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Last Time vs. CMU: Josh Allen Delivered One Final Show for Wyoming
Josh Allen plays in his final game as a Cowboy (2017). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyoming – Josh Allen’s last game in a Wyoming uniform was against Central Michigan. Allen was injured earlier in the season during a trick play at Air Force on November 11th - he didn’t suit up for the final two games of the regular season. He could’ve easily sat out for the bowl game, but that’s not what Josh Allen does. One quarter was all it took for the future NFL MVP to estab

Jeff Bugher
1 day ago3 min read


Pokes in the NFL: Wingard Forces Two Turnovers, Allen Accounts for Four TDs
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

Jeff Bugher
4 days ago2 min read


Christian Taylor Ready to Put His Stamp on Wyoming’s Offense
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.

Jeff Bugher
Sep 36 min read


Wyoming’s Gyllenborg Builds Confidence Heading Into NFL Draft
John Michael Gyllenborg (84). Photo by PokesNews.com Photographer Ian Cadena LEAWOOD, Kan. - For University of Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg, his football career has been nothing short of a whirlwind. He played only 3.5 football games in high school...no big camps, no big recruiting stars. Just days removed from hearing his name potentially called in the NFL Draft, Gyllenborg spoke with PokesNews.com on his pre-draft journey that began quickly after his final sna

Jeff Bugher
Apr 245 min read


Wyoming’s New QB Tyler Hughes Carries Inspiration Beyond the Field
Tyler Hughes (6). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. – Transfer quarterback Tyler Hughes is settling in well on the high plains in Laramie. But how much do we really know about Hughes? PokesNews.com sat down with Wyoming’s newest signal caller to gain insight. Hughes started playing football when he was four years old, before most kids begin kindergarten. His journey began in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he played for the Fort Lauderdale Broncos. His family m

Jeff Bugher
Apr 176 min read


NFL MVP Josh Allen Confirms Return to Laramie for Wyoming No. 17 Jersey Retirement
Josh Allen, photo courtesy of UW Athletics Number 17…Wyoming Football…That’s all you need to say in these parts for everyone to know who...

Jeff Bugher
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Former UW QB Josh Allen Weds Actress-Singer Hailee Steinfeld in California
Josh Allen (17), Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics Sorry ladies, Josh Allen is now officially married to actress/singer Hailee...

Jeff Bugher
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Exclusive: Wyoming Kicker John Hoyland Makes NFL Jump with Baltimore
John Hoyland celebrates his MVP award following the Barstool Arizona Bowl in Tucson (2023). Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com John Hoyland trades his mountain views for a shot at the NFL dream. The former University of Wyoming all-time leading scoring placekicker officially signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, just days after participating in the team’s rookie minicamp. Hoyland, who was on many watch lists and conference teams through his collegiate career, is best k

Jeff Bugher
May 15, 20254 min read


Bohl Era Players in the NFL
By Jeff Bugher jeff@pokewsnews.com We've been doing a lot of reflecting since Craig Bohl announced his retirement last week. One burning...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 10, 20231 min read


Four Former Wyoming Cowboys Named to Mountain West 25th Season Football Team
Press Release by UW Athletics Laramie, Wyo. (Nov. 30, 2023) – The Mountain West Conference announced on Thursday its 25th Season Football...

Jeff Bugher
Nov 30, 20234 min read


Pokes in the Pros: Week 9
Press Release by UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (11/7/23) – Carl Granderson was rewarded for his strong play a couple months ago with a...

Jeff Bugher
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Pokes in the Pros: Week 7
Press Release by UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (10/24/23) – Andrew Wingard has had a tepid start to his fifth year in the National Football...

Jeff Bugher
Oct 24, 20232 min read


From the Press Box: New Mexico at Wyoming
By Jeff Bugher jeff@pokesnews.com The Cowboys had a remarkable win against New Mexico to open up Mountain West Conference play at War...

Jeff Bugher
Oct 2, 20236 min read


Pokes in the Pros: Week 3
LARAMIE, Wyo. (9/26/23) – It was a headlined-filled week for former University of Wyoming football players in the National Football...

Jeff Bugher
Sep 26, 20232 min read


ONE FOR THE MONEY…TWO FOR THE SHOW…THREE TO GET READY NOW, LET’S GO TO WYO!
By Christian Lasher christian@pokesnews.com In the world of super fans, Wyoming has “Cowboy Ken,” The Denver Broncos had the beloved...

Jeff Bugher
Sep 19, 20235 min read
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