Kendal Griffin does a drill during fall camp at War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyoming - While most freshman football players spend their first year seeing little to no game action, Kendall Griffin didn't have to wait long to learn what college football was all about. The Wyoming freshman cornerback enrolled early, spent his first spring ball in Laramie, and quickly worked his way into a role on the Cowboys' defense. His early arrival helped h

Photo courtesy of MWC Release. LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Old Trapper Mountain West Football Players of the Week for Week 2 games were announced Monday. North Dakota State quarterback Nathan Hayes was named the MW Offensive Player of the Week, while Hawai‘i senior linebacker Jamih Otis earned MW Defensive Player of the Week honors. North Dakota State senior placekicker Drew Klein was named MW Special Teams Player of the Week, while North Dakota State running back Myles Mitchell ea

Photo by: Tim Sanger. Photo courtesy of NDSU Athletics LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Mountain West enters another week with several teams making noise nationally, led by newcomers North Dakota State and a surging New Mexico squad. From College Football Playoff projections and national poll recognition to record-setting starts, here’s a look at what’s happening around the conference. Saturday, September 19 Wyoming at Central Michigan ESPN+ 1 p.m. ET UTEP at #19/19 Michigan Big Ten Net

Andrew Wingard (28). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics Release LARAMIE, Wyoming (9/15/26) – One of the biggest underdogs of the National Football League’s Week 1 slate pulled off the upset on Sunday. Arizona went into Los Angeles and toppled the Chargers, 26-14. Former University of Wyoming safety Andrew Wingard played a big role in the shocker. He was all over the field, boasting two turnovers – an interception and a forced fumble – to go alongside his four tackles, two tackles

Cowboys, Cowgirls ready to defend Central Rocky Mountain Region titles Photo courtesy of UW Rodeo. LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming rodeo teams placed among the top six in the nation at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), giving the program two top-10 finishes for the second time in the past five seasons. That momentum will help carry the Cowboys and Cowgirls this season as both clubs take the first steps toward their ultimate goals of repeating as Central Rock

For three quarters, the game didn't play out as the fans or the team wanted. A lightning delay early in the fourth quarter provided the spark that the Pokes needed to pull off a win against a tough FCS foe in UNC. Our new staff photographer (formerly video), Christian Lasher, has taken the reins behind the lens this year. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below A Wyoming player kneels on the field beside his helmet before the Cowboys’ game against Northern Colorado.

Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes at the line. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. - For more than three-quarters of Saturday's game, the numbers and performance by Wyoming were lacking. Northern Colorado outgained the Cowboys, controlled the football longer, and carried a 13-7 lead into the fourth quarter. But the numbers that ultimately mattered most belonged to Wyoming: two interceptions and 14 unanswered fourth-quarter points in a 21-13 victory at Jona

Lightning delay sparks Wyoming rally in 21-13 win over Northern Colorado Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes moves around the pocket on Saturday inside War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - For nearly three quarters Saturday afternoon, Wyoming looked like a team searching for both an identity and a spark. To make matters worse, it was against a FCS team. A lightning delay interrupted Wyoming’s home opener with the Cowboys trailing Northern Colorad

Saturday’s game will stream on MW+, with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium Based on a photo by Jeff Bugher LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming will play its first home game of the 2026 season Saturday when Northern Colorado visits Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. Mountain Time. Be in your seats early for a special pre-game flyover. Saturday’s game will also feature Wyoming’s Stripe Out, Band Day and is a part of University of Wyoming

UNC quarterback Kenny Lueth. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - The University of Northern Colorado will arrive at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday searching for its first victory of the season. UNC's 0-2 record does not tell the full story of a team eager to play ball. The Bears lost 30-29 to Weber State before falling 38-23 to South Dakota, but their offense has been extremely productive through the first two games. UNC is averaging 431 yards, 26 points, an

Head coach Jay Sawvel during fall camp. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming’s first opportunity to respond to their Border War loss from last weekend will come Saturday when the University of Northern Colorado Bears visit War Memorial Stadium for the Cowboys’ home opener. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel said the game is another step toward reestablishing Laramie as one of Wyoming’s greatest advantages. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below “What

Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes celebrates a touchdown during the Border War against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Canvas Stadium. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys open the home portion of the schedule on Saturday, hosting Northern Colorado in the annual Stripe Out at War Memorial Stadium at 2 p.m. Saturday's game is also Band Day and Hall of Fame Weekend. Stripe Out The Stripe Out is back! We're planning

PRCA Logo to be Featured on Jonah Field Endzones Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept. 7, 2026) – Cowboy football fans will see a new addition to Jonah Field inside War Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) logo will be featured in the back of each endzone. This sponsorship follows an on-field, one-game Ramos Law on-field logo sponsorship during Wyoming's final game against Nevada in November 2025. “This is another gro

Chris Prosinski (24) makes a tackle against CSU. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics Laramie, Wyo. - Chris Prosinski grew up watching University of Wyoming football, staying up late for Cowboys basketball games and pretending that the backyard fields of Buffalo, Wyoming were War Memorial Stadium. Wearing the Brown and Gold was a dream for Prosinski. Beyond his dreams: Being enshrined among the finest athletes in University of Wyoming history. Chris is a former Wyoming safety a

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Well, the game didn’t turn out the way we had hoped, but our coverage isn’t over. By now, you’ve had a chance to read our stories from the game, and we still have plenty of great highlights for you to enjoy. Thank you for following along and supporting Pokes News. We’re proud to be a locally owned Wyoming outlet, bringing you Cowboys coverage through the perspective of someone who calls this great state home. After a long wait … “Picture It” is back! Wyo

Running back Samuel "Tote" Harris during warm-ups at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com FORT COLLINS, Colo. - The final score painted an ugly picture in Wyoming’s season opener, but not every number coming out of Saturday's Border War was negative. Colorado State pulled away in the second half for a 35-13 victory over Wyoming at Canvas Stadium, reclaiming the Bronze Boot after the Cowboys had won eight of the previous 10 meetings. Wyom

Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes carries the ball against Colorado State during the Border War. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Athletics. FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel believed the Cowboys were about to take control of the 118th Border War inside Canvas Stadium. Wyoming had pulled within one point early in the third quarter and was driving deep into Colorado State territory. Quarterback Tyler Hughes found wide receiver Charlie Coenen for an ap

Left: Casey Bramlet drops back (UW courtesy photo). Right: Gabe Knapton holds the Bronze Boot (courtesy photo). LARAMIE, Wyo. - More than two decades have passed since Casey Bramlet (2000-03) chased down the Bronze Boot on the Colorado State sideline in Hughes Stadium. Wyoming’s 35-28 victory over the Rams in 2003 was winding down when the Cowboys began looking across the field for the trophy. Once the clock expired, the team made a mad dash across the field toward the CSU

Wyoming offensive coordinator Christian Taylor watches practice at War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Christian Taylor knew what he was leaving behind when he packed his bags for Laramie in January. The University of Wyoming’s new offensive coordinator had spent the previous two seasons with the Buffalo Bills, working inside a team that made it to the AFC Divisional game alongside former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen.

Wyoming safety Jett Vincent runs through a drill during practice at War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - A broken heart helped launch Jett Vincent’s music career. Now, the former Colorado State safety is preparing to defend the Bronze Boot for Wyoming while facing his older brother, Trey, on the opposite sideline. Music and football appear to be a family tradition for the Vincents. Music Music has always been a part of his f