2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team

The 2016 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

The Cowboys were coached by third 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. They finished the season 8–6, 6–2 in Mountain West play to finish in a three-way tie for the Mountain Division championship. After tiebreakers, they represented the Mountain Division in, and hosted, the Mountain West Championship Game where they lost to San Diego State. They were invited to the Poinsettia Bowl where they lost to BYU.

2016 Wyoming Cowboys football
2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team
MW Mountain Division champion
Poinsettia Bowl, L 21–24 vs. BYU
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Record8–6 (6–2 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrent Vigen (3rd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorSteve Stanard (3rd season)
Base defenseTampa 2
Home stadiumWar Memorial Stadium
Seasons
← 2015
2017 →
2016 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
Wyoming xy   6 2     8 6  
Boise State x   6 2     10 3  
New Mexico x   6 2     9 4  
Air Force   5 3     10 3  
Colorado State   5 3     7 6  
Utah State   1 7     3 9  
West Division
No. 25 San Diego State xy$   6 2     11 3  
Hawaii   4 4     7 7  
Nevada   3 5     5 7  
San Jose State   3 5     4 8  
UNLV   3 5     4 8  
Fresno State   0 8     1 11  
Championship: San Diego State 27, Wyoming 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

2016 recruiting class

Prior to National signing day, Wyoming signed cornerback Rico Gafford from Iowa Western Community College on December 16, 2015. On National Signing Day, Wyoming signed 22 high school players to National Letters of Intent. On March 1, 2016, the Cowboys announced the signing of defensive end Taniela Lolohea from El Camino College, making him the 24th member of the 2016 recruiting class. With the signing of defensive tackle Hunter Van Emmerik from College of the Redwoods, the 2016 recruiting class was complete.

US college sports recruiting information for 2016 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
John Okwoli
#196 WR
Phoenix, AZ North Canyon HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 4.60 Jan 31, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPN:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team 
Cooper Rothe
#42 K
Longmont, CO Longmont HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Oct 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPN:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team 
Chandler Garrett
#55 QB
Yukon, OK Mustang HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jun 14, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPN:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team 
Dustin Weeks
#116 OT
Deering, ND Glenburn HS 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 263 lb (119 kg) Jun 15, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPN:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team 
Alec Stewart
TE
Alisa Viejo, CA Santa Margarita Catholic HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jan 28, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Parker Dumas
WR
North Bend, WA Mount Si HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Dec 7, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Jace Webb
OG
Hollis, OK Hollis HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Sep 7, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Ja'Chai Baker
DT
Council Bluffs, IA Lewis Central HS 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Dec 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Josh Boyd
S
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield West HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Dec 1, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Rico Gafford
CB
Des Moines, IA Iowa Western CC 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 13, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Alijah Halliburton
S
Aurora, CO Overland HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Gavin Rush
OG
Phillips, NE Aurora HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Jul 12, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Braden Smith
CB
Lakewood, CO Lakewood HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Sep 5, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Theo Dawson
RB
Jackson, WY Jackson Hole HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Jan 31, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Mike Green
RB
Sacramento, CA Grant Union HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 192 lb (87 kg) Jan 30, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Tyler Hall
CB
Los Angeles, CA Junipero Serra HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 12, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Drew Harvey
LB
Crete, IL Crete-Monee HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Dec 8, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Adrian King
LB
Denver, CO George Washington HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Sep 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Sam Maughan
TE
Oregon City, OR Oregon City HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Dec 14, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Jahmari Moore
LB
Oak Park, IL Oak Park and River Forest HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Dec 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Cassh Maluia
DB
Paramount, CA Paramount HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 207 lb (94 kg) Jan 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Zach Taylor
FB
Gillette, WY Campbell County HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 211 lb (96 kg) Jan 26, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Shiloh Windsor
LB
Ada, OK Ada HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 221 lb (100 kg) Sep 20, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team    247Sports:2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team     ESPNN/A
Taniela Lolohea
DE
Hawthorne, CA El Camino College 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Mar 1, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Hunter Van Emmerik
DT
Ferndale, CA College of the Redwoods 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Apr 1, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:

  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 22, 2016.

