2016 Wyoming Cowboys football team

2016 Wyoming Cowboys football
MW Mountain Division champion
Poinsettia Bowl, L 21–24 vs. BYU
Conference Mountain West Conference
Division Mountain Division
2016 record 8–6 (6–2 MW)
Head coach Craig Bohl (3rd season)
Offensive coordinator Brent Vigen (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Steve Stanard (3rd season)
Base defense Tampa 2
Home stadium War Memorial Stadium
(Capacity: 29,181)
2016 Mountain West 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

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.

Previous season

The Cowboys finished 2–10, with a 2–6 record in Mountain West play to finish last in the Mountain Division. Running back Brian Hill set the school record for most rushing yards in a single season with 1,631.

2016 recruiting class

Prior to National signing day, Wyoming signed cornerback Rico Gafford from Iowa Western Community College on December 16, 2015.[1] On National Signing Day, Wyoming signed 22 high school players to National Letters of Intent.[2] 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.[3] With the signing of defensive tackle Hunter Van Emmerik from College of the Redwoods, the 2016 recruiting class was complete.[4]

Pre-season

At Mountain West media days, the Cowboys were picked to finish last in the Mountain Division.[5] 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.[6] Hill was also named to the watchlists for the Maxwell Award[7] and the Doak Walker Award,[8] Roullier was named to the watchlists for the Outland Trophy[9] and the Lombardi Award,[10] Wingard was named to the watchlist for the Jim Thorpe Award,[11] and senior punter Ethan Wood was named to the watchlist for the Ray Guy Award.[12]

Schedule

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 3 8:30 p.m. Northern Illinois* War Memorial StadiumLaramie, WY CBSSN W 40–34 3OT  18,483
September 10 10:00 a.m. at Nebraska* Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE ESPN2 L 17–52   89,895
September 17 2:00 p.m. UC Davis* War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY MW Net W 45–22   18,781
September 23 5:30 p.m. at Eastern Michigan* Rynearson StadiumYpsilanti, MI CBSSN L 24–27   17,012
October 1 8:15 p.m. at Colorado State Hughes StadiumFort Collins, CO (The Border War) ESPNU W 38–17   33,500
October 8 1:30 p.m. Air Force War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY RTRM W 35–26   26,623
October 22 8:30 p.m. at Nevada Mackay StadiumReno, NV ESPN2 W 42–34   18,877
October 29 5:00 p.m. No. 13 Boise State War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY CBSSN W 30–28   24,023
November 5 8:15 p.m. Utah State War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY (Bridger's Battle) ESPN2 W 52–28   17,837
November 12 1:30 p.m. at UNLV Sam Boyd StadiumWhitney, NV RTRM L 66–69 3OT  14,790
November 19 1:30 p.m. No. 24 San Diego State War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY CBSSN W 34–33   19,112
November 26 8:15 p.m. at New Mexico University StadiumAlbuquerque, NM ESPN2 L 35–56   16,698
December 3 5:45 p.m. San Diego State War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY (MW Championship Game) ESPN L 24–27   24,001
December 21 7:00 p.m. vs. BYU* Qualcomm StadiumSan Diego, CA (Poinsettia Bowl) ESPN L 21–24   28,114
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Mountain Time.
Schedule Source:[13]

