Wyoming hosts Northern Illinois

Wyoming hosted Northern Illinois at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie on October 17, 2026. The Cowboys secured a 41-23 victory over Northern Illinois, highlighted by a dominant performance from Tyler Hughes, who rushed for four touchdowns. During the first quarter of the game, Wyoming running back Markell Holeman was tackled after a run. The match concluded with a decisive win for the Cowboys, driven by the offensive success of Hughes and the home team.