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Central Michigan Runs Past Wyoming in 24-10 Cowboys Loss
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
Jeff Bugher
4 hours ago2 min read
Wyoming’s Response to Adversity Leaves Sawvel Frustrated After Road Loss
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
Jeff Bugher
10 hours ago5 min read
Game Day Guide: Cowboys Take on Chippewas in First Meeting Since 2017
Graphic based on a stadium image courtesy of CMU Athletics. MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan - Wyoming spent most of last Saturday searching for a spark. When the Cowboys finally found one, it changed the game. Wyoming erased a six-point fourth-quarter deficit by scoring 14 unanswered points to defeat Northern Colorado 21–13 in its home opener. Now the Cowboys will find out whether those final minutes were simply enough to survive one afternoon or the beginning of something they
University of Wyoming Media
15 hours ago9 min read
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
Scouting Central Michigan: Wyoming Preparing for Physical Test on the Road
CMU celebrates a victory over Colgate (2026). Photo courtesy of CMU Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyoming - Central Michigan’s passing numbers offer an easy first impression. Through two games, the Chippewas have averaged just 53 yards through the air and have yet to throw a touchdown. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel knows a hungry team is waiting Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. One that has a physical offense that found success running the ball in its most recent game, backed by
Jeff Bugher
2 days ago4 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Wyoming Great Josh Davis Opens Up About His Fight With Cancer
Photos courtesy of Josh Davis Josh Davis has spent most of his life competing. He competed in the paint for the Wyoming Cowboys, helped lead UW to two Mountain West championships and an NCAA Tournament victory over Gonzaga, and later had a professional basketball career that included time in the NBA. Today, the former Cowboy standout is facing a fight unlike any he encountered on a basketball court. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below Davis, 46, was diagnosed
Jeff Bugher
2 days ago6 min read
Freshman Corner Kendall Griffin Growing Up Fast for the Cowboys
Kendal Griffin does a drill during fall camp at War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyoming - While most freshman football players spend their first year seeing little to no game action, Kendall Griffin didn't have to wait long to learn what college football was all about. The Wyoming freshman cornerback enrolled early, spent his first spring ball in Laramie, and quickly worked his way into a role on the Cowboys' defense. His early arrival helped h
Jeff Bugher
3 days ago4 min read
Old Trapper Mountain West Football Players of the Week - Sept. 14
Photo courtesy of MWC Release. LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Old Trapper Mountain West Football Players of the Week for Week 2 games were announced Monday. North Dakota State quarterback Nathan Hayes was named the MW Offensive Player of the Week, while Hawai‘i senior linebacker Jamih Otis earned MW Defensive Player of the Week honors. North Dakota State senior placekicker Drew Klein was named MW Special Teams Player of the Week, while North Dakota State running back Myles Mitchell ea
Mountain West Conference Press Release
3 days ago2 min read
Around the Mountain West: North Dakota State Making Noise in First FBS Season
Photo by: Tim Sanger. Photo courtesy of NDSU Athletics LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Mountain West enters another week with several teams making noise nationally, led by newcomers North Dakota State and a surging New Mexico squad. From College Football Playoff projections and national poll recognition to record-setting starts, here’s a look at what’s happening around the conference. Saturday, September 19 Wyoming at Central Michigan ESPN+ 1 p.m. ET UTEP at #19/19 Michigan Big Ten Net
Mountain West Conference Press Release
3 days 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
Experienced Wyoming rodeo teams open the fall season
Cowboys, Cowgirls ready to defend Central Rocky Mountain Region titles Photo courtesy of UW Rodeo. LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming rodeo teams placed among the top six in the nation at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), giving the program two top-10 finishes for the second time in the past five seasons. That momentum will help carry the Cowboys and Cowgirls this season as both clubs take the first steps toward their ultimate goals of repeating as Central Rock
University of Wyoming Media
5 days ago3 min read
Picture It: UNC at Wyoming
For three quarters, the game didn't play out as the fans or the team wanted. A lightning delay early in the fourth quarter provided the spark that the Pokes needed to pull off a win against a tough FCS foe in UNC. Our new staff photographer (formerly video), Christian Lasher, has taken the reins behind the lens this year. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below A Wyoming player kneels on the field beside his helmet before the Cowboys’ game against Northern Colorado.
