Makenzi Scott waits for her turn on Championship Sunday. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. – Hansen Arena in Laramie was full of excitement last weekend as the University of Wyoming Rodeo Team hosted the Laramie River Rendezvous, which was the final regular-season event on the schedule for the Central Rocky Mountain Region branch of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. UW swept both team titles and piled up points. Wyoming won the men’s team title

Tyler Hughes (left), Jackson Holman (right). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - One thing PokesNews.com observed during the University of Wyoming’s annual spring game inside War Memorial Stadium last Saturday was that the deep passing attack might be making its return for the Cowboys. For a program that has lacked deep plays through the air at times in recent seasons, one play last Saturday sparked interest. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below The m

Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – The National Football League draft wrapped up on Saturday and soon after, four former Wyoming Cowboys signed free agent deals with NFL teams. Offensive lineman Caden Barnett signed with the Chicago Bears, tight end John Michael Gyllenborg signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, running back Sam Scott signed with the New York Jets and tight end Evan Svoboda signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. Barnett appeared in and started

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

John Michael Gyllenborg. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics University of Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg has been signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs. Gyllenborg's football journey has been remarkable. He only played 3.5 games in high school during his senior year. He came to Wyoming on scholarship and worked his way from the scout team to the starting lineup, and proved to be an important part of the Cowboys' offense. Article Continues

Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics University of Wyoming offensive lineman Caden Barnett has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Chicago Bears. Barnett told PokesNews.com before the draft that he was ready for the pick to happen, and that he really just wants to get his foot in the door. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below The Justin, Texas product was invited to the Hula Bowl, where he performed very well. He was then invited to the East-West Shrine

Sam Scott scores a TD against Texas Tech in an upset. Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com OMAHA, Neb. – As day three of the NFL Draft unfolds, former University of Wyoming running back Sam Scott is awaiting whatever comes next in his football career. The fact that he's even a running back is interesting, as he came to Wyoming to play defense. “I’m in Omaha with family, where I’ll be watching more on the edge of my seat a little bit more and more. I'll just kind of get an und

Jack Walsh (79), Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics PALATINE, Ill. – For second-generation University of Wyoming football player Jack Walsh, he eagerly awaits his opportunity to show the NFL what he can do. Now back home in Palatine outside of Chicago, surrounded by family, the former Wyoming Cowboys football center is embracing every moment as day three of the NFL Draft unfolds. “I'm back in Chicago with all the family, just hanging out and waiting, just playing the

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

War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Jordan Edgcomb LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys will close out the spring on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the spring game inside War Memorial Stadium. It will mark the 15th practice of the spring, and the event is free and open to the public. The game will see the Cowboy offense face the UW defense in a modified scoring system. Game Information The game is free and open to the public with free parking on gameday with no parking pass required. Gat

Photo Courtesy of UW Press Release Both University of Wyoming rodeo teams will send full lineups to this summer's College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper. All that is left for the two squads is determining who will represent the Cowboys and Cowgirls at collegiate rodeo's biggest competition. Heading into the season finale at UW's Cliff and Martha Hansen Livestock Arena Friday-Sunday, April 25-27 -- the annual Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo -- the Cowboys wrapped up the

Caden Barnett (72), Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Photographer LARAMIE, Wyo. – As the NFL Draft looms, former University of Wyoming offensive guard Caden Barnett is at home in Justin, Texas, surrounded by family, waiting for a moment he’s spent years chasing. “I wouldn’t say I’m nervous,” Barnett said. “I’m excited. I’m just kind of ready for it to happen. I just want to get my foot in the door.” Article Continues Below Article Continues Below Hard work has brought Ba

Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - PokesNews.com had the chance to interview Tegen Seeds about his path to the University of Wyoming football program, along with his Wyoming roots. At 6-foot, 303 pounds, the sophomore defensive lineman from Douglas, Wyoming, has already proven himself in the Cowboys’ program. But where did he get his inspiration to become a Division I football player? Article Continues Below Article Continues Below “I'm going to say my Dad [Jac

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

Mark Branch (center). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - For nearly two decades after taking over the University of Wyoming wrestling program, Mark Branch has built a consistent winning program. He has built a blue-collar standard. Following his 18th season in Laramie, Branch owns a 159-99 coaching record, making him the winningest head coach in program history. His resume includes 21 All-Americans, 91 NCAA qualifiers, 29 conference champions, two NCAA finalis

Sundance Wicks. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced the addition of forward Mike Mora to the Cowboy roster for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. An All-Conference selection at Cal State Monterey Bay last season, Mora has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below Wicks on Mora "Recruiting our current roster was priority number one this off-season and that was extrem

Andrew Johnson (3). Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. – The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced on Wednesday the football student-athletes from all levels of college football who are being honored this year as members of the 2025 Hampshire Honor Society. The University of Wyoming had six student-athletes earn the honor this year and have at least one selection in 18 of the last 19 seasons. The NFF Hampshire Honor Society is

Jay Sawvel. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (APRIL 9, 2026) – Head coach Jay Sawvel and the Cowboy football program will host a Free Youth Clinic inside War Memorial Stadium following practice this Saturday. The event is open to all kids between the ages of 6-12. Cowboy players will run drills with youth starting at Noon with check-in starting at 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with fans getting a chance to watch the end of the Cowboys’ practice. The 4

Multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment becomes the largest corporate investment in program history. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 6, 2026) – University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman has been talking about it for a while...and the news came out this afternoon that Wyoming Athletics announced a historic new investment from leading infrastructure company Tallgrass, marking the largest corporate contribution in program history and making Tall

Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics A Sweetwater County native with a distinguished military, academic and leadership career in the U.S. Army has been named the 29th president of the University of Wyoming. Brigadier General Shane Reeves, currently the dean of the Academic Board at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., was offered a contract by a vote of the UW Board of Trustees today (Thursday) and has accepted the position. He will take office in July. “I am deeply