1990 Wyoming Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1990 Wyoming Cowboys football Western Athletic Conference WAC 9–4 5–3 Paul Roach 4th War Memorial Stadium Copper Bowl L 15–17 vs. California The 1990 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the Cowboys' 95th season and they competed as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The team was led by head coach Paul Roach, in his fourth year, and played their home games at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. They finished with a record of nine wins and four losses (9–4, 5–3 WAC) and with a loss in the Copper Bowl. The Cowboys offense scored 327 points, while the defense allowed 297 points. Schedule 1990 AP Mountain September 1 w y Temple War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 38–23 17,654 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-journal-owls-fall-to-wyoming-38/175656439/ Sunday News Journal Owls fall to Wyoming 38–23 September 2, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 8 w y y Washington State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 34–30 30,484 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-wsu-crumbles-lets-wyom/190071152/ The Morning News Tribune WSU crumbles, lets Wyoming walk to 34–13 victory September 9, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 15 w y Arkansas State War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 34–27 18,433 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-pokes-hold-off-arka/162698227/ The Billings Gazette Pokes hold off Arkansas State September 16, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 22 w Air Force War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 24–12 27,463 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald-cowboys-top-air-force-in-wac/190071297/ Star-Herald Cowboys top Air Force in WAC opener September 23, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 29 w y Utah Robert Rice Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 28–10 31,051 https://www.newspapers.com/article/great-falls-tribune-wyoming-remains-unbe/190071390/ Great Falls Tribune Wyoming remains unbeaten September 30, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 w San Diego State War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 52–51 16,713 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8416843/quarterback_battle_again_winds_up_with/ The Los Angeles Times Quarterback battle again winds up with Aztecs loss San Diego County Scott Miller October 7, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 13 w 23 New Mexico War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 25–22 21,336 https://www.newspapers.com/article/casper-star-tribune-sigh-wyoming-escape/190071612/ Casper Star-Tribune Sigh! Wyoming escapes Lobos, 25–22 October 14, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 w y 21 Weber State War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 21–12 12,959 https://www.newspapers.com/article/great-falls-tribune-its-a-struggle-to-8/162457101/ Great Falls Tribune It's a struggle to 8–0 October 21, 1990 January 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 w y 18 UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 17–10 16,694 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-ball-bounces-wyomin/190071757/ The Billings Gazette Ball bounces Wyoming's way October 28, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 l y 19 Colorado State Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, CO Border War 8–17 30,111 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-rams-join-race-to-h/190070524/ Daily Times-Advocate Rams join race to Holiday November 4, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 l 25 BYU 8 War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 14–45 34,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-detmer-shreds-cowbo/190068755/ The Billings Gazette Detmer shreds Cowboy defense November 11, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 17 l y Hawaii Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI rivalry 17–38 39,103 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-advertiser-bows-bowl-over/190071890/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser 'Bows bowl over Cowboys November 18, 1990 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com December 31 l y y California Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ Copper Bowl TBS 15–17 36,340 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-gambles-dont-pay-off/190072043/ The Arizona Daily Star Gambles don't pay off for the Cowboys January 1, 1991 January 28, 2026 Newspapers.com Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1991 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Mitch Donahue Linebacker 4 95 San Francisco 49ers Shawn Wiggins Wide receiver 9 239 Cleveland Browns https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1991/draft.htm?redir 1990 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com October 10, 2012 References Wyoming Category:Wyoming Cowboys football seasons Wyoming Cowboys football