Brief

Tyler Hughes powers Wyoming to 28-14 win over Air Force

Hughes accounted for three touchdowns in the Cowboys' victory at Laramie.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:12:24 GMT

Wyoming defeated the Air Force Academy 28-14 on Friday night in Laramie, with quarterback Tyler Hughes responsible for three of the Cowboys' scores, the Associated Press reported.

What happened

Hughes completed 10 of 17 passes for 113 yards and rushed 12 times for 146 yards, contributing to 259 of Wyoming's 301 total yards. He opened the scoring with a 68‑yard touchdown run on the second play, giving Wyoming a 7-0 lead. In the second quarter he ran a 33‑yard drive that ended with a 4‑yard pass to Jake Wilson for a 14-3 advantage. A hook‑and‑ladder play involving Hughes, Eric Richardson and Samuel Harris produced a score with 38 seconds left in the half, extending the lead to 21-6 at halftime.

What was said

The AP article did not include direct quotes from players or coaches.

How it came about

Wyoming entered the game 5-3 overall and 4-1 in the Mountain West Conference, while Air Force was 5-2 and 3-2 in conference play. The win marked Wyoming's third consecutive victory.

Key facts

Tyler Hughes threw two touchdown passes and ran for one. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Wyoming won 28-14 over Air Force. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Hughes completed 10 of 17 passes for 113 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
He rushed 12 times for 146 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Wyoming improved to 5-3 overall, 4-1 in the Mountain West. (winnipegfreepress.com)