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Wyoming Delivers Complete Performance in 27-10 Win Over Hawai‘i
Wyoming running back Markell Holman (#8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Hawai‘i on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming needed a response after last week's loss at Central Michigan, and the Cowboys delivered on Saturday. Wyoming controlled much of the afternoon on both sides of the ball and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 27-10 win over Hawai‘i at War

Jeff Bugher
6 days ago4 min read


After Missing 2025, Jake Wilson Emerges as One of Wyoming’s Top Targets
Wyoming tight end Jake Wilson (#89) looks toward the field during game action at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - A year ago, Jake Wilson wasn't thinking about becoming a leading receiver. He was trying to get healthy enough to get out of the hospital. Now, three games into the 2026 season, the Wyoming tight end has gone from missing an entire season to becoming one of the Cowboys' most productive targets. Article Continues

Jeff Bugher
Sep 244 min read


Looking at the Bright Spots Through Wyoming’s First Three Games
Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes (#6) carries the ball while looking upfield against Central Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Three games into Wyoming’s 2026 season, and there is no shortage of things to work on. The Cowboys are now 1-2 after Saturday’s 24-10 loss at Central Michigan. So far this season, they have fallen behind by double digits in all three games, committed costly turnovers, and st

Jeff Bugher
Sep 204 min read


By the Numbers: Breaking Down Wyoming’s 24-10 Loss at Central Michigan
Wyoming wide receiver Eric Richardson (#2) carries the ball upfield against Central Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - How is Cowboy Nation feeling today? The sun did come up this morning. No Josh Allen on TV today. Let's dive into what happened yesterday in our weekly "By the Numbers" series. In the end, the numbers tell the story of Wyoming’s 24-10 loss to Central Michigan. The Cowboys fini

Jeff Bugher
Sep 205 min read


Cowboys Host Bears During Stripe Out, Band Day, and Hall of Fame Weekend
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

Jeff Bugher
Sep 97 min read


By the Numbers: Turnovers Hurt Wyoming, but Several Cowboys Shine in Border War Loss
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

Jeff Bugher
Sep 64 min read


Bigger, Stronger and More Confident, Kyle Frendt Is Ready to Emerge
Wyoming sophomore tight end Kyle Frendt makes a catch during practice at War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Kyle Frendt didn’t receive much warning before making his college football debut in 2025. Shortly before Wyoming’s game at Colorado in Boulder last season, veteran tight end John Michael Gyllenborg told the position group that he would be unable to play. Tight ends coach Shannon Moore turned to Frendt, then a true

Jeff Bugher
Sep 24 min read


Saturday’s a Big Deal: Wyoming Faces Crucial Scrimmage Two Weeks Before CSU
Photo by Jeff Bugher, Pokesnews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming has spent this week treating fall camp like a game week. Saturday afternoon, the Cowboys will find out how much that preparation has paid off. Head coach Jay Sawvel set the start time for Saturday's closed scrimmage at 4 p.m. inside War Memorial Stadium. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below “Saturday will be huge for a number of players, a number of positions. And then continue evaluation from there,”

Jeff Bugher
Aug 224 min read


12 Cowboys Named to Preseason Mountain West Team by Phil Steele
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

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jun 114 min read


‘I’ll Do Anything to Be on the Field’: Nanke Embraces WR Role
Clay Nanke (85). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff Photographer LARAMIE, Wyo. — Clay Nanke didn’t expect to be catching passes as...

Jeff Bugher
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Senior Day: Caleb Driskill Reflects on Representing the 307
Caleb Driskill (36) assists QB Andrew Peasley (6), 2023. Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov 22, 2024) -- Saturday will be an emotional day for all seniors and graduates who will walk onto Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium for the final time. During Senior Day pregame ceremonies, public address announcer Josh Hunter will state Caleb Driskill's name as he exits the High Altitude Performance Center. He will be greeted by head coach Jay Sawvel, who will

Jeff Bugher
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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