5 receiving yards per game and 16.7 yards per reception. He had a long reception of 97 yards. Brantley added 213 yards in kickoff returns for a total of 1,132 all-purpose yards to average 102.9 all-purpose yards per game. His junior season of 2021, Brantley caught 33 passes for 539 yards and seven receiving TDs, with a long reception of 75 yards. He played for head football coach Shawn Gray. Brantley was also recruited by Illinois State.

GAGE BROOK QB 6-4 185 FR. FORT COLLINS, COLO. (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

Gage Brook comes to Wyoming after an outstanding high school career at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo. Brook was injured much of his senior season, suffering a broken ankle in the second game of the 2022 season, but he came back to play in the postseason and lead Rocky Mountain to an upset win in the first round of the 2022 Colorado Class 5A State Playoffs -- the largest classification in Colorado. Rocky entered the state playoffs seeded No. 20 in Class 5A and defeated No. 13 seeded Mountain Vista by a score of 20-13. Brook sparked the Lobos offensive attack when he completed a touchdown pass early in the game to give Rocky Mountain a 6-0 lead on way to their playoff victory. The Lobos season came to an end in the second round, losing to No. 4 seed Grandview, 20-0. His junior season, Brook completed 91 of 163 passes (.558) for 1,693 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games. As a sophomore, he completed 62 of 125 passes for 914 yards and seven TDs in seven games. For his high school career, Brook completed 178 of 332 passes (.536) for 2,817 yards and 21 touchdowns and accounted for 3,054 yards of total offense in 17 career games. He played for his father, Mark Brook, who was head coach at Rocky Mountain High School. Mark Brook was a four-year letter winner at defensive end and linebacker for the Wyoming Cowboys from 1992-95. Gage Brook’s mother, Wende (Brown) Brook, was a four-year letter winner on the Cowgirl Volleyball team from 1991-94, and his sister, Taylor Brook, will be a junior on the Cowgirl Soccer team when the 2023 season kicks off.

CHAUNCEY CARTER

CB

6-0 175 FR. GARLAND, TEXAS (GARLAND)

Chauncey Carter earned First Team All-District honors as a punt returner and Second Team All-District as a cornerback for District 9-6A as a junior in 2021. The Dallas Morning News named Carter an Honorable Mention All-Area team member. He made 20 tackles as a senior from his cornerback position in 2022. He made 15 solo tackles, had 1.0 tackle for loss, two interceptions and four pass breakups. His junior season of 2021, Carter recorded 22 total tackles, including 14 solo stops. He added six interceptions, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery as a junior. He played for head football coach Danny Russell at Garland High. Carter also received recruiting offers from Colorado State and Montana State.

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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)

CODY CRAWFORD DT 6-1 280 FR. CASPER, WYO. (NATRONA COUNTY)

Cody Crawford was named to the 2022 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 team. Crawford was a First Team Class 4A All-State selection as both an offensive lineman and defensive lineman by the Wyoming Coaches Association in 2022. He was also the Unanimous selection as the Class 4A All-State Lineman of the Year. Crawford was a First Team Class 4A West All-Conference honoree as both an offensive lineman and defensive lineman in 2022, and was named the Class 4A West Lineman of the Year. He was credited with 54 total tackles as a senior, including 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, two pass breakups and one safety. Crawford was part of a Natrona County defense that led Class 4A in total defense in 2022, allowing opponents only 238 yards per game. The Mustangs also led Class 4A in rushing defense in 2022, holding opponents to only 82 rushing yards per game. He played for head football coach Steve Harshman at Natrona County High School.

JAKE DAVIES OT 6-7 250 FR. YORKVILLE, ILL. (YORKVILLE)

Jake Davies is being recruited as an offensive linemen by the Wyoming Cowboys. He played tight end and defensive end at Yorkville High School in Yorkville, Ill. Davies is ranked as the No. 82 overall recruit in the state of Illinois by 247 Sports. He was named as a Special Mention member of the 2022 Champaign News-Gazette All-State football team as a defensive end. Davis also earned Academic All-State honors at Yorkville High. His senior season, Davies caught 10 passes for 111 yards and one touchdown reception. From his defensive end position, Davies was credited with 52 total tackles, including 21.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 10 quarterback hurries four pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He helped lead Yorkville High to a 10-2 record and the quarterfinals of the 2022 Illinois Class 7A state playoffs. His junior season, Davies made 64 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, one quarterback hurry, one pass breakup and one blocked field goal. He played for head football coach Dan McGuire at Yorkville High. Davies was also recruited by Eastern Michigan and Kent State.

DANTE DRAKE DT 6-3 267 FR. ROBINSON, TEXAS (ROBINSON)

Dante Drake is a rated as a three-star recruit by On3.com As a junior, Drake was named a Second Team All-District 9-4A defensive end. He played for head football coach Mike Ludlow. Drake was also recruited by Louisiana Tech, Nebraska and UTSA.

JAXON GALICA DE 6-5

230 FR. OSHKOSH, WISC. (OSHKOSH WEST)

Jaxon Galica earned Honorable Mention All-Fox Valley Association All-Conference honors as a senior in 2022. Galica was also honored as an Academic All-State recipient by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Academic All-State honors require a student-athlete to achieve a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average. Galica played for head coaches Duane Hartkopf and Ben Mathe at Oshkosh West.Jaxon Galica earned Honorable Mention All-Fox Valley Association All-Conference honors as a senior in 2022. Galica was also honored as an Academic All-State recipient by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Academic All-State honors require a student-athlete to achieve a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average. Galica played for head coaches Duane Hartkopf and Ben Mathe at Oshkosh West.

NATHAN GEIGER OL 6-6 265 FR. HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. (THUNDER RIDGE)

Nathan Geiger was named a Second Team All-State Class 5A selection in 2022 as presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. Geiger also was a Unanimous First Team All-Conference selection in ‘22 and was credited with 13 pancake blocks. He helped lead his Thunder Ridge team to an 11-2 record his senior season and the quarterfinals of the Colorado Class 5A State Championship before losing to eventual state champion Cherry Creek. In 2021 as a junior, Geiger was also a First Team All-Conference honoree. He played for head football coach Doug Nisenson at Thunder Ridge High. Geiger was also recruited by Arizona State.

QUINN GROVESTEEN-MATCHEY

OT 6-6 240 FR. EVANSVILLE, WISC. (EVANSVILLE)

Quinn Grovesteen-Matchey is rated as the No. 7 overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin by 247 Sports. He was named to the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Watch List in 2022. He played for head football coach Garth Coats. Grovesteen-Matchey was also recruited by Central Michigan, Columbia and Iowa State.

NAZ HILL

CB 6-3 180 FR. KANKAKEE, ILL. (KANKAKEE)

Naz Hill is ranked as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and is rated as the No. 33 overall recruit in the state of Illinois by 247 Sports. He was named as a Special Mention member of the 2022 Champaign News-Gazette All-State football team as a defensive back. As a senior, Hill was part of a Kankakee team that posted an 8-3 record, finished second in the Southland Conference, with a 5-1 conference mark, and advanced to the second round of the Illinois Class 5A state playoffs. His junior season, Hill helped lead Kankakee High to a No. 1 ranking in Class 5A where they went on to finish as the runner-up for the Illinois Class 5A state championship with a 14-1 record and a 5-0 record in the Southland Conference to capture the 2021 league championship. He played for head football coach Derek Hart. Hill was also recruited by Akron, UConn, Kansas, Miami (Ohio) and Northern Illinois.

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High-School Signees (continued)

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)

BRADY

HULTMAN

LB

6-1 215 FR. SAINT CHARLES, MO. (FRANCIS HOWELL)

Brady Hultman was selected First Team All-State Class 5 as a linebacker and was named the Class 5 Defensive Player of the Year in the state of Missouri by the Missouri High School Coaches Association as a senior in 2022. Class 5 is the second largest classification in the state of Missouri. Hultman was also selected as an Academic All-State recipient by the Missouri High School Coaches Association as a senior. He led Francis Howell High School to a perfect 14-0 season and its first-ever Missouri Class 5 State Championship in 2022, defeating Fort Osage 49-21 in the State Championship Game. Hultman scored two touchdowns in the state championship game -- one on a 57-yard run and a second TD on a 12-yard run. Francis Howell’s average margin of victory during its perfect 14-0 season was 34 points per game. Hultman also led the Vikings to the Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC) South Division title as a senior. He was named the GAC South Division Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Conference as both a linebacker and running back in 2022. Hultman was credited with 131 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks from his linebacker position, while rushing for 1,274 yards and scoring 24 touchdowns as a running back. He was a GAC All-Academic selection in football. He also is an outstanding third baseman and outfielder in baseball. Hultman played for head football coach Brent Chojnacki at Francis Howell High.

TYLER JACKLICH

RB

6-3 205 FR. MODESTO, CALIF. (CENTRAL CATHOLIC)

Tyler Jacklich is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. His senior season, he was selected as the NorCal Offensive Player of the Year and ranked No. 3 in the state of California in rushing, with 2,278 rushing yards on 201 carries and scored 32 touchdowns. Jacklich was honored as an All-State running back by both MaxPreps and CalHi Sports. He was named his conference’s Offensive MVP. Jacklich led Central Catholic to an 8-5 record and a 5-0 league record to win the Valley Oak League. His Central Catholic High team advanced to the semifinals of the 2022 Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs. Central Catholic entered the playoffs as the No. 5 seed and defeated No. 4 seed Monterey Trail in the quarterfinals before losing to No. 1 seed and eventual Section Champion Folsom in the semis. Jacklich played for head football coach Roger Canepa at Central Catholic.

KAYDEN L AFRAMBOISE WR 6-4 195 FR. GILLETTE, WYO. (THUNDER BASIN)

Kayden LaFramboise was named to the 2022 Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 team. LaFramboise was a Unanimous First Team Class 4A All-State selection as a wide receiver and was a Second Team selection as a defensive back by the Wyoming Coaches Association in 2022. He was a Unanimous First Team Class 4A West All-Conference selection as a wide receiver in 2022, and was also a First Team Class 4A West All-Conference honoree as a defensive back. LaBramboise led Class 4A in receiving in 2002. His 81 receptions, 1,151 total receiving yards and 115.1 receiving yards per game were all tops in the state in Class 4A. He scored 13 receiving touchdowns, which ranked No. 2 in the state of Wyoming. LaFramboise added 131 rushing yards and three rushing TDs. LaFramboise’s Thunder Basin team was the No. 1 passing offense in Class 4A in 2022. Thunder Basin averaged 268 passing yards per game. The Bolts also led Class 4A in total offense, averaging 437 total yards per game. LaFramboise had the top single-game receiving performance of the 2022 season in Class 4A, with 242 receiving yards on 16 receptions and three touchdowns versus Cheyenne East. He had a season high 18 catches versus Sheridan and had a season high four TD receptions against Cheyenne South. LaBramboise added 42 tackles from his defensive back position, including 24 solo tackles, two interceptions and seven pass breakups. He played for head football coach Trent Pikula at Thunder Basin High School. He was also recruited by Idaho State.

COOPER MAILAND

FB/TE 6-2

220 FR. DALLAS, TEXAS (PARISH EPISCOPAL)

Cooper Mailand was a leader of a Parish Episcopal School team that won four consecutive Texas State Football Championships in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). He played linebacker and fullback in high school. His senior season of 2022, Mailand received TAPPS Division 1 Second Team All-State honors and First Team All-District 1 at linebacker. He also achieved Academic All-State honors in 2022. As a junior in 2021, he earned TAPPS Division 1 First Team All-District 1 honors at linebacker. During the 2022 season, Mailand was credited with 157 total tackles, including 62 solo stops. He averaged 12.1 tackles per game, had 17.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, two interceptions, three pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble. For his career, he totaled 412 tackles, including 121 solo tackles, 34.5 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries two interceptions, 12 pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles. Mailand played for head football coach Daniel Novakov at Parish Episcopal.

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High-School Signees (continued)

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (Last School)

KEANY PARKS

RB 6-1 180 FR. KENOSHA, WISC. (BRADFORD)

Keany Parks is ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals, which rates Parks as the No. 2 recruit in the state of Wisconsin in the 2023 recruiting class. 247 Sports also ranks Parks as a three-star recruit and rates him as the No. 6 overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin. He is a multi-sport athlete at Bradford High School, playing basketball and running track. Parks played for head football coach Gazmend Osmani. Parks was also recruited by Arizona State, Iowa State, Louisiana Tech, SMU, Tulane, Washington State and Wisconsin.

BRANDT RICE

OL 6-5 290 FR. WAUSAU, WISC. (WEST)

Brandt Rice is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports, which also ranks him as the No. 5 overall recruit in the state of Wisconsin in the 2023 recruiting class. He was named High Honorable Mention All-State by the Associated Press in 2022, and was named All-Region 1 for Large Schools in the state of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. He helped lead Wausau West High to a 9-2 record in 2022 and the second round of the Wisconsin Division 1 Playoffs. Division 1 is the largest classification in Wisconsin. Rice played for head football coaches Jason Foster and Matthew Johnson during his high school career. Rice was also recruited by Air Force, Army, Columbia, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Ohio, San Jose State and Western Michigan.

LUCAS SAMSULA DT 6-4 255 FR. PLANO, TEXAS (PLANO)

Lucas Samsula was selected as a First Team All-District 6-6A tight end his senior season of 2002. He is projected as a defensive tackle for the Cowboys. He caught 11 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown and averaged 21.7 yards per reception. He played for head football coach Tyler Soukup. Samsula was also recruited by Baylor, Louisiana Monroe, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech.

JONES THOMAS S 6-2

180 FR. FORT COLLINS, COLO. (POUDRE)

Jones Thomas was named an Honorable Mention Colorado All-State Class 5A selection in 2022 as a safety and wide receiver. The All-State team is presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. Class 5A is the largest classification in the state. Thomas was named the Front Range League Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He also earned Honorable Mention Academic All-State honors. In 2022, Thomas was credited with an amazing 114 tackles from his safety position. He intercepted four passes for 79 yards and returned one for a touchdown. Thomas also recovered two fumbles. As a wide receiver, he caught 44 passes for 578 yards and scored seven receiving TDs. He added 64 rushing yards, 120 kickoff return yards, 50 yards in punt returns and 79 yards on interceptions for 891 all-purpose yards. Thomas scored 10 total TDs in the ‘22 season -- seven receiving, one rushing, one on an interception return and one on a fumble recovery. Over his high school career, he totalled 200 total tackles and averaged 9.5 tackles per game in 21 games. He helped lead Poudre to a 7-4 record as a senior and the first round of the Colorado Class 5A State Playoffs. He had 17 tackles for the Impalas in the first round playoff game vs. Legend High School. An outstanding track and field athlete, he placed fifth in the 300-meter hurdles at the 2022 Colorado Class 5A State Championships. He was also part of Poudre’s fourth-place 4 x 400 meter relay team at the ‘22 State Championships and the Impalas’ fifth-place 4 x 200 meter relay team. Thomas played for head football coach Eric Tonkin at Poudre High.

MILES TUCKER

S

6-0 190 FR. PLEASANTON, CALIF. (AMADOR VALLEY)

Miles Tucker is rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. Tucker was recognized by West Coast Preps as one of its Bay Area Football Top 65 players at the midway point of the 2022 season. His senior season of 2022, he earned First Team All-East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division honors at linebacker. Tucker also played running back for the Dons. He helped lead Amador Valley to the first round of the 2022 North Coast Section Open Division 1 Football Playoffs. He played for head football coach Danny Jones. Tucker was also recruited by Washington State.

KUBA TYSKA

OL

6-6 275 FR. NORRIDGE, ILL. (RIDGEWOOD)

Kuba Tyska played offensive tackle and defensive end for Ridgewood High School in Norridge, Ill, in the Chicago metropolitan area. His senior season, he made 25 tackles in eight games, with 7.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt. Ridgewood plays in the Metro Suburban Blue Football Conference. In 2022 Tyska helped lead the Rebels to the first round of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A State Playoffs. A multi-sport athlete, Tyska threw the discus and shot put and qualified for the 2022 IHSA Class 2A State Championships in the shot put after finishing second in the IHSA Sectionals. Tyska earned All-Conference honors in the shot put as a junior. He played for head football coach Vince Fanelli at Ridgewood High.

THE COWBOYS THE COWBOYS

TELL WADE DE 6-3 250 FR. WRAY, COLO. (WRAY)

Tell Wade is rated as a three-star recruit by On3.com, which also ranks him as the No. 17 overall recruit in the 2023 recruiting class in the state of Colorado. He was named by The Denver Post to the 2022 All-Colorado team for all classifications as an offensive lineman. He is projected as a defensive end for Wyoming. As a junior in 2021, Wade was named First Team All-State Class 1A as presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps and voted on by head coaches across the state. A four-year starter at Wray High School, Wade completed his high school career with 223 total tackles, including 101 solo tackles, 54.5 tackles for loss, 28.5 sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, seven forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, six pass breakups and three blocked punts. His senior season, he made 78 tackles, of which 25 were solo stops, 19.0 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, three QB hurries, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. Wade had 55 pancake blocks as an offensive tackle and scored two touchdowns as a senior. He led Wray High School to a 9-4 record his senior season as Wray advanced all the way to the Colorado Class 1A State Championship Game before finishing as the runner-up. Wade placed second in the 285-pound weight class at the 2022 Colorado Class 2A State Wrestling Championships. He played for head football coach Levi Kramer. Wade was also recruited by Air Force, Colorado State and New Mexico State.

WYATT WALTERS

OL 6-4

290 FR. AURORA, COLO. (GRANDVIEW)

Wyatt Walters was selected to the 2022 Second Team All-State Class 5A team as presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps. Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. He also earned First Team All-Centennial League honors as an offensive lineman in 2022. In Grandview’s final regular-season game of the ‘22 season, the Wolves upset No. 1 ranked and eventual state champion Cherry Creek, which gave the Wolves a share of the Centennial League Championship with Cherry Creek and Arapahoe. Walters helped lead Grandview High to a 9-3 overall record, and a No. 4 seed in the 2022 Colorado Class 5A State Playoffs where the Wolves advanced to the quarterfinals. Walters played for head football coach Tom Doherty. Walters was also recruited by New Mexico State.

JAYDEN WILLIAMS DT 6-3 270 FR. BRYAN, TEXAS (RUDDER)

Jayden WIlliams earned Second Team All-District honors as a defensive lineman his senior season of 2022. His senior season, Williams was credited with 78 total tackles, including 11.5 sacks, 5.0 tackles for loss,one fumble recovery and one pass breakup. An outstanding athlete, Williams began his high school career as a linebacker before switching to the defensive line where he was voted a team captain. A three-sport standout, Williams also competes for the Rudder High wrestling team and he throws the shot put and discus on the track and field team in the spring. In the winter of 2022, Williams placed fourth in the heavyweight division at the Region 3-5A regional tournament and advanced to the Class 5A state championships. He played for head football coach Eric Ezar at Rudder High School. Williams was also recruited by UTEP and Washington State.

THE OPPONENTS

Cowboys

2023 OPPONENTS 2023 OPPONENTS

TEXAS TECH

GAME #1 GAME #2

General Information

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Enrollment: 40,322

Nickname: Red Raiders

Colors: Scarlet and Black

Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium (60,454)

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Big 12

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Joey McGuire

Alma Mater: UT-Arlington (1995)

Career Record: 8-5 (2nd year)

Record at Texas Tech: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 8-5 (5-4 Big 12)

Lettermen R/L: 42/20

Starters R/L: 16/6

Media Information

Football SID: Matt Dowdy

E-Mail: Matthew.Dowdy@ttu.edu

Office Phone: 806-834-4529

Cell Phone: 806-928-5190

Website: texastech.com

PORTLAND STATE

Laramie,

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 at Wyoming

Sept. 9 Oregon

Sept. 16 Tarleton

Sept. 23 at West Virginia

Sept. 30 Houston

Oct. 7 at Baylor

Oct. 14 Kansas State

Oct. 21 at BYU

Nov. 2 TCU

Nov. 11 at Kansas

Nov. 18 UCF

Nov. 24 at Texas

2022 Results

Sept. 3 Murray State W, 63-10

Sept. 10 No. 25 Houston W, 33-30, 2OT

Sept. 17 at No. 16 NC State L, 27-14

Sept. 24 No. 22 Texas W, 37-34, OT

Oct. 1 at No. 25 Kansas St. L, 37-28

Oct. 8 at No. 7 Okla. St. L, 41-31

Oct. 22 West Virginia W, 48-10

Oct. 29 Baylor L, 45-17

Nov. 5 at No. 7 TCU L, 34-24

Nov. 12 Kansas W, 43-28

Nov. 19 at Iowa State W, 14-10

Nov. 26 Oklahoma W, 51-48

Dec. 28 Ole Miss# W, 42-25

# - Tax Act Texas Bowl - Houston, Texas

TEXAS

Sept. 16, Memorial Stadium Austin, Texas, 6 p.m.

General Information

Location: Austin, Texas

Enrollment: 52,384

Nickname: Longhorns

Colors: Burnt Orange and White

Stadium: Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119)

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Big 12

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian

Alma Mater: BYU (1996)

Career Record: 59-47 (10th year)

Record at Texas: 13-12 (3rd year)

Team Information

2022 Record: 8-5 (6-3 Big 12)

Lettermen R/L: 41/21

Starters R/L: 16/6

Media Information

Football SID: John Bianco

E-Mail: john.bianco@athletics.utexas.edu

Office Phone: 512-471-6573

Cell Phone: 512-471-1346

Website: texassports.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 Rice

Sept. 9 at Alabama

Sept. 16 Wyoming

Sept. 23 at Baylor

Sept. 30 Kansas

Oct. 7 Oklahoma

Oct. 21 at Houston

Oct. 28 BYU

Nov. 4 Kansas State

Nov. 11 at TCU

Nov. 18 at Iowa State

Nov. 24 Texas Tech

2022 Results

Sept. 3 ULM W, 52-10

Sept. 10 No. 1 Alabama L, 20-19

Sept. 17 UTSA W, 41-20

Sept. 24 at Texas Tech L, 37-34, OT

Oct. 1 West Virginia W, 38-20

Oct. 8 at Oklahoma W, 49-0

Oct. 15 Iowa State W, 24-21

Oct. 22 at No. 11 Okla. St. L, 41-34

Nov. 5 at No. 13 Kansas St. W, 34-27

Nov. 12 No. 4 TCU L, 17-10

Nov. 19 at Kansas W, 55-14

Nov. 25 Baylor W, 38-27

Dec. 29 No. 12 Washington# L, 27-20

# - Valero Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas

General Information

Location: Portland, Oregon

Enrollment: 26, 012

Nickname: Vikings

Colors: Green and White

Stadium: Hillsboro Stadium (7,600)

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Big Sky

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Bruce Barnum

Alma Mater: Eastern Washington (1987)

Career Record: 30-50 (9th year)

Record at Portland State: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 4-7 (3-5 Big Sky)

Lettermen R/L: N/A

Starters R/L: N/A

Media Information

Football SID: Mike Lund

E-Mail: lundm@pdx.edu

Cell Phone: 503-725-5602

Website: goviks.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 at Oregon

Sept. 9 at Wyoming

Sept. 16 North American

Sept. 23 Cal Poly

Sept. 30 at Montana State

Oct. 14 at Northern Arizona

Oct. 21 Idaho State

Oct. 28 Eastern Washington

Nov. 4 at UC Davis

Nov. 11 Montana

Nov. 18 at Northern Colorado

2022 Results

Sept. 1 at San Jose State L, 21-17

Sept. 10 at Washington L, 52-6

Sept. 24 at Montana L, 53-16

Oct. 1 Northern Arizona W, 35-27

Oct. 8 Lincoln (CA) W, 48-6

Oct. 15 Weber State L, 42-7

Oct. 22 at Idaho L, 56-21

Oct. 29 at E. Washington W, 38-35

Nov. 5 Northern Colorado W, 35-21

Nov. 11 Sacramento State L, 45-17

Nov. 19 at Cal Poly L, 49-42

APPALACHIAN STATE

Sept. 23, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 5 p.m.

General Information

Location: Boone, N.C.

Enrollment: 20,641

Nickname: Mountaineers

Colors: Black and Gold

Stadium: Kidd Brewer Stadium (30,000)

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Sun Belt

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Shawn Clark

Alma Mater: Appalachian State (1998)

Career Record: 26-13 (4th Year)

Record at Appalachian State: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 6-6 (3-5 Sun Belt)

Lettermen R/L: 56/40

Starters R/L: 10/12

Media Information

Football SID: Joey Jones

E-Mail: jonesj7@appstate.edu

Cell Phone: 828-262-2845

Website: appstatesports.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 Gardner-Webb

Sept. 9 at North Carolina

Sept. 16 East Carolina

Sept. 23 at Wyoming

Sept. 30 at ULM

Oct. 10 Coastal Carolina

Oct. 21 at Old Dominion

Oct. 28 Southern Miss

Nov. 4 Marshall

Nov. 11 at Georgia State

Nov. 18 at James Madison

Nov. 25 Georgia Southern

2022 Results

Sept. 3 North Carolina L, 63-61

Sept. 10 at No. 6 Texas A&M W, 17-14

Sept. 17 Troy W, 32-28

Sept. 24 James Madison L, 32-28

Oct. 1 Citadel W, 49-0

Oct. 8 at Texas State L, 36-24

Oct. 19 Georgia State W, 42-17

Oct. 29 Robert Morris W, 42-3

Nov. 3 at Coastal Carolina L, 35-28

Nov. 12 at Marshall L, 28-21

Nov. 19 Old Dominion W, 27-14

Nov. 26 at Georgia Southern L, 51-28, 2OT

Sept. 2, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 9, War Memorial Stadium

Wyo., 2 p.m.

2023 OPPONENTS 2023 OPPONENTS

NEW MEXICO

Sept. 30, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., 2 p.m.

General Information

Location: Albuquerque, N.M.

Enrollment: 25,441

Nickname: Lobos

Colors: Cherry and Silver

Stadium: University Stadium (39,224)

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Danny Gonzales

Alma Mater: New Mexico (1998)

Career Record: 7-24 (4th year)

Record at New Mexico: Same

Team Information

2022 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: 505-925-5520

Cell Phone: 505-410-4844

Website: golobos.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 at Texas A&M

Sept. 9 Tennessee Tech

Sept. 16 New Mexico State

Sept. 23 at UMass

Sept. 30 at Wyoming

Oct. 14 San Jose State

Oct. 21 Hawaii

Oct. 28 at Nevada

Nov. 4 UNLV

Nov. 11 at Boise State

Nov. 18 at Fresno State

Nov. 24 Utah State

2022 Results

Sept. 3 Maine W, 41-0

Sept. 9 Boise State L, 31-14

Sept. 17 UTEP W, 27-10

Sept. 24 at LSU L, 38-0

Sept. 30 at UNLV L, 31-20

Oct. 8 Wyoming L, 27-14

Oct. 15 at NMSU L, 21-9

Oct. 22 Fresno St. L, 41-9

Nov. 5 at Utah St. L, 27-10

Nov. 12 at Air Force L, 35-3

Nov. 18 SDSU L, 34-10

Nov. 25 at CSU L, 17-0

AIR FORCE

Oct. 14, Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, Colo., 5 p.m.

General Information

Location: Colorado Springs, Colo.