Pre-season

At Mountain West media days, the Cowboys were picked to finish last in the Mountain Division. Additionally, three players were named to the pre–season all–conference team: junior running back Brian Hill, senior offensive lineman Chase Roullier, and sophomore free safety Andrew Wingard. Hill was also named to the watchlists for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award, Roullier was named to the watchlists for the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award, Wingard was named to the watchlist for the Jim Thorpe Award, and senior punter Ethan Wood was named to the watchlist for the Ray Guy Award.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 38:30 p.m.Northern Illinois*CBSSNW 40–34 3OT18,483
September 1010:00 a.m.at Nebraska*ESPN2L 17–5289,895
September 172:00 p.m.UC Davis*
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
MW NetW 45–2218,781
September 235:30 p.m.at Eastern Michigan*CBSSNL 24–2717,012
October 18:15 p.m.at Colorado StateESPNUW 38–1733,500
October 81:30 p.m.Air Force
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
RTRMW 35–2628,623
October 228:30 p.m.at NevadaESPN2W 42–3418,877
October 295:00 p.m.No. 13 Boise State
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
CBSSNW 30–2826,023
November 58:15 p.m.Utah State
ESPN2W 52–2817,837
November 121:30 p.m.at UNLVRTRML 66–69 3OT14,790
November 191:30 p.m.No. 24 San Diego State
  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Laramie, WY
CBSSNW 34–3319,112
November 268:15 p.m.at New MexicoESPN2L 35–5616,698
December 35:45 p.m.San Diego State
ESPNL 24–2726,001
December 217:00 p.m.vs. BYU*ESPNL 21–2428,114
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Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at
Wyoming
Alma mater Before Wyoming
Craig Bohl Head coach 3 Nebraska (1982) North Dakota State – Head coach (2013)
Steve Stanard Defensive coordinator / Linebackers 3 Nebraska (1989) North Dakota State – Linebackers (2013)
Brent Vigen Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks 3 North Dakota State (1998) North Dakota State – Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks (2013)
Mike Bath Running Backs / Fullbacks 3 Miami, Ohio (2001) Miami, Ohio – Interim Head Coach / offensive coordinator (2013)
AJ Cooper Special teams coordinator / Defensive Ends 3 North Dakota State (2006) North Dakota State – Defensive ends / Co-Special Teams (2013)
Scott Fuchs Offensive line 3 North Dakota State (1995) North Dakota State (2013)
Mike Grant Wide receivers 1 Nebraska (1993) North Texas – Wide receivers / receiving coordinator (2015)
Pete Kaligis Defensive tackles / Nose Tackles 8 Washington (1994) Montana – Offensive line (2008)
Curt Mallory Defensive pass game coordinator / Secondary 2 Michigan (1992) Michigan – Secondary (2014)
John Richardson Cornerbacks 3 North Dakota State (2010) North Dakota State – Cornerbacks (2013)
Russell Dennison Director of Sports Performance / Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 1 Oklahoma (2006) Oklahoma – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Gordie Haug Director of Recruiting 3 Bemidji State (2009) North Dakota State – Running backs (2013)
Josh Firm Offensive Graduate Assistant 2 Missouri S&T (2013) Bron-Villeurbanne Falcons – Offensive coordinator (2014)
Grant Olson Defensive Graduate Assistant 2 North Dakota State (2014) North Dakota State – Student Assistant (2014)
Blake Andersen Defensive Graduate Assistant 1 University of Sioux Falls (2011) Northwest Missouri State – Defensive Graduate Assistant (2015)
Jacob Claborn Offensive Graduate Assistant / tight ends 1 California Lutheran (2009) Central Washington – Offensive line (2015)

Roster

2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football

Quarterback

  •  9 Isaac Leppke – freshman (6'4", 173)
  • 11 Chandler Garrett – freshman (6'5", 213)
  • 15 Nick Smith – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'4", 229)
  • 17 Josh Allen (C)2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'5", 222)
  • 18 Nick Szpor – freshman (6'3", 202)

Tailback

  •  5 Brian Hilljunior (6'1", 219)
  • 16 Milo Hall – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (5'8", 190)
  • 21 Shaun Wick – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (5'10", 210)
  • 22 Nico Evans – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (5'9", 206)
  • 23 Mike Green II – freshman (5'11", 205)
  • 28 Garrett Gardner – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'0", 205)
  • 29 Kellen Overstreet – sophomore (5'11", 196)
  • 32 Paul Lomanto – freshman (6'1", 200)

Fullback

  • 35 Zach Taylor – freshman (5'11", 214)
  • 36 Drew Van Maanen – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  junior (6'1", 241)
  • 47 Matt List – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (5'11", 240)
  • 48 Jordan Ellis – senior (6'2", 250)

