Tim Polasek (Center). Photo courtesy of NDSU Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Tim Polasek wasn't planning to leave Wyoming when Craig Bohl announced in December that he was retiring after the 2023 Arizona Bowl. Jay Sawvel had been named Bohl's replacement following the bowl game, and Polasek was going to remain Wyoming's offensive coordinator. Sawvel also wanted to give him more freedom with the Cowboys' offense. Then North Dakota State called. Article Continues Below Article

Images of coaches from respective universities. Logo courtesy of NDSU. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Rivalries aren’t just created out of thin air. They aren't created by putting a name on a football game, building a trophy or deciding two teams should suddenly dislike each other. They need games. They need moments. They need heartbreak, celebrations, and a little bad blood along the way. Wyoming and North Dakota State don't have any of that yet. But they have all of the ingredient

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (#17) powers forward with the football behind his offensive line during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of a UW Media Release. LARAMIE, Wyoming – Josh Allen was seen disgusted when looking at his stat sheet following Week 3 of the National Football League’s season. He wasn’t his sharpest, but the only stat that mattered was the first number in his team’s record. Allen helped Buffalo grind its way to a 3-0 start with a 24-16 win over the Los

Dainsus Miller. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. – Cornerback Dainsus Miller didn't know whether he'd get another chance to play college football again. That didn't stop him from preparing like he would. Miller returned to Laramie in August after a judge issued an injunction granting another season for fifth-year players; he kept working with the Cowboys while waiting to find out if he could play. The 10th Circuit Court stayed the injunction, which left his st

Wyoming wide receiver Deion DeBlanc (#3) makes a catch during warmups prior to the Cowboys’ 27-10 win over Hawai‘i at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Deion DeBlanc has never lacked confidence in what he can do with the football in his hands. The biggest challenge has been earning enough opportunities to show it. After battling injuries through the spring and parts of fall camp, the Wyoming sophomore wide receiver entered the 2026

Is there anything better than a nice fall day at War Memorial Stadium? Well, maybe one thing - a 27-10 bounce-back win over Hawai‘i on Homecoming. We also wanted to take a moment to recognize a couple of the people who help make Pokes News what it is. Christian Lasher has been with us since the beginning, and this season we also welcomed Donny "Intern Donny" Felcsuti, who comes to us from Boston. - Jeff Bugher, Publisher Article Continues Below Article Continues Below Wyomin

A referee signals a touchdown during Wyoming’s victory over Hawai'i at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie (2026). Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming put together its most complete performance of the young season Saturday, beating Hawai‘i 27-10 at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys improved to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in Mountain West play, but the final score only tells part of the story. Wyoming controlled the football, established its running game, p

Wyoming safety Jones Thomas (#23) and running back Samuel “Tote” Harris (#1) talk following a victory over Hawai'i at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming spent the first three weeks of the season searching for consistency and answers. The last seven days have been spent in self-reflection across the team. What changed? Connection. The week following a 24-10 loss at Central Michigan included challenges from head coach J

Wyoming running back Markell Holman (#8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Hawai‘i on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming needed a response after last week's loss at Central Michigan, and the Cowboys delivered on Saturday. Wyoming controlled much of the afternoon on both sides of the ball and pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 27-10 win over Hawai‘i at War

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboys open the Mountain West schedule on Saturday hosting Hawai’i inside War Memorial Stadium on Homecoming at the University of Wyoming. The contest will be a Gold Out, as it is slated for a 1 p.m. kick on The CW. Gold Out The Gold Out will take place on Saturday afternoon as fans are encouraged to wear gold to the contest against the Rainbow Warriors. Ticket Information for This Season Fans may order tickets online, via email or by phone at: •

Hawaii quarterback with Micah Alejado (12). Photo courtesy of Hawai‘i Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming has spent the first three weeks of the season searching for consistency. Now the Cowboys have a different challenge. Hawaii comes to War Memorial Stadium on Gold Out and homecoming Saturday with sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado and a passing game that has shown it can move the ball. The Rainbow Warriors are 1-2 overall and 0-1 in Mountain West play after beating N

Wyoming linebacker Gary Rutherford (#26) works through a drill during practice at War Memorial Stadium. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - Three games into the season, Gary Rutherford has already surpassed his 2025 tackle total. After a career performance at Central Michigan, the sophomore linebacker is quickly becoming one of the most productive players on Wyoming's defense. Rutherford recorded a career-high and team-leading 13 tackles, including two solo sto

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 running back Markell Holman (#8) carries the ball through traffic against Northern Colorado (2026) at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Christian Lasher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. – Transfer Markell Holman doesn't know exactly how many opportunities he will receive on any given Saturday. Three games into his first season at Wyoming, the senior running back has emerged as one of the Cowboys' most productive offensive weapons despite sharing the backfield with Samuel

Wyoming center Jason Maciejczak (#51) stands on the field with teammates on September 12th, 2026, at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com. LARAMIE, Wyo. - Wyoming will be without its starting center, Jason Maciejczak, for the remainder of the 2026 season after the Nebraska transfer suffered a torn ACL against Northern Colorado. Sawvel shared the devastating news with the media on Monday during his weekly press conference. Maciejczak went down late in th

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