Enrollment: 4,000

Nickname: Falcons

Colors: Blue and Silver

Stadium: Falcon Stadium

Playing Surface: Field Turf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Troy Calhoun

Alma Mater: Air Force (‘89)

Career Record: 121-78 (17th Year)

Record at Air Force: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 10-3 (5-3 Mountain West)

Lettermen R/L: 63/28

Starters R/L: 16/9

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

FRESNO STATE

Oct. 7, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA

General Information

Location: Fresno, CA

Enrollment: 25,341

Nickname: Bulldogs

Colors: Cardinal Red and Blue

Stadium: Valley Children’s Stadium (40,727)

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Jeff Tedford

Alma Mater: Fresno State (1992)

Career Record: 118-75 (16th year)

Record at Fresno State: 36-18 (5th year)

Team Information

2022 Record: 10-4 (7-1 Mountain West)

Lettermen R/L: 40/22

Starters R/L: 16/12

Media Information

Football SID: Savannah Stoeckle

E-Mail: sstoeckle@mail.fresnostate.edu

Cell Phone: 559-278-4645

Website: gobulldogs.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 at Purdue

Sept. 9 Eastern Washington

Sept. 16 at Arizona State

Sept. 23 Kent State

Sept. 30 Nevada

Oct. 7 at Wyoming

Oct. 13 at Utah State

Oct. 28 UNLV

Nov. 4 Boise State

Nov. 11 at San Jose State

Nov. 18 New Mexico

Nov. 25 at San Diego State

2022 Results

Sept. 1 Cal Poly W, 35-7

Sept. 10 Oregon State L, 35-32

Sept. 17 at No. 7 USC L, 45-17

Oct. 1 at UConn L, 19-14

Oct. 8 at Boise State L, 40-20

Oct. 15 San Jose State W, 17-10

Oct. 22 New Mexico W, 41-9

Oct. 29 San Diego State W, 32-28

Nov. 5 Hawaii W, 55-13

Nov. 11 at UNLV W, 37-30

Nov. 19 at Nevada W, 41-14

Nov. 25 Wyoming W, 30-0

Dec. 3 at Boise State* W, 28-16

Dec. 17 Washington State# W, 29-6

* - Mountain West Championship - Boise, ID # - Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl - Los Angeles, CA

BOISE STATE

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 Robert Morris

Sept. 9 at Sam Houston State

Sept. 15 Utah State

Sept. 22 at San Jose State

Sept. 30 San Diego State

Oct. 14 Wyoming

Oct. 21 at Navy

Oct. 28 at Colorado State

Nov. 4 vs. Army

Nov. 11 at Hawai’i

Nov. 18 UNLV

Nov. 24 at Boise State

2022 Results

Sept. 3 Northern Iowa W, 48-17

Sept. 10 Colorado W, 41-10

Sept. 16 at Wyoming L, 14-17

Sept. 23 Nevada W, 48-20

Oct. 1 Navy W, 13-10

Oct. 8 at Utah State

Oct. 15 at UNLV W,

Oct. 22 Boise State

Nov. 5 Army W,

Nov. 12 New Mexico W,

Nov. 19 Colorado State W, 24-12

Nov. 26 at San Diego St. W 13-3

Dec. 22 Baylor & W, 30-15 & - Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

General Information

Location: Boise, Idaho

Enrollment: 26,162

Nickname: Broncos

Colors: Blue and Orange

Stadium: Albertsons Stadium

Playing Surface: Blue FieldTurf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Andy Avalos

Alma Mater: Boise State (‘04)

Career Record: 17-9 (3rd year)

Record at Boise State: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 10-4 (8-0 Mountain West)

Lettermen R/L: N/A

Starters R/L: N/A

Media Information

Football SID: Craig Lawson

E-Mail: craiglawson@boisestate.edu

Office Phone: NA

Cell Phone: 509-432-9063

Website: bsusports.com

Oct. 28, Albertson Stadium Boise, Idaho, TBA

2023 Schedule

Sep 2 at Washington

Sep 9 UCF

Sep 16 North Dakota

Sep 22 at San Diego State

Sep 30 at Memphis

Oct 7 San Jose State

Oct 14 at Colorado State

Oct 28 Wyoming

Nov 4 at Fresno State

Nov 11 New Mexico

Nov 18 at Utah State

Nov 24 Air Force

2022 Results

Sept. 3 at Oregon State L, 17-34

Sept. 9 at New Mexico W, 31-14

Sept. 17 UT Martin W, 30-7

Sept. 23 at UTEP L, 10-27

Sept. 30 San Diego State W, 35-13

Oct. 8 Fresno State W, 40-20

Oct. 22 at Air Force W, 19-14

Oct. 29 Colorado State W, 49-10

Nov. 5 BYU L, 28-31

Nov. 12 at Nevada W, 41-3

Nov. 19 at Wyoming W, 20-17

Nov. 25 Utah State W, 42-23

Dec. 3 Fresno State $ L, 16-28

Dec. 17 North Texas # W, 35-32

# - Frisco Bowl, Frisco, Texas

$ - MW Championship - Boise, Idaho

COLORADO STATE

General Information

Location: Fort Collins, Colo.

Enrollment: 33,769

Nickname: Rams

Colors: Green and Gold

Stadium: Canvas Stadium

Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Jay Norvell

Alma Mater: Iowa ('86)

Career Record: 36-35 (7th year)

Record at Colorado State: 3-9

Team Information

2022 Record: 3-9 (2-5 Mountain West)

Lettermen R/L: N/A

Starters R/L: N/A

Media Information

Football SID: Kyle Neaves

E-Mail: kyle.neaves@colostate.edu

Cell Phone: 228-424-6921

Website: csurams.com

THE OPPONENTS

General Information

Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i

Enrollment: 19,098

Nickname: Rainbow Warriors

Colors: Green, Black, White, Silver

Stadium: Ching Athletics Complex

Playing Surface: AstroTurf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Timmy Chang

Alma Mater: Hawai'i ('09)

Career Record: 3-10 (2nd Year)

Record at Hawaii: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 3-10 (2-6 Mountain West)

Lettermen R/L: N/A

Starters R/L: N/A

Media Information

Football SID: Derek Inouchi

E-Mail: inouchi@hawaii.edu

Office Phone: 808-956-4478

Cell Phone: 808-954-0234

Press Box Phone:

Website: hawaiiathletics.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 Washington State

Sept. 16 at Colorado

Sept. 23 at Middle Tennessee

Sept. 30 Utah Tech

Oct. 7 at Utah State

Oct. 14 Boise State

Oct. 21 at UNLV

Oct. 28 Air Force

Nov. 3 at Wyoming

Nov. 11 San Diego State

Nov. 18 Nevada

Nov. 25 at Hawaii

2022 Results

Sept. 3 at Michigan L, 7-51

Sept. 10 Middle Tenn. St. L, 19-34

Sept. 17 at Washington St.

Sept. 24 Sacramento State

Oct. 7 at Nevada

Oct. 15 Utah State

Oct. 22 Hawai’i

Oct. 29 at Boise

Nov. 5 at San Jose

Nov. 12 Wyoming

Nov. 19 at Air Force

Nov. 25 New Mexico

Nov. 18, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo., TBA

2023 Schedule

Aug. 26 at Vanderbilt

Sept. 1 Stanford

Sept. 9 Albany

Sept. 16 at Oregon

Sept. 23 New Mexico State

Sept. 30 at UNLV

Oct. 14 San Diego State

Oct. 21 at New Mexico

Oct. 28 San Jose State

Nov. 4 at Nevada

Nov. 11 Air Force

Nov. 18 at Wyoming

Nov. 25 Colorado State

2022 Results

Aug. 27 Vanderbilt

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General Information

Location: Las Vegas, Nev.

Enrollment: 30,679

Nickname: Rebels

Colors: Scarlet and Gray

Stadium: Allegiant Stadium

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Barry Odom

Alma Mater: Missouri (‘99)

Career Record: 25-25 (5th year)

Record at UNLV: -- (1st year)

Team Information

2022 Record: 5-7 (3-5 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

Website: unlvrebels.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 Bryant

Sept. 9 at Michigan

Sept. 16 Vanderbilt

Sept. 23 at UTEP

Sept. 30 Hawaii

Oct. 14 at Nevada

Oct. 21 Colorado State

Oct. 28 at Fresno State

Nov. 4 at New Mexico

Nov. 10 Wyoming

Nov. 18 at Air Force

Nov. 25 San Jose State

2022 Results

Aug. 27 Idaho State W, 52-21

Sept. 10 at Cal L, 14-20

Sept. 17 North Texas W, 58-27

Sept. 24 at Utah State W, 34-24

Sept. 30 New Mexico W, 31-20

Oct. 7 at San Jose State L, 7-40

Oct. 15 Air Force L, 7-42

Oct. 22 at Notre Dame L, 21-44

Nov. 5 at San Diego State L, 10-14

Nov. 11 Fresno State L, 30-37

Nov. 19 at Hawai’i L, 25-31

Nov. 26 Nevada W, 27-22

General Information

Location: Reno, Nevada

Enrollment: 21,657

Nickname: Wolf Pack

Colors: Navy Blue and Silver

Stadium: Mackay Stadium

Playing Surface: FieldTurf

Conference: Mountain West

Head Coach Information

Head Coach: Ken Wilson

Alma Mater: North Central (‘86)

Career Record: 2-10 (2nd Year)

Record at Nevada: Same

Team Information

2022 Record: 2-10 (0-8 Mountain West)

Lettermen R/L: N/A

Starters R/L: N/A

Media Information

Football SID: Aaron Juarez

E-Mail: aaronjuarez@unr.edu

Cell Phone: 208-982-0040

Website: nevadawolfpack.com

2023 Schedule

Sept. 2 at USC

Sept. 9 Idaho

Sept. 16 Kansas

Sept. 23 at Texas State

Sept. 30 at Fresno State

Oct. 14 UNLV

Oct. 21 at San Diego State

Oct. 28 New Mexico

Nov. 4 Hawaii

Nov. 11 at Utah State

Nov. 18 at Colorado State

Nov. 25 Wyoming

2022 Results

Aug. 27 at New Mexico State

Sept. 3 Texas State

Sept. 10 Incarnate Word

Sept. 17 at Iowa

Sept. 23 at Air Force

Oct. 7 Colorado State

Oct. 15 at Hawai’i

Oct. 22 San Diego State

Oct. 29 at San Jose State

Nov. 12 Boise State

Nov. 19 Fresno State

Nov. 3, War Memorial Stadium Laramie, Wyo. , 6

*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.

S ERIES R ECORD VS . TEXAS TECH

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 6th

Overall Series Record: UW leads 3-2

Series Began: Sept. 24, 1938

UW Record in Laramie: 1-0

UW Record in Lubbock: 1-2

UW Record at Neutral Sites: 1-0

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-0

Longest UW Win Streak: 3 (1956-91)

Longest TTU Win Streak: 1 (1992Pres.)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: 7 (1956)

Largest TTU Margin of Victory: 35 (1938)

Most Points Scored by UW: 32 (1992)

Most Points Scored by TTU: 49 (1992)

S ERIES R ECORD VS . PORTLAND STATE

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 1st

S ERIES R ECORD VS . TEXAS

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 6th

Overall Series Record: UW trails 0-5 Series Began: Sept. 21, 1974

UW Record in Laramie:

UW Record in Austin:

UW Record at Neutral Sites:

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.:

Longest UW Win Streak: None

Longest UT Win Streak: 5 (1974-Pres.)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: None

Largest UT Margin of Victory: 31 (2009)

Most Points Scored by UW: 17 (2012)

Most Points Scored by UT: 41 (2009) Date Score Site

S ERIES R ECORD VS . APPALACHIAN STATE

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 3rd

Longest APSU Win Streak: 1 (2015-Pres.)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: 46 (2004)

Largest UT Margin of Victory: 18 (2015)

Most Points Scored by UW: 53 (2004)

Most Points Scored by UT: 31 (2015)

S ERIES R ECORD VS . NEW MEXICO

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 76th

Overall Series Record: UW leads 40-35

MWC Series Record: UW trails 10-14

Series Began: Nov. 29, 1930

UW Record in Laramie: 20-16

UW Record in Albuquerque: 20-18

UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-1

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 4-5

Longest Wyoming Win Streak: 7 (1986-92)

Longest UNM Win Streak: 7 (1969-75)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: 48 (1988)

Largest UNM Margin of Victory: 35 (1971, ‘00)

Most Points Scored by UW: 59 (1984, ‘87)

Most Points Scored by UNM: 56 (2016)

S ERIES R ECORD VS . FRESNO STATE

Largest FSU Margin of Victory: 38 (2013) Most Points Scored by UW: 45 (2014) Most Points Scored by FSU: 48 (2013)

UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 0-1 Longest UW Win Streak: 1 (2004)

2023 OPPONENTS 2023 OPPONENTS

S ERIES R ECORD VS . AIR FORCE

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 61st

Overall Series Record: UW trails 27-30-3

MWC Series Record: UW trails 11-12

Series Began: Nov. 2, 1957

UW Record in Laramie: 15-11-2

UW Record at the Academy: 12-19-1

UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 5-3

Longest UW Win Streak: 3 (Three Times)

Longest AF Win Streak: 5 (2006-2010)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: 33 (2013)

Largest AF Margin of Victory: 42 (1985)

Most Points Scored by UW: 56 (2013)

Most Points Scored by AF: 51 (1991 & 2000)

Date Score Site

S ERIES R ECORD VS . BOISE STATE

63 (2014)

S ERIES R ECORD VS . COLORADO STATE

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 115th

Overall Series Record: UW trails 50-59-5

MWC Series Record: UW is tied 12-12

Series Began: Nov. 30, 1899

UW Record in Laramie: 26-25-4

UW Record in Fort Collins: 24-34-1

UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 6-3

Longest UW Win Streak: 10 (1956-65)

Longest CSU Win Streak: 5 (three times)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: 44 (2010)

Largest CSU Margin of Victory: 61 (1913)

Most Points Scored by UW: 56 (1989)

Most Points Scored by CSU: 61 (1913)

S ERIES R ECORD VS . UNLV

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)

S ERIES R ECORD VS . HAWAI’I

The 2023 Meeting Will be the: 28th

S ERIES R ECORD VS . NEVADA

Record at in Honolulu: 8-7

UW Record at Neutral Sites: 0-0

UW Head Coach Craig Bohl vs.: 3-3

Longest UW Win Streak: 6 (1993-2013)

Longest UH Win Streak: 3 (‘84-’86; ‘90-’92)

Largest UW Margin of Victory: 66 (1996)

Largest UH Margin of Victory: 24 (1992, 2021)

Most Points Scored by UW: 66 (1996)

Most Points Scored by Hawai’i: 56 (2013)

Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents

ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS

AIR FORCE

Wyoming trails 27-30-3. Home: 15-11-2; Road: 12-19-1.

Sept. 16, 2022 W, 17-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 2021 L, 14-24 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 30, 2019 L, 6-20 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 17, 2018 W, 35-27 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 2017 W, 28-14 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 8, 2016 W, 35-26 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 2015 L, 17-31 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 6, 2014 W, 17-13 (Laramie)

Sept. 21, 2013 W, 56-23 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 13, 2012 L, 27-28 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 2011 W, 25-17 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 25, 2010 L, 14-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 17, 2009 L, 0-10 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 6, 2008 L, 3-23 (Laramie)

Oct. 20, 2007 L, 12-20 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 23, 2006 L, 24-31 (Laramie)

Sept. 17, 2005 W, 29-28 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 30, 2004 W, 43-26 (Laramie)

Sept. 20, 2003 L, 29-35 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 26, 2002 W, 34-26 (Laramie)

Oct. 13, 2001 L, 13-24 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 14, 2000 L, 34-51 (Laramie)

Sept. 25, 1999 W, 10-7 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 14, 1998 L, 3-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 15, 1997 L, 3-14 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 21, 1996 W, 22-19 (Laramie)

Sept. 9, 1995 L, 10-34 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 29, 1994 L, 17-34 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 1993 W, 31-18 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 19, 1992 L, 28-42 (Laramie)

Oct. 5, 1991 L, 28-51 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 22, 1990 W, 24-12 (Laramie)

Sept. 10, 1989 L, 7-45 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 24, 1988 W, 48-45 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 5, 1987 W, 27-13 (Laramie)

Sept. 20, 1986 W, 23-17 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 14, 1985 L, 7-49 (Laramie)

Sept. 15, 1984 W, 26-20 (Laramie)

Sept. 17, 1983 W, 14-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 1982 L, 34-44 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 19, 1981 W, 17-10 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 15, 1980 L, 7-25 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 10, 1977 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 20, 1976 L, 21-41 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 22, 1975 W, 24-10 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 28, 1974 W, 20-16 (Laramie)

Sept. 16, 1972 L, 14-45 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 25, 1971 L, 19-23 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 19, 1970 L, 17-41 (Laramie)

Sept. 27, 1969 W, 27-25 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 28, 1968 L, 3-10 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 23, 1967 W, 37-10 (Laramie)

Sept. 17, 1966 W, 13-0 (Colorado Springs)

Sept. 18, 1965 W, 31-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1964 T, 7-7 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 3, 1962 L, 14-35 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 22, 1960 W, 15-0 (Laramie)

Sept. 26, 1959 L, 7-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 15, 1958 L, 6-21 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 2, 1957 T, 7-7 (Laramie)

APPALACHIAN STATE

Series tied 1-1. Home: 1-0. Away: 0-1

Oct. 3, 2015 L, 13-31 (Boone)

Sept. 4, 2004 W, 53-7 (Laramie)

ARIZONA

Wyoming trails 10-12. Home: 6-2; Road: 4-10

Oct. 1, 1977 W, 13-12 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1976 W, 26-24 (Tucson)

Sept.

Nov. 23, 1974

Sept. 15, 1973

Nov. 25, 1972

BLACK HILLS STATE

Wyoming leads 3-0. Home: 3-0.

Sept. 27, 1929 W, 13-6 (Laramie)

Sept. 22, 1928 W, 31-6 (Laramie)

Sept. 24, 1927 W, 31-6 (Laramie)

BOISE STATE

Wyoming trails 1-16. Home: 1-8; Road: 0-8.

Nov. 19, 2022 L, 17-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 2021 L, 13-23 (Boise)

Dec. 12, 2020 L, 9-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 2019 L, 17-20 OT (Boise)

Sept. 29, 2018 L, 14-34 (Laramie)

Oct. 21, 2017 L, 14-24 (Boise)

Oct. 28, 2016 W, 30-28 (Laramie)

Oct. 24, 2015 L, 14-34 (Boise)

Nov. 22, 2014 L, 14-63 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 2013 L, 7-48 (Boise)

Oct. 27, 2012 L, 14-45 (Laramie)

Nov. 26, 2011 L, 14-36 (Boise)

Sept. 18, 2010 L, 6-51 (Laramie)

Sept. 15, 2007 L, 14-24 (Boise)

Sept. 16, 2006 L, 10-17 (Laramie)

Sept. 27, 2003 L, 17-33 (Boise)

ARIZONA STATE

Sept. 14, 2002 L, 13-35 (Laramie)

BOWLING GREEN

Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0.

Sept. 17, 2011 W, 28-27 (Bowling Green)

Sept. 27, 2008 L, 16-45 (Laramie)

BYU

Wyoming trails 30-45-3. Home: 17-16-3; Road: 13-27; Neutral: 0-2.

Sept. 24, 2022 L, 24-38 (Provo)

Dec. 21, 2016 L, 21-24 (San Diego)

Oct. 23, 2010 L, 20-25 (Provo)

Nov. 7, 2009 L, 0-52 (Laramie)

Sept. 20, 2008 L, 0-44 (Provo)

Nov. 17, 2007 L, 10-35 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 2006 L, 7-55 (Provo)

Nov. 12, 2005 L, 21-35 (Laramie)

ARKANSAS STATE

15, 1990 W, 34-27 (Laramie)

Nov. 10, 1979 W, 17-14 (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)

BALL STATE

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-0

Sept. 18, 2021 W, 45-12 (Laramie)

BAYLOR

Wyoming trails 1-3. Home: 1-1; Road: 0-2.

Sept. 6, 1986 L, 28-31 (Laramie)

Sept. 7, 1985 L, 18-39 (Waco)

Sept. 23, 1950 W, 7-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1949 L, 7-32 (Waco)

Oct. 16, 2004 L, 13-24 (Provo)

Oct. 18, 2003 W, 13-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 2002 L, 31-35 (Provo)

Nov. 16, 2001 L, 34-41 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 2000 L, 7-19 (Provo)

Nov. 13, 1999 W, 31-17 (Laramie)

Dec. 7, 1996 L, 25-28 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 21, 1995 L, 20-23 (Provo)

Oct. 17, 1992 L, 28-31 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 1991 L, 31-56 (Provo)

Nov. 10, 1990 L, 14-45 (Laramie)

Oct. 7, 1989 L, 20-36 (Provo)

Sept. 1, 1988 W, 24-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 1987 W, 29-27 (Provo)

Oct. 18, 1986 L, 22-34 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1985 L, 0-59 (Provo)

Oct. 13, 1984 L, 38-41 (Provo)

Oct. 8, 1983 L, 10-41 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1982 L, 13-23 (Provo)

Oct. 24, 1981 W, 33-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 1980 L, 17-52 (Provo)

Oct. 20, 1979 L, 14-54 (Laramie)

Nov. 4, 1978 L, 14-48 (Provo)

Oct. 22, 1977 L, 7-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 9, 1976 W, 34-29 (Provo)

Oct. 25, 1975 L, 20-33 (Laramie)

Oct. 12, 1974 L, 7-38 (Provo)

Oct. 27, 1973 W, 41-21 (Laramie)

ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS

Nov. 4, 1972 L, 14-33 (Provo)

Oct. 16, 1971 L, 17-35 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1970 L, 3-23 (Provo)

Oct. 18, 1969 W, 40-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 12, 1968 W, 20-17 (Provo)

Oct. 7, 1967 W, 26-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1966 W, 47-14 (Provo)

Oct. 23, 1965 W, 34-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 21, 1964 W, 31-11 (Provo)

Oct. 19, 1963 W, 41-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 1962 L, 7-14 (Provo)

Oct. 21, 1961 W, 36-8 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1960 W, 30-6 (Provo)

Oct. 17, 1959 W, 21-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 22, 1958 W, 22-14 (Provo)

Oct. 19, 1957 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 1956 W, 7-6 (Provo)

Oct. 29, 1955 W, 14-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 13, 1954 W, 34-13 (Provo)

Oct. 31, 1953 W, 27-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 1, 1952 W, 24-13 (Provo)

Oct. 20, 1951 T, 20-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1950 W, 48-0 (Provo)

Oct. 29, 1949 W, 45-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 20, 1948 L, 14-15 (Provo)

Oct. 4, 1947 W, 12-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1946 L, 3-6 (Provo)

Oct. 2, 1942 W, 13-6 (Provo)

Nov. 8, 1941 L, 7-23 (Laramie)

Oct. 12, 1940 L, 0-20 (Provo)

Nov. 25, 1939 T, 7-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 1938 L, 13-22 (Provo)

Nov. 6, 1937 L, 0-19 (Laramie)

Nov. 21, 1936 L, 7-32 (Provo)

Oct. 26, 1935 L, 6-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 1934 W, 6-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 30, 1933 L, 0-3 (Provo)

Oct. 29, 1932 L, 0-25 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1931 W, 13-7 (Provo)

Sep. 27, 1930 L, 12-19 (Provo)

Nov. 23, 1929 L, 0-40 (Provo)

Nov. 30, 1922 W, 13-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1922 L, 0-7 (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 W, 35-16 (Laramie)

Sep. 21, 1985 W, 31-8 (Laramie)

Oct. 16, 1982 L, 16-20 (Laramie)

Sept. 5, 1981 W, 38-13 (Laramie)

CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Series is tied 2-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1. Neutral 1-0

Dec. 22, 2017 W, 37-14 (Boise)

Sept. 7, 2002 L, 20-32 (Mt. Pleasant)

Sept. 16, 2000 W, 31-10 (Laramie)

CHADRON STATE

Wyoming leads 4-2. Home: 3-1; Road: 1-1.

Nov. 2, 1940 L, 9-12 (Laramie)

Oct. 1, 1932 W, 28-6 (Laramie)

Sept. 26, 1931 W, 35-0 (Chadron)

Nov. 17, 1928 L, 0-31 (Chadron)

Oct. 15, 1927 W, 30-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 1912 W, 25-0 (Laramie)

CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL

Wyoming leads 9-0. Home: 6-0; Road: 3-0.

Sep. 30, 1914 W, 18-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 1, 1910 W, 61-12 (Cheyenne)

Oct. 2, 1909 W, 30-0 (Cheyenne)

Nov. 18, 1905 W, 10-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 8, 1904 W, 12-6 (Cheyenne)

Oct. 15, 1904 W, 56-0 (Laramie)

Dec. 13, 1902 W, 18-0 (Laramie)

Dec. 16, 1897 W, 16-0 (Laramie)

Feb. 22, 1893 W, 14-0 (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 L, 0-24 (Boulder)

Sept. 27, 1997 L#, 19-20 (Boulder)

Sept. 7, 1991 L, 13-30 (Boulder)

Sept. 25, 1982 W, 24-10 (Boulder)

Sept. 20, 1975 L, 10-27 (Boulder)

Sept. 18, 1971 L, 13-56 (Boulder)

Nov. 15, 1947 L, 6-21 (Boulder)

Oct. 12, 1946 L, 0-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1942

Oct. 25, 1941

Oct. 26, 1940

(Boulder)

(Boulder)

(Boulder)

Oct. 28, 1939 L, 7-27 (Laramie)

Oct. 29, 1938 L, 6-20 (Boulder)

Nov. 23, 1935 W, 6-0 (Boulder)

Oct. 28, 1933 L, 12-40 (Boulder)

Oct. 16, 1926 T, 13-13 (Boulder)

Oct. 25, 1924 L, 0-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 24, 1923 L, 3-20 (Boulder)

Oct. 23, 1920 L, 0-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 7, 1916 L, 10-16 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 1915 L, 0-30 (Boulder)

Oct. 4, 1913 L, 0-7 (Boulder)

Oct. 19, 1912 L, 0-75 (Boulder)

Oct. 28, 1911 L, 3-18

Oct.

Oct.

Nov.

COLORADO COLLEGE

Oct. 7, 1933 T, 0-0 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 22, 1932 L, 6-15 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 24, 1928 L, 25-48 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 29, 1927 L, 8-12 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1926 L, 0-25 (Colorado Springs)

Nov. 22, 1924 L, 3-28 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 6, 1923 L, 7-34 (Laramie)

Sept. 30, 1922 L, 0-20 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 8, 1921 L, 0-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1920 L, 17-20 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 11, 1913 L, 0-49 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 12, 1912 L, 0-35 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 7, 1911 L, 9-29 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 15, 1910 L, 0-23 (Colorado Springs)

Oct. 30, 1909 L, 5-44 (Laramie)

COLORADO MINES

Wyoming trails 9-16-2. Home: 7-8-2; Road: 2-8.

Oct. 11, 1947 W, 53-6 (Laramie)

Sept. 28, 1946 T, 7-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 24, 1942 W, 26-6 (Golden)

Nov. 20, 1941 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1936 W, 27-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 5, 1935 W. 40-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 17, 1925 W, 43-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 1, 1924 L, 3-6 (Golden)

Oct. 27, 1923 L, 0-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 7, 1922 L, 0-32 (Golden)

Oct. 22, 1921 W, 14-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 1920 W, 14-7 (Golden)

Oct. 18, 1919 W, 16-6 (Laramie)

Oct. 13, 1917 L, 3-51 (Laramie)

Oct, 28, 1916 L, 7-30 (Laramie)

Oct. 16, 1915 L, 0-19 (Golden)

Oct. 17, 1914 L, 0-25 (Laramie)

Oct. 18, 1913 L, 0-40 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 1912 L, 0-42 (Golden)

Oct. 21, 1911 W, 5-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1910 L, 8-9 (Golden)

Nov. 20, 1909 L, 6-23 (Larmaie)

Oct. 19, 1907 L, 0-77 (Golden)

Oct. 15, 1906 L, 0-35 (Laramie)

Oct. 15, 1905 L, 0-28 (Golden)

Nov. 5, 1898 L, 0-50 (Golden)

Oct. 15, 1898 L, 0-29 (Laramie)

COLORADO STATE

Wyoming trails 50-59-5. Home: 26-25-4; Road: 24-34-1.

