The 1996 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the

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in the

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. It was the Cowboys' 100th season and they competed as a member of the Pacific Division in the

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(WAC). The team was led by head coach

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, in his sixth year, and played their home games at

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. They finished with a record of ten wins and two losses (10–2, 7–1 WAC). Despite winning the Pacific Division and their double-digit victory total, the Cowboys were not invited to a postseason bowl game. Their season ended with a loss against

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in the inaugural

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. The Cowboys offense scored 464 points while the defense allowed 284 points.

Schedule

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Roster

Awards and honors

* Marcus Harris,

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Team players in the NFL

The following were selected in the

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. *Reference:

References

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Wyoming Cowboys football seasons

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