2017 Wyoming Cowboys football team

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2017 Wyoming Cowboys football
Wyoming Athletics logo.svg
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl champion
Conference Mountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Record8–5 (5–3 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Brent Vigen (4th season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium War Memorial Stadium
Seasons
  2016
2018  
2017 Mountain West Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Mountain Division
No. 22 Boise State xy$  7 1   11 3  
Colorado State  5 3   7 6  
Wyoming  5 3   8 5  
Utah State  4 4   6 7  
Air Force  4 4   5 7  
New Mexico  1 7   3 9  
West Division
Fresno State xy  7 1   10 4  
San Diego State  6 2   10 3  
UNLV  4 4   5 7  
Nevada  3 5   3 9  
Hawaii  1 7   3 9  
San Jose State  1 7   2 11  
Championship: Boise State 17, Fresno State 14
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cowboys were coached by fourth-year head coach Craig Bohl and played their home games at War Memorial Stadium. They participated in the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. This was their first year with new defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton, who was previously an NFL linebackers coach with Jacksonville Jaguars for three seasons and was also Bohl's defensive coordinator for two seasons at North Dakota State. [1] They finished the season 8–5, 5–3 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for second place in the Mountain Division. They were invited to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl where they defeated Central Michigan.

Contents

2017 recruiting class

Wyoming signed 23 high school players and one transfer. [2]

US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Patrick Arnold
OL
Omaha, NE Gretna HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)290 lb (130 kg)Oct 8, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Keyon Blankenbaker
CB
Oak Park, IL Oak Park–River Forest HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 13, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
C.J. Coldon
CB
Belleville, IL Althoff Catholic HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg)Dec 11, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Avante' Cox
WR
Rochester, IL Rochester HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 6, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Keegan Cryder
OT
Littleton, CO Dakota Ridge HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)240 lb (110 kg)Oct 9, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Trey Dorfner
RB
Fircrest, WA River Ridge HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)Oct 30, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Kolton Donovan
LS
Washington, UT Southern Utah 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)250 lb (110 kg)Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Gavin Dunayski
DL
Puyallup, WA Puyallup HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)250 lb (110 kg)Jan 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Esaias Gandy
S
Aurora, CO Denver South HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)183 lb (83 kg)Oct 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Ryan Gatoloai–Faupula
LB
Sacramento, CA Inderkum HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)210 lb (95 kg)Nov 1, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Logan Harris
OL
Torrington, WY Torrington HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)275 lb (125 kg)Jun 27, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Ravontae Holt
DL
Sacramento, CA Sheldon HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)260 lb (120 kg)Dec 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Javaree Jackson
DL
Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa West HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 13, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Victor Jones
DE
Sacramento, CA Inderkum HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 lb (107 kg)Dec 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Jared Scott
WR
Oak Park, IL Oak Park–River Forest HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jan 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Erik Spurlin–Renfroe
WR
Cerritos, CA Gahr HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 31, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Rudy Stofer
OT
Kearney, NE Kearney HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)255 lb (116 kg)Nov 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Xazavian Valladay
RB
Matteson, IL Brother Rice HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)Oct 12, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Tyler Vander Waal
QB
Elk Grove, CA Christian Brothers HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg)Dec 14, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Alonzo Velazquez
OT
Janesville, WI Parker HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)Nov 2, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Nate Weinman
TE
Creston, OH Norwayne HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)235 lb (107 kg)Jan 25, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Davon Wells–Ross
LB
Omaha, NE Omaha North HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg)Oct 31, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Trey Woods
ATH
North Bend, OR North Bend HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)210 lb (95 kg)Jan 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Tim Zaleski
P
Oak Lawn, IL St. Rita HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jan 7, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 20, 2016.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 210:00 a.m.at Iowa * BTN L 3–2468,075
September 92:00 p.m. Gardner–Webb * ATTSNRM W 27–019,051
September 165:00 p.m. Oregon *
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
CBSSN L 13–4929,139
September 238:15 p.m. Hawaii
ESPN2 W 28–21 OT17,796
September 302:00 p.m. Texas State *
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
Stadium W 45–1021,784
October 142:30 p.m.at Utah State StadiumW 28–2322,234
October 218:15 p.m.at Boise State ESPN2L 14–2435,565
October 285:30 p.m. New Mexico Dagger-14-plain.png
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
ESPNU W 42–318,249
November 45:00 p.m. Colorado State
CBSSNW 16–1322,840
November 118:15 p.m.at Air Force ESPNUW 28–1424,257
November 1812:00 p.m. Fresno State
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
ATTSNRML 7–1315,440
November 255:00 p.m.at San Jose State ESPN3 L 17–2012,653
December 222:00 p.m.vs. Central Michigan *
ESPNW 37–1416,512