Nov. 12, 2022 W, 14-13 (Fort Collins)

Nov. 6, 2021 W, 31-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 2020 L, 24-34 (Fort Collins)

Nov. 22, 2019 W, 17-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 2018 W, 34-21 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 4, 2017 W, 16-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 1, 2016 W, 38-17 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 7, 2015 L, 7-26 (Laramie)

Oct. 25, 2014 L, 31-45 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 19, 2013 L, 22-52 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 2012 W, 45-31 (Laramie)

Dec. 3, 2011 W, 22-19 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 20, 2010 W, 44-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 22, 2009 W, 17-16 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 22, 2008 L, 20-31 (Laramie)

Nov. 23, 2007 L, 28-36 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 21, 2006 W, 24-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 22, 2005 L, 31-39 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 22, 2004 L, 7-30 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 1, 2003 W, 35-28 (Laramie)

Oct. 12, 2002 L, 36-44 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 29, 2001 L, 14-42 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 2000 L, 13-37 (Ft. Collins)

ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS

Oct. 23, 1999 L, 13-24 (Laramie)

Nov. 7, 1998 W, 27-19 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 18, 1997 L, 7-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 1996 W, 25-24 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 28, 1995 L, 24-31 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1994 L, 24-35 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 20, 1993 L, 21-41 (Laramie)

Oct. 24, 1992 W, 31-14 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 26, 1991 W, 35-28 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 1990 L, 8-17 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 4, 1989 W, 56-35 (Laramie)

Oct. 29, 1988 W, 48-14 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 31, 1987 W, 20-15 (Laramie)

Oct. 25, 1986 L, 15-20 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 26, 1985 L, 19-30 (Laramie)

Oct. 27, 1984 W, 43-34 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 19, 1983 W, 42-17 (Laramie)

Sept. 11, 1982 L, 3-9 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 31, 1981 W, 55-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 1, 1980 L, 25-28 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 29, 1979 L, 16-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 28, 1978 W, 13-3 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 29, 1977 W, 29-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 1976 L, 16-19 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 4, 1975 L, 0-3 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1974 L, 6-11 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 20, 1973 W. 35-3 (Laramie)

Oct. 14, 1972 W, 28-9 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 2, 1971 W, 17-6 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 1970 W,16-6 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 4, 1969 W, 39-3 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1968 W, 46-14 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 30, 1967 W, 13-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 29, 1966 L, 10-12 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 25, 1965 W, 33-14 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 19, 1964 W, 31-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 12, 1963 W, 21-3 (Laramie)

Oct. 27, 1962 W, 28-7 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 14, 1961 W, 18-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 15, 1960 W, 40-8 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 10, 1959 W, 29-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 18, 1958 W, 7-6 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 12, 1957 W, 27-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 1956 W, 20-12 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 8, 1955 L, 13-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 9, 1954 W, 34-0 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 10, 1953 W, 21-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 1952 L, 0-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 13, 1951 L, 7-14 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 7, 1950 W, 34-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 1, 1949 W, 8-0 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 16, 1948 L, 20-12 (Laramie)

Nov. 22, 1947 L, 6-21 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 5, 1946 L, 0-7 (Laramie)

Sept. 26, 1942 L, 0-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1941 L, 0-27 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 5, 1940 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 4, 1939 L, 0-22 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 1, 1938 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 16, 1937 W, 7-0 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 17, 1936 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Sept. 28, 1935 L, 3-12 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 1934 L, 0-16 (Ft. Collins)

Sep. 30, 1933 L, 0-7 (Laramie)

Nov, 24, 1932 L, 0-23 (Ft. Collins)

Nov. 7, 1931 L, 6-26 (Laramie)

Nov. 8, 1930 W, 21-6 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 4, 1929 L, 7-20 (Ft. Collins)

Nov, 26, 1925 L, 0-40 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 29, 1923 L, 0-33 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 14, 1922 L, 0-60 (Laramie)

Oct. 1, 1921 T, 7-7 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 16, 1920 L, 0-42 (Ft. Collins)

Oct. 2, 1920 L, 0-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1919 L, 0-14 (Ft. Collins)

Sept. 27, 1919 L, 0-28 (Laramie)

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CREIGHTON

Oct. 9, 1909 L, 0-56 (Denver)

Nov. 24, 1989 L, 0-5 (Laramie)

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 L, 24-27 (Ypsilanti)

Sept. 12, 2015 L, 29-48 (Laramie)

FLORIDA

Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 0-2

Sept. 3, 2005 L, 14-32 (Gainesville)

Sept. 15, 1951 L, 0-13 (Gainesville)

DENVER

FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0 Away: 1-0.

Sept. 20, 2014 W, 20-19 (Laramie)

Oct. 5, 2009 W, 30-28 (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 W, 20-7 (Cheyenne)

Sept. 25, 1937 W, 20-0 (Cheyenne)

Sept. 22, 1935 W, 15-0 (Cheyenne)

Sept. 22. 1934 W, 40-0 (Cheyenne)

Sept. 23, 1933 W, 33-0 (Cheyenne)

Sept. 19, 1931 W, 59-0 (Cheyenne)

Nov. 13, 1909 W, 18-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1909 L, 6-15 (Cheyenne)

Oct. 27, 1908 W, 66-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 29, 1907 W, 56-0 (Cheyenne)

Oct. 12, 1907 W, 12-2 (Laramie)

Nov. 30, 1905 W, 26-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1904 W, 12-0 (Cheyenne)

FRESNO STATE

Wyoming trails 5-9. Home: 3-3; Road 1-6; Neutral, 1-0.

Nov. 25, 2022 L, 0-30 (Fresno)

Oct. 16, 2021 L, 0-17 (Laramie)

Oct. 13, 2018 L, 3-27 (Fresno)

Nov. 18, 2017 L, 7-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 1, 2014 W, 45-17 (Fresno)

Nov. 9, 2013 L, 10-48 (Laramie)

Oct. 20, 2012 L, 14-42 (Fresno)

Dec. 19, 2009 W, 35-28 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 22, 1997 L, 7-24 (Fresno)

Oct. 19, 1996 W, 42-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 18, 1995 W, 38-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 15, 1994 L, 24-38 (Fresno)

Oct. 30, 1993 W, 32-28 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1992 L, 31-42 (Fresno)

ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS

FURMAN

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 1, 2001 W, 20-14 (Laramie)

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 (Tucson)

GONZAGA

Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.

Nov. 21, 1922 L, 0-77 (Spokane)

HARDIN SIMMONS

Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral 1-0.

Dec. 31, 1958 W, 14-6 (El Paso)

HAWAI’I

Wyoming leads 16-11. Home: 8-4; Road: 8-7.

Oct. 29, 2022 W, 27-20 (Honolulu)

Nov. 27, 2021 L, 14-38 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 2020 W, 31-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 2018 L, 13-17 (Honolulu)

Sept. 23, 2017 W, 28-21 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 2014 L, 28-38 (Honolulu)

Nov. 23, 2013 W, 59-56 (Laramie)

Sept. 13, 1997 W, 35-6 (Honolulu)

Sept. 14, 1996 W, 66-0 (Laramie)

Sept. 16, 1995 W, 52-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1994 W, 13-10 (Honolulu)

Oct. 23, 1993 W, 48-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 21, 1992 L, 18-42 (Honolulu)

Aug. 31, 1991 L, 17-32 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 1990 L, 17-38 (Honolulu)

Sept. 16, 1989 W, 20-15 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1988 W, 28-22 (Honolulu)

Nov. 28, 1987 W, 24-20 (Honolulu)

Nov. 29, 1986 L, 19-35 (Honolulu)

Oct. 12, 1985 L, 18-26 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 1984 L, 28-31 (Honolulu)

Nov. 26, 1983 W, 31-13 (Honolulu)

Oct. 2, 1982 W, 28-10 (Honolulu)

Oct. 10, 1981 L, 9-14 (Laramie)

Sept. 27, 1980 W, 45-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 1979 W, 21-13 (Honolulu)

Nov. 18, 1978 L, 22-27 (Honolulu)

HOUSTON

Wyoming trails 1-6. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-6.

Nov. 12, 1988 L, 10-34 (Houston)

Oct. 17, 1987 W, 37-35 (Laramie)

Nov. 24, 1973 L, 0-35 (Houston)

Nov. 14, 1970 L, 0-28 (Houston)

Nov. 22, 1969 L, 14-41 (Houston)

Dec. 3, 1955 L, 14-26 (Houston)

Dec. 6, 1952 L, 0-20 (Houston)

IDAHO

Wyoming leads 7-1. Home: 5-0; Road 2-1.

Sept. 14, 2019 W, 21-16 (Laramie)

Sept. 7, 2013 W, 42-10 (Laramie)

Sep. 22, 2012 W, 40-37 (Moscow)

Oct. 2, 1999 W, 28-13 (Laramie)

Aug. 31, 1996 W, 40-38 (Laramie)

Sept. 22, 1951 W, 28-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 4, 1950 W, 14-7 (Moscow)

Nov. 11, 1921 L, 3-31 (Moscow)

IDAHO STATE

Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-1; Road: 1-0.

Sept. 13, 1975 L, 3-16 (Laramie)

Sept. 9, 1972 W, 30-14 (Laramie)

Sept. 17, 1949 W, 58-13 (Pocatello)

Oct. 9, 1948 W, 40-13 (Laramie)

ILLINOIS

Wyoming trails 0-1 Home: 0-0; Road: 0-1.

Aug. 27, 2022 L, 6-38 (Champaign)

IOWA

Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.

Sept. 2, 2017 L, 3-24 (Iowa City)

Dec. 30, 1987 L, 19-20 (San Diego)

Oct. 17, 1953 L, 7-21 (Iowa City)

IOWA STATE

Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.

Sept. 6, 1997 W, 56-10 (Laramie)

Sept. 7, 1996 W, 41-38 (Ames)

Sept. 26, 1987 W, 34-17 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1986 L, 10-21 (Ames)

KANSAS

Wyoming trails 1-4-1. Home: 0-2; Road; 1-2-1.

Sept. 13, 2003 L, 35-42 (Laramie)

Nov. 24, 2001 L, 14-27 (Lawrence)

Sept. 23, 1972 L, 14-52 (Lawrence)

Oct. 3, 1964 W, 17-14 (Lawrence)

Oct. 5, 1963 L, 21-25 (Laramie)

Sept. 30, 1961 T, 6-6 (Lawrence)

KANSAS STATE

Series is tied 4-4. Home: 2-1; Road: 2-2; Neutral: 0-1.

Dec. 30, 1993 L, 17-52 (Tempe)

Sept. 24, 1983 L, 25-27 (Manhattan)

Sept. 20, 1958 L, 14-17 (Manhattan)

Sept. 21, 1957 W, 12-17 (Laramie)

Oct. 27, 1956 W, 27-15 (Laramie)

Sept. 17, 1955 W, 38-20 (Manhattan)

Sept. 25, 1954 L, 13-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 8, 1952 W, 20-7 (Manhattan)

KEARNEY STATE

Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 3-1.

Sept. 29, 1928 W, 19-6 (Laramie)

Oct. 9, 1926 W, 48-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 3, 1925 W, 34-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 23, 1912 L, 25-41 (Laramie)

KENT STATE

Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.

Dec. 21, 2021 W, 52-38 (Boise)

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 W, 11-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 24, 1903 W, 6-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 28, 1901 W, 38-0 (Laramie)

LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL

Wyoming leads 5-1. Home: 5-1.

Sept. 25, 1915 W, 19-0 (Laramie)

Sept. 30, 1911 W, 74-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 12, 1909 W, 25-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 29, 1906 W, 12-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 16, 1903 W, 15-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 29, 1898 L, 8-11 (Laramie)

LARAMIE TOWN TEAM

Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.

Oct. 27, 1900 W, 27-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 1894 W, 14-0 (Laramie)

LONG BEACH STATE

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 18, 1982 W, 36-27 (Laramie)

LOUISIANALAFAYETTE

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 W, 38-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 2004 W, 31-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 16, 1999 W, 38-20 (Monroe)

Oct. 8, 1994 W, 28-14 (Laramie)

LOUISIANA STATE

Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-2; Neutral: 0-1.

Dec. 2, 1978 L, 17-24 (Baton Rouge)

Nov. 26, 1977 L, 7-66 (Baton Rouge)

Jan. 1, 1968 L, 13-20 (New Orleans)

LOUISIANA TECH

Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 2-0.

Sept. 26, 1998 W, 31-19 (Laramie)

Sept. 17, 1988 W, 38-6 (Laramie)

LOUISVILLE

Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 1-1; Road: 2-0.

ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS

Oct. 14, 1995 W, 27-20 (Laramie)

Sept. 26, 1992 W, 26-24 (Lousiville)

Sept. 2, 1989 L, 21-28 (Laramie)

Sept. 8, 1988 W, 44-9 (Lousiville)

MICHIGAN STATE

Wyoming trails 0-3. Road: 0-3

Sept. 27, 2014 L, 14-56 (East Lansing)

Sept. 24, 1977 L, 16-34 (East Lansing)

Sept. 18, 1976 L, 10-21 (East Lansing)

MINNESOTA

Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1

Oct. 19, 1946 L, 0-46 (Minneapolis)

MISSISSIPPI

Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0.

Sept. 24, 2005 W, 24-14 (Oxford)

Sept. 25, 2004 W, 37-32 (Laramie)

MISSOURI

Series tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 0-1.

Aug. 31, 2019 W, 37-31 (Laramie)

Sept. 8, 2018 L, 13-40 (Columbia)

MONTANA

Wyoming leads 14-0. Home: 3-0; Road: 5-0; Neutral: 6-0.

Aug. 30, 2014 W, 17-12 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1997 W, 28-13 (Laramie)

Sept. 21, 1963 W, 35-0 (Missoula)

Sept. 15, 1962 W, 13-0 (Missoula)

Sept. 16, 1961 W, 29-0 (Missoula)

Sept. 17, 1960 W, 14-0 (Billings)

Sept. 19, 1959 W, 58-0 (Billings)

Sept. 27, 1958 W, 21-14 (Billings)

Sept. 28, 1957 W, 20-0 (Billings)

Nov. 10, 1956 W, 34-13 (Billings)

Sept. 24, 1955 W, 35-6 (Billings)

Sept. 26, 1953 W, 27-7 (Missoula)

Sept. 27, 1952 W, 14-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 1951 W, 34-7 (Missoula)

MONTANA STATE

Wyoming leads 14-6. Home: 8-5; Road: 5-1; Neutral: 1-0.

Sept. 4, 2021 W, 19-16 (Laramie)

Aug. 30, 2003 W, 21-10 (Laramie)

Sept. 12, 1998 W, 17-9 (Laramie)

Sept. 16, 1950 W, 61-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 8, 1949 W, 48-0 (Billings)

Nov. 13, 1948 W, 46-12 (Bozeman)

Nov. 7, 1936 W, 19-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1935 W, 6-2 (Bozeman)

Oct. 13, 1934 W, 25-6 (Bozeman)

Oct. 14, 1933 L, 0-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 15, 1932 W, 13-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 17, 1931 W, 32-13 (Bozeman)

Oct. 11, 1930 L, 13-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1929 L, 0-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 10, 1928 L, 7-14 (Bozeman)

Nov. 11, 1927 L, 0-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 13, 1926 L, 0-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 1925 W, 7-0 (Bozeman)

Nov. 5, 1924 W, 18-17 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 1919 W, 6-0 (Laramie)

MONTEZUMA COLLEGE

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Nov. 19, 1927 W, 26-0 (Laramie)

NEBRASKA

Wyoming trails 0-8. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-7.

Sept. 10, 2016 L, 17-52 (Lincoln)

Aug. 31, 2013 L, 34-37 (Lincoln)

Sept. 24, 2011 L, 14-38 (Laramie)

Oct. 1, 1994 L, 32-42 (Lincoln)

Sept. 8, 1984 L, 7-42 (Lincoln)

Sept. 10, 1983 L, 20-56 (Lincoln)

Sept. 14, 1968 L, 10-13 (Lincoln)

Sept. 29, 1934 L, 0-50 (Lincoln)

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN

Series is tied 3-3. Home: 2-2; Road: 1-1.

Oct. 6, 1926 L, 7-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1920 W, 14-7 (Lincoln)

Nov. 8, 1919 L, 10-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1915 L, 0-20 (Lincoln)

Nov. 13, 1911 W, 21-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1910 W, 5-0 (Laramie)

NEVADA

Wyoming leads 5-4. Home: 3-1; Road: 2-3.

Oct. 24, 2020 L, 34-37, OT (Reno)

Oct. 26, 2019 W, 31-3 (Laramie)

Oct. 22, 2016 W, 42-34 (Reno)

Oct. 17, 2015 W, 28-21 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 2012 L, 28-35 (Reno)

Sept. 23, 2000 L, 28-35 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 1997 W, 34-30 (Reno)

Sept. 5, 1992 W, 25-6 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 1937 L, 7-9 (Reno)

NEW MEXICO

Wyoming leads 40-35. Home: 20-16; Road: 20-18; Nuetral 0-1.

Oct. 8, 2022 W, 27-14 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 23, 2021 L, 3-14 (Laramie)

Dec. 5, 2020 L, 16-17 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 19, 2019 W, 23-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 24, 2018 W 31-3 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 28, 2017 W, 42-3 (Laramie)

Nov. 26, 2016 L, 35-56 (Albuquerque)

Sept. 26, 2015 L, 28-38 (Laramie)

Nov. 29, 2014 L, 30-36 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 12, 2013 W, 38-31 (Laramie)

Nov. 10. 2012 W, 28-23 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 19, 2011 W, 31-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 2010 L, 31-34 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 10, 2009 W, 37-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 2008 L, 0-24 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 13, 2007 L, 3-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 7, 2006 W, 14-10 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 15, 2005 L, 24-27 (Laramie)

Nov. 20, 2004 L, 9-16 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 22, 2003 L, 3-26

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Oct. 13, 1990 W, 25-22 (Laramie)

Oct. 28, 1989 W, 24-23 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 15, 1988 W, 55-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 7, 1987 W, 59-16 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 1, 1986 W, 35-25 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 1985 L, 16-41 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 20, 1984 W, 59-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1983 L, 10-17 (Albuquerque)

Sept. 4, 1982 L, 20-41 (Laramie)

Nov. 21, 1981 W, 13-12 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 4, 1980 L, 21-24 (Laramie)

Nov. 24, 1979 L#, 3-17 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 7, 1978 L, 15-19 (Laramie)

Nov. 19, 1977 W, 23-21 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 16, 1976 W, 24-23 (Laramie)

Nov. 15, 1975 L, 32-38 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 19, 1974 L, 21-32 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 1973 L, 21-23 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 7, 1972 L, 14-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 20, 1971 L, 14-49 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 24, 1970 L, 7-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 15, 1969 L, 12-24 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 26, 1968 W, 35-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1967 W, 42-6 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 15, 1966 W, 37-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1965 W, 27-9 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 31, 1964 L, 6-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 1963 L, 6-17 (Albuquerque)

Sept. 22, 1962 L, 21-25 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1961 W, 33-7 (Albuquerque)

Sep. 24, 1960 W, 13-3 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1959 W, 25-20 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 25, 1958 L, 12-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 1957 W, 20-13 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 13, 1956 W, 20-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1955 W, 20-0 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 16, 1954 W, 9-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1953 L, 7-9 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 18, 1952 L, 0-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 10, 1951 W, 41-7 (Albuquerque)

Oct. 28, 1950 W, 44-0 (Laramie)

Sep. 24, 1949 W, 41-14 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 29, 1941 L, 0-28 (Albuquerque)

Sept. 28, 1940 W, 7-3 (Laramie)

Sept. 29, 1939 L, 7-34 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 26,1931 W, 14-2 (Albuquerque)

Nov. 29, 1930 W, 19-6 (Albuquerque) #Win by forfeit

NEW MEXICO STATE

Wyoming leads 2-0. Home: 1-0; Road 1-0.

Aug. 25, 2018 W, 29-7 (Las Cruces)

Sept. 19, 1953 W, 47-0 (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 W, 15-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1959 W, 26-0 (Raleigh)

NORTH DAKOTA

Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.

Sept. 5, 2015 L, 13-24 (Laramie)

ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS ALL - TIME SERIES RECORDS

NORTH DAKOTA STATE

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 13, 2008 W, 16-13 (Laramie)

NORTHERN COLORADO

Wyoming leads 19-5-3. Home: 12-2-3; Road: 7-3.

Sept. 10, 2022 W, 33-10 (Laramie)

Sept. 14, 2013 W, 35-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1949 W, 103-0 (Greeley)

Oct. 2, 1948 W, 48-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 1, 1947 W, 44-14 (Greeley)

Sept. 21, 1946 W, 7-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 1942 W, 33-0 (Laramie)

Sept. 26, 1941 W, 19-6 (Greeley)

Nov. 25, 1937 W, 33-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 1936 L, 7-13 (Greeley)

Nov. 17, 1934 L, 6-9 (Laramie)

Oct. 21, 1933 L, 0-27 (Greeley)

Nov. 11, 1932 T, 0-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 1931 W, 13-6 (Greeley)

Nov. 1, 1930 T, 6-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1929 L, 0-6 (Greeley)

Oct. 27, 1928 L, 0-28 (Laramie)

Nov. 24, 1927 W, 27-6 (Greeley)

Nov. 11, 1925 W, 13-10 (Laramie)

Oct. 18, 1924 W, 33-8 (Laramie)

Nov. 29, 1917 W, 8-0 (Greeley)

Nov. 10, 1917 W, 7-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1905 W, 22-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 29, 1900 W, 56-0 (Laramie)

Dec. 16, 1899 T, 5-5 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1896 W, 10-6 (Greeley)

Nov. 29, 1895 W, 34-0 (Laramie)

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0; Road 1-0.

Sept. 11, 2021 W, 50-43 (DeKalb)

Sept. 3, 2016 W, 40-34 (Laramie)

NORTHERN IOWA

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 11, 1993 W, 45-42 (Laramie)

NORTHWESTERN

Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.

Sept. 15, 1979 L, 22-27 (Evanston)

OGDEN ATHLETIC CLUB

Wyoming leads 1-0. Road: 1-0.

Nov. 25, 1920 W, 3-0 (Ogden)

OHIO

Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-0; Neutral: 0-1.

Dec. 20, 2022 L, 27-30 OT (Tucson)

Aug. 30, 2008 W, 21-20 (Laramie)

Sept. 22, 2007 W, 34-33 (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 L, 20-37 (Norman)

Dec. 25, 1976 L, 7-41 (Tempe)

OKLAHOMA STATE

Wyoming trails 1-7. Home: 1-2; Road: 0-4; Neutral: 0-1.

Sept. 6, 2003 L, 24-48 (Stillwater)

Sept. 23, 1995 W, 45-25 (Laramie)

Sept. 30, 1989 L, 7-27 (Stillwater)

Dec. 30, 1988 L, 14-62 (San Diego)

Sept. 19, 1987 L, 29-35 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 1957 L, 6-39 (Stillwater)

Sept. 18, 1954 L, 6-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 7, 1953 L, 14-20 (Stillwater)

OREGON

Wyoming trails 0-2. Home:

OREGON STATE

Oct. 19, 2002 L, 20-24 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 2001 L, 16-38 (San Diego)

Oct. 7, 2000 L, 0-34 (Laramie)

Nov. 27, 1999 L, 7-39 (San Diego)

Nov. 1, 1997 W, 41-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 7, 1996 L, 24-28 (San Diego)

Nov. 11, 1995 W, 34-31 (San Diego)

Oct. 22, 1994 W, 52-53 (Laramie)

Nov. 27, 1993 W, 43-38 (San Diego)

Nov. 7, 1992 W, 17-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 1991 L, 22-24 (San Diego)

Oct. 6, 1990 W, 52-51 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1989 L, 17-27 (San Diego)

Oct. 6, 1988 W, 55-27 (San Diego)

Oct. 3, 1987 W, 52-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 15, 1986 L, 24-31 (San Diego)

Nov. 9, 1985 W, 41-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 1984 L, 0-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1983 W, 33-21 (San Diego)

Oct. 9, 1982 L, 21-24 (Laramie)

Nov. 7, 1981 W, 24-13 (San Diego)

Oct. 25, 1980 W, 34-9 (Laramie)

Nov., 3, 1979 L, 21-31 (San Diego)

Oct. 14, 1978 W, 31-22 (Laramie)

SAN FRANCISCO

Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.

Nov. 24, 1946 L, 7-39 (San Francisco)

SAN JOSÉ STATE

Wyoming leads 7-6. Home: 3-3; Road: 4-3.

PACIFIC

Oct. 1, 2022 L, 16-33 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 2021 L, 21-27 (San Jose)

Nov. 3, 2018 W, 24-9 (Laramie)

Nov. 25, 2017 L, 17-20 (San Jose)

Oct. 18, 2014 L, 20-27 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 2013 L, 44-51 (San José)

Sept. 20, 1997 W, 30-10 (Laramie)

REGIS

Oct. 5, 1996 W, 45-22 (San José)

Sept. 18, 1993 W, 36-25 (San José)

Oct. 3, 1992 L, 24-26 (Laramie)

Oct. 25, 1969 W, 16-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 4, 1967 W, 28-7 (San José)

Nov. 7, 1959 W, 28-7 (San José)

RICE

RICHMOND

SAN DIEGO STATE

Series

SANTA CLARA

Wyoming trails 0-1. Home: 0-1.

Nov. 21, 1931 L, 0-6 (Laramie)

SOUTH DAKOTA

Wyoming leads 5-0. Home: 5-0.

Sept. 1, 1984 W, 31-13 (Laramie)

Sept. 3, 1983 W, 34-13 (Laramie)

Sept. 16, 1978 W, 30-11 (Laramie)

Sept. 11, 1976 W, 48-7 (Laramie)

Sept. 11, 1971 W, 42-28 (Laramie)

SOUTH DAKOTA MINES

Wyoming leads 1-0-1. Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0-1.

Nov. 9, 1912 W, 14-3 (Laramie)

Oct. 14, 1911 T, 0-0 (Rapid City)

SOUTHERN UTAH

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 4, 2010 W, 28-20 (Laramie)

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SMU

Wyoming leads 2-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 0-1.

Oct. 10, 1998 W, 12-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 25, 1997 L, 17-22 (University Park)

Nov. 2, 1996 W, 59-17 (Laramie)

ST. LOUIS

Wyoming trails 0-2. Road: 2-0.

Nov. 10, 1939 L, 6-39 (St. Louis)

Oct. 7, 1932 L, 6-20 (St. Louis)

SYRACUSE

Wyoming trails 0-1. Road: 0-1.

Sept. 30, 2006 L, 34-40 (Syracuse)

TCU

Wyoming trails 2-6. Home: 1-3; Road: 1-3.

Nov. 5, 2011 L, 20-31 (Laramie)

Oct. 9, 2010 L, 0-45 (Ft. Worth)

Nov. 21, 2009 L, 10-45 (Laramie)

Oct. 25, 2008 L, 7-54 (Ft. Worth)

Oct. 6, 2007 W, 24-21 (Laramie)

Oct. 28, 2006 L, 3-26 (Ft. Worth)

Oct. 8, 2005 L, 14-28 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 1998 W, 34-27 (Ft. Worth)

TEMPLE

Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-0; Neutral: 0-1.

Dec. 17, 2011 L, 15-37 (Albuquerque)

Sept. 1, 1990 W, 38-23 (Laramie)

TENNESSEE

Wyoming trails 1-2. Away: 1-1; Neutral: 0-1.

Nov. 8, 2008 W, 13-7 (Knoxville)

Aug. 31, 2002 L, 7-47 (Nashville)

Sept. 4, 1999 L, 17-42 (Knoxville)

TEXAS

Wyoming trails 0-5. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-4.

