LARAMIE, Wyo. (Oct. 4, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowboys couldn’t overcome a pair of particular groups miscues in a 31-17 loss to UNLV within the Mountain West opener on Saturday night inside War Memorial Stadium. The contest featured a hail coated turf, as UNLV was fueled by a pair of blocked punts for touchdowns within the first half.
The Cowboys recorded 356 yards of complete offense with 254 yards passing and 102 yards on the bottom. Wyoming held UNLV to solely 254 yards complete with 167 yards heading into the fourth quarter. UW allowed solely 102 yards by the air.
Wyoming’s offense was paced by operating again Sam Scott with 49 yards speeding and added a pair of catches for 45 yards. Freshman huge receiver Deion DeBlanc added 26 yards speeding with a rating and a reception. Quarterback Kaden Anderson added 254 yards passing going 25-of-46, as he discovered 13 totally different receivers.
The UW protection was led by security Jones Thomas including eight tackles tying a career-high together with a deal with for loss. Fellow security Andrew Johnson added six tackles and a deal with for loss. Linebacker Evan Eller added six tackles, a sack and a fumble restoration.
On the primary play from scrimmage the Cowboys compelled a fumble on a flea flicker and Eller jumped on the ball deep inside UNLV territory, as linebacker Brayden Johnson compelled the fumble. The Pokes would then join on a 36-yard discipline purpose from Erik Sandvik for an early 3-0 lead.
The Rebels responded proper again with a six play, 67-yard drive that led to a Keyvone Lee rating from six yards for a 7-3 contest. The Rebels would then block a Cowboy punt and return it for a rating for a 14-3 lead. UNLV then added a 36-yard discipline purpose on a nine-play drive for a 17-3 lead within the opening body.
UNLV added one other blocked punt for a landing within the closing moments of the second half to construct a 24-3 lead into the break.
The Pokes opened the second half with a rating on a 12-yard rush from DeBlanc. The drive lasted 5 performs and went 75-yards. The scoring drive was highlighted by a 36-yard reception off a display screen cross by Scott.
The Rebels used a ten-play drive lasting over 5 minutes to take a 31-10 lead within the fourth quarter. The Pokes added a rating on tight finish Justi Erb’s first profession landing reception and the Pokes would get the onside kick, however UW fell ultimately 31-17.
The Rebels have been led by Jai’Den Thomas with 94 yards speeding together with a landing reception. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 102 yards with a landing cross.
The Cowboys return to motion subsequent week internet hosting San Jose State in a 5 p.m. begin inside War Memorial Stadium.