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionSeasons at
Wyoming
Alma materBefore Wyoming
Craig Bohl Head coach4 Nebraska (1982) North Dakota State – head coach (2013)
Brent Vigen Associate head coach / offensive coordinator / quarterbacks4 North Dakota State (1998) North Dakota State – Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks (2013)
Scottie Hazelton Defensive coordinator / Linebackers1 Fort Lewis (1997) Jacksonville Jaguars – Assistant linebackers (2016)
Mike Bath Running Backs / Fullbacks4 Miami, Ohio (2001) Miami, Ohio – Interim Head Coach / offensive coordinator (2013)
AJ Cooper Special teams coordinator / Defensive Ends4 North Dakota State (2006) North Dakota State – Defensive ends / Co-Special Teams (2013)
Jake Dickert Safeties1 Wisconsin–Stevens Point (2007) South Dakota State – Co-Special Teams / Safeties (2016)
Scott FuchsOffensive line4 North Dakota State (1995) North Dakota State (2013)
Mike GrantWide receivers2 Nebraska (1993) North Texas – Wide receivers / receiving coordinator (2014)
Pete Kaligis Defensive tackles / Nose Tackles9 Washington (1994) Montana – Offensive line (2008)
John RichardsonCornerbacks4 North Dakota State (2010) North Dakota State – Cornerbacks (2013)
Gordie HaugDirector of Recruiting4 Bemidji State (2009) North Dakota State – Running backs (2013)
Aaron Bohl Defensive Graduate Assistant1 Minnesota State Moorhead (2016) Minnesota State Moorhead – Linebacker
Jacob ClabornOffensive Graduate Assistant2 California Lutheran (2009) Central Washington – Offensive line (2015)
Josh FirmOffensive Graduate Assistant3 Missouri S&T (2013)Bron-Villeurbanne Falcons – Offensive coordinator (2014)
Rob SchlaegerDefensive Graduate Assistant1 Southwest Minnesota State (2015) West Florida – Outside linebackers (2016)

Roster

2017 Wyoming Cowboys Football

Quarterbacks

  •  1 Nick Szpor – sophomore (6'3", 205)
  • 15 Nick Smith – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4", 231)
  • 17 Josh Allen (C) Redshirt.svg junior (6'5", 233)
  • 18 Tyler Vander Waal – freshman (6'4", 210)

Tailbacks

  •  3 Milo Hall – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'8", 190)
  •  4 Xazavian Valladay – freshman (6'0", 185)
  • 16 Trey Dorfner – freshman (6'0", 175)
  • 22 Nico Evans – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9", 211)
  • 23 Mike Green II – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11", 205)
  • 24 Jerard Swan – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0", 182)
  • 28 Garrett Gardner – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0", 205)
  • 29 Kellen Overstreet – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11', 216)

Fullbacks

  • 34 Jeff Burroughs – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1", 242)
  • 35 Jaylon Watson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0", 245)
  • 36 Drew Van Maanen (C) Redshirt.svg senior (6'1", 241)
  • 38 Garrett Shipman – freshman (6'2", 232)
  • 47 Matt List – junior (5'11", 240)

Wide receivers

  •  2 Jared Scott – freshman (6'6", 215)
  •  9 Isaac Leppke – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4", 187)
  • 12 Dontae Crow – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9", 172)
  • 13 John Okwoli – sophomore (6'2", 207)
  • 14 C.J. Johnson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2", 204)
  • 19 Ayden Eberhardt Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2", 190)
  • 21 Erik Spurlin-Renfroe – freshman (6'1", 180)
  • 24 Jerard Swan – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0", 182)
  • 25 Austin Conway – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10", 178)
  • 26 Avante' Cox – freshman (5'11", 170)
  • 31 Isaac Jefferson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'8", 152)
  • 39 Justyn Stindt – freshman (6'2", 185)
  • 80 James Price – junior (6'2", 208)
  • 82 Luke Padula – freshman (6'0", 185)
  • 88 EC Ogu – freshman (6'2", 175)
  • 89 Parker Dumas – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5", 216)

Tight ends

  • 33 Josh Harshman – junior (6'3", 235)
  • 81 Austin Fort Redshirt.svg junior (6'4", 244)
  • 83 Mason Keeler – freshman (6'6", 240)
  • 84 Nate Weinman – freshman (6'7", 235)
  • 85 Tyree Mayfield – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3", 241)
  • 87 Sam Maughan – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3", 220)
 

