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Wyoming Football: Can Cowboys continue momentum in 2019?

By Hunter Kinniburgh

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 21: Marcus Epps #6 and Cassh Maluia #46 of the Wyoming Cowboys recover a fumble during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium on December 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 21: Marcus Epps #6 and Cassh Maluia #46 of the Wyoming Cowboys recover a fumble during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium on December 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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FORT COLLINS, CO – OCTOBER 1: Austin Conway #25 of the Wyoming Cowboys returns a punt against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
FORT COLLINS, CO – OCTOBER 1: Austin Conway #25 of the Wyoming Cowboys returns a punt against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Run game will power Wyoming offense

As stated, Sean Chambers looks to be the guy headed into the season at quarterback. He’s a proven runner that can handle the beating that comes with it.

Chambers was not asked to throw the ball much in 2018, he finished with only 266 yards passing with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Granted, he only played in four games but those are numbers that most quarterbacks have in one week. Tyler Vander Waal was the starter most of last year but he was on and off, prompting the change to Chambers — Vander Waal will most likely be in the backup role.

Wyoming does have other offensive weapons, particularly receiver Austin Conway. CJ Johnson is a big-play threat at receiver as well. How much the Cowboys throw the ball this season remains to be seen but they have playmakers.

When Chambers isn’t running the ball, he’ll be handing off to running back Xazavian Valladay, who finished second on the team in rushing in 2018 with 396 yards and three touchdowns. He’ll be the starter this season and should be able to handle the workload.

The offensive line will be the biggest worry on this side of the ball as they only return two starters from last season. If the line can open run lanes and pass protect when needed, Wyoming will have a relatively potent offense in 2019.

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