Jeff Bugher
5 days ago2 min read
By the Numbers: From Lightning Delay to Late Surge, Wyoming Finds a Way to Win
Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes at the line. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. - For more than three-quarters of Saturday's game, the numbers and performance by Wyoming were lacking. Northern Colorado outgained the Cowboys, controlled the football longer, and carried a 13-7 lead into the fourth quarter. But the numbers that ultimately mattered most belonged to Wyoming: two interceptions and 14 unanswered fourth-quarter points in a 21-13 victory at Jona
Jeff Bugher
6 days ago3 min read
Wyoming Finds Its Spark Just in Time Against Northern Colorado
Lightning delay sparks Wyoming rally in 21-13 win over Northern Colorado Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes moves around the pocket on Saturday inside War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - For nearly three quarters Saturday afternoon, Wyoming looked like a team searching for both an identity and a spark. To make matters worse, it was against a FCS team. A lightning delay interrupted Wyoming’s home opener with the Cowboys trailing Northern Colorad
Jeff Bugher
Sep 135 min read
Game Day Guide: Wyoming Hosts UNC in Saturday Home Opener
Saturday’s game will stream on MW+, with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium Based on a photo by Jeff Bugher LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming will play its first home game of the 2026 season Saturday when Northern Colorado visits Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. Mountain Time. Be in your seats early for a special pre-game flyover. Saturday’s game will also feature Wyoming’s Stripe Out, Band Day and is a part of University of Wyoming
Jeff Bugher
Sep 114 min read
Scouting Report: UNC’s Strengths, Weaknesses and Players to Watch
UNC quarterback Kenny Lueth. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - The University of Northern Colorado will arrive at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday searching for its first victory of the season. UNC's 0-2 record does not tell the full story of a team eager to play ball. The Bears lost 30-29 to Weber State before falling 38-23 to South Dakota, but their offense has been extremely productive through the first two games. UNC is averaging 431 yards, 26 points, an
Jeff Bugher
Sep 104 min read
Wyoming Looks to Bounce Back as UNC Visits War Memorial Stadium
Head coach Jay Sawvel during fall camp. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming’s first opportunity to respond to their Border War loss from last weekend will come Saturday when the University of Northern Colorado Bears visit War Memorial Stadium for the Cowboys’ home opener. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel said the game is another step toward reestablishing Laramie as one of Wyoming’s greatest advantages. Article Continues Below Article Continues Below “What
Jeff Bugher
Sep 103 min read
Cowboys Host Bears During Stripe Out, Band Day, and Hall of Fame Weekend
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
Jeff Bugher
Sep 97 min read
PRCA Partners With Wyoming Athletics for Endzone Sponsorship
PRCA Logo to be Featured on Jonah Field Endzones Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept. 7, 2026) – Cowboy football fans will see a new addition to Jonah Field inside War Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) logo will be featured in the back of each endzone. This sponsorship follows an on-field, one-game Ramos Law on-field logo sponsorship during Wyoming's final game against Nevada in November 2025. “This is another gro
Jeff Bugher
Sep 93 min read
Chris Prosinski’s Hall of Fame Moment Arrives
Chris Prosinski (24) makes a tackle against CSU. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics Laramie, Wyo. - Chris Prosinski grew up watching University of Wyoming football, staying up late for Cowboys basketball games and pretending that the backyard fields of Buffalo, Wyoming were War Memorial Stadium. Wearing the Brown and Gold was a dream for Prosinski. Beyond his dreams: Being enshrined among the finest athletes in University of Wyoming history. Chris is a former Wyoming safety a
Jeff Bugher
Sep 86 min read
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