Tashaun Gipson News

For the second time this season, Wyoming Cowboys have been recognized by CollegeFootballPerformance.com as among the best performers at their positions in the nation.

True freshman Austyn Carta-Samuels went 24-of-37 and threw three touchdown passes in his first career start as Wyoming beat UNLV 30-27 in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams.

Share + Sep 19, 2009 5:16 pm US/Mountain BOULDER, Colo. Click to enlarge 1 of 2 Running back Rodney Stewart #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes dives into the endzone as Tashaun Gipson #4 of the Wyoming Cowboys attempts to make the stop at Folsom Field on September 19, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado.

Originally published September 11, 2009 at 11:28 a.m., updated September 11, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. LARAMIE, Wyo.

When Marcell Gipson left Wyoming and returned to Texas after his freshman year, he didn't ever think he'd really go back.

Line: Nebraska by 23 1/2. Series Record: First meeting. What's at Stake Arkansas State won at Texas A&M last year and is looking for another Big 12 pelt.

Line: Texas by 33 1/2. Series Record: Texas leads 2-0. Last Meeting: Texas 17, Wyoming 3 What's at Stake The Longhorns' defense needs a good game against a passing team to get ready for next week's showdown with Texas Tech.

As a kid, Shamiel Gary dreamed he'd one day play college football . Yet, even then, he could have never dreamed of this kind of start.

With seven defensive starters returning, Wyoming will be relying heavily on the unit while the offense gets up to speed on its new, up-tempo, spread scheme.

LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The Wyoming Cowboys first practice of 2009 fall drills began with a bang - literally - a bang of thunder.

CRITICAL CAMP FOCUS: The Cowboys must find a starting quarterback that can guide their high-octane attack.

Of the 105 football players who participated in the University of Wyoming 's first practice of fall camp Thursday, Robert Benjamin may have been the happiest.

CRITICAL CAMP FOCUS: The Cowboys must find a starting quarterback that can guide their high-octane attack.

LARAMIE, Wyo., April 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Senior quarterback Karsten Sween completed 16 of 34 passes for 154 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception as the Brown Team defeated the Gold Team 20-3 in the Spring Game on Saturday in War Memorial Stadium.

Here is part four of our 1-120 countdown, with teams ranked from No. 100 to 96th.

If coach Dave Christensen changes one thing about the program -- taking care of the football -- Wyoming will be competitive in the Mountain West Conference.