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Wyoming Hits Road for Contest at Utah State
Photo by Troy Babbitt,UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys hit the road for a trip to Utah State on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. It marks the 93rd all-time meeting between the two schools with the game being televised on CBS Sports Network. Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network with Keith Kelley on the call and Kevin McKinney on Col

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
7 hours ago3 min read


Pokes in the Playoffs: Divisional Round
Frank Crum (73). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics media release. LARAMIE, Wyoming – The city of Laramie received a lot of love Saturday during the Divisional Round playoff matchup between Buffalo and Denver. Whether it was in relation to Laramie-native, Frank Crum, or Laramie super star, Josh Allen, the Gem City of the Plains was referenced multiple times. The first Laramie name drop occurred when former University of Wyoming offensive lineman Frank Crum rumbled into the end z

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
4 days ago2 min read


Wyoming Defeats San Jose State University 66–62
Demarion Dennis (1). Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - The San Jose State University Spartans basketball team made the trek from sunny California to the Arena Auditorium in Laramie. An elevation of 7,220 feet and overnight temperatures below zero welcomed the team on Saturday. SJSU entered the contest with a 6–13 overall record, while Wyoming came in at 11–8 on the season. First Half The first half featured plenty of back-and-forth action. When the buzzer so

Jeff Bugher
4 days ago2 min read


Pokes News Radio Update 1/24/26
Jeff Bugher of PokesNews.com and Eric Henderson of The Talk Shop provide updates on Frank Crum's epic touchdown in the AFC Divisional round last week against the Buffalo Bills. Additionally, updates on basketball and what is coming up down the road for the Pokes and Cowgirls. We also talk about several Pokes who are playing in pre-draft NFL games. You don't want to miss this. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4C4T8GLqEu7npb08KaDdg6?si=6XjAKesERb2xuUrFxiXv5Q Don't forget to

Jeff Bugher
5 days ago1 min read


Wyoming Closes Homestand Hosting San José State on Saturday
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys close out their homestand on Saturday afternoon hosting San José State in the Arena-Auditorium at 2 p.m. It is the 29th all-time meeting between the two schools. The game will be streamed on the MW Network. Fans can watch, listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network with Keith Kelley on t

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
5 days ago3 min read


Exclusive: Frank Crum Breaks Down His Surprise NFL Playoff Touchdown
Frank Crum (73), Photo courtesy of the Denver Broncos Former Wyoming Cowboy and Denver Broncos tackle, Frank Crum, delivered one of the most unexpected and memorable moments of the NFL postseason last Saturday, hauling in a seven-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of Denver’s divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. With 9:33 remaining in the second quarter and the Broncos trailing 7-3, Crum lined up as an eligible receiver and slipped free in the red

Jeff Bugher
6 days ago3 min read


Tom Burman Shuts Down FCS Talk: “We’re Not Going Down”
Wyoming Athletic Director Tom Burman. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics Recent articles by a regional news organization have insinuated that the University of Wyoming should consider dropping from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). In an exclusive interview with Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman, it is clear that moving down won’t happen. “In my 20 years as athletic director, has the University of Wyoming ever considere

Jeff Bugher
Jan 205 min read


Cowboys Host Boise State in Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday
Alpine Hat Giveaway while supplies last Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 18, 2026) – The Wyoming Cowboys return home for a two-game homestand starting with Boise State on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. inside the Arena-Auditorium. The contest will be streamed on the Mountain West Network. Cowboy fans are asked to arrive early for an Alpine Hat giveaway while supplies last. Fans can watch, listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The g

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 183 min read


Wrestling Upsets No. 10 South Dakota State, 24-18
Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyoming (1/18/26) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team has curiously resided just on the outside looking in of the NWCA Coaches' Poll. Even though the Cowboys have scored more points against No. 1 Penn State than any other team this season and their only losses have come to top 10 teams, the Pokes were still not viewed as one of the 25 best teams in the country. That'll change following Sunday. Wyoming defeated No. 10 South Dakot

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 183 min read


Cowgirls Host Falcons in Annual Bounce Cancer Game
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 15, 2026) – The Wyoming Cowgirls return home Saturday for a 2 p.m., contest as they host Air Force. It will be Wyoming’s annual Bounce Cancer contest. The team will wear special lavender alternate jerseys in honor of the event. The Bounce Cancer walk will begin at 11:30 a.m., on the Arena-Auditorium concourse. Registration for the walk is at 10:45. Fans can register for the walk or bid on the special edition Bounce Cance