Offensive linemen

  • 55 Gavin Rush – sophomore (6'3", 298)
  • 57 Patrick Arnold – freshman (6'3", 290)
  • 59 Ryan Cummings – senior (6'6", 309)
  • 61 Kaden Jackson – junior (6'2", 294)
  • 62 Rudy Stofer – freshman (6'6", 255)
  • 64 Zach Thatcher – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5", 282)
  • 67 Cole Turner – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4", 293)
  • 68 Dalton Fields – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3", 288)
  • 69 Eric Abojei – freshman (6'5", 320)
  • 71 Jace Webb – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4", 309)
  • 72 Zach Wallace – junior (6'7", 303)
  • 73 Keegan Cryder – freshman (6'4", 240)
  • 74 Brinkley Jolly – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5", 277)
  • 75 Dustin Weeks – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'8", 291)
  • 76 Justis Borton – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2", 253)
  • 77 Pahl Schwab – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5", 302)
  • 78 Alonzo Velazquez – freshman (6'6", 270)
  • 79 Logan Harris – freshman (6'3", 275)

Defensive linemen

  • 29 Garrett Crall – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5", 235)
  • 37 Josh Calvert – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0", 214)
  • 42 Kevin Prosser – junior (6'2", 223)
  • 44 Victor Jones – freshman (6'4", 235)
  • 51 Trevor Meader – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4", 239)
  • 53 Josiah Hall – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1", 243)
  • 54 Austin Lopez – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3", 223)
  • 58 Nela Lolohea – senior (6'1", 253)
  • 63 Ravontae Holt – freshman (6'4", 260)
  • 86 Javaree Jackson – freshman (6'5", 250)
  • 87 Conner Cain – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4", 283)
  • 90 Gavin Dunayski – freshman (6'6", 250)
  • 91 Carl Grandersonjunior (6'5", 243)
  • 92 Shiloh Windsor – sophomore (6'3", 234)
  • 93 Youhanna Ghaifan – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4", 290)
  • 94 Hunter Lee – freshman (6'4", 281)
  • 95 Dylan Leston – freshman (6'5", 240)
  • 96 Sidney Malauulu – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3", 307)
  • 99 Brent Gilliland – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2", 282)
 

Linebackers

  •  7 Chavez Pownell Jr. – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11", 202)
  •  8 Jalen Ortiz – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10", 196)
  • 30 Logan Wilson (C) Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2", 229)
  • 35 Skyler Miller – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11", 204)
  • 41 Davon Wells-Ross – freshman (6'5", 190)
  • 43 Ben Wisdorf – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1", 222)
  • 45 Adam Pilapil – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1", 213)
  • 46 Cassh Maluiasophomore (6'0", 230)
  • 48 Trey Woods – freshman (6'3", 210)
  • 49 Trevon Weaver – freshman (6'2", 215)
  • 50 Ryan Gatoloai-Faupula – freshman (6'1", 210)
  • 52 Jahmari Moore – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2", 232)
  • 55 Ryan Mazzola – freshman (6'2", 220)

Defensive backs

  •  2 Robert Priester – senior (5'9", 180)
  •  3 Alijah Halliburton – sophomore (6'2", 190)
  •  4 Antonio Hull – junior (5'10", 192)
  •  5 Rico Gaffordsenior (5'11", 182)
  •  6 Marcus Epps (C) Redshirt.svg junior (6'0", 206)
  •  9 Tyler Hallsophomore (5'10", 184)
  • 11 DeAndre Watson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11", 181)
  • 13 Brennan Kutterer – freshman (6'1", 200)
  • 16 Riley Sessions – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11", 196)
  • 18 Keyon Blankenbaker – freshman (5'10", 170)
  • 19 Anthony Makransky – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10", 184)
  • 22 Sidney Washington Jr. – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9", 167)
  • 23 Tim Kamana – Redshirt.svg senior (5'11", 213)
  • 24 Braden Smith – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10", 190)
  • 25 Esaias Gandy – freshman (6'1", 183)
  • 27 C.J. Coldon – freshman (6'1", 175)
  • 28 Andrew Wingardjunior (6'0", 209)
  • 40 Taylor Dodd – freshman (6'2", 195)

Placekickers

  • 40 Cooper Rothe – sophomore (5'11", 174)

Punter

  • 15 Tim Zaleski – freshman (6'5", 215)

Long snapper

  • 91 Kolton Donovan – senior (6'3", 250)

Statistics

source: [3]

