Jay Sawvel. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming officially opened fall camp Wednesday. Third-year head coach Jay Sawvel said the energy surrounding his football team was evident from the moment players arrived. "This team was really excited to get on the field. So that's a big positive right away," Sawvel said following the Cowboys' first practice of the 2026 season. "…From walk-through this morning, to meetings, to everything about it." A

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

Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (June 11, 2026) – The 2026 Phil Steele Preseason All-America and All-Conference teams were announced, and 12 Wyoming Cowboys were named to the Preseason All-Mountain West Team. Three Cowboys earned first team honors with three more on the second team and six on the third and fourth teams. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below First Team Samuel “Tote” Harris was named one of the first team running backs. Harris was