Jason Maciejczak. Via X, formerly known as Twitter. LARAMIE, Wyo. - When Jason Maciejczak arrived in Laramie during the offseason, he didn’t come chasing NIL hype or headlines. The offensive lineman, who transferred from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, was seeking an opportunity. “I’m not really chasing a dollar amount,” Maciejczak told PokesNews.com before coming to campus earlier this year. “I’m chasing an opportunity, and that’s what they’re giving me.” Wyoming felt like t

Issac Schoenfeld (87). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. - For University of Wyoming tight end Isaac Schoenfeld, things just feel different heading into his junior season. The Rock Springs, Wyoming native stands at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds...imposing...yes. But it's his growth in confidence and focus that has him excited for the 2025 season to begin. This year feels different from the top down. “Yeah, I think it's been different,” Schoenfeld said of this year’s

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

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

Evan Svoboda. Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 19, 2024) - Evan Svoboda ran onto Sonny Lubick field in Fort Collins, Colo. last Friday night as QB2 and as a tight end. Yes, you read that right… tight end. The former starting quarterback for the Cowboys is now adding another position to his plate besides his QB2 duties. Svoboda began the year as QB1, but offensive struggles and a 1-6 start to the season had Jay Sawvel inserting QB2 Kaden Anderso

By Jeff Bugher jeff@pokesnews.com 9/17/2024 Wyoming tight end Clay Nanke. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics Laramie, Wyo. - Saturday’s loss to BYU might not have been what Wyoming hoped for, but it marked the introduction of tight end Clay Nanke to Cowboys fans with a catch and run for 24 yards. Nanke, a transfer from Colorado State University, made his first collegiate career catch that turned heads and had people puzzled with a name they hadn’t heard, and now he's ready to te

By Jeff Bugher jeff@PokesNews.com 4/21/2024 Here is the intriguing story of how “J-Mike” found high school football and how Wyoming found him. John Michael Gyllenborg scores his first ever college touchdown in an upset against Texas Tech. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics Laramie, Wyoming - In 2021, of all the recruits offered full-ride scholarships to play football at the University of Wyoming, less was known about John Michael Gyllenborg of Leawood, Kansas, at the time

By Jeff Bugher jeff@pokesnews.com Wyoming's fullbacks and tight ends, coached by Shannon Moore, are set to showcase their blocking and...