Wyoming's University of Wyoming Cowboys will open their exhibition schedule with a much‑anticipated matchup against Texas Christian University on October 17, when the two teams meet at the AI G. Langford Chaparral Center in Midland, Texas. The game, set for a 2 p.m. CDT tipoff, is open to the public at no charge, inviting fans from across the state to travel south for the contest.
A rivalry renewed
The exhibition marks the Cowboys' first meeting with TCU since a 2019 loss in Las Vegas, where the Horned Frogs secured a 64‑47 victory in the third‑place consolation game. TCU currently holds a 12‑9 edge in the all‑time series, a statistic that adds extra intrigue as Wyoming looks to test its early‑season squad against a high‑major opponent.
Among the Wyoming players with ties to Fort Worth are Brendan Wenzel and Noah Reynolds, both of whom completed their college careers in the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex. Reynolds, the younger brother of current Wyoming assistant coach Nic Reynolds, brings a familial connection that could energize the crowd.
Preparing for a demanding preseason
Wyoming's schedule does not stop with TCU. The Cowboys are slated to face Northern Colorado in Gillette before traveling to Laramie for a game against the College of Idaho on October 24. Additional non‑conference opponents on the horizon include Idaho State (November 6) and San Diego State (December 5), while the team will also hit the road for contests at Colorado State, the University of North Carolina, the University of Denver and Portland State later in the fall.
Fans from Wyoming are expected to make the journey to Midland, turning the small Texas city into a temporary home for a sizable contingent of Cowboys supporters. The free admission policy underscores the program's desire to build community interest and give spectators a first look at the new roster.