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The Wyoming Cowboys football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Wyoming Cowboys football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Cowboys represent the University of Wyoming in the NCAA's Mountain West Conference (MW).

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), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Cowboys have played in four 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.

These lists are updated through Wyoming's game against Fresno State on November 18, 2017.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[17]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Wyoming Cowboys Media Guide". GoWyo.com. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Josh Allen". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Wyoming beats Hawaii 59-56 in overtime". ESPN.com. 2013-11-23.
  5. ^ "Wyoming 28, UNLV 23". ESPN.com. 2012-11-17.
  6. ^ a b c d "Brian Hill". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  7. ^ a b "Shaun Wick". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  8. ^ "Xazavian Valladay". ESPN.com.
  9. ^ "Hill runs for 289 yards, 3 TDs; Wyoming beats Nevada 42-34". ESPN.com. 2016-10-22.
  10. ^ "Hill sets records, Wyoming routs Fresno St. 45-17". ESPN.com. 2014-11-01.
  11. ^ "Roback, Vann lead Eastern Michigan past Wyoming, 48-29". ESPN.com. 2015-09-12.
  12. ^ "San Jose State escapes with 51-44 win over Wyoming". ESPN.com. 2013-10-26.
  13. ^ "Hill sets school rushing record as Wyoming beats UNLV 35-28". ESPN.com. 2015-11-28.
  14. ^ a b c d e f "Tanner Gentry". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  15. ^ "Wyoming 40, Idaho 37, OT". ESPN.com. 2012-09-22.
  16. ^ "Jake Maulhardt". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  17. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  18. ^ a b "Logan Wilson". ESPN.com.
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