Wyoming Cowboys is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -12.1. Wyoming Cowboys enters the season with a power rating of -12.1, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Wyoming Cowboys head to Colorado State next in Week 1. In 2025, Wyoming Cowboys went 4-8 overall, 5-7 against the spread, and 2-10 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Wyoming Cowboys Power Rating of -12.1 is 12.3 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Wyoming Cowboys have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,833 miles, ranking 58th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Colorado State | 57 mi | 114 mi |
| Week 2 | Northern Colorado | Home | 114 mi |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan | 1,072 mi | 2,258 mi |
| Week 4 | Hawai'i | Home | 2,258 mi |
| Week 5 | North Dakota State | 582 mi | 3,421 mi |
| Week 6 | San José State | 914 mi | 5,250 mi |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois | Home | 5,250 mi |
| Week 8 | Air Force | Home | 5,250 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | UNLV | 632 mi | 6,513 mi |
| Week 11 | UTEP | 660 mi | 7,833 mi |
| Week 12 | New Mexico | Home | 7,833 mi |
| Week 13 | UConn | Home | 7,833 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
After averaging just 16 points per game last season, Wyoming turned to FCS transfer Tyler Hughes at quarterback. Hughes reunites with offensive coordinator Christian Taylor, who coached him at William & Mary, where Hughes threw for 2,330 yards and 20 touchdowns and ran for 670 yards and 11 scores. The early returns will determine whether the Cowboys can escape the bottom of the Mountain West in scoring.
Sophomore Samuel 'Tote' Harris returns after leading the team with 558 rushing yards and 5.6 yards per carry as a true freshman. He is joined by FCS Western Illinois transfer Markell Holman, who led the Ohio Valley Conference with 1,063 rushing yards last season. Together they give Wyoming a punishing one-two punch that fits the program's identity of controlling the clock and wearing down defenses.
Linebacker Ethan Stuhlsatz takes over at middle linebacker after a strong spring, and he is flanked by Gary Rutherford and USC transfer Anthony Beavers. Up front, defensive tackle Dante Drake returns from a missed 2025 season due to an Achilles injury and should anchor the line alongside veteran Jayden Williams. Safety Jones Thomas, the leading returning tackler with two interceptions and four pass breakups, leads a secondary that returns two starters.
Punter Bart Edmiston averaged 46.1 yards per kick last season and is a candidate for all-conference honors. Placekicker Erik Sandvik also returns. Slot receiver Deion DeBlanc averaged 16.7 yards per punt return and took one back for a touchdown, giving the Cowboys a dynamic return threat that can flip field position.
Jay Sawvel enters his third season with a 7-17 record at Wyoming. The Cowboys played in several close games last year and return a veteran offensive line that includes a potential NFL Draft pick. In a weakened Mountain West, a bowl appearance is a realistic goal if the offense can find consistency and the defense remains stout up the middle.
Wyoming Cowboys is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Wyoming Cowboys holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -12.1, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Wyoming Cowboys's home field advantage rating is 3.3 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Wyoming Cowboys travels 7,833 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 58th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Wyoming Cowboys: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -12.1.
