Ryken Banks. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - University of Wyoming head football coach Jay Sawvel told the media following the scrimmage last Saturday that freshman running back Ryken Banks might be injured, to the extent that he was unsure. Banks was seen on the sidelines in a brace with crutches midway through the scrimmage. On Tuesday, Sawvel confirmed that Banks suffered a torn ACL and he will be out for the season. Sawvel also mentioned that there's some u

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