Cowboy Football

A fourth straight win in the Border War for the Wyoming Cowboys came on the strength of a couple of great performances by Brett Smith and Blair Burns. For their efforts, they were recognized Monday as the Mountain West Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.

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Brett Smith threw for 235 yards and 4 touchdowns, ran for another, and the Wyoming Cowboys won the 104th edition of the Border War over rival Colorado State 45-31 Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. The victory marked the fourth consecutive win in the series for the Pokes for the first time since 1970-1973.

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The 104th edition of the Border War is Saturday at War Memorial Stadium, when the Wyoming Cowboys face the Colorado State Rams in a Mountain West football showdown. It’s the longest running rivalry west of the Mississippi River and dates back to 1899.

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The profanity laced rant that Wyoming Cowboys Coach Dave Christensen delivered following the Wyoming vs. Air Force game on October 13th has been turned into a profanity laced blues song.

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The Wyoming Cowboys remain winless on their home field after losing to #21 Boise State 45-14 on Saturday under Interim Head Coach Pete Kaligis. After the game was tied at 7-7 early in the second quarter, the Broncos took control and scored 31 straight points for their seventh straight victory.

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Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman suspended head football coach Dave Christensen for one week and fined him $50,000 for his actions following the Oct. 13 game vs. Air Force. Burman’s decision came after a YouTube video was leaked of Christensen’s comments to Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun.

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The Fresno State Bulldogs exploded for four touchdowns in about a nine minute span of the first half and rolled past the Wyoming Cowboys 42-14 Saturday night in Fresno, California. Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes in the first half, and the Bulldogs added a 78-yard punt return for a score and a 14-yard t-d run on a reverse for 35-0 lead at halftime.

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The University of Wyoming released a statement from head football coach Dave Christensen on Sunday about comments he made after Wyoming's loss to Air Force on Saturday. Coach Christensen shook hands with Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun, then appeared to yell at Calhoun.

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