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

University of Wyoming bareback rider Colton Farrow, from Greybull, posted an 81.5-point ride in the opening round of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper Sunday. The UW Cowboy’s mark put him in a two-way tie for fourth place in the nation at the end of round one. (Andrew Towne/Casper Star-Tribune Photo) Casper, Wyo. - University of Wyoming's Colton Farrow is believing in himself at the CNFR in 2026. The Greybull native and graduate student rode Freaky Deaky to 81.5 poi

Ashlee Kintzler (Left}, Issac Freese (Right), at the Johnson County Range Rodeo (2025). Courtesy Photo. CASPER, Wyo. – While most 5-year-olds are spending their summer riding bicycles and playing video games, Issac Freese of Casper is preparing for his rodeo debut. On Sunday, Issac will make his mutton busting debut during the opening day of the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. It's a big stage for a first-timer, which will be streame