Sept. 1, 2012 L, 17-37 (Austin)

Sept. 11, 2010 L, 7-34 (Austin)

Sept. 12, 2009 L, 10-41 (Laramie)

Sept. 23, 1978 L, 3-17 (Austin)

Sept. 21, 1974 L, 7-34 (Austin)

TEXAS A&M

Wyoming trails 0-3. Home: 0-1; Road: 0-2.

Sept. 11, 2004 L, 0-31 (College Station)

Sept. 6, 2001 L, 20-28 (Laramie)

Sept. 9, 2000 L, 3-51 (College Station)

TEXAS STATE

Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.

Sept. 7, 2019 W, 23-14 (San Marcos)

Sept. 20, 2017 W, 45-10 (Laramie)

Sept. 28, 2013 L, 21-42 (San Marcos)

Sept. 10, 2011 W, 45-10 (Laramie)

TEXAS TECH

Wyoming leads 3-2. Home: 1-0; Road: 1-2; Neutral: 1-0.

Sept. 12, 1992 L, 32-49 (Lubbock)

Sept. 21, 1991 W, 22-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 12 1960 W, 10-7 (Lubbock)

Jan. 2, 1956 W, 21-14 (El Paso)

Sept. 24, 1938 L, 0-35 (Lubbock)

TOLEDO

Series is tied 1-1. Home: 0-1; Road: 1-0; Neutral: 0-0.

Sept. 8, 2012 L, 31-34 (Laramie)

Oct. 2, 2010 W, 20-15 (Toledo)

TULSA

Wyoming leads 4-3. Home: 3-0; Road: 1-3.

Sept. 3, 2022 W, 40-37 (Laramie)

Sept. 21, 2019 L, 21-24 (Tulsa)

Nov. 21, 1998 L, 0-35 (Tulsa)

Oct. 7, 1995 L, 6-35 (Tulsa)

Sept. 17, 1994 W, 17-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 15, 1955 W, 23-19 (Laramie)

Nov. 20, 1954 W, 28-27 (Tulsa)

UC DAVIS

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 17, 2016 W, 45-22 (Laramie)

UCLA

Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.

Dec. 23, 2004 W, 24-21 (Las Vegas)

UCONN

Wyoming leads 1-0. Road: 1-0.

Sept. 25, 2021 W, 24-22 (Storrs)

UNLV

Wyoming leads 14-11. Home: 8-4; Road: 6-7.

Nov. 27, 2020 W, 45-14 (Las Vegas)

Sept. 28, 2019 W, 53-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 2016 L, 66-69 (Las Vegas)

Nov. 28, 2015 W, 35-28 (Laramie)

Nov. 17, 2012 W, 28-23 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 15, 2011 W, 41-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 13, 2010 L, 16-42 (Las Vegas)

Sept. 26, 2009 W, 30-27 (Laramie)

Nov. 13, 2008 L, 14-22 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 27, 2007 W, 29-24 (Laramie)

Nov. 18, 2006 W, 34-26 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 1, 2005 W, 42-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 2004 W, 53-45 (Las Vegas)

Nov. 29, 2003 L, 24-35 (Laramie)

Nov. 2, 2002 L, 48-49 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 27, 2001 L, 26-47 (Laramie)

Oct. 21, 2000 L, 23-42 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 2, 1999 L, 32-35 (Laramie)

Oct. 17, 1998 W, 28-25 (Las Vegas)

Nov. 8, 1997 W, 35-23 (Laramie)

Sept. 28, 1996 W, 33-21 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 3, 1981 W, 45-21 (Laramie)

Nov. 8, 1980 L, 26-33 (Las Vegas)

Oct. 27, 1979 L, 24-28 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1978 L, 10-12 (Las Vegas)

USC

Wyoming trails 0-1. Away: 1-0.

Nov. 27, 1965 L, 6-56 (Los Angeles)

UTAH

Wyoming trails 31-51-1. Home: 20-20; Road: 11-31-1.

Oct. 16, 2010 L, 6-30 (Laramie)

Oct. 31, 2009 L, 10-22 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 11, 2008 L, 7-40 (Laramie)

Nov. 10, 2007 L, 0-50 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 14, 2006 W, 31-15 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 2005 L, 13-43 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 13, 2004 L, 28-45 (Laramie)

Nov. 15, 2003 L, 17-47 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 16, 2002 L, 18-23 (Laramie)

Oct. 20, 2001 L, 0-35 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 11, 2000 L, 0-34 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1999 W, 43-29 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 3, 1998 W, 27-24 (Laramie)

Nov. 4, 1995 L, 24-30 (Laramie)

Sept. 24, 1994 L, 7-41 (Salt Lake City)

Sept. 25, 1993 W, 28-12 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1992 L, 7-38 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 12, 1991 L, 42-57 (Laramie)

Sept. 29, 1990 W, 28-10 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 14, 1989 W, 45-24 (Laramie)

Oct. 22, 1988 W, 61-18 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1987 W, 31-7 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 11, 1986 W, 38-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1985 L, 20-37 (Salt Lake City)

Sept. 29, 1984 W, 21-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 15, 1983 L, 14-69 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 23, 1982 W, 16-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 14, 1981 L, 27-30 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 18, 1980 W, 24-21 (Laramie)

Oct. 13, 1979 L, 14-24 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 21, 1978 W, 34-21 (Laramie)

Oct. 8, 1977 L, 13-23 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 23, 1976 W, 45-22 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 1975 L, 13-16 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 26, 1974 W, 31-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 13, 1973 L, 16-50 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 21, 1972 L, 6-27 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 1971 W, 29-16 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 17, 1970 L, 16-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 8, 1969 L, 10-34 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 19, 1968 W, 20-9 (Laramie)

Oct. 14, 1967 W, 28-0 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 8, 1966 W, 40-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 9, 1965 L, 3-42 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 10, 1964 W, 14-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 1963 W, 26-23 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 6, 1962 W, 16-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 28, 1961 W, 13-6 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 29, 1960 W, 17-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 24, 1959 W, 21-7 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 1, 1958 W, 25-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 1957 L, 15-23 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 20, 1956 W, 30-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 22, 1955 W, 23-13 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 23, 1954 L, 7-14 (Laramie)

Oct. 24, 1953 L, 12-13 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 25, 1952 L, 21-27 (Laramie)

Oct. 27, 1951 W, 13-0 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 21, 1950 W, 53-13 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 22, 1949 W, 13-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 23, 1948 L, 7-19 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 25, 1947 L, 7-26 (Laramie)

Oct. 26, 1946 L, 7-27 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 14, 1942 L, 7-34 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 1941 L, 6-60 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 9, 1940 L, 7-34 (Laramie)

Oct. 7, 1939 L, 0-60 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 19, 1938 L, 0-39 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1930 L, 0-72 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 16, 1929 L, 0-44 (Laramie)

Nov. 18, 1925 L, 6-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 11, 1924 L, 0-28 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 13, 1923 L, 0-79 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 25, 1922 L, 0-27 (Laramie)

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Oct. 15, 1921 L, 3-14 (Salt Lake City)

Nov, 20, 1920 T, 0-0 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 20, 1917 L, 0-14 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 9, 1915 L, 7-70 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 1914 L, 0-20 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 5, 1912 L, 0-9 (Salt Lake City)

Nov. 7, 1908 L, 0-75 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 7, 1905 L, 0-31 (Salt Lake City)

Oct. 31, 1904 L, 0-23 (Laramie)

UTAH STATE

Wyoming trails 28-40-4. Home: 16-13-3; Road: 12-26-1; Neutral 0-1.

Oct. 22, 2022 W, 28-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 20, 2021 W, 44-17 (Logan)

Nov. 16, 2019 L, 21-26 (Logan)

Oct. 20, 2018 L, 16-24 (Laramie)

Oct. 14, 2017 W, 28-23 (Logan)

Nov. 5, 2016 W, 52-28 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 2015 L, 27-58 (Logan)

Nov. 7, 2014 L, 3-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 30, 2013 L, 7-35 (Logan)

Oct. 8, 2011 L, 19-63 (Logan)

Sept. 8, 2007 W, 32-18 (Laramie)

Sept. 2, 2006 W, 38-7 (Laramie)

Oct. 11, 2003 W, 48-21 (Logan)

Sept. 22, 2001 W, 43-42 (Logan)

Sept. 30, 1978 L, 13-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1977 L, 31-32 (Logan)

Sept. 25, 1976 W, 20-3 (Laramie)

Nov. 1, 1975 L, 21-27 (Logan)

Sept. 14, 1974 L, 7-17 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 1973 L, 20-31 (Logan)

Oct. 28, 1972 L, 23-35 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1971 W, 31-29 (Logan)

Sept. 26, 1970 L, 29-42 (Laramie)

Sept. 21, 1968 W, 48-3 (Laramie)

Oct. 22, 1966 W, 35-10 (Laramie)

Nov. 7, 1964 T, 20-20 (Logan)

Sept. 28, 1963 W, 21-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 10, 1962 L, 6-20 (Logan)

Oct. 7, 1961 T, 6-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1960 L, 13-17 (Logan)

Oct. 3, 1959 W, 27-2 (Laramie)

Nov. 8, 1958 W, 41-13 (Logan)

Oct. 5, 1957 T, 19-19 (Laramie)

Nov. 3, 1956 W, 21-0 (Logan)

Oct. 1, 1955 W, 21-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 6, 1954 W, 21-12 (Logan)

Oct. 3, 1953 W, 20-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 4, 1952 W, 14-0 (Logan)

Oct. 6, 1951 W, 37-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 14, 1950 W, 40-7 (Logan)

Oct. 15, 1949 W, 27-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 30, 1948 L, 34-45 (Logan)

Oct. 18, 1947 W, 33-19 (Laramie)

Nov. 16, 1946 L, 7-21 (Logan)

Nov. 21, 1942 L, 6-14 (Logan)

Nov. 15, 1941 W, 12-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 23, 1940 L, 0-16 (Logan)

Nov. 18, 1939 L, 13-20 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1938 W, 27-12 (Logan)

Oct. 23, 1937 L, 7-34 (Logan)

Oct. 10, 1936 L, 0-25 (Laramie)

Nov. 9, 1935 L, 0-18 (Logan)

Oct. 20, 1934 L, 0-19 (Laramie)

Nov. 4, 1933 L, 0-27 (Logan)

Oct. 24, 1931 L, 0-12 (Laramie)

Oct. 25, 1930 L, 8-13 (Logan)

Oct, 26, 1929 L, 7-12 (Laramie)

Oct. 19, 1928 L, 6-24 (Ogden)

Oct. 22, 1927 L, 0-42 (Logan)

Oct. 23, 1926 T, 6-6 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1925 L, 13-26 (Logan)

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Nov. 16, 1923

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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 W, 42-19 (El Paso)

Sept. 3, 1994 W, 36-13 (Laramie)

Oct. 9, 1993 W, 33-26 (El Paso)

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WASHINGTON STATE

Wyoming trails 2-5. Home: 0-3; Road: 2-2.

Sept. 1, 2018 L 19-41 (Laramie)

Sept. 19, 2015 L, 14-31 (Pullman)

Sept. 8, 1990 W, 34-13 (Pullman)

Sept. 23, 1989 L, 23-29 (Laramie)

Sept. 12, 1987 L, 28-43 (Pullman)

Sept. 26, 1964 W, 28-7 (Pullman)

Sept. 29, 1962 L, 15-21 (Laramie)

WEBER STATE

Wyoming leads 4-0. Home: 4-0.

Sept. 3, 2011 W, 35-32 (Laramie)

Sept. 5, 2009 W, 29-22 (Laramie)

Sept. 11, 1999 W, 41-16 (Laramie)

Oct. 20, 1990 W, 21-12 (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 W, 40-13 (Laramie)

Nov. 25, 1933 W, 6-0 (Laramie)

Nov. 25, 1926 W, 71-0 (Laramie)

Oct. 10, 1925 W, 7-0 (Gunnison)

WICHITA STATE

Wyoming leads 3-1. Home: 2-0; Road: 1-1.

Nov. 13, 1982 W, 24-20 (Laramie)

Oct. 21, 1976 W, 30-7 (Laramie)

Nov. 5, 1966 W, 55-0 (Wichita)

Nov. 16, 1940 L, 0-2 (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 W, 21-12 (Madison)

Sept. 28, 1985 L, 17-41 (Laramie)

Oct. 6, 1973 L, 28-37 (Madison)

WOFFORD

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Sept. 15, 2018 W, 17-14 (Laramie)

VIRGINIA

WYOMING ALUMNI

Wyoming leads 1-0. Home: 1-0.

Nov. 25, 1897 W, 4-0 (Laramie)

WASHINGTON

Sept. 21, 2002 L, 7-38 (Seattle)

Sept. 8, 1979 L, 2-38 (Seattle)

WASHINGTON & LEE

Wyoming leads 1-0. Neutral: 1-0.

Jan. 1, 1951 W, 20-7 (Gainesville)

WYOMING FACULTY

Series is tied 1-1. Home: 1-1.

Oct. 20, 1923 L, 0-14 (Laramie)

Nov. 12, 1904 W, 11-0 (Laramie)

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Wyoming Series Records vs. All Opponents

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SEASON IN REVIEW

Cowboys

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ILLINOIS RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the season opener on Saturday by a score of 38-6 in Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. It marked Wyoming’s first loss in a non-conference season opener since falling to Iowa in 2017. The contest saw 19 new players make their debuts and nine of those make their first career starts.

“We came into the contest with a plan to win, but we didn’t execute,” UW head coach Craig Bohl said. “Illinois had some playmakers make plays. To beat a Big Ten team, you need to be ahead in the turnover margin, and we didn’t do that. We have to work on things to get better and move forward. This will be a learning experience for us, and our guys will band together.”

Illinois held the Pokes to 222 yards of total offense. The Fighting Illini offense added 475 yards rushing for 260 yards and passing for 215. Illinois held a 36:36-23:24 advantage in time of possession.

The Cowboy offense was paced by Titus Swen with 98 yards rushing on 17 carries. Quarterback Andrew Peasley rushed for 76 yards and was 6-of-21 passing for 40 yards. Joshua Cobbs added two catches for 14 yards.

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The defense was led by linebacker Easton Gibbs with nine tackles. Nose tackle Cole Godbout added seven tackles and one tackle for loss. DeVonne Harris, a defensive end added a career-high six tackles with a tackle for loss. In his first start, linebacker Shae Suiaunoa added six tackles for his career high. Wyett Ekeler added six tackles as well for a career high.

Kicker John Hoyland added a pair of field goals including a career-best 46 yarder.

Illinois got on the board first using a 60-yard kickoff return by Peyton Vinning to set up a two-play drive that ended in a Tommy DeVito touchdown pass to Chase Brown from 14 yards 41 seconds into the contest.

The Cowboy defense settled from their as the Wyoming offense tacked on a field goal from John Hoyland from 22-yards for a 7-3 contest in the closing minute of the first quarter. The drive was set up by a trio of runs. Swen added an 11-yard rush followed by a 17-yard and 37-yard rush from Peasley.

The Illini took a 14-7 advantage in the second quarter on a 11-yard run from Brown with 8:12 left in the first half. Illinois would add a field goal by Caleb Griffin from 27-yards for a 17-7 lead with 4:33 left in the frame. It was paced by an Illini interception returned into Cowboy territory.

RUSHING: Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 17-98; Peasley, Andrew 8-76; Braasch, Joseph 4-9; James, D.Q. 2-minus 1. Illinois-Brown,Chase 19-151; Love III,Reggie 3-46; McCray,Josh 8-33; Hayden,Chase 7-28; Devito,Tommy 2-4; TEAM 2-minus 2.

PASSING: Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 5-20-1-30. Illinois-Devito,Tommy 27-37-0-194; Sitkowski,Artur 3-3-0-23.

RECEIVING: Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 2-14; Braasch, Joseph 1-7; Pelissier, Will 1-5; Welch, Treyton 1-4. Illinois-Williams,Isaiah 7-26; Hightower,Brian 4-32; Bryant,Pat 3-44; Washington,Case 3-26; Brown,Chase 3-16; Morris,Jonah 2-18; Hayden,Chase 2-12; McCray,Josh 2-7; Reiman,Tip 1-12; Marchese,Michae 1-10; Hank,Beatty 1-8; Scott,Miles 1-6.

INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming Cowboys-None. Illinois-Witherspoon,Dev 1-40.

FUMBLES: Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 1-0; Braasch, Joseph 1-1. Illinois-Case,Kody 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys (0-1) vs. Illinois (1-0)

Date: Aug 27, 2022

Attendance: 37832

• Site: Champaign, Illinois • Stadium: Memorial Stadium

Kickoff time: 3:01pm • End of Game: 6:32pm • Total elapsed time: 03:31

Officials: Referee: Snodgrass,Ron; Umpire: Hudak,Brad; Linesman: Hinkamper,Ric; Line judge: Loving Sr.,Kris; Back judge: Kemp,Jake; Field judge: Debuse,Kyle; Side judge: Steratore,Frank;

Temperature: 84 • Wind: W 6mph • Weather: Sunny

The Pokes opened the second half with a field goal for a 17-6 contest for Illinois. This time a career long from Hoyland from 46-yards. The first drive of the frame saw Swen open with a 25-yard scamper. He also added an 11-yard carry, as Treyton Welch and Will Pelissier add a catch on the drive.

Illinois made it a 24-6 contest with 2:56 left in the third quarter on a 11-play, 78-yard drive. The tally was a pass from DeVito to Pat Bryant from six yards. The score was set up by a ground game for the Illini rushing for 31 yards.

The Cowboys went for it on fourth down but were stopped by Illinois. The Fighting Illinois responded with another score to take a 31-6 lead in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter. Brown found the endzone from five yards for his second score of the day.

The Illini added another score in the fourth quarter and took the contest 38-6.

The Illini were led by running back Chase Brown with 151 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Quarterback Tommy Devito added 192 yards passing going 27-of-37 with two touchdowns.

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TULSA RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys excelled in all three phases of Saturday’s home opener against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Wyoming scored a defensive touchdown, blocked a punt for a touchdown and scored two offensive touchdowns plus place-kicker John Hoyland made a career long 55-yard field goal and tied a career high with four made field goals, including the game winner in the second overtime as Wyoming captued a 40-37 double ovetime thriller.

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RUSHING: Tulsa-Anderson,Steven 10-40; Ford,Jordan 7-26; Gary,Tahj 3-6; Jackson,Bill 2-4; TEAM

1-minus 3; Brin,Davis 9-minus 12. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 10-45; Swen, Titus 11-40; McNeely, Dawaii 6-26; Pelissier, Will 2-19; James, D.Q. 2-9; Braasch, Joseph 4-8; TEAM 2-minus 4.

PASSING: Tulsa-Brin,Davis 30-52-0-460. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 20-30-0-256.

RECEIVING: Tulsa-Stokes,Keylon 11-169; Santana,JuanCar 7-102; Jones,Malachai 6-103; Epps,Isaiah 4-79; Tryon,Bayne 1-7; Ford,Jordan 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 5-77; Christensen, Pa 4-45; Pelissier, Will 3-67; James, D.Q. 2-34; Wieland, Wyatt 2-20; Braasch, Joseph 2-10; Swen, Titus 1-2; Welch, Treyton 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tulsa-None. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

FUMBLES: Tulsa-Stokes,Keylon 1-1; Brin,Davis 1-1. Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 1-1.

Tulsa (0-1) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (1-1)

Date: Sep 03, 2022

Attendance: 20574

Kickoff time: 1:35pm

• Site: Laramie, Wyoming

• End of Game: 5:39pm

• Stadium: Jonah Field at War M

• Total elapsed time: 04:03

Officials: Referee: Noli,Jon; Umpire: Tucker,Rod; Linesman: Wright,Tony; Line judge: Kilmer,Joh; Back judge: Baldwin,Dave; Field judge: Barnes,Brendon; Side judge: Moku,Duane;

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Offensively, Cowboy quarterback Andrew Peasley had an outstanding day, completing 20 of 30 passes (66.7 percent) for 256 yards, two TD passes and no interceptions. Peasley also led Wyoming in rushing with 45 yards and accounted for 301 yards of total offense. He threw a touchdown pass of 48 yards to wide receiver Will Pelissier in the second quarter to give Wyoming a 1713 lead, and he threw a 51-yard TD to wideout Joshua Cobbs in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 34-34 and force overtime. Cobbs set a new career high in receiving yards with 77 yards on five catches. Pelissier set career highs in both receptions (3) and receiving yards (67). Fullback/tight end Parker Christensen added four catches for 45 yards, which were both career highs for him. Eight different Cowboys caught passes from Peasley on the day. UW running back Titus Swen added 40 yards rushing on Saturday. The Pokes used four different running backs in the game as Dawaiian McNeely, D.Q. James and Joey Braasch all joined Swen in carrying the ball.

Wyoming’s defense got the Cowboys off to a fast start as the game began with a big play by defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole and safety Miles Williams. The two Cowboys put pressure on Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin on the second play of the game at the Tulsa 28-yard line. Bertagnole punched the ball out of Brin’s hands and the ball bounded into the end zone and was recovered by Cowboy linebacker Easton Gibbs for a touchdown. Placekicker John Hoyland added the extra point and Wyoming had a 7-0 lead only 37 seconds into the game. Gibbs would lead the Pokes in tackles on the day with eight. His running mate at linebacker, Shae Suiaunoa was credited with seven tackles and had a huge sack in the second overtime. Nickel back Keonte Glinton recorded six tackles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups, including a critical pass breakup on Tulsa’s final possession in the second overtime to force the Golden Hurricane into a field-goal attempt that was unsuccessful and gave Wyoming it’s 40-37 victory.

Saturday’s game marked the first time since a Sept. 30, 2017, Wyoming home win over Texas State (45-10) that Wyoming scored a touchdown on offense, defense and special teams. Wyoming’s special teams’ touchdown came in the third quarter when Cowboy wide receiver Ryan Marquez blocked a Tulsa punt and then picked up the blocked punt and returned it nine yards for a TD.

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NORTHERN COLORADO RECAP

RECAP: For the second straight week, all three phases of the Wyoming Cowboy Football team played critical roles in capturing a home victory. Wyoming was fueled by three turnovers from its defense that also held Northern Colorado to 147 yards of total offense, including only 15 rushing yards. The Wyoming special teams were led by place-kicker John Hoyland, who made four field goals for the second consecutive week to tie a career high, and the Cowboy offense featured an extremely balanced attack, rushing for 149 yards and passing for 144 for a total of 293 yards of total offense. In the end, the Cowboys recorded a 33-10 win to improve to 2-1 on the season. Northern Colorado fell to 0-2.

Wyoming’s outstanding defense was led by linebacker Easton Gibbs, who totalled nine tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and two quarterback hurries. His running mate at linebacker, Shae Suiaunoa, tallied a career high eight tackles, 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss, one quarterback hurry and the first pass interception of his career. Safety Wyett Ekeler added five tackles and a fumble recovery. Ekeler’s fumble recovery was caused by his fellow safety Miles Williams, who also added three tackles. Defensive end Oluwaseyi Omotosho had a career high 3.0 sacks and forced one fumble. Omotosho is the first Cowboy to record 3.0 sacks in a single game since former Cowboy linebacker and current Jacksonville Jaguar Chad Muma had 3.0 sacks against UNLV in 2020. Cornerback Cam Stone intercepted the first pass of his career to go with a pass breakup and one quarterback hurry.

On offense, junior running back Titus Swen rushed for 76 yards on 15 carries and scored a career high three rushing touchdowns. He was joined by running backs Dawaiian McNeely, with 48 rushing yards, and Joey Braasch, with 38. Cowboy quarterback Andrew Peasley completed 63.3 percent of his passes (19 of 30) for his second straight game completing over 60 percent of his pass attempts. Peasley threw for 144 yards and once again spread the ball around to eight different receivers. One of those receivers, Wyatt Wieland, caught a career high five passes for a career best 53 yards. Wide receiver Joshua Cobbs and fullback/tight end Parker Christensen each added five catches for 44 and 31 yards, respectively.

On special teams, place-kicker Hoyland was not only a perfect 4 for 4 in field goals on the day, but he also was a perfect 3 for 3 in PATs and scored a total of 15 of Wyoming’s 33 points. Cowboy punter Clayton Stewart averaged an amazing 48.5 yards per punt on four punts.

“This game didn’t turn out the way I thought it would, but I was glad we got some separation at the end,” said Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl at his postgame press conference. “There were some really good things we did. I thought our defensive guys did really well. We got good pressure on the quarterback.

RUSHING: Northern Colo.-Dotson,Elijah 12-32; Gallup,Kurt 1-9; Robertson,Jacqu 2-6; McCaffrey,Dylan

2-minus 7; Sirmon,Jacob 7-minus 25. Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 15-76; McNeely,Dawaiia 14-48; Braasch, Joseph 9-38; James, D.Q. 3-12; TEAM 2-minus 1; Peasley, Andrew 3-minus 12; Stewart, Clayto 1-minus 12.

PASSING: Northern Colo.-Sirmon,Jacob 12-27-1-91; McCaffrey,Dylan 3-8-1-35; Graham,Trevis 1-1-0-6. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 19-30-0-144.

RECEIVING: Northern Colo.-Dotson,Elijah 5-31; Pell,Alec 3-21; Arrington,Ty 2-32; Woods,Kassidy 2-25; Ford,Noah 2-9; Graham,Trevis 1-8; Sirmon,Jacob 1-6. Wyoming Cowboys-Wieland, Wyatt 5-53; Cobbs, Joshua 5-44; Christensen, P. 5-31; James, D.Q. 2-8; Swen, Titus 1-4; Brown, Alex 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Northern Colo.-None. Wyoming Cowboys-Suiaunoa, Shae 1-18; Stone, Cameron 1-0.

FUMBLES: Northern Colo.-Sirmon,Jacob 1-0; Afari,David 1-0; Robertson,Jacqu 1-1. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 1-0; Cobbs, Joshua 1-0.

Northern Colo. (0-2) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (2-1)

Date: Sep 10, 2022

Attendance: 22863

Kickoff time: 2:02pm

• Site: Laramie, Wyoming

• End of Game: 5:24pm

• Stadium: Jonah Field at War M

• Total elapsed time: 03:21

Officials: Referee: Cuttone,Mike; Umpire: Malepeai,Ian; Linesman: Downum,Greg; Line judge: Owens,Carlos; Back judge: Aaronian,Michae; Field judge: Castleberry,Tre; Side judge: Corona,Richard;

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“There was some resolve (among our guys), and there’s things to improve. John Hoyland continues to be money, and we are excited about that.

“I’m glad we were able to pull away in the end. What you have (against an FCS opponent) is an opportunity for (their) players to show they belong on a different stage. You’re going to get max effort, and we told our guys that. We anticipated that today and certainly got that (from Northern Colorado).

I know they talk about having a prolific passing game (at UNC), which I think they do, but we were able to make them one dimensional. If you can shut the run down, then you have so many more tools in your toolbox. That was going to be critical for us. They were constantly behind the sticks and then our defensive linemen were able to pin their ears back and get some pressure. I don’t know how many times we hit the quarterback, but it was countless times.”

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RECAP: From their first possession of Friday night’s game, the Wyoming Cowboys showed they were determined to play their best football of the season and they did just that, winning their third straight game by capturing a 17-14 win over the previously unbeaten Air Force Falcons.

The Cowboy offense out gained the Falcons on both the ground and through the air on Friday night. Wyoming accounted for 180 rushing yards to Air Force’s 171. The Cowboys threw for 162 yards to Air Force’s 101. Wyoming also converted 6 of 11 third-down attempts and won the all-important time of possession battle when playing the Falcons, holding the ball for 30 minutes and 34 seconds to Air Force’s 29 minutes and 26 seconds.

Facing an Air Force rushing attack that entered the game ranked No. 1 in the nation, averaging 508.5 yards per game, the Cowboy defense held the Falcons to 171 rushing yards -- 337.5 yards under their average.

