Wyoming tight end Jake Wilson (#89) blocks as quarterback Tyler Hughes (#6) runs with the ball against Northern Illinois at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. (Oct. 18, 2026) – Just two weeks ago, Wyoming came off a shutout loss at North Dakota State and searched for answers on offense. Now, the Cowboys have won two straight games, including an elusive road win… and confidence in the locker room appears to be growing. Many expected

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

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

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

Wyoming linebacker Dash Bauman (#46) wraps up a Central Michigan ball carrier during Saturday’s game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Wyoming suffered a 24-10 loss to Central Michigan on a rainy Saturday here at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Cowboys (1-2) were out-gained 339-162 in rushing yards by the Chippewas (2-1). Article Continues Below Article Continues Below UW trailed 17-0 at the intermission af

Head Coach Jay Sawvel. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - Jay Sawvel used some version of the word “frustrated” again and again Saturday afternoon. Frustrated with Wyoming’s response to adversity, Cowboys’ leadership, inconsistent offense, and a team that still struggles to respond when something goes wrong. Wyoming’s 24-10 loss at Central Michigan dropped the Cowboys to 1-2. Wyoming fell behind 17-0 by halftime, surrendered 339 rushing yards and repe

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

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Well, the game didn’t turn out the way we had hoped, but our coverage isn’t over. By now, you’ve had a chance to read our stories from the game, and we still have plenty of great highlights for you to enjoy. Thank you for following along and supporting Pokes News. We’re proud to be a locally owned Wyoming outlet, bringing you Cowboys coverage through the perspective of someone who calls this great state home. After a long wait … “Picture It” is back! Wyo

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

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,”

Photo Courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys closed the spring with the annual spring game inside War Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Cowboy offense got the best of the defense 37-21 in a modified scoring system. “We got good work today and we have a long way to go,” Head coach Jay Sawvel Said. “Every day is an important day for us. Even these next few weeks when guys are still here before we get to the summer is important.” Article Conti