Brooklyn Cheek. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - California and Wyoming are about as opposite as states can get. That’s why Brooklyn Cheek didn't expect to find a place that reminded him of home more than 1,200 miles away from California. After beginning his college career at Cal, the University of Wyoming safety entered the transfer portal in late 2024 looking for something different. That’s when Wyoming came calling. "I love it out here," Cheek said of his

Gage Brook. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - For Gage Brook, playing football at the University of Wyoming has always been about continuing a family tradition and finding a way to contribute on the field. After spending the past three seasons in the Cowboys' quarterback room without seeing game action, Brook made one of the biggest decisions of his football career this offseason, approaching the coaching staff about moving to tight end. The junior from nearb

Tyler Hughes (6) during spring football workouts (2026). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 20, 2026) – University of Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes has earned national recognition for his work off the field, as Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced Monday that Hughes is among the 175 nominees for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The prestigious award recognizes college football student-athletes and head coaches from

A double rainbow on the plains following the storm. Photo by Jeff Bugher. LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Players from both Wyoming and UNLV are still talking about one of the most unforgettable weather-marred games ever played at War Memorial Stadium. On Oct. 4, 2025, what began as a typical fall afternoon/evening in Laramie turned into a scene that looked more like midwinter. Just before kickoff, a powerful thunderstorm rolled over the stadium, dumping rain and then hail that quickly c

Photo by Troy Babbitt LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 15, 2026) – The Mountain West Conference Announced the Preseason All-Mountain West team prior to the first day of Old Trapper Mountain West Media Days at The Palms Resort and Casino on Wednesday. A trio of Cowboys were on the list with punter Bart Edmiston, offensive lineman Rex Johnsen and linebacker Ethan Stuhlsatz garnering the honor for the Brown and Gold. Edmiston was one of the top punters in the Mountain West last season. He w

Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 14, 2026) – The college football season is right around the corner, and the Wyoming Cowboys will head to Las Vegas for 2026 Old Trapper Mountain West Conference Media Days at The Palms Resort and Casino on Wednesday and Thursday. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel will be joined by quarterback Tyler Hughes, offensive tackle Rex Johnsen, linebacker Ethan Stuhlsatz and defensive tackle Jayden Williams. The two-day media even

Chandler Donaway. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Chandler Donaway has already faced the possibility that he would never play football again. Now, the senior offensive lineman is ready for what he calls his final opportunity, bringing experience and a lot of gratitude to the University of Wyoming after transferring from East Texas A&M. The 6-foot-1, 307-pound lineman arrived in Laramie after appearing in 27 career games with 21 starts and more than 1,400 s

Ethan Stuhlsatz makes a tackle against Colorado State University in the Border War. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. – The 2026 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference teams were announced, and 14 Wyoming Cowboys were named to the Preseason All-Mountain West Team. Three Cowboys earned first team honors with five more on the second team and six on the third and fourth teams. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below First Team Desman Hearns was named fi

Left to Right: Josie Mousel, Sam Gallagher, Jacon Wang, Colton Farrow, and Tate Talkington. Photos for graphic courtesy of UW Rodeo/Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Five University of Wyoming rodeo athletes have been selected to represent the North Team in the inaugural PBR and Learfield Collegiate All-Star Rodeo, a new team-based event that will be held Friday, July 10, inside Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University as part of the PBR Bulls & Beats Weekend. The one-night-onl

Graphic courtesy of the University of Wyoming LARAMIE, Wyo. – Wyoming Athletics, in conjunction with the Mountain West Conference, announced the launch of MW+, a new direct-to-consumer digital subscription platform, powered by leading streaming technology and services company, Kiswe. A majority of each subscription purchased through Wyoming's dedicated page will directly support Wyoming Athletics and the Cowboy Joe Club, creating a scalable and sustainable revenue opportunity

