Samuel Harris News, Rumors, Updates - Wyoming Cowboys

Big day vs. UNLV Harris logged 17 rushes for 128 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 41-35 victory over UNLV.

Impact It was a huge game for Harris, who led a Wyoming backfield that totaled 351 rushing yards as a team in the win. The sophomore punched in a one-yard score in the second quarter, extending the Cowboys' lead to 17-7, before breaking free for a 42-yard score early in the third. Through eight games, Harris has totaled 461 rushing yards with four touchdowns on 85 carries. He should see a sizable workload again next week against UTEP, especially if quarterback Tyler Hughes (forearm) can't play.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

Good to go vs. Air Force Harris (concussion) is good to go for Friday's game versus Air Force, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Harris will suit up Friday after missing last week while in concussion protocol. The running back will lead role in the backfield, having logged 65 carries for 326 yards and two touchdowns across six contests.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Air Force Harris (concussion) is probable for the Cowboys' clash with Air Force in Week 8, per Anthony Dion of the Casper Star-Tribune.

Impact Harris missed the win over NIU in Week 7, but the tailback is trending towards a return in Week 8. He's ran for 326 yards and two scores on 65 carries (5.0 yards per carry) with 12 catches for 68 yards as well. His return would likely limit the involvement of Markell Holman, who had 14 carries for 80 yards and three catches for 17 yards in the Week 7 win.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Harris has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Northern Illinois.

Impact There's been no hint of an injury for Harris prior to Thursday's injury report release. Harris had his second-highest rushing total of the season last week, taking 13 carries for 67 yards. His absence will open up a prominent role for Markell Holman.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes as leading rusher Harris totaled 11 rushes for 94 yards and a touchdown and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 27-10 win versus Hawaii.

Impact Despite being out-carried 15-to-11 by Markell Holman, Harris would finish the day as Wyoming's leading rusher, averaging 8.5 yards per carry, while capping his performance with an 18-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Through four games this year, Harris has totaled 228 yards with a pair of scores on 42 carries.

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

Leads backfield in loss Harris compiled 16 rushes for 63 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 35-13 defeat to Colorado State.

Impact While Wyoming failed to get much going on offense Saturday, Harris did stand out as the Cowboys' lead back, as backups Markell Holman, Nico Hamilton and Jaden Lawrence combined for just seven carries. Harris is coming off an encouraging freshman season where he rushed for 558 yards and a touchdown on 100 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starter in initial depth chart Harris is listed as a starter ahead of Saturday's game against Colorado State, 7220 Sports reports.

Impact Harris is entering his season with the Cowboys after a productive freshman campaign that saw him carry the ball 100 times for 558 yards and on touchdown. The sophomore running back has apparently done enough to earn himself the opportunity to lead this backfield as he enters the new season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing this spring Harris (lower body) is participating in spring ball, per Wyoming Athletics.

Impact Harris missed the final game of his freshman season with a lower body ailment, but the tailback is fully healthy once again ahead of his sophomore campaign. The running back posted 558 rushing yards and one touchdown on 100 carries last fall, also catching 16 passes for 184 yards. He figures to be the Cowboys' top tailback in 2026.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Hawaii Harris (lower body) will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Hawaii.

Impact Harris, who saw spotted on crutches during last weekend's loss to Nevada, will be unavailable for the Cowboys this weekend. The 5-foot-11 true freshman will close out the 2025 regular season with 552 yards and one touchdown on 100 carries, adding on 16 receptions for 184 yards through the air.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seen using crutches Saturday Harris was seen using crutches during Saturday's 13-7 loss to Nevada, 7220Sports reports.

Impact Harris using crutches indicates that a lower-body injury ended his Week 13 early. During the Nevada-Wyoming game, he logged three rushing attempts for six yards and a two-yard reception. Week 14 will see the 2025 Cowboys' regular season end Saturday at Hawaii.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield vs. Air Force Harris totaled 17 rushes for 83 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 42 yards during Saturday's 24-21 defeat to Air Force.

Impact It's the first time that Harris has seen double-digit carries since rushing for 126 yards on 19 attempts in Week 4 against Colorado. Harris, a true freshman, has steadily worked his way to the top of Wyoming's depth chart. He's averaging 5.8 yards per carry for 398 yards overall and a touchdown through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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