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RUSHING: Air Force-Eldridge III,Jo 13-104; Roberts,Brad 16-54; Daniels,Haaziq 9-6; Fattah,Omar 1-4; Jefferson,Ben 1-3. Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 19-102; McNeely,Dawaiia 7-42; Peasley, Andrew 5-36; Marquez, Ryan 1-6; Pelissier, Will 1-1; TEAM 2-minus 7.

PASSING: Air Force-Daniels,Haaziq 7-14-0-101. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 18-23-1-162.

RECEIVING: Air Force-Patterson,Kyle 3-32; Harris,Cade 2-45; Terry,Amari 1-15; Cormier,David 1-9. Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 6-45; Pelissier, Will 3-21; Wieland, Wyatt 2-33; Christensen, P. 2-30; Swen, Titus 2-8; Welch, Treyton 1-14; Marquez, Ryan 1-6; Brown, Alex 1-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Air Force-Taylor,Trey 1-15. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

FUMBLES: Air Force-None. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

Air Force (2-1,0-1) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (3-1,1-0)

Date: Sep 16, 2022

Attendance: 18277

Kickoff time: 6:02pm

• Stadium: Jonah Field at War M

• Site: Laramie, Wyoming

• End of Game: 8:49pm

• Total elapsed time: 02:47

Officials: Referee: Vandervelde,Mic; Umpire: Richeson,Robert; Linesman: Braun,John; Line judge: Deckard,Darren; Back judge: Ernest,Brian; Field judge: Asel,Robert; Side judge: Carson,Fulton;

There were plenty of individual accolades to pass around for the Pokes. Middle linebacker and defensive captain Easton Gibbs did not start the game after suffering with flu-like symptoms Thursday night and into Friday. Although he didn’t start the game, he came in early in the first quarter and ended the day with six tackles and 1.0 tackle for a loss. His fellow defensive captain, nose tackle Cole Godbout, led all players in the game with nine tackles, had 1.0 tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries. Redshirt freshman defensive end Braden Siders had the best game of his young career with six tackles, and defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole also made six tackles. Redshirt freshman linebacker Read Sunn, who started in place of Gibbs, contributed four tackles against the Falcons.

Cowboy running back Titus Swen recorded his first 100yard rushing game of the season and the fourth of his career with 102 rushing yards. Swen scored the winning touchdown with 6:06 remaining in the game on a five-yard run where he would not be stopped -- forcing his way into the end zone with the help of his teammates who pushed the Air Force defense back over the goal line. Swen also had a huge run on Wyoming’s final possession of the game. Facing a third and 13 at the Wyoming 29-yard line, Swen cut back to his right and out ran the Air Force defense for a 17-yard gain and a first down. That play and a play later in the drive when his running back mate, Dawaiian McNeely, gained three yards on a third and two at the Air Force 46 enabled the Wyoming offense to run out the final 4 minutes and 47 seconds of the game and prevented Air Force from getting the ball back.

Quarterback Andrew Peasley played another exceptional game for the Cowboys. He completed 18 of 23 passes for a 78.3 completion percentage, 162 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception. It marked the third consecutive game this season that Peasley completed over 60 percent of his passes. He completed 20 of 30 passes (66.7 percent) in a win over Tulsa and 19 of 30 passes (63.3 percent) against Northern Colorado in a home victory. It marks the first time a Cowboy quarterback has completed over 60 percent of his passes in three consecutive games since Cameron Coffman accomplished that in 2015 against Washington State, New Mexico and Appalachian State.

The Wyoming Cowboys played a near perfect first half. Wyoming’s defense held Air Force to only 87 yards of total offense and only 47 rushing yards, while the Cowboy offense generated 183 total yards in the first half, including 111 rushing yards and 72 passing yards.

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RECAP: The Cowboys (3-2 overall) dropped a 38-24 decision at longtime rival No. 19 BYU on Saturday evening in Lavelle Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah in the first meeting between the schools since the 2016 season. The Pokes led in the second quarter, but a score until a late first half score by the Cougars propelled BYU to the victory.

“We had had a competitive first half and to beat BYU on the road we need to be able to stay on the field,” UW head coach Craig Bohl said. Defensively we need to play and go after contested balls. We need to tackle better, and some of that has to do with BYU’s ability. This is a hostile environment and is a tough place to play. We will hang together as a football team and get ready for San Jose State in War Memorial Stadium next week.”

The Pokes were held to 278 yards of total offense in the game with the Cougar offense adding 525 yards for the game. BYU did their damage through the air with 337 passing yards and only 188 yards on the ground. The Pokes rushed for 124 yards and passed for 154 yards. BYU recorded

Wyoming was led by running back Titus Swen with 78 yards on 20 carries. Wide receiver Wyatt Wieland grabbed two catches for 27 yards and had three rushes with one touchdown. Quarterback Andrew Peasley was 14-of-27 passing for 154 yards tying a career best with two touchdown passes. Wide receiver Josh Cobbs added four catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. Tight end Treyton Welch also added a touchdown in the contest.

The Cowboy defense was paced by safety Issac White with a season-high seven tackles. Defensive tackles Jordan Bertagnole added seven tackles as well coming one shy of his career high of eight. Cole Godbout also added seven tackles and had 2.5 tackles for loss and is one more tackle from loss to moving into the top10 in UW history.

RUSHING: Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 20-78; McNeely,Dawaiia 5-33; Peasley, Andrew 5-9; Wieland, Wyatt 3-6; Marquez, Ryan 1-minus 2. BYU-Davis,Miles 13-131; Hall,Jaren 8-17; Katoa,Lopini 5-17; Nacua,Puka 1-14; Brooks,Christop 2-10; TEAM 1-minus 1.

PASSING: Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 14-27-0-154. BYU-Hall,Jaren 26-32-0-337; TEAM 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 4-64; Swen, Titus 4-25; Wieland, Wyatt 2-27; Welch, Treyton 2-23; Pelissier, Will 1-8; Christensen, P. 1-7. BYU-Hill,Keanu 5-160; Cosper,Brayden 4-58; Davis,Miles 4-21; Epps,Kody 4-13; Nacua,Puka 3-26; Katoa,Lopini 3-15; Rex,Isaac 2-42; Wake,Masen 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming Cowboys-None. BYU-None.

FUMBLES: Wyoming Cowboys-Wieland, Wyatt 1-0. BYU-Davis,Miles 1-0.

Wyoming Cowboys (3-2,1-0) vs. BYU (3-1)

Date: Sep 24, 2022

Attendance: 60092

Kickoff time: 8:25pm

• Site: Provo, Utah

• Stadium: LaVell Edwards

• End of Game: 11:58pm

• Total elapsed time: 03:33

Officials: Referee: Boitmann,Kevin; Umpire: Martin,Apollo; Linesman: Carmouche,Eric; Line judge: Young,David; Back judge: Wetzel,Joel; Field judge: Vinzant,Ed; Side judge: Heiman,Steve; Temperature:

The Cougars were led by Hall with 337 yards passing going 26-of-32 with four touchdowns. Running back Miles Davis rushed for 131 yards on the night with Hill Grabbing five catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive back Micah Harper added six tackles to lead the Cougars.

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SAN JOSE STATE RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys entered Saturday night’s home game versus San Jose State riding a three-game home winning streak, but that came to an end with a 33-16 loss at the hands of the Spartans. The loss evens Wyoming’s record at 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the Mountain West Conference. San Jose State improved to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West.

Wyoming took an early lead when the Cowboy defense forced San Jose State into a three-and-out on its first series and the Cowboys took over at their own 39-yard line following a Spartan punt. Wyoming starting quarterback Andrew Peasley was forced out for a couple plays on the first series after taking a hard hit on his first play of the game. Back-up quarterback Jayden Clemons came in and completed a 25-yard pass to wide receiver Joshua Cobbs on a third-and-three, moving the ball down to the San Jose State 29-yard line. After a five-yard run by Swen that took the ball to the 24, place-kicker John Hoyland came in and kicked a 42-yard field goal to give the Pokes a 3-0 lead.

It marked the fifth straight game that Wyoming scored on its first offensive possession of a game.

But the Cowboy offense was challenged throughout the night by a talented San Jose State defense that held the Pokes to 253 yards of total offense (143 rushing and 110 passing), while the Spartan offense was able to generate 456 yards of total offense (142 rushing and 314 passing).

Peasley accounted for 159 yards of total offense (74 rushing and 85 passing) for the Cowboys and threw two touchdown passes of 38 yards to wide receiver Wyatt Wieland and 13 yards to tight end Parker Christensen. Running back Titus Swen added 61 rushing yards. On defense, linebacker Easton Gibbs made 11 tackles for his eighth career doublefigure tackle game. Nickel back Keonte Glinton had a career high nine tackles, and safety Wyett Ekeler added a career high seven tackles. The Pokes were able to create pressure on San Jose State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro, with 10 hurries and 2.0 sacks, but in the end it wasn’t enough.

“I think that’s an excellent San Jose State team,” said Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl in his postgame press conference. “There are certainly things we could have done better tonight. We could have coached better. The players could have played better.

“I was concerned coming into this game. We had a lot of guys that were banged up. Their defensive front, they were much more impressive than on tape. There’s a bunch of NFL guys on that front four.

RUSHING: San Jose St.-Robinson,Kairee 20-102; Cordeiro,Chevan 11-24; Sims,Kenyon 4-16; Eget,Walker 1-1; Garrett,Shamar 3-minus 1. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 7-74; Swen, Titus 17-61; McNeely,Dawaiia 4-5; James, D.Q. 2-3; Clemons, Jayden 1-0.

PASSING: San Jose St.-Cordeiro,Chevan 21-37-0-314. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 6-20-1-85; Clemons, Jayden 2-2-0-25.

RECEIVING: San Jose St.-Cooks,Elijah 8-177; Ross,Charles 6-66; Lockhart,Justin 2-27; Mazotti,Dominic 2-15; Braddock,Jermai 1-16; Loving-Black,Sk 1-8; Robinson,Kairee 1-5. Wyoming Cowboys-Wieland, Wyatt 2-44; Welch, Treyton 2-25; Christensen, P. 2-16; Cobbs, Joshua 1-25; Marcotte, Jacks 1-0.

INTERCEPTIONS: San Jose St.-Hall,Cade 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

FUMBLES: San Jose St.-Cordeiro,Chevan 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys-None. San Jose St. (3-1,1-0) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (3-3,1-1)

Date: Oct 01, 2022 • Site: Laramie, Wyoming • Stadium: Jonah Field at War M

Attendance: 17765

Kickoff time: 5:31pm

• End of Game: 9:16pm • Total elapsed time: 03:44

Officials: Referee: Davis,Timothy; Umpire: Orsot,Rico; Linesman: Powell,Henriett; Line judge: Hoslett,Steve; Back judge: Lewis,Robert; Field judge: McNally,Eric; Side judge: Claiborne,Keith;

Temperature: 0 • Wind: • Weather: Rain

“We had a hard time with some contested balls and that seems to be a broken record. Typically, where we were able to get some movement up front with our offensive line, we got taken to the woodshed.

“It’s a disappointing loss, but that’s a good football team (San Jose State).

“We got beat on offense. We got beat on defense. We came out ahead in the kicking game, but that’s not enough to beat a good football team. It was a rough night. As a coach, I have to encourage these guys to stay in the fight. I don’t think there’s going to be a quit in them. But we’ve got to bounce back. There’s a lot to play for. We have to get ready for New Mexico on the road.”

SEASON IN REVIEW SEASON IN REVIEW NEW MEXICO RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys (4-3 overall, 2-1 MW) erased an early 14-0 hole in 27-14 win over New Mexico in University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M. on Saturday evening. It marked the Cowboys third comeback victory of the season with the Cowboy defense holding the Lobos to under 100 yards of offense in the second half.

“It was a huge win for us tonight and it is tough to win here at New Mexico, UW Head coach Craig Bohl said. We overcame adversity tonight. We hunkered down on defense and made some plays on offense, and it is great to win on the road. Our guys have really hung in there after the start, and we started the second half strong and that was a tipping point. We are young and had some untimely things happen, but we came back strong and will fix those. We need the bye week and have played weeks of hard nose football.”

The Cowboys recorded 304 yards of total offense on the night passing for 174 yards and rushing for 130 yards. The Lobos recorded 319 yards of total offense with 197 yards on the ground and 122 yards passing. Wyoming forced three turnovers in the contest and held the Lobos to 2-of-13 on third down.

Wyoming was led offensively by quarterback Andrew Peasley as he threw for 174 yards on 10-of-21 passing with two touchdowns. Tight end Treyton Welch had a career day with 87 yards receiving on four catches with a career-high two touchdowns. Running back Dawaiian McNeely rushed for a career-high 62 yards. Running back Titus Swen added 50 yards rushing and 43 yards receiving.

The Wyoming defense was paced by linebacker Easton Gibbs with 13 tackles tying a career best. Nickel Wrook Brown in his first start recorded a career-high 10 tackles. Defensive tackle Gavin Meyer added six tackles along with two sacks in the contest. He also blocked a field goal. Corners Cameron Stone and Jakorey Hawkins added interceptions in the contest.

12-62; Swen, Titus 16-50; Braasch, Joseph 3-9; Peasley, Andrew 5-6; Wieland, Wyatt 1-4; James, D.Q. 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 1. New Mexico-Kendrick,Miles 19-72; Jones,Nate 17-66; Holaday,Justin 6-28; Hullaby,Jaden 5-25; Wooden,Bobby 1-6.

PASSING: Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 10-21-0-174. New Mexico-Kendrick,Miles 11-17-1-107; Holaday,Justin 1-4-1-15; Hall,Trae 0-1-0-0; TEAM 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Wyoming Cowboys-Welch, Treyton 4-87; Swen, Titus 2-43; Cobbs, Joshua 1-16; Wieland, Wyatt 1-14; Christensen, P. 1-8; O'Brien, Colin 1-6. New Mexico-Erickson,Andrew 2-46; Queen,Elijah 2-31; Jourdain,Christ 2-18; Wooden,Bobby 2-16; Jones,Nate 2-6; Sanders,Jah'Mar 2-5.

INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming Cowboys-Stone, Cameron 1-38; Hawkins, Jakore 1-0. New Mexico-None.

FUMBLES: Wyoming Cowboys-McNeely,Dawaiia 1-0; Wieland, Wyatt 1-0. New Mexico-Jones,Nate 1-0; Erickson,Andrew 1-1.

Wyoming Cowboys (4-3,2-1) vs. New Mexico (2-4,0-3)

Date: Oct 08, 2022 • Site: Albuquerque, New Mex • Stadium: University Stadium

Attendance: 14226

Kickoff time: 5:08pm • End of Game: 8:31pm • Total elapsed time: 03:23

Officials: Referee: Cuttone,Mike; Umpire: Malepeai,Ian; Linesman: Downum,Greg; Line judge: Owens,Carlos; Back judge: Aaronian,Michae; Field judge: Castleberry,Tre;

Side judge: Corona,Richard; Temperature:

The Lobos were led by Kendrick offensively with 107 yards passing going 11-of-17. He also rushed for 72 yards in the game. Cody Moon led the Lobo defense with nine tackles on the night.

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UTAH STATE RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys led from start to finish on Saturday night to win their fifth game of the season in a 28-14 home victory over Utah State on Homecoming. A crowd of 21,420 saw the Cowboys improve to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in the Mountain West to take sole possession of second place in the Mountain Division. Utah State is now 3-5 and 2-2 in the Mountain West.

The Cowboy offense exploded for 529 yards of total offense, which is the most this season for the Pokes and the most since UW totaled 531 yards in a 52-38 win over Kent State in last year’s Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. It was the most yards of total offense for the Cowboys in a conference game since tallying 604 yards of total offense against Utah State in 2021 in a 44-17 road win in Logan, Utah.

Defensively, Wyoming held the Aggies to 217 yards of total offense, which was the second lowest offensive output by an opponent this year -- second only to Northern Colorado’s 147 total yards.

Wyoming won the Bridger Rifle traveling trophy for the fourth time since the traveling trophy was established in 2013. The Bridger’s Battle portion of the series between the Cowboys and Aggies now stands at 5-4 in favor of Utah State. Wyoming has won four of the last six meetings between the two long-time rivals in a series that dates back to 1903. Wyoming is now 48-46-3 in Homecoming games and is 43-27-2 in Homecoming games played in War Memorial Stadium.

The Wyoming offense was fueled by two 100-yard rushers in Titus Swen, who rushed for 160 yards and D.Q. James, who ran for 120. It was Swen’s fifth 100-yard rushing game of his career. His only two better games were a 169-yard rushing performance at Utah State a year ago and a 166-yard game against Colorado State in 2021. For James, it was the first 100-yard rushing game of his career. Swen also rushed for a career best three touchdowns on the night, and he added a two-point conversion following UW’s final TD for a total of 20 points in the game. He previously scored three rushing TDs against Northern Colorado earlier this season.

RUSHING: Utah St.-Tyler Jr.,Calvi 15-83; Davenport,Bisho 18-19; Briggs,Robert 2-6; Vaughn,Terrell

1-5. Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 28-160; James, D.Q. 10-120; Peasley, Andrew 6-29; Pelissier, Will 1-13; Braasch, Joseph 4-9; TEAM 1-minus 1.

PASSING: Utah St.-Davenport,Bisho 17-26-1-104. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 13-26-0-199.

RECEIVING: Utah St.-Cobbs,Brian 5-45; Vaughn,Terrell 5-21; Tyler Jr.,Calvi 2-15; Sterzer,Josh 1-13; Davis,NyNy 1-10; Rowan,Kyrese 1-2; Davenport,Bisho 1-0; Briggs,Robert 1-minus 2. Wyoming Cowboys-Wieland, Wyatt 6-94; Welch, Treyton 3-39; O'Brien, Colin 1-46; Cobbs, Joshua 1-11; Swen, Titus 1-5; Marcotte, Jacks 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Utah St.-None. Wyoming Cowboys-Ekeler, Wyett 1-minus 2.

FUMBLES: Utah St.-None. Wyoming Cowboys-Wieland, Wyatt 1-1.

Utah St. (3-5,2-2) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (5-3,3-1)

Date: Oct 22, 2022

Attendance: 21420

• Site: Laramie, Wyoming • Stadium: Jonah Field at War M

Kickoff time: 7:59pm

• End of Game: 11:06pm

• Total elapsed time: 03:06

Officials: Referee: McNeill,Cal; Umpire: Williams,David; Linesman: Shoup,George;

Line judge: Kuntz,Jack; Back judge: Moore,Al; Field judge: Wirfel,Brian;

Side judge: Bessant,Tom;

Temperature: 0 • Wind: • Weather: Cloudy

Cowboy junior quarterback Andrew Peasley completed 13 of 26 passes for 199 yards. He added 29 rushing yards for 228 yards of total offense. His favorite target on the night was wide receiver Wyatt Wieland, who caught a career high six passes for a career best 94 yards.

On defense, the Cowboys recorded 6.0 sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss led by defensive end DeVonne Harris, who recorded 3.0 sacks and defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole, who was credited with 1.0 sack and nine tackles. Bertagnole and middle linebacker Easton Gibbs both registered nine tackles to lead Wyoming. Safety Wyett Ekeler intercepted Utah State quarterback Bishop Davenport to create Wyoming’s one takeaway on the night. It was the first interception of Ekeler’s career. The Cowboys committed only one turnover when Wieland muffed a punt in the second quarter that was recovered by USU’s Jamie Nance.

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HAWAI'I RECAP Box

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys earned their sixth win of the 2022 season on Saturday with a 27-20 road victory over the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors, and with that sixth win earned bowl eligibility for the sixth time in the past seven seasons.

The Cowboys’ victory on Saturday night was fueled by an outstanding rushing attack and a defense that made numerous key plays at critical moments in the game. UW rushed for 365 yards, which was a season high and marked the second consecutive week the Pokes rushed for over 300 yards. UW rushed for 330 against Utah State a week ago. Wyoming added 76 passing yards for 441 yards of total offense, and the Pokes averaged 7.5 yards per play on 59 total offensive plays.

Against Hawai’i, four different Cowboy running backs contributed. Junior starter Titus Swen carried five times for 14 yards before he was forced out of the game at the end of the first quarter due to injury. Redshirt freshman D.Q. James came in to lead UW with a career high 179 rushing yards. It was the second consecutive week that James rushed for over 100 yards. He had 120 a week ago against Utah State. Sophomore Dawaiian McNeely added a career best 81 yards on only four carries, including a 61-yard TD dash in the fourth quarter that gave Wyoming a lead that it would never relinquish. Junior quarterback Andrew Peasley carried 14 times for 71 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns of 35 and four yards, and redshirt freshman Joey Braasch contribued 18 yards on five carries.

The Cowboys were able to break up several pass plays at critical times. Sophomore cornerback Cameron Stone broke up three Hawai’i pass attempts. Sophomore safety Wyett Ekeler added two pass breakups, and redshirt freshman defensive end Braden Siders tipped another pass at the line of scrimmage. Sophomore linebackers Shae Suiaunoa and Easton Gibbs led the Cowboys in tackles with eight and seven tackles, respectively. Ekeler also added seven tackles.

RUSHING: Wyoming Cowboys-James, D.Q. 14-179; McNeely,Dawaiia 4-81; Peasley, Andrew 14-71; Braasch, Joseph 5-18; Swen, Titus 5-14; Pelissier, Will 1-4; TEAM 1-minus 2. Hawaii-Hines,Tylan 11-103; Parson,Dedrick 12-29; Schager,Brayden 4-14; Manning,Ilm 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 1.

PASSING: Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 7-15-2-76. Hawaii-Schager,Brayden 23-45-0-205; Scott,Dior 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 3-50; Welch, Treyton 2-16; Braasch, Joseph 1-8; James, D.Q. 1-2. Hawaii-Bowens,Zion 4-35; Cenacle,Nick 4-22; Parson,Dedrick 3-48; Mokiao-Atimalal 3-34; Hines,Chuuky 3-24; Scott,Dior 2-23; Murray,Jordan 2-10; Hines,Tylan 1-5; Phillips,Caleb 1-4.

INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming Cowboys-None. Hawaii-Manuma,Peter 2-30.

FUMBLES: Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 1-0. Hawaii-Scott,Dior 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys (6-3,4-1) vs. Hawaii (2-7,1-3)

Date: Oct 29, 2022 • Site: Honolulu, Hawaii • Stadium: Clarence T.C. Ching

Attendance: 9346

Kickoff time: 6:07pm

• End of Game: 9:14pm

• Total elapsed time: 03:06

Officials: Referee: Davis,Timothy; Umpire: Orsot,Rico; Linesman: Powell,Henriett; Line judge: Hoslett,Steve; Back judge: Lewis,Robert; Field judge: McNally,Eric; Side judge: Claiborne,Keith; Temperature:

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COLORADO STATE RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys (7-3 overall, 5-1 MW) rallied back from a 10-point deficit to defeat the Colorado State Rams (2-8, 2-4 MW) by a score of 14-13 on Saturday evening in Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo. It marked the fifth comeback win for the Cowboys this season. Backup quarterback Jayden Clemons connected with wide receiver Alex Brown on a 32-yard touchdown in the fourth that proved to be the winning score, as Wyoming earned the Bronze Boot for the 45th time.

The Cowboys have comeback wins this season over against Tulsa, Air Force, New Mexico and Hawai’i.

Wyoming has now won four-straight games for the longest winning streak since winning four-straight to open last season. The three-game win streak on the road is the longest since 1999 when Wyoming won at Air Force, Louisiana-Monroe and at Utah. The Pokes have also won six of their last seven contests.

“We certainly dug ourselves a hole in the beginning, but the effort was great and for a young team to go on the road and keep believing was great to see,” UW head coach Craig Bohl. “It was a very physical game tonight and I’m sure Colorado State feels the same as well. This goes down as one of the classic Wyoming vs. Colorado State rivalry games. We did a good job offensively in the second half getting to the second level on the runs. The quarterback run game was also good for us tonight. But we are going to enjoy the night and start getting ready for Boise State tomorrow.”

Wyoming allowed only six points defensively with the Rams recording 372 yards of offense with 251 yards through the air and 121 yards on the ground. Offensively, Wyoming had 236 yards of total offense rushing for 142 yards and passing for 94 yards. The Cowboy defense recorded five sacks and now have 18 sacks in their last four games.

Clemons finished the game 7-of-11 passing for 90 yards with a touchdown and added 32 yards on the ground with a touchdown. He entered the game in the second quarter and led the Pokes to their first score. Running back Titus Swen rushed for 73 yards to lead the team. Tight end Parker Christensen added four catches for 32 yards to lead the team.

RUSHING: Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 16-73; Clemons, Jayden 5-32; James, D.Q. 6-24; McNeely,Dawaiia 6-21; Pelissier, Will 1-1; Peasley, Andrew 3-minus 9. Colorado St.-Morrow,Avery 22-104; Millen,Clay 11-17.

PASSING: Wyoming Cowboys-Clemons, Jayden 7-11-0-90; Peasley, Andrew 2-4-1-4. Colorado St.-Millen,Clay 18-26-1-251.

RECEIVING: Wyoming Cowboys-Christensen, P. 4-32; Swen, Titus 2-4; Brown, Alex 1-32; Cobbs, Joshua 1-18; Welch, Treyton 1-8. Colorado St.-Horton,Tory 8-168; Ross-Simmons,Ju 4-47; Brown,Louis 2-7; Montini,Peter 1-20; Arkin,Tanner 1-4; Morrow,Avery 1-3; Thomas,Jaylen 1-2.

INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming Cowboys-Harrell, Deron 1-0. Colorado St.-Blackburn,Henry 1-0.

FUMBLES: Wyoming Cowboys-None. Colorado St.-Horton,Tory 1-1.

Wyoming Cowboys (7-3,5-1) vs. Colorado St. (2-8,2-4)

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Attendance: 30300

Kickoff time: 5:02pm

• Site: Fort Collins, Colora • Stadium: Canvas Stadium

• End of Game: 8:12pm

• Total elapsed time: 03:09

Officials: Referee: Watson,Christia; Umpire: Schindler,John; Linesman: Bascue,Bret; Line judge: Gragg,Justin; Back judge: Lynn,Robert; Field judge: Binford,Matt; Side judge: Hoeft,Danny;

Temperature: 40 • Wind: E 5mph • Weather: Sunny

“Clemons certainly played well tonight,” Bohl said. “He hasn’t gotten a lot of repetition, but he has studied well and made some big plays and certainly his pass to Alex Brown was huge.”

The Cowboy defense was led by Easton Gibbs with 12 tackles on the night. He also added a sack and two tackles for loss. Safety Isaac White added eight tackles with linebacker Shae Suiaunoa adding seven along with a career-high seven from nose tackle Gavin Meyer. Defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole added six tackles and a career-high two sacks.

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RECAP: Saturday night’s final home game of the 2022 season for Wyoming saw the Cowboys do what they’ve done throughout the season -- fight to the very end. But for the first time this year, Wyoming lost a game decided by one score as Boise State held off the Cowboys for a 20-17 road victory in Laramie. Wyoming is now 7-4 overall and 5-2 in Mountain West play. Boise State improved to 8-3 and 7-0 in conference play and clinched the Mountain Division title.

Wyoming had won four games this season decided by seven or fewer points and the Cowboys had recorded five come-from-behind wins, but that was not to be the case on Saturday.

The Cowboys played without several key players on the night, including quarterback Andrew Peasley, defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole and running back D.Q. James. But the Cowboys responded how they have all season by having other players step in and play well. Bohl applauded his team’s effort after the game.

“I’m proud of the effort our guys played with and we made a lot of plays tonight, but they (Boise State) made one more play than what we did and we lost the game,” Bohl said. “We have an emerging football team. We had guys out there tonight, like some of our defensive tackles, who hadn’t played a lot this year but because of injured players we called on those guys and they played their hearts out. It is a gut punch, but we’ll bounce back. This football team has to hang together and move forward and get ready to play Fresno State.

