2016 Wyoming Cowboys football team
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. On National Signing Day, Wyoming signed 22 high school players to National Letters of Intent. 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. With the signing of defensive tackle Hunter Van Emmerik from College of the Redwoods, the 2016 recruiting class was complete.Pre-season
At Mountain West media days, the Cowboys were picked to finish last in the Mountain Division. 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. Hill was also named to the watchlists for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award, Roullier was named to the watchlists for the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award, Wingard was named to the watchlist for the Jim Thorpe Award, and senior punter Ethan Wood was named to the watchlist for the Ray Guy Award.Schedule
Personnel
Coaching staff
Roster
Statistics
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Offense
Defense
Special teams
Scores by quarter (all opponents)
Awards and honors
All–Conference Teams
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
– Coach of the YearLogan Wilson – Freshman of the Year
All–America Teams
, Sr., OL – 2nd TeamBrian Hill, Jr., RB – 3rd Team
Logan Wilson, Fr., LB – Freshman All–American
Senior Bowls
– East–West Shrine GameLucas Wacha – NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Box Scores
Northern Illinois
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 19–29, 245 YDS, 2 TD; Drew Hare : 24–39, 329 YDS, 3 TD
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 33 CAR, 125 YDS, 2 TD; Kenny Golladay : 6 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving leaders: Jake Maulhardt : 5 REC, 106 YDS; Kenny Golladay : 10 REC, 144 YDS, 2 TD
at Nebraska
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 0–7 | 2013 | NEB, 37–34 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 16–32, 189 YDS, 1 TD; Tommy Armstrong Jr. : 20–34, 377 YDS, 3 TD
- Rushing leaders: Austin Conway : 3 CAR, 70 YDS; Devine Ozigbo : 15 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 7 REC, 124 YDS, 1 TD; Alonzo Moore : 3 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD
UC Davis
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 11–15, 198 YDS, 3 TD; Ben Scott : 18–31, 178 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 25 CAR, 207 YDS, 2 TD; Joshua Kelley : 7 CAR, 46 YDS
- Receiving leaders: C.J. Johnson : 3 REC, 67 YDS, 1 TD; Keelan Doss : 7 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD
at Eastern Michigan
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 0–1 | 2015 | EMU, 48–29 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 19–29, 234 YDS, 1 INT; Todd Porter : 14–28, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 22 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD; Ian Eriksen : 27 CAR, 120 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 12 REC, 127 YDS; Nigel Kilby : 4 REC, 84 YDS
at Colorado State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 44–57–5 | 2015 | CSU, 26–7 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 7–18, 165 YDS, 1 TD; Collin Hill : 23–41, 370 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 19 CAR, 166 YDS, 1 TD; Izzy Matthews : 5 CAR, 38 YDS
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 3 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD; Michael Gallup : 4 REC, 75 YDS
Air Force
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 23–28–2 | 2015 | AFA, 31–17 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 15–27, 173 YDS, 3 TD; Nate Romine : 6–19, 188 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 29 CAR, 92 YDS, 1 TD; D.J. Johnson : 7 CAR, 73 YDS
- Receiving leaders: Jake Maulhardt : 3 REC, 42 YDS, 1 TD; Jalen Robinette : 3 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD
at Nevada
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 3–3 | 2015 | WYO, 28–21 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 8–12, 135 YDS; Ty Gangi : 27–43, 300 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 29 CAR, 289 YDS, 3 TD; James Butler : 14 CAR, 73 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 4 REC, 109 YDS; Wyatt Demps : 8 REC, 97 YDS
Boise State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 0–10 | 2015 | BSU, 34–14 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 18–31, 274 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT; Brett Rypien : 22–35, 295 YDS, 1 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 28 CAR, 146 YDS; Jeremy McNichols : 18 CAR, 143 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving leaders: Jacob Hollister : 6 REC, 144 YDS, 2 TD; Cedrick Wilson Jr. : 4 REC, 84 YDS
Utah State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 24–38–4 | 2015 | USU, 58–27 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 16–26, 261 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT; Kent Meyers : 17–29, 235 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 25 CAR, 142 YDS, 2 TD; Tonny Lindsey : 5 CAR, 75 YDS
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 4 REC, 93 YDS, 2 TD; Ron'Quavion Tarver : 8 REC, 104 YDS
at UNLV
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 12–10 | 2015 | WYO, 35–28 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 14–31, 334 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT; Kurt Palandech : 20–32, 252 YDS, 3 TD
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 23 CAR, 119 YDS, 3 TD; Kurt Palandech : 16 CAR, 157 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 5 REC, 184 YDS, 3 TD; Devonte Boyd : 10 REC, 127 YDS
San Diego State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 18–17 | 2015 | SDSU, 38–3 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 16–31, 282 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT; Christian Chapman : 15–26, 211 YDS, 2 TD
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 31 CAR, 131 YDS, 2 TD; Rashaad Penny : 5 CAR, 79 YDS
- Receiving leaders: C.J. Johnson : 5 REC, 85 YDS, 1 TD; Donnel Pumphrey : 5 REC, 52 YDS
at New Mexico
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 35–33 | 2015 | UNM, 38–28 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 18–28, 248 YDS; Lamar Jordan : 4–5, 122 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 26 CAR, 126 YDS, 3 TD; Teriyon Gipson : 13 CAR, 217 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 5 REC, 112 YDS; Richard McQuarley : 2 REC, 58 YDS
San Diego State–Mountain West Championship Game
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 19–17 | 11/19/16 | WYO, 34–33 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 14–31, 248 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT; Christian Chapman : 6–13, 85 YDS, 1 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 16 CAR, 93 YDS; Rashaad Penny : 16 CAR, 117 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 3 REC, 81 YDS, 1 TD; Mikah Holder : 2 REC, 56 YDS
BYU–Poinsettia Bowl
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
| 30–44–3 | 2010 | BYU, 25–20 |
- Passing leaders: Josh Allen : 17–32, 207 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT; Tanner Mangum : 8–15, 96 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leaders: Brian Hill : 23 CAR, 93 YDS, 1 TD; Jamaal Williams : 26 CAR, 210 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving leaders: Tanner Gentry : 7 REC, 113 YDS, 2 TD; Nick Kurtz : 3 REC, 59 YDS
Players in the 2017 NFL Draft
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Team |
| Brian Hill | RB | 5 | 156 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Chase Roullier | C | 6 | 199 | Washington Redskins |
| Tanner Gentry | WR | UDFA | – | Chicago Bears |
| Jacob Hollister | TE | UDFA | – | New England Patriots |
| Lucas Wacha | LB | UDFA | – | Dallas Cowboys |