Wide receiver

  •  3 Joseph Parker – sophomore (5'10", 185)
  • 4 Tanner Gentrysenior (6'2", 210)
  • 12 Dontae Crow – freshman (5'9", 170)
  • 13 John Okwoli – freshman (6'2", 205)
  • 14 C.J. Johnson – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'2", 196)
  • 19 Ayden Eberhardtfreshman (6'2")
  • 24 Jerard Swan – freshman (6'0", 186)
  • 25 Austin Conway – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (5'10", 172)
  • 26 Nick Wilson – freshman (5'11", 168)
  • 31 Isaac Jefferson – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (5'8", 163)
  • 80 James Price – sophomore (6'2", 208)
  • 83 Jake Maulhardt – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'6", 230)
  • 89 Parker Dumas – freshman (6'5", 200)

Tight end

  • 33 Josh Harshman – sophomore (6'3", 226)
  • 81 Austin Fort2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'4", 231)
  • 82 Alec Stewart – freshman (6'4", 223)
  • 84 Grant Lewis – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'5", 235)
  • 85 Tyree Mayfield – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'3", 237)
  • 87 Sam Maughan – freshman (6'3", 220)
  • 88 Jacob Hollister (C)senior (6'4", 239)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 55 Gavin Rush – freshman (6'3", 301)
  • 59 Ryan Cummings – junior (6'6", 319)
  • 60 Du'Ryan Ebbesen – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'2", 309)
  • 61 Kaden Jackson – sophomore (6'2", 294)
  • 62 Eli Moody – senior (6'3", 281)
  • 63 Dustin Weeks – freshman (6'8", 288)
  • 64 Charlie Renfree – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  junior (6'3", 281)
  • 65 Boyd Draeger – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'4", 296)
  • 66 Laitham Johnson – freshman (6'5", 243)
  • 67 Cole Turner – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'4", 280)
  • 68 Chris Steffey – freshman (6'5", 293)
  • 69 Richard Bettencourt – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'3", 310)
  • 71 Jace Webb – freshman (6'4", 321)
  • 72 Zach Wallace – sophomore (6'7", 297)
  • 73 Chase Roullier (C)2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'4", 313)
  • 74 Brinkley Jolly – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'5", 273)
  • 75 Kurtis Stirneman – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  junior (6'5", 296)
  • 77 Pahl Schwab – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'5", 306)

Defensive lineman

  • 29 Garrett Crall – freshman (6'5", 221)
  • 34 Jaret Falkowski – freshman (6'3", 243)
  • 42 Kevin Prosser – sophomore (6'2", 215)
  • 51 Trevor Meader – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'4", 239)
  • 53 Josiah Hall – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'1", 237)
  • 57 Chase Appleby – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'0", 268)
  • 58 Taniela Lolohea – junior (6'1", 253)
  • 60 Kendall Dickson – freshman (6'4", 229)
  • 76 Darius Baker – junior (6'3", 289)
  • 78 Shane Henderson – freshman (6'0", 317)
  • 86 Adam Kinder – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'2", 252)
  • 87 Conner Cain – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'4", 279)
  • 90 Mark Hall – junior (6'2", 248)
  • 91 Carl Grandersonsophomore (6'5", 243)
  • 92 Shiloh Windsor – freshman (6'3", 224)
  • 93 Youhanna Ghaifan – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'4", 290)
  • 95 Hunter Van Emmerik – junior (6'4", 281)
  • 96 Sidney Malauulu – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'3", 301)
  • 97 Ja'Chai Baker – freshman (6'6", 283)
  • 98 Dalton Fields – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  junior (6'3", 284)
  • 99 Brent Gilliland – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'2", 274)
 

Linebacker

  •  7 D.J. May – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (5'11", 216)
  • 11 Eric Nzeocha2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'3", 231)
  • 12 Christian Irving – sophomore (5'11", 208)
  • 15 Jaylon Watson – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'0", 239)
  • 23 Tim Kamana – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  junior (5'11", 213)
  • 30 Logan Wilson2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'2", 225)
  • 32 Adam Pilapil – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'1", 211)
  • 43 Ben Wisdorf – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'1", 213)
  • 44 Devin McKenna – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'2", 228)
  • 45 Lucas Wacha (C)2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (6'1", 230)
  • 46 Cassh Maluiafreshman (6'0", 223)
  • 47 Drew Harvey – freshman (6'0", 234)
  • 50 Adrian King – freshman (6'1", 220)
  • 52 Jahmari Morre – freshman (6'2", 219)
  • 54 Austin Lopez – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (6'3", 223)