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 173 min read


Pokes Head to The Valley to Face Fresno State on Saturday
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys head to The Valley to face off against Fresno State on Saturday for a 5 p.m. start in the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. Wyoming heads into the contest looking for their second road win in conference play this season. The matchup will be streamed on the MW Network. Fans can watch, listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affilia

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 172 min read


Wrestling Excited to Host No. 10 South Dakota State on Sunday
Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyoming (1/16/26) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team is back home and set to host No. 10 South Dakota State on Sunday. The dual is scheduled for 1 p.m. inside the UniWyo Sports Complex. It will be broadcast on Flo and the Mountain West Network. The Cowboys are in the middle of the season's third month, and they've only been home once. Take it step further, and the Pokes haven't competed inside the UniWyo Sports Complex since the

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 173 min read


Pokes in the Playoffs: Wild Card Round
LARAMIE, Wyoming – It was nothing short of herculean what Josh Allen did Sunday at Jacksonville during the Wild Card Round. With any number of injuries ailing him, the former University of Wyoming student-athlete helped Buffalo rally past the Jaguars, 27-24. Allen was 28-for-35 for 273 yards and one touchdown. He added 33 yards on 11 carries via the ground with an additional two scores. Allen, taking into account both the regular season and playoffs, is 347-for-495 for 3,941

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 172 min read


Wyoming Can’t Overcome Cold Shooting in 74-57 Loss to San Deigo State
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 14, 2026) – The Wyoming Cowboys couldn’t overcome poor first half shooting in a 74-57 loss to San Diego State on Wednesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium. It marked only the second home loss of the season for the Brown and Gold, as UW falls to 11-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play with the loss to the Aztecs, who are tied for first in the conference. “We can collectively become a tougher team if we believe in the pro

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 153 min read


Cowboys Host First-Place San Diego State on Wednesday
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys return home to the Arena-Auditorium on Wednesday hosting San Diego State, who is currently tied for first place in the Mountain West for a 6 p.m. start. The Pokes are looking for their 10th home win of the season with the contest being televised on CBS Sports Network. Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stati

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 143 min read


Former Wyoming TE John Michael Gyllenborg Invited to 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
John Michael Gyllenborg (84). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Former University of Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg has been invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. The combine will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium from February 23 rd to March 2 nd , and will be televised on the NFL Network. The combine invite comes on the heels of invitations to both the East-West Shrine Bowl, and the Panini Senior Bowl. Gyllenborg will play in the S

Jeff Bugher
Jan 133 min read


Wyoming Comes Up Short in Offensive Shootout with Nevada, 92-83
Photo courtesy of UW Athletics RENO, Nev. (Jan. 10, 2026) – The Wyoming Cowboys dropped an offensive showcase to Nevada on Saturday evening by a score of 92-83 inside the Lawlor Event Center in Reno, Nev. Both teams shot over 50 percent from the field, but the Wolf Pack dropped the Cowboys to 11-5 overall and 2-3 in conference play. "If you don't back your defense and rebounding it is going to be a long night," UW head coach Sundance Wicks said. "It is all about defense ever

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 114 min read


UNLV Overwhelms Cowgirls 82–53 in Laramie
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. -- The Cowgirls had a tough afternoon in a battle against an experienced UNLV squad, as the Rebels pulled away early and never looked back in an 82–53 loss for the Cowgirls. UNLV really set the tone in the first period, jumping out to a 23–9 lead after ten minutes and controlling the game on both ends the rest of the way. “Just makes it tough when I thought that 3 1/2 minutes there at the end of the first quarter where the

Jeff Bugher
Jan 105 min read


Whitmore Named to Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid-Major Coaches or GM’s
Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 8, 2026) – University of Wyoming Assistant coach Nick Whitmore was named to the Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistants/GMs list this week. He is in his third season with the Brown and Gold. The Seventh annual Mid-Major Coaches and GMs lists have seen numerous coaches go on to become NCAA Division I Head Coaches. The Silver Waves Media list has become the industry standard for excellence. After consulti

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 101 min read


Wrestling Dives Back into Big 12 Dual Action at Utah Valley on Saturday
Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyoming (1/8/26) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team delves back into Big 12 dual action this week. The Cowboys travel to Utah Valley on Saturday for a 7 p.m. competition inside Lockhart Arena. The dual will be broadcast on Utah Valley's YouTube page. The Pokes are 2-3 this season and 1-0 in conference action. The Wolverines possess a 3-3 record and a 1-0 mark in league play. Wyoming is fresh off a third-place finish at the

University of Wyoming Athletics Press Release
Jan 102 min read
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