(Albuquerque, NM) – The Wyoming Cowboys racked up a season-high 604 yards for the most yards in a game since November of 2021 in a 49-45 road win over New Mexico on Saturday afternoon in University Stadium in Albuquerque. Wyoming added the final 14 points of the contest in the fourth quarter to earn the victory.
The Cowboys rushed for 262 yards in the contest with 342 yards passing. The Lobos countered with 576 yards of total offense with 164 yards through the air and 412 on the ground. The Pokes recorded 30 first downs for the night for the first game with 30 first downs since the Hawaii game in 2013.
The contest saw the return of running back Harrison Waylee to the Cowboy offense. He added 170 yards for his fifth 100-yard game with the Brown and Gold. Quarterback Kaden Anderson had a career day with 342 yards passing with three touchdowns. He was 20-of-29 passing. Wide receiver Jaylen Sargent recorded a career-high 186 yards receiving in the contest.
Wyoming kicker John Hoyland recorded seven points in the game and is now Wyoming’s all-time leader with 346 points. He passed Cooper Rothe’s previous record of 342 points.
The Cowboy defense was paced by safety Isaac White recording eight tackles. He went over 200 career tackles in the contest. Linebacker Connor Shay added six tackles along with fellow linebacker Shae Suiaunoa adding six tackles. Nickel Wrook Brown returned an interception for a score for his sixth career interception and third of the season. It was the first interception returned for the score of his career and first since Wyett Ekeler did so against Nevada in the regular season finale last season. Defensive end Tyce Westland added a sack and forced fumble.
The Lobos were paced by quarterback Devon Dampier with 207 yards rushing and 164 passing. Running back Eli Sanders added 205 yards.
Wyoming will have a bye week next weekend and will return to action on Nov. 15 with a trip to Colorado State for the Border War at 6 p.m.