Defensive back

  •  2 Robert Priester – junior (5'9", 180)
  •  3 Alijah Halliburton – freshman (6'2", 180)
  •  5 Rico Gaffordjunior (5'11", 180)
  •  6 Marcus Epps (C)2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (6'0", 203)
  •  8 Jalen Ortiz – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  junior (5'10", 196)
  •  9 Tyler Hallfreshman (5'10", 184)
  • 13 Ethan Patrick – junior (6'0", 191)
  • 16 Riley Sessions – freshman (5'11", 193)
  • 17 Deandre Watson – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (5'11", 187)
  • 19 Anthony Makransky – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (5'10", 184)
  • 20 Josh Boyd (I)freshman (6'2", 175)
  • 21 Antonio Hull – sophomore (5'10", 188)
  • 22 Sidney Washington Jr. – freshman (5'9", 164)
  • 24 Braden Smith – freshman (5'10", 177)
  • 27 Davion Freeman – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  freshman (5'9", 169)
  • 28 Andrew Wingardsophomore (6'0", 207)
  • 31 Chavez Pownell Jr. – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  sophomore (5'11", 198)

Placekicker

  • 39 Justin Martin – 2016 Wyoming Cowboys Football Team  senior (5'10", 187)
  • 40 Cooper Rothe – freshman (5'11", 170)

Punter

  • 41 Ethan Wood – senior (6'3", 176)

Long snapper

  • 94 Brendan Turelli – senior (6'2", 230)

Statistics

source:

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)

1 2 3 4OT Total
All opponents 86 136 107 12424 477
Wyoming 74 160 121 12127 503

Awards and honors

All–Conference Teams

First Team:

Brian Hill, Jr., RB

Jacob Hollister, Sr., TE

Chase Roullier, Sr., OL

Andrew Wingard, So., DB

Second Team

Josh Allen, So., QB

Tanner Gentry, Sr., WR

D.J. May, Sr., RET

Honorable Mention

Lucas Wacha, Sr., LB

Conference awards

Craig Bohl – Coach of the Year

Logan Wilson – Freshman of the Year

All–America Teams

Chase Roullier, Sr., OL – 2nd Team (USA Today)

Brian Hill, Jr., RB – 3rd Team (College Sports Madness)

Logan Wilson, Fr., LB – Freshman All–American (USA Today, FWAA)

Senior Bowls

Chase Roullier – East–West Shrine Game

Lucas Wacha – NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Box Scores

Northern Illinois

1 2 3 4OT2OT3OT Total
Huskies 7 6 7 7070 34
Cowboys 3 10 14 0076 40
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 19–29, 245 YDS, 2 TD; Drew Hare (NIU): 24–39, 329 YDS, 3 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 33 CAR, 125 YDS, 2 TD; Kenny Golladay (NIU): 6 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Jake Maulhardt (UW): 5 REC, 106 YDS; Kenny Golladay (NIU): 10 REC, 144 YDS, 2 TD

At Nebraska

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 0 7 10 0 17
Cornhuskers 7 10 7 28 52
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 16–32, 189 YDS, 1 TD; Tommy Armstrong Jr. (NEB): 20–34, 377 YDS, 3 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Austin Conway (UW): 3 CAR, 70 YDS; Devine Ozigbo (NEB): 15 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 7 REC, 124 YDS, 1 TD; Alonzo Moore (NEB): 3 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD

UC Davis

1 2 3 4 Total
Aggies 3 6 6 7 22
Cowboys 14 21 10 0 45
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 11–15, 198 YDS, 3 TD; Ben Scott (UCD): 18–31, 178 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 25 CAR, 207 YDS, 2 TD; Joshua Kelley (UCD): 7 CAR, 46 YDS
  • Receiving leaders: C.J. Johnson (UW): 3 REC, 67 YDS, 1 TD; Keelan Doss (UCD): 7 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD

At Eastern Michigan

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 10 7 0 7 24
Eagles 3 14 3 7 27
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 19–29, 234 YDS, 1 INT; Todd Porter (EMU): 14–28, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 22 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD; Ian Eriksen (EMU): 27 CAR, 120 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 12 REC, 127 YDS; Nigel Kilby (EMU): 4 REC, 84 YDS

