Although Wyoming began competing in intercollegiate football in 1892,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1951. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
Since 1951, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until
1972 (with the exception of the
World War II years), limiting players prior to 1972 to three-year careers.
Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in
2002.[2] The Cowboys have played in seven bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
The MW has held a
conference championship game since 2013. The Cowboys played in this game in 2016, giving players in that season one more game to accumulate statistics.
Due to
COVID-19 issues, the NCAA ruled that the 2020 season would not count against the athletic eligibility of any football player, giving everyone who played in that season the opportunity for five years of eligibility instead of the normal four.[3]
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[7]
Although Wyoming began competing in intercollegiate football in 1892,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1951. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
Since 1951, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until
1972 (with the exception of the
World War II years), limiting players prior to 1972 to three-year careers.
Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in
2002.[2] The Cowboys have played in seven bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
The MW has held a
conference championship game since 2013. The Cowboys played in this game in 2016, giving players in that season one more game to accumulate statistics.
Due to
COVID-19 issues, the NCAA ruled that the 2020 season would not count against the athletic eligibility of any football player, giving everyone who played in that season the opportunity for five years of eligibility instead of the normal four.[3]
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[7]