“A lot of ups and downs in this ball game. I’m proud of our players -- how hard they played. They went out and competed. Hats off to Boise State. They are an excellent football team, and they’re well coached.

“We knew we’d have an opportunity to win if we played well and a couple things went our way and it about did.”

RUSHING: Boise St.-Holani,George 20-132; Jeanty,Ashton 13-91; Green,Taylen 9-47; TEAM 1-minus 1. Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 19-212; McNeely,Dawaiia 5-38; Clemons, Jayden 7-26; Wieland, Wyatt 1-2.

PASSING: Boise St.-Green,Taylen 20-34-0-211. Wyoming Cowboys-Clemons, Jayden 3-16-3-30.

RECEIVING: Boise St.-Caples,Latrell 5-39; Bowens,Billy 4-77; Holani,George 3-9; Koetter,Davis 2-38; Cobbs,Stefan 2-36; Smith,Riley 2-13; Hopper,Tyneil 1-4; Jeanty,Ashton 1-minus 5. Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 2-13; Swen, Titus 1-17.

INTERCEPTIONS: Boise St.-Skinner,JL 2-3; Robinson,Rodney 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

FUMBLES: Boise St.-Holani,George 1-1; Koetter,Davis 1-1. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

Boise St. (8-3,7-0) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (7-4,5-2)

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Attendance: 17345

• Stadium: Jonah Field at War M

• Site: Laramie, Wyoming

Kickoff time: 5:02pm • End of Game: 8:14pm • Total elapsed time: 03:11

Officials: Referee: Mar,Kevin; Umpire: Fitzgerald,Marl; Linesman: Edwards,Bradfor; Line judge: Reilly,Scott; Back judge: Nixon,Lyndon; Field judge: Smith,Randy; Side judge: Murphy,James;

Temperature: 23 • Wind: SW 10mph

• Weather: Clear

Cowboy running back Titus Swen had a career best night running behind a Wyoming offensive line who played outstanding, consistently opening up holes. Swen ended the game with a career high 212 rushing yards, including his 83-yard TD run. The junior averaged 11.2 yards per carry on 19 carries. He also caught one pass for 17 yards to account for 229 all-purpose yards. For the 2022 season, Swen has 964 yards on the season and will need just 36 yards the rest of this season to record his first 1,000yard rushing season.

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FRESNO STATE RECAP

RECAP: The Wyoming Cowboys could not overcome miscues in a 30-0 loss to Mountain Division Champion Fresno State (8-4 overall, 7-1 MW) on Friday evening in Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, Calif. Wyoming finishes the regular-season with a 7-5 overall record and a 5-3 record in the Mountain West Conference, finishing in second place in the Mountain West Mountain Division. The Cowboys were picked to finish fifth in the Mountain Division in the preseason media poll.

“It was a rough night for us, and I think Fresno State played well,” UW head coach Craig Bohl said. “Our guys fought hard, and our younger guys got some reps. We will learn from this. Fresno State has a great quarterback and defense. We couldn’t establish the running game tonight. Overall, our defense really scrapped tonight, and we will move forward from there. We will get ready for the Bowl game and a special opportunity to play one more game this season.”

The Cowboys were missing several key players on Friday night due to recent injuries, including defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole, wide receiver Alex Brown, fullback/tight end Parker Christensen, cornerback Jakorey Hawkins, running back D.Q. James, running back Dawaiian McNeely, wide receiver Will Pelissier and tight end Treyton Welch.

Wyoming recorded 191 yards of total offense passing for 104 yards and rushing for 87 yards. Wyoming held Fresno State to only 297 yards of offense over 100 yards below their season average and 100 yards below their average yards passing per game at 183 for the night.

The Cowboy defense was paced by Easton Gibbs with 12 tackles, as he went over 100 for the season becoming the 61st player in Wyoming history to record 100-plus tackles in a season. Oluwaseyi Omotosho recorded a career-high eight tackles including a sack.

RUSHING: Wyoming Cowboys-Swen, Titus 24-75; Wieland, Wyatt 1-7; Peasley, Andrew 4-5. Fresno State-Mims,Jordan 16-52; Sherrod,Malik 9-48; Gilliam,Elijah 4-33; Dalena,Mac 1-1; TEAM 1-minus 1; Haener,Jake 3-minus 19.

PASSING: Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 12-29-2-104. Fresno State-Haener,Jake 21-32-0-183.

RECEIVING: Wyoming Cowboys-Cobbs, Joshua 4-30; Gyllenborg, Joh 3-21; O'Brien, Colin 2-31; Miles, Nick 1-11; Marcotte, Jacks 1-7; Wieland, Wyatt 1-4. Fresno State-Pope,Zane 6-83; Remigio,Nikko 5-39; Moreno-Cropper, 3-20; Dalena,Mac 3-20; Mims,Jordan 1-7; Brooks,Erik 1-6; Pauwels,Raymond 1-5; Boust,Jake 1-3.

INTERCEPTIONS: Wyoming Cowboys-None. Fresno State-Langley,Malachi 1-11; Lockridge,Camer 1-minus 5.

FUMBLES: Wyoming Cowboys-None. Fresno State-None.

Wyoming Cowboys (7-5,5-3) vs. Fresno State (8-4,7-1)

Date: Nov 25, 2022 • Site: Fresno, • Stadium: Valley Children's St

Attendance: 40214

Kickoff time: 7:05pm • End of Game: 10:26pm • Total elapsed time: 03:20

Officials: Referee: Cuttone,Mike; Umpire: Malepeai,Ian; Linesman: Downum,Gregory; Line judge: Owens,Carlos; Back judge: Aaronian,Michae; Field judge: Castleberry,Tre; Side judge: Corona,Richard;

Temperature: 0 • Wind: SE 1mph • Weather: Sunny

The Wyoming offense was paced by quarterback Andrew Peasley passing for 104 yards on 12-of-29 passing. Running back Titus Swen rushed for 75 yards going over 1,000 for the season. He is the 12th Cowboy to rush for 1,000 yards as that has been done 16 times. Wide receiver Josh Cobbs grabbed four passes for 23 yards. John Michael Gyllenborg recorded a career high three catches for 21 yards.

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BARSTOOL SPORTS ARIZONA BOWL VS. OHIO RECAP

RECAP: In one of the most exciting finishes of the college bowl season, the Wyoming Cowboys took a 24-21 lead with 2:08 remaining in regulation, but the Ohio Bobcats came back to send the game to overtime with a 56-yard field goal with only four seconds remaining. In overtime, Wyoming place-kicker John Hoyland gave the Cowboys a 2721 lead in the first OT, but on a third and eight on Ohio’s first overtime possession the Bobcats completed a 10-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone to capture a 30-27 win in the 2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl.

For the Cowboys, it broke a three-game winning streak in bowl games. But the Cowboys ended the season with many accomplishments for a team that began the season picked to finish fifth in the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. Wyoming ended the season with a 7-6 record, finished second in the MW Mountain Division and won seven games for the fifth time in the past seven seasons (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022). UW also appeared in its fifth bowl game in the past seven seasons (2016 Poinsettia Bowl, 2017 and 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowls and 2019 and 2022 Arizona Bowls), which is the most successful period in the 126-year history of Cowboy Football.

• Sophomore place-kicker John Hoyland kicked his 21st and 22nd field goals of the 2022 season, setting a new Wyoming single-season school record.

• Sophomore linebacker Easton Gibbs recorded 10 tackles in the Arizona Bowl to improve his season total to 121. That ties him for the 18th best single-season tackle total in school history, tying him with former Cowboy linebackers Bruce Mowry (1983 season) and Jim Talich (1997 season).

• Junior tight end Treyton Welch caught a singlegame best five passes for a career best 91 yards vs. Ohio.

RUSHING: Ohio-Bangura,Sieh 25-138; Harris,CJ 10-52; McCormick,Nolan 2-6; Jones,Jacoby 1-5. Wyoming Cowboys-Vaughn, Jordon 16-67; Scott, Sam 3-11; Clemons, Jayden 2-10; Peasley, Andrew 11-9; Marquez, Ryan 1-8.

PASSING: Ohio-Harris,CJ 20-33-0-184; Jones,Jacoby 0-1-0-0. Wyoming Cowboys-Peasley, Andrew 18-30-1-186.

RECEIVING: Ohio-Cross,Miles 4-39; Wiglusz,Sam 4-27; Bangura,Sieh 4-18; Jones,Jacoby 3-44; Burton,Alec 2-26; Bostic,James 1-15; Foster,Tyler 1-10; Kacmarek,Will 1-5. Wyoming Cowboys-Welch, Treyton 5-91; Marquez, Ryan 4-38; Brown, Alex 3-28; Sargent, Jalen 2-12; Wieland, Wyatt 2-10; Merritt, Caleb 1-6; Driskill, Caleb 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Ohio-Cox Jr.,Torrie 1-15. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

FUMBLES: Ohio-Wiglusz,Sam 1-1; Harris,CJ 1-0. Wyoming Cowboys-None.

Ohio (10-4,7-1) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (7-6,5-3)

Stadium: Arizona Stadium

Date: Dec 30, 2022 • Site: Tucson, Arizona

Attendance: 27691

Kickoff time: 2:40pm

End of Game: 6:16pm • Total elapsed time: 03:36

Officials: Referee: Parker,Jeremy; Umpire: Yates,Jason; Linesman: Slaughter,Stuar; Line judge: Vinson,Jason; Back judge: Whaley,Larry; Field judge: Jackson,Grant; Side judge: Blackwell,Barry;

• Redshirt freshman running back Jordon Vaughn, playing in his first game for Wyoming, carried the ball 16 times for 67 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.

• Junior wide receiver Ryan Marquez caught a career high three passes for a career best 38 yards.

• Sophomore wide receiver Alex Brown caught a career best three passes.

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NCAA RECORDS NCAA RECORDS

(The NCAA only recognizes regular-season totals, which are reflected here. School records throughout the rest of this section include bowl-game statistics.)

I NDIVIDUAL NCAA R ANKINGS

Marcus Harris, Wide Receiver, 1993-96

Most Career Receiving Yards: No. 5 4,518 - 1993-96

Most 1,400-Yard Receiving Seasons: Tie No. 1 3 - 1993-96

Most Touchdown Receptions in a Career: Tie No. 20 38 - 1993-96

Single-Season Yards per Game: 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, Placekicker, 1976-78

Longest Field Goal Made: Tie No. 11 62 yards vs. Colorado State 1977

Kevin Lowe, Running Back, 1981-84

Highest Average Gain per Rush in a Single-Game (min. 10 rushes): No. 1 30.2 - vs. South Dakota State, Nov. 10, 1984 (302 in 10)

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.

ANDREW WINGARD (#28) concluded his Wyoming career with 454 career tackles. That tied him for the Mountain West Conference record, ranked him No. 2 on the Wyoming career list and ranked him No. 20 in NCAA history.

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. 15 152.7 rating - 1995-96

Brett Smith, Quarterback, 2011-13

Most Yards of Total Offense in a Single Game: No. 10 640 - 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 13 players): 640 - vs. Hawai’i, Nov. 23, 2013 (498 passing, 142 rushing)

Brian Hendricks, Linebacker, 2008-11

Most Tackles in a Single Game: Tied No. 21 23 - vs. Air Force, Oct. 17, 2009

Andrew Wingard, Safety, 2016-18

Most Tackles in a Career: Tied No. 21 454 Total Tackles - 2016-18

Most Solo Tackles in a Career: No. 15 274 Solo Tackles - 2015-18

John Hoyland, Place-kicker, 2020-present

Season Field Goals Made Per Game: No. 22 2.17 (13/14)

Season Field-Goal Percentage: No. 22 .929

Field-Goal Percentage: 2020 annual champion .929

NCAA RECORDS NCAA RECORDS

(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. 21 14.4 - 1950 (130 points in 9 games, 15 touchdowns

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

I NDIVIDUAL NCAA A NNUAL C HAMPIONS RECEIVING

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

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)

KICKOFF RETURNS

Earl Ray, 1941, Total Kickoff Return Yards, 496 yards (23 kickoff returns)

PUNT RETURNS

Vic Washington, 1966, Total Punt Return Yards, 443 yards(34 punt returns)

INTERCEPTIONS

Brian Lee, 1997, Interception Average, 0.73 interceptions per game (8 in 11)

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)

T EAM NCAA R ECORDS SCORING

Most Points Scored, Both Teams (Regulation or Overtime): No. 4 135 - Nov. 12, 2016 at UNLV – UNLV 69, Wyoming 66 (3OT)

Most Points Scored in a Single Game: 103 - vs. Colorado State College

Nov. 5, 1949 (15 TDs, 13 XPt.)

Most Touchdowns Scored in a Game: 15 - vs. Colorado State College

Nov. 5, 1949 (9 Rush., 6 Pass.)

Most Extra Points Made Kicking 13 - vs. Colorado State College in a Single-Game:

Nov. 5, 1949

DEFENSE

Highest Average Rushing Yards Lost Per Game by Opponent in a Single Season: 70.1 - 1968 (701 in 10 games on 458 rushes)

Highest per Game Average of Opponent Turnovers in a Single Season: 5.44 - 1950 (49 in 9 games, one of four teams)

LONGEST SERIES

Wyoming vs. Colorado State - 24th longest series in NCAA History

T EAM NCAA A NNUAL C HAMPIONS A

Undefeated and Untied Teams

1967 (10-0), 1956 (10-0), 1950 (9-0)

Passing Offense

1996 359.2 yards per game

Total Defense

1968 206.8 yards per game

1960 149.6 yards per game

Turnovers Forced

2017 38

Turnover Margin

2017 14/38

Rushing Defense

1967 42.3 yards per game

1966 38.5 yards per game

1960 82.4 yards per game

Kickoff Returns (Offense)

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

Brian Lee (#45) led the nation in 1997 in interception average, picking off eight passes in 11 contests, or 0.73 per game.

Ryan Yarborough (#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).

RECEIVING RECEIVING

S INGLE -G AME SINGLE-GAME YARDS

Marcus Harris (#23) owns virtually every receiving record in University of Wyoming history — most yards receiving in a career (4,518), career receptions (259), receiving yards in a single season (1,650), receptions in a single season (109), yards in a single game (260) and receptions in a single game (16). Harris also led the nation in receiving for two seasons, 1994 and 1996, and ranked second in 1995.

C AREER

S INGLE -S EASON

SINGLE-SEASON

SINGLE-GAME RECEPTION LEADERS

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS TOTAL YARDS

Career: 4518 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96

Single-Season: 1650 -Marcus Harris, 1996

Single-Game: 260 -Marcus Harris, vs. Fresno State 1994

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 98.2 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (4518 in 46)

Single-Season: 137.5 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (1650 in 12)

AVERAGE YARDS PER RECEPTION

Career: 21.7 -Isiah Neyor, 2019-21 (1,126 in 19,20,21)

Single-Season: 24.7 -Archie Gray, 1973 (988 in 40)

Single-Game: 47.5 -Josh Barge, vs. Ole Miss 2004 (95 in 2) 43.0 -Josh Doctson, vs. Colorado St. 2011 (129 in 3)

TOTAL RECEPTIONS

Career: 259 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96

Single-Season: 109 -Marcus Harris, 1996

Single-Game: 16 -Marcus Harris, vs. Iowa State, 1996, and CSU, 1996

AVERAGE RECEPTIONS PER GAME

Career: 5.6 -Marcus Harris, 1993-96 (259 in 46)

Single-Season: 9.1 -Marcus Harris, 1996 (109 in 12)

TOTAL TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS

Career: 42 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93

Single-Season: 16 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993

Single-Game: 4 -Robert Herron, vs. Hawai’i 2013 4 -Marcus Harris, vs. Oklahoma State 1995

AVERAGE TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS PER GAME

Career: 0.9 -Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93 (42 in 46)

Single-Season: 1.3 -Ryan Yarborough, 1993 (16 in 12)

CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE RECEPTION

Career: 49 -Dominic Rufran, vs. Weber State 2011 to New Mexico 2014

47 -Jovon Bouknight, vs. Tennessee 2002 to SDSU 2005

41 -Wendell Montgomery, vs. W. Michigan 1996 to SDSU 1999

Single-Season: 14 -Tanner Gentry, 2016

C AREER

PASSING PASSING

C AREER CAREER TOUCHDOWN

S INGLE -S EASON

Casey Bramlet (#14) holds the UW career record for passing yards. Bramlet, who played from 2000-03, concluded his career with 9,684 yards passing.

S INGLE -G AME

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS TOTAL YARDS

Career: 9684 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03

Single-Season: 4090 Josh Wallwork, 1996

Single-Game: 498 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 293.3 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 22)

Single-Season: 340.8 Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4,090 in 12)

AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS ATTEMPT

Career (Min. 200 Att.): 8.9 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6453 in 729)

Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 9.2 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (920 in 100)

Single-Game (Min. 15 Att.): 15.3 Josh Wallwork, vs. UNLV 1996 (305 in 20)

AVERAGE YARDS PER PASS COMPLETION

Career (Min. 134 Comp.): 17.7 Steve Cockreham, 1971-73 (2,702 in 153)

Single-Season (Min. 67 Comp.): 19.9 Scott Runyan, 1984 (1353 in 68)

Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 25.4 Gary Fox, vs. Arizona 1971(305 in 12)

TOTAL PASS ATTEMPTS

Career: 1378 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03

Single-Season: 467 Brett Smith, 2013 467 Craig Burnett, 1987

Single-Game: 65 Craig Burnett, vs. San Diego State 1986

PASSING PASSING

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS

AVERAGE PASS ATTEMPTS PER GAME

Career: 39.2 Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (667 in 17)

Single-Season: 39.3 Casey Bramlet, 2001 (432 in 11)

TOTAL PASS COMPLETIONS

Career: 767 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03

Single-Season: 293 Brett Smith, 2013

Single-Game: 37 Corey Bramlet, vs. San Diego State 2005 37 Craig Burnett, vs. San Diego State 1986

AVERAGE PASS COMPLETIONS PER GAME

Career: 22.2 Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (378 in 17)

Single-Season: 24.4 Brett Smith, 2013 (293 in 12)

HIGHEST PASS-COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

Career (Min. 200 Comp.): 61.9% Brett Smith, 2011-13 (751 of 1212)

Single-Season (Min. 100 Comp.): 63.1% Cameron Coffman, 2015 (152 of 241)

Single-Game (Min. 10 Comp.): 90.9% Gary Fox, vs. AFA 1969 (10 of 11)

TOTAL TOUCHDOWN PASSES

Career: 76 Brett Smith, 2011-13

Single-Season: 33 Josh Wallwork, 1996

Single-Game: 7 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013

AVERAGE TOUCHDOWN PASSES PER GAME

Career: 2.5 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (54 in 22)

Single-Season: 2.8 Josh Wallwork, 1996 (33 in12)

PASS ATTEMPTS WITHOUT BEING INTERCEPTED

Consecutive: 183 Brett Smith, 10/20/12 to 8/31/13

Single-Game: 51 Casey Bramlet, vs. Air Force 2003

LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN

Career (Min. 200 Att.): 2.30% Brett Smith, 2011-13 (28 of 1212)

Single-Season (Min. 100 Att.): 1.38% Phil Davis, 1981 (2 of 145)

MOST PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN

Career: 48 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03

Single-Season: 21 Rick Costello, 1974

Single-Game: 6 Rick Costello, vs. Arizona 1974 6 Casey Bramlet, vs. SDSU 2001

HIGHEST AVERAGE PASS INTERCEPTIONS THROWN PER GAME

Career: 1.3 Craig Burnett, 1986-87 (22 in 17)

Single-Season: 1.9 Rick Costello, 1974 (21 in 11)

LONGEST PASS PLAY

93 – Brett Smith to Robert Herron, vs. San Jose State 2013

PASSING EFFICIENCY

Single Season: Josh Allen, 127.78

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.

ranks sixth on the Wyoming career passing yardage list. Hughes had the third best singleseason passing total in school history when he threw for 3,372 yards in 1993.

Joe Hughes

(#7)

C AREER CAREER

RUSHING RUSHING

S INGLE -G AME SINGLE-GAME YARDS

RECORDS & HISTORY

CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS

TOTAL YARDS

Career: 4287 Brian Hill, 2014-16

Single-Season: 1860 Brian Hill, 2016

Single-Game: 302 Kevin Lowe, vs. South Dakota State 1984

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 112.8 Brian Hill, 2014-16 (4287 in 775)

Single-Season: 135.9 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)

TOTAL RUSHES

Career: 775 Brian Hill, 2014-16

Single-Season: 349 Brian Hill, 2016

Single-Game: 37 Ryan Christopherson, vs. NE Louisiana 1994 37 Steve Cockreham, vs. Arizona State 1972

AVERAGE RUSHES PER GAME

Career: 20.4 Brian Hill, 2014-16 (775 in 28)

Single-Season: 25.0 Ryan Christopherson, 1994 (300 in 12)

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING

Career: 35 Brian Hill, 2014-16

Single-Season: 22 Brian Hill, 2016

Single-Game: 5 Alvester Alexander, 2010

AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING PER GAME

Career: 0.9 Brian Hill, 2014-16 (35 in 38) 0.9 Phil Davis, 1978-81 (30 in 33)

Single-Season: 1.6 Brian Hill, 2016 (22 in 14)

MOST 100-YARD RUSHERS IN ONE GAME

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

98 – Titus Swen, vs. Utah State 2021

S INGLE -S EASON

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).

Devin Moore (#5) became Wyoming’s career rushing leader during the final game of the 2008 season. In his career, Moore rushed for 2,963 yards.

TOTAL OFFENSE TOTAL OFFENSE

S INGLE -G AME SINGLE-GAME YARDS

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS TOTAL

Career: 10365 Brett Smith, 2011-13

Single-Season: 4209 Josh Wallwork, 1996

Single-Game: 640 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 307.0 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 22)

Single-Season: 350.8 Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 12)

AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY

Career: 8.0 Josh Wallwork, 1995-96 (6753 in 845)

Single-Season: 8.0 Josh Wallwork, 1996 (4209 in 525)

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.

C AREER CAREER YARDS

TOTAL PLAYS

Career: 1674 Casey Bramlet, 2000-03

Single-Season: 592 Brett Smith, 2013

Single-Game: 75 Casey Bramlet, vs. UNLV 2001

AVERAGE PLAYS PER GAME

Career: 45.5 Brett Smith, 2011-13 (1593 in 35)

Single-Season: 49.3 Brett Smith, 2013 (592 in 12)

TOTAL POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR (POINTS SCORED AND PASSED FOR)

Career: 582 Brett Smith, 2011-13

(Passed for 76 TDs, rushed for 20 and caught one TD)

Single-Season: 222 Randy Welniak, 1988

(Scored 16 TDs rushing and passed for 21 TDs)

Single-Game: 48 Brett Smith, vs. Hawai’i 2013 (Passed for seven TDs and rushed for one)

AVERAGE POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR PER GAME

Career: 16.6 Brett Smith, 2011-13 (582 in 35)

Single-Season: 19.8 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (178 in 9)

S INGLE -S EASON SINGLE-SEASON YARDS

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.

C AREER

SCORING SCORING

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED

Career: 42 Ryan Yarborough, 1990-93

Single-Season: 22 Brian Hill, 2016

Single-Game: 5 Alvester Alexander, vs. Colorado State, 2010

AVERAGE TOUCHDOWNS SCORED PER GAME

Career: 1.2 Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (34 in 28)

Single-Season: 1.7 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (15 in 9)

TOTAL POINTS SCORED BY KICKING (Extra Points and Field Goals)

Career: 342 Cooper Rothe, 2016-19 (58 Field goals, 160 Extra Points)

Single-Season: 110 Sean Fleming, 1988 (17 Field goals, 59 Extra Points)

Single-Game: 20 Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996 (6 Field goals, 2 Extra Points) 20 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990 (6 FGs, 2 XPTs)

AVERAGE POINTS SCORED BY KICKING

Career: 6.8 Sean Fleming, 1988-91 (324 in 48)

Single-Season: 9.16 John Hoyland, 2020 (55 in 6)

TOTAL EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS

Career: 169 Cooper Rothe, 2016-19

Single-Season: 64 Cooper Rothe, 2016

Cooper Rothe (#40) is the greatest scorer in University of Wyoming history.

Single-Game: 9 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 Eddie Talboom, 1948-50 (133 in 28)

Single-Season: 5.0 Eddie Talboom, 1950 (45 in 9)

TOTAL EXTRA POINTS MADE

Career: 165 Cooper Rothe, 2016-19

Single-Season: 64 Cooper Rothe, 2016

Single-Game: 9 Cory Wedel, vs. Hawai’i 1996; Steve Tobin, vs. UTEP 1981

AVERAGE EXTRA POINTS MADE PER GAME

Career: 3.4 Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 in 41)

Single-Season: 4.6 Cooper Rothe, 2016 (64 in 14)

HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF EXTRA POINTS MADE

Career: 99.0% Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (139 of 140)

CAREER POINTS SCORED

(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing plus extra points and field goals.)

Single-Season: 100.0% John Hoyland, 2022 (28-28); John Hoyland, 2021 (40-40); John Hoyland, 2021 (16-16); 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)

CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE

Career: 128 Cory Wedel, from UNM game 1994 to Fresno St. 1997

Single-Season: 64 Cooper Rothe, 2016

MOST TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPTS

Season: 13 Jimmy Walden, 1959

MOST SUCCESSFUL TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS SCORED

Season: 4 Kevin Ward, 1959

CAREER TOUCHDOWNS SCORED

(Touchdowns scored receiving and rushing.)

MOST SUCCESSFUL TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCORING

Season: 7 Jimmy Walden, 1959 (Passed for 6, Rushed for 1)

TOTAL FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS

Career: 93 Sean Fleming, 1988-91; 93 – Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67

Single-Season: 38 Jerry DePoyster, 1966

Single-Game: 6 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990

Jerry DePoyster, vs. New Mexico 1967

Jerry DePoyster, vs. Brigham Young 1966

Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996

AVERAGE FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS PER GAME

Career: 3.1 Jerry DePoyster, 1965-67 (93 in 30)

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S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS

TOTAL POINTS SCORED

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)

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)

Single-Season: 3.8 Jerry DePoyster, 1966 (38 in 10)

TOTAL FIELD GOALS MADE

Career: 59 Cooper Rothe, 2016-19

Single-Season: 22 John Hoyland, 2022

Single-Game: 6 Sean Fleming, vs. Arkansas State 1990

Cory Wedel, vs. Idaho 1996

AVERAGE FIELD GOALS MADE PER GAME

Career: 1.3 Cory Wedel, 1994-97 (54 in 41) 1.2 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (37 in 30)

Single-Season: 1.8 Bob Jacobs, 1969 (18 in 10) and J.D. Wallum, 2001 (20 in 11)

LONGEST FIELD GOAL MADE 62 Dan Christopulos, vs. Colorado State 1977

Jovon Bouknight

2002-05

Wyoming's career leader in all-purpose yardage.

RETURNS RETURNS

S UMMARY AND M ISCELLANEOUS

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY PUNT RETURN

Career: 3 Vic Washington, 1966-67

Single-Season: 2 Vic Washington, 1966

Single-Game: 1 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

Darnell Clash

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

TOTAL YARDS

Career: 2016 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05

Single-Season: 723 Marcell Gipson, 2009

Single-Game: 219 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 51.6 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1186 in 23)

Single-Season: 56.1 Prentice Rhone, 1993 (617 in 11)

AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN

Career (Min. 12): 33.7 Harry Geldien, 1950-52 (506 in 15)

Single-Season (Min. 1 Per Game): 39.0 Tyler Hall, 2017 (508 in 13)

Single-Game (Min. 2): 64.5 Vic Washington, vs. BYU 1966 (129 in 2)

TOTAL RETURNS

Career: 87 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05

Single-Season: 32 Marcell Gipson, 2009

Single-Game: 8 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005

AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME

Career: 2.5 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (58 in 23)

Single-Season: 2.8 Prentice Rhone, 1993 (31 in 11)

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF RETURN

Career: 2 Tyler Hall, 2017

Single-Season: Same as career list above.