At Colorado State

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 3 21 14 0 38
Rams 7 10 0 0 17
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 7–18, 165 YDS, 1 TD; Collin Hill (CSU): 23–41, 370 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 19 CAR, 166 YDS, 1 TD; Izzy Matthews (CSU): 5 CAR, 38 YDS
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 3 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD; Michael Gallup (CSU): 4 REC, 75 YDS

Air Force

1 2 3 4 Total
Falcons 0 6 7 13 26
Cowboys 7 7 14 7 35
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 15–27, 173 YDS, 3 TD; Nate Romine (AF): 6–19, 188 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 29 CAR, 92 YDS, 1 TD; D.J. Johnson (AF): 7 CAR, 73 YDS
  • Receiving leaders: Jake Maulhardt (UW): 3 REC, 42 YDS, 1 TD; Jalen Robinette (AF): 3 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD

At Nevada

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 7 14 14 7 42
Wolf Pack 0 13 14 7 34
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 8–12, 135 YDS; Ty Gangi (NEV): 27–43, 300 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 29 CAR, 289 YDS, 3 TD; James Butler (NEV): 14 CAR, 73 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 4 REC, 109 YDS; Wyatt Demps (NEV): 8 REC, 97 YDS

Boise State

1 2 3 4 Total
#13 Broncos 7 14 0 7 28
Cowboys 0 17 0 13 30

Utah State

1 2 3 4 Total
Aggies 0 7 21 0 28
Cowboys 14 21 7 10 52
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 16–26, 261 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT; Kent Meyers (USU): 17–29, 235 YDS, 1 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 25 CAR, 142 YDS, 2 TD; Tonny Lindsey (USU): 5 CAR, 75 YDS
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 4 REC, 93 YDS, 2 TD; Ron'Quavion Tarver (USU): 8 REC, 104 YDS

At UNLV

1 2 3 4OT2OT3OT Total
Cowboys 3 21 7 21770 66
Rebels 10 20 7 15773 69
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 14–31, 334 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT; Kurt Palandech (UNLV): 20–32, 252 YDS, 3 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 23 CAR, 119 YDS, 3 TD; Kurt Palandech (UNLV): 16 CAR, 157 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 5 REC, 184 YDS, 3 TD; Devonte Boyd (UNLV): 10 REC, 127 YDS

San Diego State

1 2 3 4 Total
#24 Aztecs 7 10 7 9 33
Cowboys 3 7 10 14 34
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 16–31, 282 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT; Christian Chapman (SDSU): 15–26, 211 YDS, 2 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 31 CAR, 131 YDS, 2 TD; Rashaad Penny (SDSU): 5 CAR, 79 YDS
  • Receiving leaders: C.J. Johnson (UW): 5 REC, 85 YDS, 1 TD; Donnel Pumphrey (SDSU): 5 REC, 52 YDS

At New Mexico

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 0 7 14 14 35
Lobos 21 14 7 14 56
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 18–28, 248 YDS; Lamar Jordan (UNM): 4–5, 122 YDS, 1 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 26 CAR, 126 YDS, 3 TD; Teriyon Gipson (UNM): 13 CAR, 217 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 5 REC, 112 YDS; Richard McQuarley (UNM): 2 REC, 58 YDS

San Diego State–Mountain West Championship Game

1 2 3 4 Total
Aztecs 7 3 14 3 27
Cowboys 10 0 0 14 24
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 14–31, 248 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT; Christian Chapman (SDSU): 6–13, 85 YDS, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 16 CAR, 93 YDS; Rashaad Penny (SDSU): 16 CAR, 117 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 3 REC, 81 YDS, 1 TD; Mikah Holder (SDSU): 2 REC, 56 YDS

BYU–Poinsettia Bowl

1 2 3 4 Total
Cougars 7 3 7 7 24
Cowboys 0 0 7 14 21
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 17–32, 207 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT; Tanner Mangum (BYU): 8–15, 96 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 23 CAR, 93 YDS, 1 TD; Jamaal Williams (BYU): 26 CAR, 210 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry (UW): 7 REC, 113 YDS, 2 TD; Nick Kurtz (BYU): 3 REC, 59 YDS

Players in the 2017 NFL Draft

Player Position Round Pick NFL Team
Brian Hill RB 5 156 (12) Atlanta Falcons
Chase Roullier C 6 199 (15) Washington Redskins
Tanner Gentry WR UDFA Chicago Bears
Jacob Hollister TE UDFA New England Patriots
Lucas Wacha LB UDFA Dallas Cowboys

References

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