Wow… is all we can say about the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) for 2026. The nation’s top rodeo athletes came to Casper, Wyoming to compete for the most prestigious award in college rodeo: A CNFR Championship. Not only did the Universiy of Wyoming rodeo team do well, it was also announced that Casper is the home of the CNFR for the next TEN YEARS! Our own Emily Gerlach took photos on opening day, and we cannot wait for you to see them! Article Continues Below Art

Josie Mousel (Right) is interviewed by ESPN after winning a CNFR championship. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com CASPER, Wyo. – University of Wyoming cowgirl Josie Mousel has dreamed of standing atop college rodeo's biggest stage since childhood. Saturday night at the Ford Wyoming Center, that dream became reality. In front of a sold-out crowd, Mousel won the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo national championship in goat tying and also earned the Women's All-Around n

University of Wyoming head rodeo coach Seth Glause. Photo courtesy of UW Rodeo. CASPER, Wyo. – University of Wyoming head rodeo coach Seth Glause knows exactly what his student-athletes are feeling when they are competing in the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). He's been there himself. As a student-athlete, Glause qualified for the CNFR three times and eventually advanced to the National Finals Rodeo as a professional. He returned to Casper with a Wyoming team that

UW CNFR Competitor. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com This is the moment for which three University of Wyoming rodeo team members have been practicing and competing since the start of the fall season last September: the championship round of the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper Saturday night. The trio -- Josie Mousel, Colton Farrow and Traven Sharon -- enter the championship round with shots of winning individual titles, along with the UW women’s team. The Co

Colton Farrow. Photo courtesy of UW Rodeo CASPER, Wyo. - University of Wyoming bareback rider Colton Farrow has put himself in a position for the best finish of his collegiate career heading into Championship Saturday at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo. The graduate student from Greybull enters the short go fourth in the nation after posting rides of 81.5, 74.25 and 83.75 points through three rounds for a total of 239.5 points. Farrow’s strong showing comes during

Scott Sterrett (Left) works in the production during the CNFR. Courtesy Photo CASPER, Wyo. - As thousands of rodeo fans across the country tune in to watch the College National Finals Rodeo each night on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, most never think about the people working behind the scenes to make the broadcast happen. For nearly three decades, Scott Sterrett, owner of Wild Bunch Video Productions has been one of those people behind the scenes. On the day of Championship Sat

University of Wyoming saddle bronc rider Traven Sharon, of Ordway, Colo., marked 82 points during Thursday’s College National Finals Rodeo performance -- the second-best score with one night of competition left. His three-head score of 235.25 points sends him to Saturday’s championship round at Casper’s Ford Wyoming Center. (Andrew Towne/Casper Star-Tribune Photo) Growing up in Ordway, Colo., the Sharon brothers always competed hard against each other in everything. There was

Traven Sharon, Photo courtesy of UW Rodeo CASPER, Wyo. - Traven Sharon has been chasing rodeo dreams almost as long as he has been able to walk. The University of Wyoming freshman rodeo athlete qualified for the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo in two events, saddle bronc riding and tie-down roping, all of this while many dream of even qualifying for the CNFR. “I grew up on horseback before I could walk and started going to the little rodeos and stuff that were around t

Jayce Hupp, Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. CASPER, Wyo. - As University of Wyoming assistant rodeo coach Jacey Hupp walks through the Ford Wyoming Center during the College National Finals Rodeo, she knows exactly what her student-athletes are experiencing. The South Dakota native competed at the CNFR four times as a contestant for South Dakota State University and qualified for college rodeo's biggest stage every year she was eligible, except during the COVID season when

Josie Mousel. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Rodeo CASPER, Wyo. - University of Wyoming cowgirl Josie Mousel has put herself in a prime position to win a championship at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo. Mousel posted a 5.8-second run in the opening round and followed it with a 6.0-second effort in the second round. Through two go-rounds, the junior from Colman, South Dakota, sits atop the national standings and remains firmly in the hunt for a national cha