Single-Game: 1 Cameron Stone, 2021

Tyler Hall, Two Times, 2017

Devin Moore, 2007

Alex English, 1999

Peter Gunn, 1988

Archie Gray, 1972

Vic Washington, 1966

Dick Behning, 1960

Sonny Jones, 1948

LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN

100 – Sonny Jones, vs. Colorado State College 1948

PUNT RETURNS

TOTAL YARDS

Career: 1080 Selmer Pederson, 1949-51

Single-Season: 565 Vic Washington, 1967

Single-Game: 145 Vic Washington, 1967

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 50.4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1008 in 20)

Single-Season: 56.5 Vic Washington, 1967 (565 in 10)

AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN

Career (Min. 25): 13.0 Selmer Pederson, 1949-51 (1080 in 83)

Single-Season (Min. 1.5 Per Game): 16.1 Selmer Pederson, 1949 (386 in 24)

Single-Game (Min. 3): 36.3 Selmer Pederson, vs. Montana St. 1949 (109 in 3)

TOTAL RETURNS

Career: 114 Austin Conway, 2016-19

Single-Season: 53 Vic Washington, 1967

Single-Game: 9 Vic Washington, vs. Wichita State 1967

AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME

Career: 4.4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (87 in 20)

Single-Season: 5.3 Vic Washington, 1967 (53 in 10)

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

LONGEST PUNT RETURN

95 – Sonny Jones, vs. Montana State 1948

TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ON BLOCKED PUNTS

Career: 2 - Derrick Martin, 2003-05

Single-Game: 1 – Ghaali Muhammad vs. Texas 2009; Derrick Martin vs. Appalachian St. 2004; Derrick Martin vs. Montana St. 2003; Kofi Shuck vs. Hawaii 1996; John Burrough vs. NE Louisiana 1994; Vince Guinta vs. Montana 1956 COMBINED KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS

TOTAL YARDS

Career: 2286 Darnell Clash, 1980-82

Single-Season: 1018 Darnell Clash, 1980

Single-Game: 219 Jovon Bouknight, vs. Utah 2005 AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 79.9 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 23)

Single-Season: 92.5 Darnell Clash, 1980 (1018 in 11)

AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN

Career (Min. 40): 15.4 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (1837 in 119)

Single-Season (Min. 2 Per Game): 26.0 Jerry Marion, 1962 (519 in 20)

Single-Game (Min. 5): 27.4 Jovon Bouknight,vs.Utah 2005 (219 in 8)

TOTAL RETURNS

Career: 153 Darnell Clash, 1980-82

Single-Season: 65 Darnell Clash, 1980

Single-Game: 13 Prentice Rhone, vs. Oregon State 1993

AVERAGE RETURNS PER GAME

Career: 5.2 Prentice Rhone, 1992-93 (119 in 23) Vic Washington, 1966-67 (103 in 20)

Single-Season: 5.9 Darnell Clash, 1980 (65 in 11)

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS SCORED BY KICKOFF AND PUNT RETURNS

Career: 4 Vic Washington, 1966-67 (1 KOR, 3 PR)

Single-Season: 3 Vic Washington, 1966 (1 KOR, 2 PR)

Single-Game: 1 Held by many, most recently Cameron State, 2021

ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE (Yards gained receiving, rushing and all returns, including interceptions.)

TOTAL YARDS

Career: 5921 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush)

Single-Season: 2008 Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR)

Single-Game: 387 Brian Hill, vs. Fresno State 2014 (281 Rush, 106 Rec.)

AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME

Career: 126.0 Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 (3626 Rec., 2016 KOR, 279 Rush, for a total of 5921 in 47 games)

Single-Season: 167.3 Devin Moore, 2008 (1301 Rush, 40 Rec., 667 KOR)

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.

PUNTING & DEFENSE PUNTING & DEFENSE

SINGLE-SEASON PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS

Galand Thaxton (#90) is Wyoming's career and single-season 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.

P UNTING

TOTAL PUNTS

Career: 292 Austin McCoy, 2008-11

Single-Season: 84 Bob Jacobs, 1970

Single-Game: 12 Bob Jacobs, vs. Arizona State 1970

Bob Jacobs, vs. Houston 1969

Eddie Talboom, vs. Idaho 1950

AVERAGE PUNTS PER GAME

Career: 7.8 Bob Jacobs, 1968-70 (235 in 30)

Single-Season: 8.4 Bob Jacobs, 1970 (84 in 10)

AVERAGE YARDS PER PUNT

Career (Min. 60 Punts): 45.8 Rick Donnelly, 1981-84 (3802 in 83)

Single-Season (Min. 30 Punts): 47.5 Rick Donnelly, 1984 (2990 in 63)

Single-Game (Min. 5 Punts): 57.3 Chuck Spaulding, vs. New Mexico 1951(458 in 8)

LONGEST PUNT

90 – Sean Fleming, vs. Louisville 1989

CAREER PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS (Min. 60 Punts) (Beginning in 1951)

Punter, Year (Yards, Punts)

1. Rick Donnelly, 1983-84 (3,702 yards, 81 punts

SINGLE-GAME PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS

D EFENSIVE L EADERS CAREER TACKLE LEADERS

(Beginning

1975-78

9. 344 Lucas Wacha 2013-16

10. 343 Ward Dobbs 2005-08

SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS

(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)

1. 158 Galand Thaxton 1986 2.

TACKLES TACKLES

DEFENSIVE LEADERS (CONT.) D

SINGLE-GAME TACKLE LEADERS

(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)

1. 23 Brian Hendricks, at Air Force 2009

2. 21 Frank Erzinger, vs. New Mexico 1972

3. 20 Marqueston Huff, at Utah State 2013

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5. 19 Daniel Gleason, at BYU 1968 19

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Jim Talich, at SMU 1997

Chad Muma, at Colorado State 2020

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

CAREER TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS

(Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat)

1. 39.0 Eddie Yarbrough 2012-15

2. 36.0 John Fletcher 2005-09

3. 35.5 Carl Granderson, 2015-2018

4. 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

SINGLE-SEASON TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS

(Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat)

1. 19.0 Patrick Chukwurah 2000 2. 16.0 Carl Granderson, 2017 3. 15.5 Youhanna Ghaifan, 2017 4. 14.0 John Fletcher 2007

5. 13.5 Braden Siders, 2022

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Ken Fantetti, vs. Utah State 1977

Galand Thaxton, at Hawaii 1986 18

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. 49 Mitch Donahue 1987-90

2. 30 Pat Rabold 1985-88

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Jeff Knapton 1984-87

Patrick Chukwurah 1997-00

John Fletcher 2006-09 24

Thomas Williams 1989-93

7. 23 David Edeen 1986-88

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Doug Rigby 1988-91

9. 21.5 Eddie Yarbrough 2012-15 10. 19 Brent Schieffer 1991-94

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SINGLE-SEASON SACK LEADERS

(Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat)

1. 22 Mitch Donahue 1990

2. 19 Jeff Knapton 1987

3. 16 Pat Rabold 1988

4. 14 Pat Rabold 1987

5. 11 Brent Schieffer 1993 11 Thomas Williams 1990

11 Craig Schlichting 1988

11 David Edeen 1988

9. 10.5 John Fletcher, 2007

10. 10 Mitch Donahue 1989 10 Mitch Donahue 1988 10 David Edeen 1987

10 Jim Eliopulos 1981

SINGLE-GAME SACK LEADERS

(Beginning in 1980 when sacks became a stat)

1. 5.0 Dave Edeen, vs. BYU 1988

2. 4.0 Korey Jones, vs. Texas State 2001

3. 3.5 Josh Biezuns, vs. Colorado State 2010

3.5 John Fletcher, vs. UNLV 2007

5. 3.0 17 times in UW history, most recently by: Chad Muma, at UNLV 2020

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

6. 13.0 DeVonne Harris, 2022

Weston Johnson 2009 8. 12.5 John Fletcher 2009

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Eddie Yarbrough 2013

11. 11.0 Alijah Haliburton, 2019

11.0 Logan Wilson 2018

11.0 Kevin Prosser 2016

11.0 Josh Biezuns 2011

11.0 Mitch Unrein 2007

11.0 Randy Tscharner 2003

SINGLE-GAME TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS

(Beginning in 2000 when TFL became a stat)

1. 4.0 Youhanna Ghaifan vs. Texas St. 2017

4.0 Eddie Yarbrough at UNLV 2012

4.0 Korey Jones, vs. Texas State 2011

4.0 Josh Biezuns, vs. Colorado State 2010

4.0 Ward Dobbs, at Tennessee 2008

4.0 John Fletcher, vs. Weber State 2009 4.0 Randy Tscharner, vs. BYU 2003 8.

Chad Muma, at UNLV 2020 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

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.

INTERCEPTIONS INTERCEPTIONS

I NTERCEPTION L EADERS

TOTAL YARDS

Career: 211 Marcus Epps, 2015-2018

Single-Season: 165 Paul Toscano, 1966

Single-Game: 100 Jacque Finn, vs. BYU 2002 99 Blair Burns, vs. Colorado State 2012

* 98 Pete Benedetti, vs. Utah 1984

*Indicates an intercepted fumble return.

AVERAGE YARDS PER 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)

TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS

Career: 17 Brian Lee, 1994-97

Single-Season: 8 Brian Lee, 1996 and 1997

Single-Game: 3 Shamiel Gary, vs. Weber State 2009

3 Selmer Pederson, vs. Denver 1950

3 Brian Lee, vs. SMU 1996

3 Brian Lee, vs. Montana 1997

TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS

Career: 2 Chad Muma, 2018-21; Logan Wilson, 2016-19; Ward Dobbs, 2005-08; Brian Lee, 1994-97; Chuck Kimbrough, 1986-87; Jerry Berry, 1969

Single-Season: 2 Chad Muma, 2021; Ward Dobbs, 2008; Chuck Kimbrough, 1987; Jerry Berry, 1969

Single-Game: 1 Held by many, most recently by Chad Muma vs. Nothern Illinios, 2021

Chad Muma vs. Ball State, 2021

Logan Wilson vs. Utah State, 2019

Kevin Prosser vs. Utah State, 2017

CAREER INTERCEPTION LEADERS

(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)

1. 17 Brian Lee 1994-97

2. 14 Paul Wallace1989-92

3. 10 Mark Thomas 1983-86

10 Andrew Wingard, 2015-18

10 Logan Wilson, 2016-19

6. 9 Tashaun Gipson 2008-11

9 Julius Stinson 2004-07

9 Steve McMillon 1984-1988

9 Michael Davis 1980-81

9 Kevin McClain 1974-76

9 Marcus Epps, 2015-18

SINGLE-SEASON INTERCEPTION LEADERS

(Beginning in 1965 when defensive records began)

1. 8 Brian Lee 1997

8 Brian Lee 1996

3. 6 Mark Thomas 1986

6 Bruce Small 1980

6 Michael Davis 1980

6 Dick Speights 1966

6 Paul Toscano 1966

8. 5 Andrew Wingard, 2017

5 Julius Stinson 2007

5 Chris Dixon 2003

5 Je’Ney Jackson 1997

5 Paul Wallace 1992

5 Junior Marcellus 1992

5 Paul Wallace 1990

5 Darnell Clash 1982

5 Lee Mitchell 1981

5 Mike Dennis 1978

SINGLE-GAME INTERCEPTION LEADERS

(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

Brian Lee (#45) holds Wyoming records for career interceptions (17), single-season interceptions (8) and single-game interceptions (3). The singlegame record he shares with Selmer Pederson and Shamiel Gary.

YEAR

(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)

P ASSING

RECORDS & HISTORY

(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)

R USHING

T OTAL O FFENSE

RECORDS & HISTORY

YEAR - BY - YEAR YEAR - BY - YEAR

(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)

S CORING

K ICKOFF R ETURNS

(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)

P UNT R ETURNS

(The names and statistics in bold indicate single-season records for most receptions or most total yards gained.)

RECORDS & HISTORY

TEAM RECORDS TEAM RECORDS

O FFENSE S INGLE -S EASON

Fewest

Fewest

Fewest

Fewest

Fewest

FIRST DOWNS

D EFENSE S INGLE -S EASON

PASSING

RUSHING DEFENSE

D EFENSE S INGLE -G AME

PASSING DEFENSE

Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 0 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 Fewest Yards Allowed Per Pass Attempt: 0.0 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946 Fewest Yards Allowed Per Pass Comp.: 0.0 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946

Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed: 2 vs. Oklahoma State 1954

Fewest Pass Completions Allowed: 0 vs. Oklahoma State 1954 vs. Denver 1946

RUSHING DEFENSE

Fewest Total Yards Allowed: -104 vs. Utah State 1968

Fewest Yards Allowed Per Rush: -3.0 vs. UTEP 1968 (-60 in 20)

Fewest Rushes Allowed: 18 vs. Virginia 2007, vs. UTEP 1965

TOTAL DEFENSE

Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 25 vs. Wichita State 1966

Fewest Yards Allowed Per Play: 0.4 vs. Wichita State 1966 (25 in 57)

Fewest Plays Allowed: 31 vs. Denver 1946

PUNTING

Most Opponent Punts Forced: 17 vs. San Jose State 1969

Most Opponent Punts Blocked: 2 vs. Colorado Western 1956, vs. Denver 1949

FIRST DOWNS

Fewest Total First DownsAllowed: 2 vs. Montana State 1950

Fewest First Downs Allowed by Rushing: 0 vs. San Jose State 1967, vs. Wichita State 1966 vs. Colorado State College 1948

Fewest First Downs Allowed by Passing: 0 vs. Many teams, most recently at Air Force 2011

FUMBLES CAUSED

Most Total Fumbles by Opponent: 10 vs. New Mexico 1962, vs. Colorado State 1950

Most Total Fumbles Lost by Opponent: 8 vs. Colorado State 1950

INTERCEPTIONS AND INTERCEPTION RETURNS

Total Yards: 119 at Eastern Michigan 2016

Total Interceptions: 6 vs. Brigham Young 1977, vs. Arizona 1974, vs. SDSU 2001

TURNOVERS FORCED

Turnovers: 8 vs. Central Michigan, 2017

ALL - TIME SCORES ALL - TIME SCORES

FRED HESS 1893, *1894, 1898

4-4-0, .500 Record

J. F. SOULE *1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1899

8-1-1, .850 Record

five seasons

*Hess and Soule were co-head coaches during the 1894 season.

none

ROBERT EHLMAN

WILLIAM MCMURRAY 1900-1906

16-11-1, .589 Record

none

none

had a

team, but

games were played because of the influenza epidemic.

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GEORGE McLAREN 1927-1929

7-19-0, .269 Record

1934

W. H. (LONE STAR)

10-13-2, .440 Record

RECORDS & HISTORY

1939

OKIE BLANCHARD

1940

1-7-1, .167 Record one season

BOWDEN WYATT

1953

1954

1955

BERNARD (BUNNY) OAKES

1941-1946

6-20-2, .250 Record six seasons, 1943-45 no team because of WWII

1956

(8-3-0)

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1958

(9-1-0)

1959

Captain: Len Kuczewski

1964

(6-2-2) Captains: Dick Barry, Jeff Hartman

1970

(1-9-0)

1965

(6-4-0) Captains: Darryl Alleman & Tom Wilkinson

1966

(10-1-0)

1960

(8-2-0) Captain: Mark Smolinski

1961

(6-1-2) Captains: Bob Bisacre & Chuck Lamson

1967

(10-1-0)

1971

(4-7-0)

1972

1973

(4-7-0) Captains: Steve Cockreham, Frank Erzinger & Dan Fedore

1968

(7-3-0) Captains: Jim House & Gene Huey S14 at Nebraska (Nebraska ranked 14th)

1974

(2-9-0) Captains:

1969

(6-4-0) Captains: Larry Nels & Tommy Tucker

O11 TEXAS-EL PASO* (UW ranked 18th)

O18 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (UW ranked 16th) W 40-7

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FRED AKERS

1975-1976

10-13-0, .435 Record two seasons

1975

(2-9-0) Captains: Andy Dixon & Aaron

1976

(8-4-0) Captains: Ray Davies, Steve Edwards, Kevin McClain & Paul Nunu

BILL LEWIS

1977-1979

14-20-1, .414 Record three seasons

1977

(4-6-1) Captains: Francis Chesley, Dave Clements & Walter Howard

1982

(5-7-0)

1978

(5-7-0) Captains: Ken Fantetti & Marc Cousins

1983

(7-5-0) Captains: Walt Goffigan, Brad Baumberger & Steve Nighswonger

1987

(10-3-0)

1979

(5-7-0) Captains: Pat Ogrin, Danny Pittman, Vic Baginski, Mike Dennis, Scott Winfield & Hugh Albora

1984

(6-6-0) Captains: Jay Novacek, Joe

Bruce Mowry & Troy

1988

(11-2-0)

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1989

(5-6-0) Captains: Craig Schlichting & Dabby Dawson

1994

(6-6-0) Captains: John Burrough, Ryan Christopherson & Tyrone Williams

1999

(7-4-0) Captains: Dan Delcorio, Robbie Duncan, Jared Jarnagin, Wendell Montgomery, Brian Van Emmerik

1990

(9-4-0) Captains: Mitch Donahue & Shawn Wiggins

1995

(1-10-0)

1996

RECORDS & HISTORY

(4-6-1) Captains: Tom Corontzos, Robert Rivers & Doug Rigby

(10-2-0)

VIC KOENNING

2000

Patrick Chukwurah, Mark Sheller,

2001

(2-9-0) Captains: Leo Caires, Adam Goldberg, Ryan McGuffey & Al Rich

(5-7-0) Captains: Dorell Drake, Jarod Thiele & Matt Swenson

ranked 22nd)

#Inaugural WAC Championship Game

2002

(2-10-0) Captains: Jon Aimone, Casey Bramlet, Ryan McGuffey, J.D. Wallum & Herman White

1997

(8-5-0) Captains: Marques Brigham, Jay Korth, Jeff Leonard, Donovan McComb, Jim Talich, Cory Wedel

9th)

(8-4-0) Captains: Kurt Whitehead, Mike Jones & Joe Hughes

1998

(8-3-0)

Captains: Brian Brown, Demetrius Hamilton, Zach Keiter, Aron Langley, Jeff Smith, Greg Van Leer

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JOE GLENN

2003-2008

30-41-0, .423 six seasons

2003

(4-8-0) Captains: Casey Bramlet & Tyler Gottschalk

2008

(4-8-0) Captains: Ward Dobbs & Devin Moore A 30 OHIO

S 6 AIR FORCE*

S 13 NORTH DAKOTA STATE

Brigham Young* (BYU ranked 14th)

O 4 at New Mexico*

2004

(7-5-0) Captains: Corey Bramlet, Trenton Franz, Zach Morris, Guy Tuell

2009

(7-6-0) Captains: Russ Arnold, John Fletcher Weston Johnson, Darius Terry S 5 WEBER STATE

2013

(5-7-0) Captains: Marqueston Huff, Patrick Mertens, Brett Smith, Tyler Strong

2014

(4-8-0) Captains: Colby Kirkegaard, Dominic Rufran, Darrenn White, Eddie Yarbrough

2005

(4-7-0)

Corey Bramlet, Dusty Hoffschneider, Ron Rockett

2006

O 3 at Florida Atlantic

O 10 NEW MEXICO*

O 17 at Air Force*

O 31 at Utah* (Utah ranked 19th)

N 7 BRIGHAM YOUNG* (BYU ranked 25th)

N 14 at San Diego State*

N 21 TCU* (TCU ranked 4th)

N 27 at Colorado State*

D 19 vs. Fresno State

2010

(3-9-0) Captains: Chris Prosinski, David Leonard, Brian Hendricks, Austyn Carta-Samuels

S 4 SOUTHERN UTAH

S 11 at Texas (UT ranked 5th)

S 18 BOISE STATE (BSU ranked 3rd)

S 25 AIR FORCE* (AF was receiving votes)

O 2 at Toledo

O 9 at TCU* (TCU ranked 5th)

O 16 UTAH* (UW ranked 11th)

O 23 at Brigham Young*

O 30 SAN DIEGO STATE* (SDSU was receiving votes)

N 6 at New Mexico*

N 13 at UNLV*

N 20 COLORADO STATE*

2007

(5-7-0) Captains: Wade Betschart, Sean Claffey, Michael Medina, Devin Moore

2011

6-51

2015

(2-10-0) Captains: Eddie Yarbrough, Cameron Coffman, Shaun Wick, Chase Roullier, Siaosi Hala’api’api, Lucas Wacha

20-25

38-48

31-34

2016

(8-5-0) Captains: Selected each game S 3 WEBER STATE

S 10 TEXAS STATE

S 17 at Bowling Green

S 24 NEBRASKA (Nebraska ranked 9th)

O 8 at Utah State

O 15 UNLV*

O 29 at San Diego State*

N 5 TCU* (TCU was receiving votes)

N 12 at Air Force*

N 19 NEW MEXICO*

2012

(8-6-0) Captains: Marcus Epps, Josh Allen, Lucas Wacha, Chase Roullier, Jacob Hollister

20-31

(4-8-0) Captains: Korey Jones, Nick Carlson, Luke Ruff, Brett Smith

2017

(8-5-0)

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2018

(6-6-0) Captains: Marcus Epps, Nico Evans, Conner Cain, Austin Fort, Andrew Wingard, Logan Wilson

Larry Birleffi

2019

(8-5-0) Captains: Sean Chambers, Austin Conway, Josiah Hall, Josh Harshman, Logan Wilson

#NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl - Tucson, Ariz.

2020

(2-4-0) Captains: Sean Chambers, Garrett Crall, Keegan Cryder, Chad Muma

2021

(7-6-0) Captains: Sean Chambers, Garrett Crall, Keegan Cryder, Chad Muma, Xazavian Valladay

2022

(7-6-0) Captains: Andrew Peasley, Treyton Welch, Easton Gibbs and Cole Godbout

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.

As of end of 2022 season

Birleffi died on September 27, 2008.

LARRY BIRLEFFI, flanked by former UW Athletics Director Paul Roach (on left) acknowledges the crowd on Oct. 17, 1992, the day UW dedicated the press area in the War Memorial Stadium Press Box as “The Larry Birleffi Press Room”.

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M OUNTAIN W EST C ONFERENCE 2022

*Colorado State received a forfeit win over Utah State and the Aggies received a forfeit loss. The win and loss are reflected in the 2020 conference-only standings and, per the NCAA, do not count toward either institution’s overall won-loss record.

RECORDS & HISTORY

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W ESTERN A THLETIC C ONFERENCE 1998

1997

RECORDS & HISTORY

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1982

1978

RECORDS & HISTORY

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1977

S KYLINE /M OUNTAIN S TATES C ONFERENCE

RECORDS & HISTORY

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1945-1943 No football (World War II) 1942

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R OCKY M OUNTAIN A THLETIC C ONFERENCE 1937

1931

RECORDS & HISTORY

UW ASSITANT COACHES UW ASSITANT COACHES

WYOMING ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACHES THROUGH THE YEARS

AAlford, Aaron, 2002

Applewhite, Bryan, 2003-08

Arnsparger, David, 2001

Arroyo, Marcus, 2009-10

BBailey, 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

CCafego, 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

DDaniel, 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

EEasterbrook, John W., 1971-74

Eaton, Lloyd, 1957-61

English, Marty, 2003-11, 2020-2022

Everson, Tom, 1986, 1989-94

FFalks, Frank, 1977-79

Fanoga, Mike, 2009-10

Frazier, Derek, 2021

Frazier, Robert, 1974-77

Fuchs, Scott, 2014-18

Fuller, Leon, 1975-76

GGarza, Willie Mack, 2019

Gatling, Bob, 1977-79

Germer, Chad, 2003-08

Gesser, Jason, 2013

Gilbert, Gary, 1984

Giles, Oscar, 2022-present

Gilmore, Ted, 1997-98

Glenn, Casey, 2007-08

Godette, Cary, 1980-82

Grant, Mike, 2016-present

(The following list began with the 1947 season, when such records began to be kept.)

Grinch, Alex, 2009-11

Gustafson, Burt, 1962-70

HHall, Wayne, 1980

Hammerschmidt, Dan, 2009 Harding, Jim, 2009-13

Hartman, Jeff, 1974

Haug, Gordie, 2015-present

Hazelton, Scottie, 2017-18

Hendricks, Brian, 2023-present 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

Hope, Danny, 1996 House, Jim, 1976-85

Howard, Ermel, 1953-55

Huey, Gene, 1972-73

JJaynes, Oval, 1978-80

Julian, Don, 2002-06

KKaligis, Pete, 2009-2021

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

LLappano, 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

MMallory, 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, 2019-2020

Miller, Burnie, 1955-56

Montgomery, Jerry, 2009-10

Moore, Shannon, 2019-present

Murry, Don, 1977-79

PParker, 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

Polasek, Tim, 2021-present

Pride, Travis, 1999

RRahl, Matt, 2010-13

Ramunno, Joe, 1988

Ray, Jason, 2009-2013

Raye, Jimmy, 1976

Richardson, John, 2014-19

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

SSage, 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

TTaylor, Jack, 1967-74

Tiller, Joe, 1987-88

Tobin, John, 1957-60

Tommerdahl, Mark, 1987-94

Tormey, Chris, 2012-2013

Townsend, John, 1951, 1953-56

Tripodi, Joe, 2022-present

Turchetta, Tom, 2000-02

VVan Diest, Mike, 1978-79, 1991-98

Vaughn, Tom, 1983-84

Vigen, Brent, 2014-2020

Vogt, John, 1984-85

WWallace, 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

ZZenger, Dr. Sheahon. 1997-99

Rocky Long

Mike Van Diest

Gene Huey

Jim House

Joe Tiller

The 1967 Cowboy Coaching Staff (Back Row left to right: Burt Gustafson, Jack Taylor, Paul Roach, Bill Baker and Fritz Shurmur. Kneeling in front is Head Coach Lloyd Eaton.)

