Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 |
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It was a tough outing for the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday night against Utah, but Wyoming true freshman running back Samuel “Tote” Harris was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Freshman of the Week on Monday.
Harris rushed for a career-high 68 yards to lead the Cowboys against No. 20 Utah. He also added a career-high, 28-yard rush, as he averaged 8.5 yards per rush in the contest.
Harris also caught a career-high three passes for a career-high 37 yards. He recorded a 32-yard reception and finished the contest with 105 all-purpose yards. He is rushing for 43.3 yards per game so far this season and adds 7.2 yards per rush.
Old Trapper, of course, is the official beef jerky of the Mountain West Conference. The partnership was announced by both Old Trapper and Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, who highlighted the alignment of Old Trapper’s values with the innovative spirit of the American West and the student-athlete experience.
The Cowboys head to Boulder this Saturday night to take on Colorado University.
After Saturday’s 31-6 home loss to Utah, the Cowboys are a 13-point underdog on Fosom Field against the Buffs on Saturday night.
Colorado is coming off a disappointing Big 12 opener against the Houston Cougars. The Cowboys will be the CU’s final non-conference opponent before their conference season beings.
Wyoming Head Coach Jay Sawvel put it this way, at the start of Monday’s news conference.
Among the big questions, in Boulder this week, is who will be under center for the Buffs against the Cowboys.
CU is favored but Wyoming could torpedo the Buffaloes season with a win Saturday night.
