Wyoming Cowboys football statistical leaders

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 Division I FBS 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), 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]

These lists are updated through the 2021 season.

Passing

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Passing yards

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Passing touchdowns

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Rushing

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Rushing yards

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Rushing touchdowns

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Receiving

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Receptions

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Receiving yards

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Receiving touchdowns

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Total offense

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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]

Total offense yards

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Touchdowns responsible for

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"Touchdowns responsible for" is the NCAA's official term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.[8]

Defense

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Interceptions

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Tackles

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Sacks

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Kicking

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Field goals made

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2021 Wyoming Football Media Guide". Wyoming Athletics. July 19, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Cobb, David (August 21, 2020). "NCAA approves blanket waiver for 2020 fall sports athletes to retain year of eligibility". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Andrew Peasley". ESPN.com.
  5. ^ a b "Xazavian Valladay". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Isaiah Neyor". ESPN.com.
  7. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 9. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  8. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  9. ^ "Easton Gibbs". ESPN.com.
  10. ^ "Wyoming Player Stats 2021". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  11. ^ "John Hoyland". ESPN.com.