COWBOYS IN THE NFL DRAFT COWBOYS IN THE NFL DRAFT

COWBOYS IN THE NFL COWBOYS IN THE NFL

Name, Lettered at Wyoming Pro Team(s), Years

Alvester Alexander, 2009-11 Indianapolis Colts, 2013

Josh Allen, 2016-17 Buffalo Bills, 2018-present

John Arnold, 1975-78 Detroit Lions, 1979-80

Nick Bebout, 1970-72 Atlanta Falcons, 1973-75; Seattle Seahawks, 1976-80

Ron Billingsley, 1964-66 San Diego Chargers, 1967-70; Houston Oilers, 1971-72

Rob Bohlinger, 1995-97 Carolina Panthers, 1998

Jovon Bouknight, 2002-05 Carolina Panthers, 2006-07

Casey Bramlet, 2000-03 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 Jack sonville Jaguars, 1995; Arizona Cardinals, 1996

Patrick Chukwurah, 1997-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-02; Denver Broncos, 2004-06; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2007-08

Eric Coleman, 1985-88 New England Patriots, 1989-90

Garrett Crall, 2017-21 Miami Dolphins, 2022-

Jim Crawford, 1954-56 Boston Patriots, 1960-64

Keegan Cryder, 2018-21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2022-

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, 2019-2022; Las Vegas Raiders, 2023-present

Ken Fantetti, 1975-79 Detroit Lions, 1979-85

Malcom Floyd, 2000-03

Austin Fort, 2016-18

San Diego Chargers, 2004-15

Denver Broncos, 2019

Guy Frazier, 1977-80 Cincinnati Bengals, 1981-84; Buffalo Bills, 1985-86

Rico Gafford, 2016-17

Lawrence Gaines, 1973-75

Trent Gamble, 1996-99

Oakland Raiders, 2018-20; Arizona Cardinals, 2021; Green Bay Packers, 2022

Detroit Lions, 1976-79

Miami Dolphins, 2000-03

Tanner Gentry, 2013-16 Chicago Bears, 2017-19; Buffalo Bills, 2021-22

Tashaun Gipson, 2008-11

Adam Goldberg, 1999-2002

Carl Granderson, 2015-18

Tyler Hall, 2016-19

Dave Hampton, 1966-68

Logan Harris, 2017-20

Robert Herron, 2010-13

Brian Hill, 2014-16

Jerry Hill, 1958-60

Jake Hollister, 2014-16

Gene Huey, 1966-68

Cleveland Browns, 2012-15; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2016-17; Houston Texans, 2019; Chicago Bears, 2020-21; San Francisco 49ers, 2022-present

Minnesota Vikings, 2004-05; St. Louis Rams, 2006-11

New Orleans Saints, 2019-present

Atlanta Falcons, 2020; Los Angeles Rams, 2021; Las Vegas Raiders, 2022-

Green Bay Packers, 1969-71; Atlanta Falcons, 1972-76; Philadelphia Eagles, 1976

Detroit Lions, 2022-present

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2014-15; Miami Dolphins, 2016

Atlanta Falcons, 2017; Cincinnati Bengals, 2017-18; Atlanta Falcons, 2019-20; Tennessee Titans, 2021

Baltimore Colts, 1961, 1963-70

New England Patriots, 2017-18; Seattle Seahawks, 2019-20; Buffalo Bills, 2021; Jacksonville Jaguars, 2021; Las Vegas Raiders, 2022-present

San Diego Chargers, 1969

Marqueston Huff, 2010-13 Tennessee Titans, 2014-15; Baltimore Ravens, 2016; Kansas City Chiefs, 2017; Dallas Cowboys, 2018

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

Name, Lettered at Wyoming Pro Team(s), Years

Mike LaHood, 1965-67

Chuck Lamson, 1960-61

Hub Lindsey, 1965-67

Los Angeles Rams, 1969, 1971-72; St. Louis Cardinals, 1970

Minnesota Vikings, 1962-63; Los Angeles Rams, 1965-67

Denver Broncos, 1968

Corey Mace, 2005-06 Buffalo Bills, 2007-09

Cassh Maluia, 2016-19 New England Patriots, 2020

Jerry Marion, 1964-66 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1967

Derrick Martin, 2003-05

Baltimore Ravens, 2006-08; Green Bay Packers, 2009-10; New York Giants, 2011; New England Patriots, 2012; Chicago Bears, 2013

Tyree Mayfield, 2015-18 San Francisco 49ers, 2019

Dewey McConnell, 1949-51 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1954

Tony McGee, 1968 Chicago Bears, 1971-73; New England Patriots, 1974-81; Washington Redskins, 1982-84

Mike McGraw, 1972-74

St. Louis Cardinals, 1976; Detroit Lions, 1977

Dale Memmelaar, 1956-58 Chicago Cardinals, 1959; St. Louis Cardinals, 1960-61; Dallas Cowboys, 1962-63; Cleveland Browns, 1964-65; Baltimore Colts, 1966-67

Devin Moore, 2005-08

Indianapolis Colts, 2010

Chad Muma, 2018-21 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2022-present

Jay Novacek, 1980-84 St. Louis Cardinals, 1985-87; Phoenix Cardinals, 1988-89; Dallas Cowboys, 1990-96

Eric Nzeocha, 2013-16

Mark Nzeocha, 2011-14

Pat Ogrin, 1976-79

Ryan Otterson, 2006-09

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2017

Dallas Cowboys, 2015; San Francisco 49ers, 2017-20

Washington Redskins, 1981-82

San Diego Chargers, 2010-11

Danny Pittman, 1978-79 New York Giants, 1980-83; St. Louis Cardinals, 1983-84

Chris Prosinski, 2007-10

Mike Purcell, 2009-12

Chase Roullier, 2013-16

Steve Scifres, 1992-96

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 Football Team, 2017-present

Dallas Cowboys, 1997; Carolina Panthers, 1998; Miami Dolphins, 1998; New Orleans Saints, 1999

Truitt Smith, 1949 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1950-51

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

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

Eddie Yarbrough, 2012-15 Buffalo Bills, 2017-19; Minnesota Vikings, 2020-21

RECORDS & HISTORY

THE BILETNIKOFF AWARD

THE BILETNIKOFF AWARD

Honoring the Nation's Top Receiver

MARCUS HARRIS, 1996

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 FirstTeam All-Western Athletic Conference honors for the third straight year, and was named the WAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year.

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

C LASS 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

C LASS OF 1994

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

C LASS OF 1995

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

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS OF 1998

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

C LASS 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

C LASS OF 2000

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

Inductees by Year

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS OF 2007

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

C LASS OF 2008

Tom Garrison, Track & Field, 1987-91

Walker “Sonny” Jones, Jr., Football, 1948-49

Geir Kvernmo, Skiing & Track, 1979-80

Brian Lee, Football, 1994-97

Dave Myers, Wrestling, 1989-92

Steve Scifres, Football, 1993-96

1978-79 Cowgirl Basketball Team

C LASS OF 2009

Jesseca Cross, Basketball, 1994-98

Sean Fleming, Football, 1988-91

Quincy Howe, Track & Field, 1999-2002

Gene Huey, Football, 1966-68

Mike Jackson, Basketball, 1980-83

Al & Pete Simpson, Special Achievement

1961 Rodeo Team

C LASS OF 2010

Staale Engen, Skiing & Track, 1970-75

Jerry Frude, Wrestling, 1959-62

Steiner Hybertsen, Skiing, 1973-75

Bob Jacobs, Football, 1968-70

Chuck Lamson, Football, 1961-62

Karen Sanford Gall, Track & Field, 1979-82

1966 Football Team

C LASS OF 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

C LASS 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

C LASS OF 2013

Carrie Bacon, Basketball, 1999-2000, 2002-03

Josh Davis, Basketball, 1999-2002

Jason Gervais, Track & Field, 1999-2001

Jim House, Football, 1966-68

Mike LaHood, Football, 1965-67

Kevin McKinney, Administration

1959 Football Team

C LASS OF 2014

Dennis Baker, Football, 1975-77

Becky Simning Eriksson, Skiing, 1979-81, 1984-85

LeRoy Gabriel, Administration, 1961-95

Harry Hall, Basketball, 1966-69

Duane Schopp, Track & Field Coach, 1984-97

Mark Smolinski, Football, 1958-60

Jack Weil, Football, 1980-83

1933-34 Men’s Basketball Team

C LASS OF 2015

Marcus Bailey, Men’s Basketball, 1999-2003

Ashley Elliott, Women’s Basketball, 2002-05

David Hearn, Men’s Golf, 1998-2001

Jeff Huson, Baseball, 1984-85

Don Miller, Wrestling, 1965-68

Joe Ramunno, Football, 1981-84

Quentin Skinner, Skiing Coach, 1971-80

C LASS OF 2016

Jerry Durling, Football, 1965-66

Aaron Kyle, Football, 1972-75

Frank Shepperson, Rodeo, 1961-64

Lynn Stetson, Men's Swimming, 1980-83

Dave Walsh, Special Achievement

John Watts, Football, 1954-56

Hanna Zavecz, Women's Basketball, 2005-08

1976 Cowboy Football Team

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS 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

C LASS OF 2020-21

Jon Cogdill, Football & Wrestling, 1986-90

Dennis Dreher, Special Category

Brandon Ewing, Men’s Basketball, 2006-09

Wiles Hallock, Administration, 1949-60

Kevin Mannon, Track & Field, 1998-99

Mike Schenbeck, Football, 1985-88

Tom Wilkinson, Football & Baseball, 1964-65

C LASS OF 2022

Walter Goffigan, Football, 1980-83

Wayne Jensen, Track & Field, 1969-71

Mary Johnson, Administration

Erin Kirby, Volleyball & Track, 2011-15

Grant Salisbury, Football, 1986-88

Les Witte, Men's Basketball, 1931-34

1988 WAC Championship Football Team

C LASS OF 2023

Kenneth "Dabby" Dawson, Football, 1988-89

Chad Lavin, Women's Basketball Coach, 1986-98

Larry Nance Jr., Men's Basketball, 2012-15

Audrey Vandiver. Women's Basketball, 2007-11

1968-69 Men's Basketball Team

1984-85 and 1985-86 Wrestling Teams

RECORDS & HISTORY

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

Inductees by Sport

F OOTBALL

Dennis Baker, 1975-77

Nick Bebout, 1970-72

C. Keith Bloom, 1947-50

Dick Campbell, 1948-50

Ryan Christopherson, 1991-94

Jon Cogdill, 1986-90

Jim Crawford, 1954-56

Kenneth "Dabby" Dawson, 1988-89

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

Walter Goffigan, 1980-83

Vince Guinta, 1954-56

Marcus Harris, 1993-96

C.T. Hewgley, 1949-50

Jerry Hill, 1958-60

B ASEBALL

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

Tom Wilkinson, 1964-65

Johnny Winterholler, 1936-39

1956 Baseball Team

B ASKETBALL (M EN ’ 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

Brandon Ewing, 2006-09

Bill Garnett, 1979-82

Curt Gowdy, 1940-42

Harry Hall, 1966-69

Mike Jackson, 1980-83

Milo Komenich, 1940-43

Eric Leckner, 1985-88

Larry Nance Jr., 2012-15

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

Les Witte, 1931-34

Willard Witte, 1930-39

1933-34 Helms Foundation National Championship Team

1943 NCAA Championship Team

1966-67 Team

1968-69 Team

1980-81 WAC Championship Team

1986-87 “Sweet 16” Team

B ASKETBALL (W OMEN ’ 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

Chad Lavin, 1986-98 (coach)

Margie Hunt McDonald, 1975-83 (coach)

Courtney Stapp Pool, 1995-98

Audrey Vandiver, 2007-11

Hanna Zavecz, 2005-08

1978-79 Cowgirl Basketball Team

2007 Cowgirl Basketball Team

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)

Grant Salisbury, 1986-88

Mike Schenbeck, 1985-88

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

Tom Wilkinson, 1964-65

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

1988 WAC Champion Team

G OLF (M EN ’ S )

David Hearn, 1998-2001

David McCleave, 1989-92

G OLF (W OMEN ’ S )

Jordan Lintz, 1997-2000

R ODEO

Joseph W. Alexander, 1968-69

Jimmi Jo Martin Ripsam, 1988-90

Frank Shepperson, 1961-64

1961 Rodeo Team

1991 Cowgirl Rodeo Team

S KIING

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

S WIMMING & D IVING

Norma Hughes, 1990-92, 1994

Mark S. Miller, 1985-88

Lynn Stetson, 1980-83

Scott Usher, 2002-05

Andy Welsh, 1981-85

T RACK & F IELD

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

Wayne Jensen, 1969-71

Erin Kirby, 2011-15

Geir Kvernmo, 1977-80

Wesley Maiyo, 1974-75

Kevin Mannon, 1998-99

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

V OLLEYBALL

Darcy Cudaback White, 1986-89

Mike English, 1986-90, 1992-93 (coach)

Erin Kirby, 2011-15

Christine Lull Terjeson, 1985-89

Ronda Munger, 1984-87

Mary Shea, 1980-83

W RESTLING

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

1984-85 Team

1985-86 Team

A DMINISTRATION

Jack Aggers, 1958-84

Elsie Jo Bonger, 1962-78

John Corbett, 1915-1939

LeRoy “Gabe” Gabriel, 1958-99

Wiles Hallock, 1949-60

Dr. George “Duke” Humphrey, 1945-64

Jean Jackson

Glenn J. “Red” Jacoby, 1946-73

Mary Johnson

Kevin M. McKinney

Bill Young, 1960-81

S PECIAL C ATEGORY

Larry Birleffi

Ken Cook

Dr. Robert Curnow

Dennis Dreher

Bob Hammond

Dr. David Kieffer

Curtis & Marian Rochelle

Al and Pete Simpson

Dave Walsh

Hall of Famer Jim House

MOUNTAIN WEST

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MOUNTAIN WEST MOUNTAIN WEST

This is the Mountain West

From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 25th 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.

History

The Mountain West was conceived on May 26, 1998, when the presidents of eight institutions — Air Force, BYU, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah and Wyoming — decided to form a new NCAA Division I-A intercollegiate athletic conference. The split from a former 16-team conference re-established continuity and stability among the membership within the new league and signaled the continuation of its tradition-rich, long-standing athletic rivalries.

Three of the MW’s eight original members have been conference rivals since the 1960s (New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado State), while San Diego State (1978) and Air Force (1980) were longtime members as well. UNLV and TCU entered the fold in 1996 and the Rebels continued as one of the original eight institutions that formed the MW in 1999. TCU re-joined the group with its first year of competition in the Mountain West in 2005-06. With conference realignment sweeping the nation in recent years, the MW has been proactive in addressing membership changes. Boise State University joined the Mountain West in 2011-12, followed by Fresno State and the University of Nevada on July 1, 2012. Also on July 1, 2012, the University of Hawai‘i became a football-only member of the Conference. On July 1, 2013, the Mountain West further expanded when San José State University and Utah State University joined the Conference, bringing to 11 the number of full-time member institutions and 12 football-playing members. On July 1, 2014, the Colorado College women’s soccer program became the first non-football affiliate member of the Mountain West, expanding that sport to 12 Conference participants.

When the Mountain West officially began operations on July 1, 1999, the new league had in place a seven-year contract with ESPN, giving the broadcast entity exclusive national television rights to MW football and men’s basketball, and three-year agreements to send the league’s football champion to the Liberty Bowl and a second team to the Las Vegas Bowl. Commissioner Thompson also arranged a third bowl tie-in each of the first three seasons (1999 Motor City, 2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans) before securing a four-year deal with the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco in 2002.

Entering the 2021 season, the MW has nine (9) postseason opportunities, including a spot in a New Year’s Six Bowl (highest ranked non-autonomous 5 champion), six (6) primary bowl positions with the Jimmy Kimmel Los Angeles Bowl, Arizona Bowl, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, SoFi Hawai‘i Bowl and an ESPN Events-operated bowl, likely to be held in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex - and two (2) secondary positions.

An innovator in the postseason bowl structure, the MW engineered many “firsts,” as league teams have participated in seven inaugural bowl games (2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans, 2002 San Francisco (Emerald), 2005 Poinsettia, 2006 New Mexico, 2015 Arizona, 2015 Cure), as well as placing the first non-automatic-qualifying FBS team into a BCS bowl game with Utah’s appearance in the 2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and into the College Football Playoff (CFP) with Boise State’s selection to the 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Mountain West Com mis sion

er Gloria Nevarez

Gloria Nevarez, a 25-year veteran of intercollegiate athletics, is the second Commissioner in the history of the Mountain West Conference.

Nevarez comes from the West Coast Conference (WCC), where she served as Commissioner since 2018. While at the WCC, Nevarez shaped nearly every facet of the internal and external operations of the WCC. She directed significant overhauls to the conference’s branding, expanding the league’s national television contracts, adding a long-term title sponsor for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, and launching groundbreaking social justice initiatives.

After an exhaustive and collaborative six-month review with WCC stakeholders, the brand, reflective of the mission and values of the WCC schools was refreshed with a new brand identity. The WCC also embarked on a comprehensive rebranding initiative to bring consistency across all platforms. In her second full year on the job, Nevarez renegotiated the media rights agreement for the conference, resulting in unprecedented levels of national exposure for the league, including an updated eight-year agreement with ESPN and the addition of two national television partners in CBS Sports and Stadium. The exposure of WCC’s men’s basketball has nearly doubled from coast-to-coast.

The WCC became the first Division I conference to adopt a diversity hiring initiative with the groundbreaking “Russell Rule” adopted in July 2020. The “Russell Rule” required all WCC schools to include a member of a traditionally underrepresented community in the final candidate pool for every athletic director, senior administrator, head coach, and full-time assistant coaching search.

Nevarez currently serves on the NCAA’s Division I Transformation Committee, the NIT Men’s Basketball selection committee, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, and the Board of Directors of USA Basketball, Women Leaders in College Athletics and is a member of the Knight Commission.

Before her commissioner role at the WCC, Nevarez had a successful stint as the Senior Associate Commissioner, Senior Woman Administrator at the Pac-12 Conference. In her role at the Pac-12, Nevarez oversaw all conference sports and championships except football. She also served as the conference liaison for men’s basketball and tournament director of the men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Nevarez led all-star teams to China and Australia and brought conference teams to China for the first-ever NCAA regular season game. During her tenure at the Pac-12, Nevarez was instrumental in league expansion, the relocation and success of both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the creation and operation of the Pac-12 Networks, the development of international initiatives, and advanced the conference’s sustainability efforts.

Prior to joining the Pac-10 staff, Nevarez served as Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Oklahoma. Her responsibilities were wide-ranging, including sport administration duties and overseeing the department’s strength and conditioning, marketing, and human resources units. She also served as the sport administrator for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, soccer, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, and women’s rowing. Nevarez served Oklahoma as the senior woman administrator and oversaw the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the department’s Staff Council, Title IX compliance, and worked with the fundraising group, the Sooner Stilettos.

Before her time at Oklahoma, Nevarez spent five years working in compliance at the WCC, joining the conference in January 2002. During her first stint at the WCC, her primary emphasis was to direct the conference’s compliance efforts. In that role, she was involved in education efforts at all member institutions and the league office. She assisted the schools with their certification efforts, violations, waivers, and rule interpretations.

Prior to the WCC, Nevarez was at the University of California, where she served in multiple roles. She was the lone compliance officer and served as an executive officer for the department and its 29 intercollegiate athletics teams. She conducted NCAA and Pac-10 rules education workshops for student-athletes, coaches, and department staff on an annual basis. Nevarez was also involved with legal matters involving the department, including lawsuits, serving as the department’s campus liaison. She was responsible for processing all departmental contracts, including game contracts, and served as the department’s campus contact for all athletic-related contracts. Her efforts at Cal went beyond the legal realm as she served as co-coordinator of the team that conceived and ran the first Cy-Bear auction, the first time a collegiate entity had partnered with an online group – Yahoo! – to host an online auction, raising more than $180,000.

Nevarez began her athletics administrative career at San José State University, where she was the first full-time Director of Compliance in school history and developed and implemented an NCAA compliance program

A graduate of the NCAA Fellows Program and the NACWAA Executive Institute, Nevarez completed five years as an adjunct faculty member at the University of San Francisco’s Sport Management Master’s program, teaching sports law.

Javon Hedlund Associate Commissioner, External Strategy

Bret Gilliland Deputy Commissioner John Sullivan Associate Commissioner, Football

Nevarez received her Juris Doctorate from the University of California. A four-year scholarship athlete and letter-winner in basketball at the University of Massachusetts, she graduated cum laude from UMass. While a student, Nevarez served on the La Raza Law Journal and was a co-founder of the Boalt Hall Sport and Entertainment Law Society. She served on the board of advisors for the UMass sports management department, a division of the Isenberg School of Business. A native of Santa Clara, California, Nevarez is married to fellow Berkeley Law graduate Richard Young.

UW ADMINISTRATION

UW ADMINISTRATION UW ADMINISTRATION

DR. EDWARD SEIDEL

University of Wyoming, President

Ed Seidel began service as the University of Wyoming’s 28th 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 UrbanaChampaign.

Seidel spearheaded the creation of the Discovery Partners Institute and the Illinois Innovation Network, for which $500 million was appropriated by the State of Illinois. He also oversaw the University of Illinois System’s commercialization pipeline, including the Offices of Technology Management at Urbana-Champaign and Chicago, and the early-stage technology investment firm Illinois Ventures, which has catalyzed over $1.7 billion in venture funding for companies.

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. There, he was responsible for building research capacity, guiding the institute’s strategic focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, establishing international partnerships, directing the development of 21st century research facilities and programs, and overseeing quality and compliance.

Before that, he directed the Office of Cyberinfrastructure and led the Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences as National Science Foundation assistant director. The MPS Directorate possesses an annual budget of more than $1.4 billion. Within the Directorate, he oversaw national programs in astronomy, chemistry, materials science, mathematical sciences and physics. The Office of Cyberinfrastructure is responsible for national programs supporting advanced computing environments, software, computer networking and their application for addressing complex problems in science and engineering. He led the launch of new programs in computational and data-intensive science and engineering and the NSF-wide Cyberinfrastructure Framework for 21st Century Science and Engineering. At NSF, he also led emerging activities on data, public access to publications, and catalyzed development of interdisciplinary research programs, including the development of grand challenge programs to attack complex problems in science and engineering.

Prior to joining NSF, he held senior appointments as Floating Point Systems Professor in Physics and Astronomy, and Computer Science at Louisiana State University, where he founded and directed the interdisciplinary Center for Computation and Technology, an interdisciplinary research and innovation center involving more than four dozen faculty across the entire university. He had an integral part in the $50 million Louisiana Optical Network Initiative, connecting six research universities and two medical schools across the state of Louisiana.

Seidel also directed the numerical relativity group at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Germany.

Seidel has played central roles in launching international and regional research consortiums in Europe and the U.S., including the EU Astrophysics Network and GridLab projects that collectively involved a dozen countries.

Seidel is a fellow of the American Physical Society and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has earned a number of awards, including the 2006 IEEE Sidney Fernbach Award, the Association for Computing Machinery’s 2001 Gordon Bell Prize, and the 1998 Heinz Billing Prize of the Max Planck Society for his work in research, and the 2018 Business Leadership Award of the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce for work in economic development.

Seidel has supervised dozens of graduate students and postdocs in physics, astronomy, computer science and other disciplines, and has published about 200 papers in professional journals. His work in general relativity and scientific computing is widely cited in scientific literature. His research has focused on Einstein’s equations, applications to black holes and gravitational waves, and algorithms for high-performance computing.

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.

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TOM BURMAN

University of Wyoming, Director of Athletics

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B ILL M ILLER AssistantA.D.forTechnology& ProjectCoordination

T AYLOR S TUEMKY Associate A.D. for InternalOps./SWA

D EBBIE A LLRED Director for Athletic BusinessOperations

M IKE C OTTERMAN DirectorofSportsPerformance (OlympicSports)

D EAN D OCKTER Assistant Director, Concessions

J AREN F RITZ Assistant Director ofGraphicDesign

K EVIN G OFF Director of Performance Dietetics – Football

F ERNANDO G ARCIA -V ILLEGAS AssistantSportsPerformance Coach

M ATT W HISENANT DeputyDirectorofAthletics

T YSON D REW Associate A.D. –FacilityOperations andEventManagement

AM “D IESEL ” B RODIE B Associate A.D.forBudgetand FinancialManagement

TRACY RICHARDSON Associate A.D., Trademark&Licensing

S AMIE F REEMAN DirectorofDevelopment/ Donor Relations

C OLIN D E C LARK AssistantSportsPerformance Coach(FB)

P ETER P RIGGE AssociateA.D.forCompliance

R ANDY W ELNIAK Senior Associate A.D. forDevelopmentand Revenue Enhancement

E MMA A GEBRAND Assistant Director for EventManagement& GameOperations

SCOTT CHAMBERLIN FacultyAthleticsRepresentative

K ALEIGH B EATY Office Associate, Senior CHARLIE BRAMHALL Assistant Director of Creative Services

C HRISTY C UNNINGHAM Financial Aid Coordinator

RALSTON COMPTON Assistant CJC Director for Development&Premium Seating

N ICK C ORBIN DirectorofEventManagement andGameOperations

J ACKIE H AWKS DirectorofGraphicDesign

T IFFANY H EEREN Assistant Athletic Trainer

S HELLEY H EWARD Assistant A.D. forMarketing&Branding

C LINT H OEHLER AssistantDirectorofEquipment

A LEX J EWELL Director of Athletic Development

D ANA J ORGENSEN AssistantTicketOfficeManager

MEGAN JENSEN Associate Athletic Trainer

JD JORDAN Assistant A.D. forEquipmentOperations

S COTT K NERR DirectorofSportsMedicine

D ENNIS T RAPANI Assistant A.D. for Audio-Visual Production&Digital

M ATT C HAPMAN Assistant A.D. forTicketing&Sales

K EVIN E SKURI Assistant Athletic Trainer

A MBER L AYTON Office Associate— Trademark&Licensing,Rodeo

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G AVIN R USH Asst.Sports Performance Coach

D ELANEY M ULLINS Academic Coordinator A LLISON P ISANO Office Associate Sr.

C HRIS P RAETZEL Director of Student Athlete Well-Being

K ADE R USSOW DirectorofRodeoOperations &Marketing

D ANIEL S CHMIDT EquipmentCoordinator

P AIGE R OBINSON DirectorofMarketing

A ENGLE S MITH DevelopmentOfficer, InternalOps.

Z ACH S HERARD AssistantSports Performance Coach

G ARRETT S HIBILSKI Academic Coordinator

M EGAN M C G UFFEY S KINNER Director of Performance DieteticsforOlympicSports

E RIK S PENCER Assistant Athletic Trainer

J UAN S OTO DevelopmentCoordinator, CowboyJoeClub

C.J. S TAKES Asst.DirectorofDiningServices

C OLIN V ICKERS Director of Concessions

R ILEY V ANDERVEEN Academic Coordinator

A RT T OLHURST AssistantSports Performance Coach

H EATHER W ARREN Assistant Director for AthleticBusinessOperations

E LIZA V ANDEWALLE Director of Creative Video

Q UINN W EIDEMANN AssistantManager,TicketOffice

Z ACH W ISNIEWSKI Assistant Athletic Trainer

M ARY L YLE InsuranceCoordinator/Sport MedicineOfficeManager

J ILL M ALLOY Office Associate

K AREN M ARR CowboyJoeClubAccountant

K RISTIE L IN Assistant Athletic Trainer

C ARL M ILLER AssociateHeadSports PerformanceCoach(FB)

C ODY M OON Assistant Athletic Trainer

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2023-24 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING HEAD COACHES

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

MISSION STATEMENT

The University of Wyoming Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the development of tomorrow’s leaders by creating an environment that promotes personal growth, academic and athletic excellence in a progressive, inclusive, and transparent manner. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will support the overall University of Wyoming mission, provide an outstanding fan experience, encourage community engagement, and serve as a source of pride for alumni, supporters, and the state of Wyoming.

CORE VALUES

Dedication to Student-Athletes

We will promote the well-being of student-athletes and provide opportunities for academic, athletic, and personal success. We will foster academic excellence, graduate student-athletes, support their development as citizens, and prepare them to be leaders.

Integrity

We will demonstrate integrity in all areas. We are dedicated to financial stability, rules compliance, diversity, and personal accountability.

Respect

We will celebrate a climate of mutual respect, inclusiveness, loyalty, and sportsmanship by recognizing contributions to our teams, our department, and the university.

Competitive Success

We will endeavor to be the very best when representing the University of Wyoming and our state. We are committed to providing the resources and personnel for our teams to achieve success.

Tradition

The legacy of the University of Wyoming athletics is proud and strong. We will honor our outstanding tradition.

Excellence

We believe in a spirit of comprehensive excellence. We will strive for excellence in all we do.

M ARK B RANCH Wrestling

J OE J ENSEN Director of Men’s and Women’s Golf

D EAN C LOWER Women’s Tennis

J OSEY S TENDER Women’s Golf

B RYAN B ERRYHILL Men’s & Women’s Track&Field/CrossCountry

J EFF L INDER Men’s Basketball

D AVE D ENNISTON Men’s and Women’s SwimmingandDiving

K AYLEE P RIGGE Women’sVolleyball

CRAIG BOHL Football C OLLEEN C ORBIN Women’s Soccer

H EATHER E ZELL Women’s Basketball