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionSeasons at
Wyoming
Alma materBefore Wyoming
Craig BohlHead Coach3Nebraska (1982)North Dakota State – Head Coach (2013)
Steve StanardDefensive Coordinator / Linebackers3Nebraska (1989)North Dakota State – Linebackers (2013)
Brent VigenOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks3North Dakota State (1998)North Dakota State – Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks (2013)
Mike BathRunning Backs / Fullbacks3Miami, Ohio (2001)Miami, Ohio – Interim Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator (2013)
AJ CooperSpecial Teams Coordinator / Defensive Ends3North Dakota State (2006)North Dakota State – Defensive Ends / Co-Special Teams (2013)
Scott FuchsOffensive Line3North Dakota State (1995)North Dakota State (2013)
Mike GrantWide Receivers1Nebraska (1993)North Texas – Wide Receivers / Receiving Coordinator (2015)
Pete KaligisDefensive Tackles / Nose Tackles8Washington (1994)Montana – Offensive Line (2008)
Curt MalloryDefensive Pass Game Coordinator / Secondary2Michigan (1992)Michigan – Secondary (2014)
John RichardsonCornerbacks3North Dakota State (2010)North Dakota State – Cornerbacks (2013)
Russell DennisonDirector of Sports Performance / Head Strength and Conditioning Coach1Oklahoma (2006)Oklahoma – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Gordie HaugDirector of Recruiting3Bemidji State (2009)North Dakota State – Running Backs (2013)
Josh FirmOffensive Graduate Assistant2Missouri S&T (2013)Bron-Villeurbanne Falcons – Offensive Coordinator (2014)
Grant OlsonDefensive Graduate Assistant2North Dakota State (2014)North Dakota State – Student Assistant (2014)
Blake AndersenDefensive Graduate Assistant1University of Sioux Falls (2011)Northwest Missouri State – Defensive Graduate Assistant (2015)
Jacob ClabornOffensive Graduate Assistant / Tight Ends1California 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 – Sophomore (6'4", 229)
  • 17 Josh Allen (C) Sophomore (6'5", 222)
  • 18 Nick Szpor – Freshman (6'3", 202)

Tailback

  •  5 Brian HillJunior (6'1", 219)
  • 16 Milo Hall – Freshman (5'8", 190)
  • 21 Shaun Wick – Senior (5'10", 210)
  • 22 Nico Evans – Sophomore (5'9", 206)
  • 23 Mike Green II – Freshman (5'11", 205)
  • 28 Garrett Gardner – Freshman (6'0", 205)
  • 29 Kellen OverstreetSophomore (5'11", 196)
  • 32 Paul Lomanto – Freshman (6'1", 200)

Fullback

  • 35 Zach Taylor – Freshman (5'11", 214)
  • 36 Drew Van Maanen – Junior (6'1", 241)
  • 47 Matt List – 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 – Freshman (6'2", 196)
  • 19 Ayden Eberhardt – Freshman (6'2")
  • 24 Jerard Swan – Freshman (6'0", 186)
  • 25 Austin Conway – Freshman (5'10", 172)
  • 26 Nick Wilson – Freshman (5'11", 168)
  • 31 Isaac Jefferson – Freshman (5'8", 163)
  • 80 James Price – Sophomore (6'2", 208)
  • 83 Jake Maulhardt – Senior (6'6", 230)
  • 89 Parker Dumas – Freshman (6'5", 200)

Tight End

  • 33 Josh Harshman – Sophomore (6'3", 226)
  • 81 Austin Fort – Sophomore (6'4", 231)
  • 82 Alec Stewart – Freshman (6'4", 223)
  • 84 Grant Lewis – Sophomore (6'5", 235)
  • 85 Tyree Mayfield – 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 – 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 – Junior (6'3", 281)
  • 65 Boyd Draeger – Freshman (6'4", 296)
  • 66 Laitham Johnson – Freshman (6'5", 243)
  • 67 Cole Turner – Sophomore (6'4", 280)
  • 68 Chris Steffey – Freshman (6'5", 293)
  • 69 Richard Bettencourt – Sophomore (6'3", 310)
  • 71 Jace Webb – Freshman (6'4", 321)
  • 72 Zach Wallace – Sophomore (6'7", 297)
  • 73 Chase Roullier (C) Senior (6'4", 313)
  • 74 Brinkley Jolly – Sophomore (6'5", 273)
  • 75 Kurtis Stirneman – Junior (6'5", 296)
  • 77 Pahl Schwab – 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 – Senior (6'4", 239)
  • 53 Josiah Hall – Freshman (6'1", 237)
  • 57 Chase Appleby – 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 – Senior (6'2", 252)
  • 87 Conner Cain – Sophomore (6'4", 279)
  • 90 Mark Hall – Junior (6'2", 248)
  • 91 Carl Granderson – Sophomore (6'5", 243)
  • 92 Shiloh Windsor – Freshman (6'3", 224)
  • 93 Youhanna Ghaifan – Freshman (6'4", 290)
  • 95 Hunter Van Emmerik – Junior (6'4", 281)
  • 96 Sidney Malauulu – Sophomore (6'3", 301)
  • 97 Ja'Chai Baker – Freshman (6'6", 283)
  • 98 Dalton Fields – Junior (6'3", 284)
  • 99 Brent Gilliland – Freshman (6'2", 274)
 

