Falcons Start Conference Play in Laramie

Photo by Trevor CokleyFalcon fans have seen this act before.

The year was 2016, and the Falcons had started the season by winning their first four games and expectations were soaring. The roster was filled with players who were destined to write their names in the team record list. Weston Steelhammer was roaming the defensive backfield on his way to All-American status and the Falcon all-time leader in interceptions. Tailback/fullback Jacobi Owens was on his way to over 3000 career rushing yards. Jalen Robinette was in the process of breaking Ernie Jennings all-time Falcon record for receiving yards.

It was a confident Falcon team that took the 200 mile drive up to Laramie. But, as has been…