Cowboy Classics: UNLV

11/5/2026 2:44:00 PM | Football, Pokes Insider

Wyoming holds narrow 14-13 lead in series with the Rebels

The series history between Wyoming and UNLV is one defined by streaks.

Between 1999 and 2003, UNLV was able to win five in a row against the Cowboys, while UW has owned two separate four-game winning streaks in the history, one from 1981-98 and another from 2004-07. The two didn't become conference foes until UNLV joined the Western Athletic Conference in 1996 and both teams eventually became inaugural members of the Mountain West.

Since joining the Mountain West, UNLV leads the series 10-9 over UW. Across the entire series history, Wyoming leads 14-13.

The series didn't start out well for…