Team

Offense

Defense

Key: SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties

Special teams

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

1234OTTotal
All opponents409938510228
Wyoming6912547577305

Awards and honors

All-Conference Teams

First Team

Youhanna Ghaifan, So., DL

Carl Granderson, Jr., DL

Andrew Wingard, Jr., DB

Second Team

Logan Wilson, So., LB

Rico Gafford, Sr., DB

Honorable Mention

Josh Allen, Sr., QB

Tyler Hall, So., Ret

Senior Bowls

Josh AllenSenior Bowl

Rico GaffordNFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Box Scores

At Iowa

1234Total
Cowboys03003
Hawkeyes0147324

Gardner–Webb

1234Total
Runnin' Bulldogs00000
Cowboys14100327

Oregon

1234Total
Ducks14280749
Cowboys1003013

Hawaii

1234OTTotal
Rainbow Warriors0777021
Cowboys0777728

Texas State

1234Total
Bobcats0100010
Cowboys03114045

At Utah State

1234Total
Cowboys3671228
Aggies6100723

At Boise State

1234Total
Cowboys707014
Broncos0371424

New Mexico

1234Total
Lobos00033
Cowboys7350042

Colorado State

1234Total
Rams370313
Cowboys063716

At Air Force

1234Total
Cowboys7140728
Falcons077014

Fresno State

1234Total
Bulldogs373013
Cowboys00077

At San Jose State

1234Total
Cowboys073717
Spartans760720

Vs. Central Michigan–Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

1234Total
Chippewas707014
Cowboys2163737

Players in the 2018 NFL draft

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
Josh Allen QB 17 Buffalo Bills
Rico Gafford CB UDFA- Tennessee Titans

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The 2016 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans were led by fourth-year head coach Ron Caragher and played their home games at Spartan Stadium. They were members of the Mountain West Conference in the West Division. They finished the season 4–8, 3–5 in Mountain West play to finish in a three-way tie for third place in the West Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Boise State Broncos football team</span> American college football season

The 2017 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season was the Broncos' 81st season overall, seventh as a member of the Mountain West Conference and fifth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They were led by fourth-year head coach Bryan Harsin and first year quarterback Owen Smith, contributing to a monumental 2017 season with him in the command. They finished the season 11–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to win the Mountain Division. They defeated West Division champion Fresno State in the Mountain West Championship Game to become Mountain West champions. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they defeated Oregon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Boise State Broncos football team</span> American college football season

The 2018 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season was the Broncos' 82nd season overall, fifth under head coach Bryan Harsin, eighth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and sixth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the season 10–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for first place in the Mountain Division with Utah State. Due to their head-to-head win over Utah State, they were champions of the Mountain Division. They represented the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they lost to West Division champion Fresno State. They were invited to the First Responder Bowl against Boston College. With 5:08 left in the 1st quarter, the bowl game was delayed and ultimately canceled and ruled a no contest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Wyoming Cowboys football team</span> American college football season

The 2018 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cowboys were coached by fifth-year head coach Craig Bohl and played their home games at War Memorial Stadium as a member of the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the regular season 6–6, 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in third place in the Mountain division. Despite being bowl-eligible, they were not invited to a bowl game.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Boise State Broncos football team</span> Boise State University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season

The 2019 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This was the Broncos' 83rd season overall, sixth under head coach Bryan Harsin, ninth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and seventh within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the season 12–2, 8–0 in Mountain West play to be champions of the Mountain Division. This was the first time since joining the Mountain West in 2011 that they went undefeated in conference play. They represented the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they defeated Hawaii to become Mountain West champions for the fourth time. This was Boise State's 20th overall conference championship since they first joined a conference in 1970. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they lost to Washington. Boise State finished ranked in the final polls for the 13th time since 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Wyoming Cowboys football team</span> American college football season

The 2019 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cowboys were led by sixth-year coach Craig Bohl and played their home games at War Memorial Stadium as a member of the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. The Cowboys finished the season 8-5, 4-4 in Mountain West play to finish fourth in the Mountain Division. They were invited to the Arizona Bowl, where they defeated Georgia State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Boise State Broncos football team</span> Boise State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season

The 2020 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, as members of the Mountain West Conference. They were led by seventh-year head coach Bryan Harsin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Wyoming Cowboys football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season was suspended on August 10, 2020, however, the Mountain West Conference board of directors later decided to play an eight-game season, starting on October 24. The Cowboys played their home games at War Memorial Stadium as members of the Mountain West Conference. They were led by seventh-year head coach Craig Bohl.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Wyoming Cowboys football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cowboys were led by eighth-year head coach Craig Bohl and played their home games at War Memorial Stadium. They were members of the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. The Cowboys finished the season 7-6, 2-6 in Mountain West play to finish fourth in the Mountain Division. They were invited to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, where they defeated Kent State.

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