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Harris, Holman rushing attack helps Wyoming fight off UNLV in 41-35 win

Samuel Harris ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns and Wyoming held off UNLV’s rally for a 41-35 win

55 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Punches in fourth score Holman totaled nine rushes for 35 yards and a touchdown and hauled in two targets for 11 yards during Friday's 28-14 win over Air Force.

Impact While Holman didn't put up huge numbers Friday, he did out-carry Samuel Harris (who only logged three attempts) and punched in a fourth-quarter touchdown, his fourth this season. Through eight games, Holman's totaled 437 rushing yards on 81 carries while adding another 111 yards on 16 receptions.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Hughes throws 2 TD passes, runs for score in Wyoming's 28-14 victory over Air Force

Tyler Hughes finished with two touchdown passes and a touchdown run to propel Wyoming to a 28-14 victory over the Air Force Academy

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Leads backfield in win Holman notched 14 carries for 80 yards and caught all three targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 41-23 victory against Northern Illinois.

Impact With Samuel Harris (undisclosed) unavailable, Holman stepped up as Wyoming's top running back. The senior was productive, averaging 5.7 yards per carry while reaching the 80-yard mark for the third time this year. Through seven games, Holman's totaled 402 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 72 carries. He's added another 100 yards on 14 receptions.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 102 all-purpose yards Holman notched 12 rushes for 62 yards and gathered in all four targets for 40 yards during Friday's 16-13 overtime win over San Jose State.

Impact Holman split work with Samuel Harris out of the backfield again Friday, though the senior emerged as a weapon in the passing game, as he finished the night as the team leader in receiving yards. Through six games, Holman has totaled 322 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 58 carries while adding 11 receptions for 82 yards.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win Holman totaled 15 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 27-10 win over Hawaii.

Impact Holman would finish the day with season highs in both carries and yards while punching in his second and third touchdowns of the season. The senior is up to 219 yards on 36 carries this season while sharing backfield reps with Samuel Harris.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Holman and Harris combine for 3 TDs as Wyoming downs Hawaii 27-10

Markell Holman rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and Samuel Harris added 94 yards and a score as Wyoming beat Hawaii 27-10 on Saturday in its Mountain West opener

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

QB Angel Flores leads the way on the ground and Central Michigan tops Wyoming 24-10

Quarterback Angel Flores ran for 163 yards with two scores, Central Michigan churned out 339 yards rushing and the Chippewas defeated Wyoming 24-10

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Leads backfield in win Holman logged 11 carries for 80 yards and reeled in all five targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 21-13 victory over Northern Colorado.

Impact Holman saw his role expand significantly in Week 2, after he logged just one carry in Wyoming's opener. Holman, a senior transfer from Western Illinois, split carries with Samuel Harris, though he'd finish the day as the Cowboys' leading rusher, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt. His five receptions also led the team. It'll be worth monitoring Wyoming's backfield picture next week, when they visit Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Wyoming rallies to beat Northern Colorado 21-13 after lightning delay

Tyler Hughes threw for two touchdowns, Markell Holman rushed for 80 yards, and Wyoming beat Northern Colorado 21-13

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Joins Cowboys Holman has committed to Wyoming for the 2026 campaign, Ryan Thorburn of the Casper Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Holman joins the Cowboys after playing last season with Western Illinois. The junior running back enjoyed a productive campaign totaling 231 carries for 1,063 yards and seven touchdowns while also recording 39 receptions for 314 yards and two scores through the air. He will be competing for a starting role on offense.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Carswell throws 2 TDs for Western Illinois in 29-24 win over Gardner-Webb

Quarterback Carson Carswell threw for two touchdowns and added a rushing score in Western Illinois’ 29-24 win over Gardner-Webb on Saturday afternoon

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Western Illinois scores final 17 points to rally past Lindenwood 24-21

Cason Carswell threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Alex Williams with 1:21 remaining and Western Illinois scored the final 17 points to beat Lindenwood 24-21

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Bauer scores twice late, UT Martin blocks FG to edge Western Illinois 32–31

Jase Bauer ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and UT Martin blocked a late field goal to edge Western Illinois 32–31 in a dramatic comeback

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Bell accounts for 416 yards, 5 touchdowns to lead Eastern Washington past Western Illinois 52-31

Nate Bell threw for 272 yards and two scores and ran for 144 with three more touchdowns and Eastern Washington raced past Western Illinois 52-31

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Markell Holman's 2 4th quarter TDs rally St. Francis (PA) past Delaware State, 28-17

Markell Holman ran for 182 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with under five minutes left as St. Francis (PA) came from 11 points down to start...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

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