Linebacker

  •  7 D.J. May – Senior (5'11", 216)
  • 11 Eric Nzeocha – Senior (6'3", 231)
  • 12 Christian Irving – Sophomore (5'11", 208)
  • 15 Jaylon Watson – Freshman (6'0", 239)
  • 23 Tim Kamana – Junior (5'11", 213)
  • 30 Logan Wilson – Freshman (6'2", 225)
  • 32 Adam Pilapil – Sophomore (6'1", 211)
  • 43 Ben Wisdorf – Freshman (6'1", 213)
  • 44 Devin McKenna – Senior (6'2", 228)
  • 45 Lucas Wacha (C) Senior (6'1", 230)
  • 46 Cassh Maluia – Freshman (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 – Freshman (6'3", 223)

Defensive Back

  •  2 Robert Priester – Junior (5'9", 180)
  •  3 Alijah Halliburton – Freshman (6'2", 180)
  •  5 Rico Gafford – Junior (5'11", 180)
  •  6 Marcus Epps (C) Sophomore (6'0", 203)
  •  8 Jalen Ortiz – Junior (5'10", 196)
  •  9 Tyler Hall – Freshman (5'10", 184)
  • 13 Ethan Patrick – Junior (6'0", 191)
  • 16 Riley Sessions – Freshman (5'11", 193)
  • 17 Deandre Watson – Freshman (5'11", 187)
  • 19 Anthony Makransky – 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 – Freshman (5'9", 169)
  • 28 Andrew Wingard – Sophomore (6'0", 207)
  • 31 Chavez Pownell, Jr. – Sophomore (5'11", 198)

Placekicker

  • 39 Justin Martin – 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:[14]

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

[15]

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)[16]

Brian Hill, Jr., RB – 3rd Team (College Sports Madness)[17]

Logan Wilson, Fr., LB – Freshman All–American (USA Today, FWAA)[18][19]

Senior Bowls

Chase Roullier – East–West Shrine Game[20]

Lucas Wacha – NFLPA Collegiate Bowl[21]

Box Scores

Northern Illinois

1 2 3 4OT2OT3OT Total
Huskies 7 6 7 7070 34
Cowboys 3 10 14 0076 40
Overall record Last meeting Result
First meeting
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
0–7 2013 NEB, 37–34
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
First meeting
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2015 EMU, 48–29
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
44–57–5 2015 CSU, 26–7
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
23–28–2 2015 AFA, 31–17
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
3–3 2015 WYO, 28–21
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
0–10 2015 BSU, 34–14
  • Passing leaders: Josh Allen (UW): 18–31, 274 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT; Brett Rypien (BSU): 22–35, 295 YDS, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Brian Hill (UW): 28 CAR, 146 YDS; Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 18 CAR, 143 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Jacob Hollister (UW): 6 REC, 144 YDS, 2 TD; Cedrick Wilson (BSU): 4 REC, 84 YDS

Utah State

1 2 3 4 Total
Aggies 0 7 21 0 28
Cowboys 14 21 7 10 52
Overall record Last meeting Result
24–38–4 2015 USU, 58–27
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
12–10 2015 WYO, 35–28
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
18–17 2015 SDSU, 38–3
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
35–33 2015 UNM, 38–28
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
19–17 11/19/16 WYO, 34–33
  • 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
Overall record Last meeting Result
30–44–3 2010 BYU, 25–20
  • 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

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL Team
Brian HillRB5156 (12)Atlanta Falcons
Chase RoullierC6199 (15)Washington Redskins
Tanner GentryWRUDFAChicago Bears
Jacob HollisterTEUDFANew England Patriots
Lucas WachaLBUDFADallas Cowboys

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