Cowboys Shine Under Lights at Community Night on Thursday

Pokes scrimmage in front of fans inside The War

LARAMIE, Wyo.  (August 15, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowboys scrimmaged for nearly two hours in front of a strong contingent of Brown and Gold faithful inside War Memorial Stadium on Thursday evening. The Community Night hosted by Cowboy Football gave UW fans a glimpse at the Cowboys as Wyoming is two weeks away from opening the season at Akron on August 28.

What Head Coach Jay Sawvel Had to Say

“It was good, and I appreciate all the fans that came out, it was fun. I was pleased with the attention to detail and the intent that the team had today with everything we would do in an evening game. We had good things on both sides of the ball, and we need to improve. We were sharp and handled two-minute well and I thought the kickers were good. We have things to build on.”

One Cowboy that had a strong evening was wide receiver Bricen Brantley. The sophomore hauled in a deep pass for a score from quarterback Landon Sims. He also added a punt block during the scrimmage.

“I love Bricen’s demeanor,” Sawvel said. “He just works and works. He has an unlimited gas tank and never gets tired. You appreciate a guy that can play fast for a prolonged period.”

Wyoming fans also got their first glimpse of the renovations to the west side of War Memorial Stadium with improved seating, wider rows, and improved concessions, restrooms, and lighting. Furthermore, the addition WYO Sports Ranch Club & Loge seating and the renovation to the press box/media area.

Learn more about the renovations by vising the link here.

Wyoming will officially open the season on August 28 with a trip to Akron in a 5 p.m. MT start on ESPN+. It will mark the first trip to the State of Ohio for the Cowboys since playing at Bowling Green in 2011.